IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 15/07/2014

Monday, July 14, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 15/07/2014

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of July 13, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Parched for TV? 12 streaming shows to get you through the hot summer
Summer is a great time to get outdoors, but if you’re trying to beat the heat - and you’re tired of watching last year’s shows on Netflix - here are some brand new shows cord-cutters can pull up online, without springing for cable.
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14 ways to get more out of the Moto E
Find out what your budget smartphone can really do with our delectable smorgasbord of Moto E tips and tricks. These delicious nuggets of knowledge will help you to enjoy your phone and make for a smoother life.
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This petrified pileup has been stuck in a Belgian forest since WWII
The Chatillon Car Graveyard in Southern Belgium is one of the world’s largest car burial grounds. According to urban legend, dozens of classic vehicles once belonged to American soldiers stationed in Belgium, but were left behind when the war ended.
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NASA 3D prints a nebula — and you can do the same at home
Want to hold your very own nebula? Thanks to NASA, such an unbelievable desire can now come true. Astronomers for the agency have teamed up to create the first high-resolution 3D model of a massive nebula -- and their plans are available for download.
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What’s the best PC you can build for about $1,000?
Whether you're a gamer or not, we have two PC builds for you that will net you a pretty good computer for roughly $1,000.
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Ritot is a projection watch that displays the time and phone notifications on your hand
The Ritot is touting itself as the world’s first “projection watch.” More specifically, it’s a bracelet that looks sort of like a Fitbit Flex and uses a pico projector to display the time and various smartphone notifications on the back of your hand.
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Banish the buffer screen with these tips for silky-smooth streaming video
If you’ve been having troubles with streaming Internet videos from Netflix and others in HD, the problem may be your network. Here’s how to make sure your streaming video experience goes smoothly.
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Xbox One sale includes one year of Xbox Live Gold and $100 credit
Dell is running a promotion on its website that gets you a Kinect-less Xbox One, a full year of Xbox Live Gold, and a $100 gift card.
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Killer Instinct brings back Maya, tweaks some rules in coming update
Killer Instinct 2 fighter Maya returns to the series in Iron Galaxy's upcoming season two update of the Xbox One-exclusive Killer Instinct.
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Xbox One benefiting from a “momentum shift” says Microsoft exec
The PS4 may have consistently out-sold the Xbox One since the consoles launched last year, but a Microsoft marketing boss says he believes his company now has the momentum to overtake Sony.
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Fuel-efficient wildcat: Jaguar details the 2016 XE’s Ingenium engines
The 2016 Jaguar XE small luxury sedan will debut Jaguar Land Rover's new series of Ingenium engines, which will emphasize efficiency and modular design. Will they be enough to take on the BMW 3 Series?
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Robot learns how to play Angry Birds and helps children with disabilities in the process
At the Georgia Institute of Technology, researchers are using a humanoid robot, an Android tablet and "Angry Birds" to advance a project that will help the rehabilitation of children with disabilities.
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‘South Park’ shows heading to Hulu Plus
The good news is that South Park fans can now stream all 247 episodes of the show on Hulu; the bad news is that from September most of the content will be exclusive to the premium Hulu Plus service.
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45m users go Direct on Instagram
We haven't heard much about Instagram's private messaging feature since its launch in December, but new figures suggest as many as 1 in 4 of us are using the feature to share pictures more privately.
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AT&T vs. Verizon vs. T-Mobile: Whose family plan will save you the most?
Picking the best family plan for your needs can be extremely difficult. We've gone through all the plans from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon to help you decide which one is best for you.
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Lyft puts brakes on New York City launch
Lyft postponed its New York City launch on Friday, just hours before the ride-sharing service was due to debut there. The decision follows pressure from the City and Taxi Limousine Commission, which claims Lyft isn't licensed to operate its service there.
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Take super selfies with a new wide-angle panoramic lens for smartphone cameras
A lens manufacturer based in Montreal recently announced a new 3.8-millimeter patented wide-angle panoramic lens designed to be integrated into smartphones and wearable devices. In other words, taking high-quality selfies has enver been easier.
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MIT researchers build drones to light up photo shoots
Are your photographs always marred by terrible lighting? Now there's a drone to give you a helping hand. MIT researchers have created autonomous helicopters equipped with lights to aid photographers in photo shoots.
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Watch Dragon Age: Inquisition’s E3 2014 presentation right here
Check out the E3 2014 theater demo for Dragon Age: Inquisition right here, with narration from BioWare creative director Mike Laidlaw.
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How to print while saving the planet
Printing makes Captain Planet sad, but there are ways to decrease the adverse impact that your printing projects have on the planet. In fact, a few simple tricks can cut a huge chunk off any printing project, including not just documents but also Web pages, which are a common source of printing woes.
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Flipping through The Manual: Dude decor, getaways to escape the scorch, 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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2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat lays down an 11.2-second quarter-mile time
The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat makes good use of its 707 horsepower, running an official 11.2-second quarter-mile time on stock tires, and 10.8 seconds on drag radials. Lambo owners beware.
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No secret experiment here: ‘99 Days of Freedom’ asks users to quit Facebook, see how they feel
An initiative dubbed “99 Days of Freedom” is calling Facebook users to quit the social network for 99 days to see how life without Facebook affects their happiness. It's a response to the social network's controversial mood experiment.
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How to watch the Germany vs. Argentina 2014 World Cup final online
Just stick with this guide, and you won't miss a second of Germany vs. Argentina World Cup action.
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Hyrule Warriors takes on a horde of 100+ screenshots
Check out this giant collection of images from Hyrule Warriors, the upcoming Zelda-inspired Wii U game that's modeled after Tecmo Koei's Warriors series.
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FCC gets 647,000 net neutrality comments ahead of Tuesday deadline
Have you had your say on the FCC's net neutrality proposals? 647,000 people have already left comments about the future of the open Web, and the first round of feedback finishes on Tuesday.
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Underage sexting isn’t ruining lives, draconian laws are (and we need to change them)
A 17-year-old in Virginia faces potential felony charges after sexting a video of himself to his girlfriend -- but are these laws protecting kids, or ruining their lives when they make simple teenage mistakes?
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Apple Store layouts can now be trademarked in Europe
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Apple Store layouts are distinctive enough to be a trademark, giving the company the all-clear to apply for the same protection it has in the U.S..
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Follow @CongressEdits to see Wikipedia edits from the Capitol
A new Twitter account reveals all of the Wikipedia edits made anonymously from within the US Senate and House of Representatives, an attempt to improve transparency according to its creator.
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