IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/11/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/11/2014

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Wake up, PC makers: Hitting bottom isn’t a revival, but a sign of lowered expectations
Hubert Joly, CEO of Best Buy, recently said that the PC is seeing a revival while tablet sales are crashing. Such fantastic claims may be comforting for PC builders, but they're really just a form of denial.
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Is that interior pink? Four bespoke Aston Martin Q cars to debut at Pebble Beach
Aston Martin’s Q branch is, as the name implies, the companies gadget-laden customization wing. The bespoke division is coming in hot at Pebble Beach August 14th, with four wildly personalized vehicles in tow.
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Do touch that dial: How to master your equalizer for the perfect sound
You may know what an EQ is, but do you know how it works and what to do with it? We go through the basics of a graphic EQ and lay out some guidelines for how to achieve the sound you want from your devices.
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8 Fire Phone problems and how to fix them
Don’t get all hot under the collar when you encounter Amazon Fire Phone problems, there’s usually a way to sort things out and we’ve got some potential fixes for you to try right here.
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The 5.7-inch LG G Vista lands on Verizon and AT&T
Verizon has launched the $400 LG G Vista, a mid-range, big-screen smartphone with the look of the G3 flagship phone, but without its headline specs, including the Quad HD screen.
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Flipping through The Manual: Super yachts, treehouse hotels, mezcal 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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How to password protect a Word document
Password protecting a Microsoft Word document is easy, and who doesn't have sensitive files that they'd rather keep safe from prying eyes? Here, we'll show you how to safeguard your Word-based stuff.
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Das El Camino: Chinese Audi dealer creates one-off A6-based pickup
A Chinese Audi dealer has built a pickup truck using a wrecked long-wheelbase Audi A6. The one-off pickup's practicality is limited because it cannot be legally driven on a public street.
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Check out this awesome ‘origami robot’ (though it may creep you out a bit)
A team of US-based researchers has created an extraordinary robot that self-assembles from a flat sheet. Inspired by the Japanese art of origami, the technology could one day be used for complex, self-folding machines.
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Eli Roth’s cannibal movie Green Inferno delayed indefinitely
Behind-the-scenes business issues have caused Eli Roth's cannibal movie to be removed from the distributor's original September 5 wide release date.
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Rules that led to the death of NCAA Football series violate antitrust laws
A federal judge rules that the NCAA's rules prohibiting member athletes from earning money for the use of their likenesses violates antitrust laws. These are the rules that led to the end of EA Sports' NCAA Football series.
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Enough with the numbers! Fitness tracking in bed can only wreck a good romp
There is now a pedometer designed for your penis, recording thrusts as if they were laps at a gym. Here's why this is the dumbest thing we've heard all week.
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Your lost Android phone can now call you
Android Device Manager can come in very handy when you've lost your phone or tablet. Now Google has added a new feature to the service that enables you to be called straight from the device.
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FCC vote pushes 911 texting service for all
The FCC wants you to be able to text for emergency help if you can't place a call, but progress so far has been slow; a new ruling should speed up adoption among carriers and app developers.
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The Meta M1 smartwatch is now available to pre-order
The battle of the super-stylish smartwatches is on: Meta has just announced that its new M1 timepiece is available to order, ahead of similarly sleek models on the way from Motorola and HP.
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xXx Peformance’s slammed Audi R8 is one flashy, speed bump-fearing supercar
There are low cars, and then there are low cars. The Audi R8 modified by xXx Performance and Schmidt GmBh is definitely the latter, having been slammed to the pavement and given a Fast and Furious-style makeover.
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FCC tells Verizon that just because other carriers throttle, doesn’t mean it can too
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler dismissed Verizon's defense of data throttling as an industry standard. The FCC also sent letters to other major carriers, asking them to explain their policies on data throttling.
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Stash your gat in one of these gun-concealing furniture pieces
Looking for a way to keep your firearms secure, but also keep them close at hand so you can access them in a pinch? Look no further than New Jersey Concealment Furniture
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5 ways Sprint can move on after leaving T-Mobile at the altar
Sprint has taken a real beating since the Uncarrier movement took off with T-Mobile, but it's not down and out yet. The company can do a number of things to stay competitive in the months ahead.
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Josh Brolin hints at Thanos’ return and the inspiration for his Marvel movie role
Sin City: A Dame To Kill For actor Josh Brolin hints at Thanos' return and describes his inspiration for the "Mad Titan" of Marvel's cinematic universe.
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Gods Will Be Watching takes pity on you with The Mercy Update
Gods Will Be Watching, Deconstructeam's punishingly difficult adventure game, has taken pity on beleaguered gamers with The Mercy Update, which adds variable difficulty settings.
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Jaguar builds Special Vehicle Operations Builds F-TYPE Concept for Tour de France
Jaguar has built a special F-TYPE Coupe R for Team Sky in the Tour de France. With a bike rack and auxiliary power, it’s only slightly modified from the original. But I still want it.
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The Crew revs up another PC beta for August 25
Ubisoft will be holding a second closed PC beta for their upcoming open world driving game, The Crew, from August 25 - 29. Register online for a key.
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Faking it: Nearly half of people lie while sexting
Is your partner lying to you while you're being digitally intimate? Probably, according to a new study that says nearly half of people lie about what they're doing or wearing while sexting.
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See how BioShock’s graphics on iOS compare to Xbox 360
AppSpy has created a comparison video to highlight the graphical differences between Irrational Games' BioShock on Xbox 360 and the upcoming iOS port from 2K China.
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Le Mans tech: Are rotary-driven hybrids the future of endurance racing?
The Dutch motorsport team InMotion is developing an exciting new hybrid racer, powered by a rotary engine twice as efficient as most piston engines. With 545 horsepower this motor will be the centerpiece of a racer that hopes to win at Le Mans in 2017.
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Say hello to WarKitteh, a cat collar that sniffs out weakly encrypted and unprotected Wi-Fi networks
With WarKitteh, you can strengthen your bond with your cat by enlisting them to sniff out weakly protected wireless Internet networks. Yes, you read that right. No, I haven't been sniffing paint.
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Alaska has the slowest average Internet speed in the country, while Virginia has the fastest
Have you ever wondered where your state ranks in terms of average Internet speed? We have the answer, courtesy of a new study's findings.
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T-Mobile’s Device Unlock app can only unlock one smartphone (so far)
T-Mobile's Device Unlock app can only unlock one smartphone right now, but the Uncarrier might soon extend the service to others. After all, it's now perfectly legal to unlock your smartphone in the U.S. again.
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Marantz prepares to unleash Dolby Atmos with two new receivers
Marantz shows off its latest network receivers, including the new SR6009, and the new SR 7009 with Dolby Atmos. Both receivers boast premium components, top-tier specs, and a plethora of capabilities to rock your home theater room.
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