IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/16/2014

Saturday, August 16, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/16/2014

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iPad, phone, charger, bring it on: The Knomad has a spot for everything you own
Knomo introduced a new iPad Mini case called the Knomad. It can hold any 8-inch tablet, a smartphone or two, an external battery pack, and your personal effects.
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Now you can talk to Google voice search in multiple languages at the same time
Google voice search can now understand you as you switch from German to English to Spanish and back again.The update is currently only for Android.
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Moto X+1 news: Specs leak ahead of expected September 4 launch
Motorola is expected to launch the Moto X+1 on September 4 alongside the Moto 360 smartwatch. Now, the full specs and benchmark results have leaked online.
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An ancient evil rises if the alleged villains of Star Wars: Episode VII are real
Ready for some more Star Wars: Episode VII news? This one comes with a big, fat, gigantic SPOILER ALERT attached. Seriously. You shouldn’t even be reading these words right now if you want to steer completely clear of all Episode VII details until the big day arrives in December 2015. It sure would make director J.J. Abrams happy if you […]
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Vizera projects stunningly lifelike fabric textures onto furniture
Using a set of sophisticated algorithms, the Vizera projector can beam colors, textures, and patterns onto un-upholstered furniture that are so realistic you can hardly distinguish them from real fabric.
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Record-breaking Ferrari 250 GTO sells for $38 million at Pebble Beach
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance may not be known for its presence on the racetrack, but the automotive event sure knows how to make a headline. The world record for an automotive auction has just been set at the festival, with a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO selling for $38,115,000.
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Bill Cosby is next in line for a Netflix-exclusive stand-up special
Netflix announced this week that it has slated four new exclusive stand-up comedy specials, including a Bill Cosby performance, for the last quarter of 2014. The additions join the previously revealed live Chelsea Handler special, "Uganda Be Kidding Me."
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Star Wars: Episode VII’s scruffy-looking nerf herder revealed!
Purportedly leaked concept art from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII gives fans a peek at what the post-Return of the Jedi Han Solo might look like.
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David Brown, creator of the 007-approved Speedback GT, foresees new projects
Yorkshire businessman David Brown released the sleek Speedback GT this year through his small car company, David Brown Automotive. He plans to build up to 100 Speedbacks, but a busy schedule isn't stopping him from looking to the future.
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Windows 9 Threshold public preview could be released as soon as next month
A new report says that a public preview of Windows 9 will be available sometime in late September 2014. Learn more here.
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$200 Surface Pro 3 docking station adds mini DisplayPort, five USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and more
The Surface Pro 3's Docking Station is available now, and it adds a handful of ports to Microsoft's latest slate. Learn more about it here.
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The Expendables 3 review
Less a movie and more a playdate, The Expendables 3 is pretty boring and kind of embarrassing, except when it's the Wesley Snipes show.
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No helmet required: Racecar-maker Dallara plans lightweight sports car
Legendary designer Gian Paolo Dallara and his company have built many great cars, but you probably haven’t driven any of them. Dallara can take credit for scores of successful racecars, from Indycar to Formula One. The company even worked on the electric Spark-Renault SRT_01E for Formula E, and did engineering work for the KTM X-Bow, Maserati MC12, […]
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First teaser for Quentin Tarantino’s Hateful Eight will appear with Sin City: A Dame To Kill For
The first teaser for Quentin Tarantino's troubled film The Hateful Eight will appear with Sin City: A Dame To Kill For, despite not having any footage yet.
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This Madden NFL 15 ad reinvents the meaning of ‘weird’
EA Sports releases a video -- it might be an ad, or a music video, or simply the mad ravings of an overworked video producer -- that celebrates the coming of Madden NFL 15.
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It’s not all about quarter miles: Dodge takes the 2015 Challenger Trans Am racing
The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat may be able to obliterate drag strips, but what about corners? Dodge is reliving past glory with a mid-season entry into the SCCA Trans Am series.
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Sony Xperia Z3 coming soon to usurp the recently released Xperia Z2
Sony is rumored to release a new flagship smartphone by the end of the year. Known as the Xperia Z3, it may arrive at the IFA tech show during September, but it may only be a subtle upgrade to the Xperia Z2.
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New Sprint CEO promises price cuts and better plans
Sprint's new CEO Marcelo Claure told employees that the carrier will introduce price cuts, new plans, and a stronger network soon. Claure also said that Apple will play a part in its plans.
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New images may show redesigned Stormtroopers for Star Wars: Episode VII
A pair of new, unofficial images reportedly show two of the redesigned Stormtrooper helmets that will appear in J.J. Abrams' upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII
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MINI takes the States, or How Digital Trends got its very own MINI Cooper Hardtop
After spending a week with MINI's wild and wacky owner's club, we've decided to add a long-term MINI Cooper Hardtop to our own garage. What do YOU want to see our MINI do?
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Riots and death threats unlock achievements in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Monolith Productions and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment reveal the full list of Achievements/Trophies for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
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Watch the scene from Guardians of the Galaxy that everyone’s talking about
The ridiculously cute scene from Guardians of the Galaxy featuring Groot that everyone is talking about has been officially released by Marvel Studios.
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You could soon charge your phone by singing to it
Researchers from Nokia and the Queen Mary University of London are working on a smartphone prototype that is recharged by sound waves. In other words, ambient sound such as music and human voice can recharge the phone.
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OAR keyboardist Mikel Paris mixes travel, music, photos, hard drives in solo effort
Multimedia artist and OAR keyboardist Mikel Paris has recently released his EP as a solo musician. Known for his self-produced TuneTrek travel-music videos, Paris talks about what's involved in making them.
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Ether One to be rebuilt for newly confirmed PlayStation 4 release
White Paper Games PC indie Ether One is confirmed now for a PlayStation 4 release. The game will be rebuilt from scratch using Unreal Engine 4.
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Xbox Entertainment Studios may continue to operate with a new owner
Microsoft is reportedly looking for a buyer to revive its recently shuttered original entertainment production division, Xbox Entertainment Studios.
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Sony Smartwatch 3 rumored for IFA launch, but it’s unlikely to run Android Wear
Sony could be about to release a new version of its SmartWatch. Known as the SmartWatch 3, the wrist-worn device may make its debut alongside the Xperia Z3 smartphone during the IFA tech show in September.
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UK network EE causes upset by introducing charge to jump helpline queues
UK network EE has introduced a priority answer system on its customer helpline, where anyone willing to make a small payment will jump to the front of the queue. However, not everyone has welcomed the new service.
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Uber’s ride-sharing service banned in Berlin on passenger safety grounds
Uber has been banned in Berlin, with city officials claiming passengers using the service might not be covered by insurance. The startup said the move limited consumer choice "for all the wrong reasons," adding that it intends to challenge the decision.
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Microsoft hurries up Snapchat with WindUp, its own time-limited picture sharing app
Microsoft is tired of waiting for Snapchat to bring its app to Windows Phone, and has simply released its own version. It's called WindUp, and it lets you send messages to your friends which delete after a set amount of time or views.
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