Tuesday, June 24, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 25/06/2014

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iOS 7.1.1 has been jailbroken, exploit stolen from a training class
A jailbreak has been released for iOS 7.1 to the world, but the drama is back just like the one from December after it was taken from Stefan Esser and release to the public without his consent.
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Tony Hawk meets Ratchet & Clank in the violent paradise of Sunset Overdrive
Sunset Overdrive combines the speed and technique of the Tony Hawk series with the whacked out arsenal of Insomniac Games' Ratchet & Clank series into a promising cocktail.
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From Android Wear to Quantum Paper: Everything we’ve heard about Google I/O 2014
This year’s Google I/O conference is set to take place in June and it’s sure to play host to a number of juicy revelations. New software, services, and hardware could be set to make an appearance. Come on in for a look at the rumors doing the rounds.
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Sprint launches the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, rolls out LTE to 28 cities
Sprint has just launched a fitness version of the Samsung Galaxy S5. Called Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, the phone comes loaded with health features that previously appeared in the Galaxy S5 and AT&T’s Galaxy S5 Active.
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Bloody hell! Google Glass goes on sale in the UK, where it’ll cost you a grand
Two years after they went on sale in the U.S, Google has put its Glass smart eyewear on sale in the UK, where they cost £1000. Several new apps will be made available, along with the ability to understand the British accent.
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Apple, Google, Samsung may combat diabetes with wearables
Apple, Google, and Samsung are reportedly looking into creating sensors for wearables that would measure glucose levels. The addition of glucose sensors could make life easier for people with diabetes.
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No filters here, or colors: Lenka highlights simplicity, elegance of black and white
Photo apps usually have many features and tools to choose from, but Lenka takes an opposite approach. It promotes simple, black & white photography with minimal editing tools.
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Microsoft is offering a $650 credit towards a Surface Pro 3 when you trade in a MacBook Air
You can get a big chunk of change towards the purchase of a Surface Pro 3, but you'll have to part with a working MacBook Air to claim the cash.
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Take cover! Dolby Atmos will rain down sound from above in home theaters
Dolby Atmos surround sound, the latest development in commercial theater surround, is coming to home theaters with the introduction of new A/V receivers, speakers and Blu-ray discs from some of the top home theater equipment manufacturers. Here's everything you need to know.
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Check out live Far Cry 4 gameplay this afternoon on Twitch
Later this afternoon Twitch streamers SuushiSam and EatMyDiction1 will be showing off Far Cry 4 in all its elephant-riding glory.
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The airlifted goats and Snake-in-the-box sneak attacks of Metal Gear Solid V
An early look at Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain shows a promising game that builds on the ideas laid out in Ground Zeroes, with more hook-driven systems and open-ended play opportunities.
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Destiny alpha logged 6.5 million games
The PS4 alpha for Destiny has drawn to a close, and Bungie is thrilled with the results. A developer blog post shared some impressive statistics about exactly how much carnage you wrought.
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Apple’s patent for ‘artificial muscle’ camera lens could enhance iPhoneography
Apple looks to strengthen photo capture in its mobile devices with a patent for the "Artificial Muscle Camera Lens Actuator," which uses flexible "smart material" to focus and alter lenses.
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Former The Last Guardian devs reveal open world adventure, Vane
A new studio, led by developers formerly working on The Last Guardian, is creating a single-player open world adventure and exploration game called Vane, being developed first for PC.
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Mow your lawn from your smartphone with Mowz
These days it seems like there's an on-demand service for just about everything, and thanks to Mowz, that now includes getting your grass trimmed
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Forza Horizon 2 for Xbox 360 is a different game than it is on Xbox One
Playground Games has announced that its upcoming open world driving game Forza Horizon 2 for the Xbox 360 will be a different game with different developers than the Xbox One edition.
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Comcast’s new Chrome browser extension makes it easier to keep up with the World Cup
The top cabler announced late last week that it has developed a new Google Chrome browser extension for the Xfinity TV Go website that allows customers to access both on-demand and live-streamed content from more than 50 networks, including ESPN, CNN, Disney, USA, and TBS.
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That’s not gone well: Ferrari 360 Modena spins out and rolls down Malibu hillside
Not everyone is a driving god, even if they do have a Ferrari. In this video the driver spins out a Ferrari 360, hits a tree and rolls down a hill. Fortunately no one was seriously injured, except of course for the poor blameless Ferrari.
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Cast and plot details emerge for Wachowskis’ sci-fi Netflix series Sense8
The upcoming sci-fi series created by J. Michael Straczynski will feature an international cast playing strangers whose lives are connected after a tragedy.
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CD Projekt Red warns against accessing leaked The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt files
After spoiler-heavy files pertaining to The Witcher 3 hit several online forums due to a developer's account getting hacked, the game's developer, CD Projekt Red, warned fans against accessing them.
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Rosario Dawson joins Marvel’s Daredevil series on Netflix
The Sin City and Rent actress joins Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio in the upcoming, 13-episode series featuring Marvel's blind superhero, Daredevil.
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Diablo III auction house closes for good tomorrow
As promised, Diablo III's hotly-debated auction house is disappearing for good on Tuesday, June 24, so be sure to grab any unclaimed gold or items you may have left behind.
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The hand-built Carice MK1 blends nostalgic style with modern electric tech
Upstart Dutch automaker Carice Cars has just introduced its first vehicle, the MK1. Tipping the scales at just 771 pounds, this all electric, Porsche 356-based drop top may be one of a kind.
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Your next Applebee’s or Chili’s waiter may be an Android tablet
It’s the Industrial Revolution all over again. Several chain restaurants are embracing the use of tablets, which may make jobs in the food service industry as obsolete as blacksmiths and cobblers.
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Panasonic redefines ‘rugged’ with two 5-inch Toughpad phablets
Panasonic introduced two more Toughpad tablets on Monday. The Toughpad FZ-E1 and FZ-X1 feature 5-inch displays, an LTE option, and rugged build. You can drop these devices on solid concrete or drown them in water without damaging them.
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The box is back: Next-gen Aston Martin Lagonda sedan reportedly in the works
The 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is widely considered to be one of the worst cars ever made, yet the model may be in for a revival. A new Lagonda will reportedly be built by Aston's Q personalization division.
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Microsoft ups free OneDrive storage to 15GB, offers 1TB to Office 365 subscribers
Microsoft is making some upgrades and price cuts to OneDrive, which will be rolling out over the next month.
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Quirky to unify the smart home with $80 Wink hub and app
Quirky aims to unify all your smart appliances with the $80 Wink Hub and free app. The Home Depot will start selling almost 60 different Wink-enabled products from big-name manufacturers on July 7.
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Amazon Prime Music “exceeding expectations,” but mainly with oldies
Ahead of the Fire Phone launch, Amazon has released some information on its new Prime Music service, which could be a key sales feature for the phone, and said it has so far exceeded expectations.
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How to watch the Croatia vs. Mexico 2014 World Cup match online
Just stick with this guide, and you won't miss a second of Croatia vs. Mexico 2014 World Cup action today.
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