IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 19/05/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 19/05/2014

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Net neutrality is under threat from the FCC: What it is, and how we got here
Over the past few weeks (or years), you’ve probably heard a lot about Net neutrality. If you want to know what it's all about, we’ve constructed a timeline to show the relevant events that led us to this point.
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2016 Jaguar XE shows what’s under its skin with transparent bodywork
Jaguar's BMW 3 Series-fighting 2016 XE isn't quite ready for its public debut, but the British carmaker decided to give a preview of this new luxury sedan, with transparent bodywork.
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2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO revealed with GT-R styling and more options
The refreshed 2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO hits showrooms this July with GT-R-inspired styling and several new options, including an automatic transmission and a Tech package with navigation.
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The solar-powered Skylock lets you monitor, unlock and share your bike with an app
Skylock is a smart bicycle lock that detects attempts at thefts, lets you unlock it with your smartphone, and will even let emergency responders know when you crash.
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The Bowers & Wilkins ‘Sound Stage’ aims to bring the intimacy of hi-fi to the masses
The new PA from B&W may be designed to only play one show, but you don't have to travel to Spain to appreciate these 10-foot stacks loaded with a collage of drivers from some of the company's top gear. Click the link to get the full low-down.
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Nikon explains how fluorine coating of new 400mm lens helps protect glass
Nikon has released a short video explaining its new fluorine coating, which is able to repel all types of dirt and moisture from lenses like the new Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 lens.
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Flipping through The Manual: Razer strops, burgers, spring shirts and more
Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life this weekend! Digital Trends’ brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from unspoken suit rules you need to know, to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming and culture.
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Battle of the bestselling trucks: 2014 Ford F-150 vs 2015 Ford F-150
The 2015 Ford F-150 is a radical redesign of America's bestselling vehicle. With an optional 2.7-liter turbocharged V6, aluminum body, and high-tech options, will it dissuade fans of the simpler 2014 F-150?
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Five possible reasons why your new motherboard isn’t working, and how to fix them
Swapping your existing motherboard with a new one can add loads of functionality to your system. As with most upgrades though, unforeseen problems can occur. Here are five common problems you can run into when upgrading your mobo, and how to fix them.
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The Boyfriend Log app wants to dissect your relationship, but will probably destroy it
The Boyfriend Log is a new app for your smartphone, which lets you track and assess how your relationship is going, and whether the two of you are destined for a life of happiness. However, in the wrong hands, it's a tool of pure evil to keep mankind down.
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Move over PC: TV predicted to become the leading online video platform
New research from the NPD Group finds that the number of U.S. households with an Internet-connected television grew by 6 million (almost 17 percent) to 42 million in Q1 2014. The firm cited the ever-increasing popularity of streaming media players as a major driving factor.
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Light Sentry balances your lights with the rise and fall of the sun
If you like the idea of having your lights automatically switch on when it gets dark, but dont like hte idea of installing a full home automation setup to make that happen, check out Light Sentry
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Google Now will soon remind you to pay your bills
Google has just rolled out a bill reminder feature on Google Now for Android. The feature is integrated with Gmail, and generates a card that shows information such as the the amount you owe and the payment due date.
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AMD supply issues may be ending, as R9 graphics card prices are falling to original rates
Right now on newegg.com, the prices for many of AMD's current-gen graphics cards have dropped to their respective launch prices. Some are even priced below those rates. Hopefully, they all stay that way. Learn more here.
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This 24-inch 1080p IPS display packs a pair of speakers that may be better than you’d expect
AOC's newest monitor may keep you from having to buy a dedicated set of speakers for your PC. You can learn more about the company's latest display here.
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This is real: Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 is now called ‘Terminal Samsung Galaxy S5’
Samsung is pushing the practice of renaming structures after corporations to a ridiculous degree. The company has gone beyond the usual target and has instead invaded one of the busiest transport hubs in the world.
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Bang & Olufsen reveals its new $6,300 BeoLab 20 wireless speaker
The new $6,300 floorstanding speaker unveiling follows B&O's release earlier this month of its first Ultra-HD/4K TV, the nearly $8,000 BeoVision Avant. B&O suggests pairing four BeoLab 20s with its Avant TV for "a perfect combination," one that'll cost a cool $33,000.
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This iPhone case can make your battery last 60 percent longer
Rubix, a start-up based in Hong Kong, has come out with a mobile charging solution that can be assembled like Lego pieces and has a geometric design that recalls rubber tiles on the floor of a kindergarten classroom.
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See Watch Dogs’ hacking in real life with this new video
As a promotion for Watch Dogs, Ubisoft handed Aiden Pearce's world-hacking cell phone over to unsuspecting civilians (or faux-unsuspecting actors) and filmed the ensuing, staged chaos.
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Photographer releases his old Game Boy Camera photos
Blogger and professional photographer David Friedman found his Game Boy Camera, and in it, a slew of pictures of New York City back in 2000. You can see them here in all their pixelated glory.
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Panasonic’s new 4K TVs will see you when you’re sleeping, know when you’re awake
Since killing off its award-winning plasma TV division, eyes will turn to Panasonic's 4K LED TV lineup to see how it will stack up against stiff competition from the likes of LG and Samsung. We got a close look at an event in NYC, and it seems Panasonic is ready to battle.
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If it’s for real, Genty’s Akylone supercar is a McLaren P1 killer
The French Genty Akylone supercar has resurfaced with a slightly-updated design and a claimed output of 1,200 hp from a 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8. Is this startup supercar for real this time?
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Xbox One guzzles 25x more power than Xbox 360, 2x more than PS4
In a report designed to raise eyebrows, the NRDC has called out the current generation of consoles for costing $1 billion annually in electricity, including $400 million in standby alone.
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Godzilla director’s debut film Monsters gets a sequel and a new, creature-filled trailer
The new trailer for Monsters: Dark Continent offers the first look at the sequel to Godzilla director Gareth Edwards' breakout 2010 indie monster movie.
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Bentley Mulsanne 95 features wood trim from a 400-year-old walnut tree
Bentley turns 95 this year, and like many carmakers celebrating significant anniversaries, it's decided to launch a special-edition model. The Mulsanne 95 is a uniquely British way to celebrate an anniversary.
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Halo digital feature produced by Ridley Scott casts its lead, reveals more plot details
The upcoming digital feature co-produced by Ridley Scott has signed actor Mike Colter as the project's star and offered up more details about the plot.
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Thermaltake to show off drool-worthy limited edition Level 10 case next month
The Thermaltake Level 10 is getting refreshed again, but this time it'll be made entirely out of titanium. Only 500 will ever be made. Thermaltake will show off this beauty next month at the Computex show in Taiwan.
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AdBlock Plus may be slowing your Firefox browsing to a crawl
You may think AdBlock Plus is speeding up your Firefox Web browsing experience while blocking annoying ads, but it may actually be doing the exact opposite.
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Amazon offering nine Android photo-editing apps for free in Friday-only deal
Amazon Appstore is giving away nine Android apps instead of the usual one in Friday's 'Free App of the Day' deal. The bundle includes photo enhancement tools and will save you $17 if you grab the lot.
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Glass launch: Google hires design and marketing executive Ivy Ross to prep release
Google has chosen design and marketing executive Ivy Ross to help get Glass ready for a proper retail launch. The task is a monumental one, however, as Ross will need to convince a largely skeptical public that Glass is something worth placing on their face.
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