IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/25/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/25/2014

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Biovigil badge checks to see if your doctor’s hands are clean
Definitely ideal if looking for a safe, clean hospital for an upcoming surgery, a badge system created by Biovigil checks to see if the medical staff is washing their hands after interacting with patients.
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Apple launches limited battery replacement program for iPhone 5
Potentially ideal for anyone with a qualifying iPhone 5 device, Apple has quietly launched a battery replacement program for anyone that is having trouble keeping their smartphone charged.
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AMD announces R9 285 graphics card, shipping early September
Possibly ideal for anyone looking for a new mid-range graphics card, AMD announced a new R9 card in the lineup today that utilizes the Tonga GPU and offers a lower power draw than other AMD cards.
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Man sentenced to 33 months in prison for pirating ‘Fast & Furious 6’
Arguably a harsh sentence for pirating a film, a young resident of the United Kingdom was sent to prison for nearly three years related to piracy and distribution charges of the last film in the Fast & Furious franchise.
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Speed demons: Techart releases tuning package for the Porsche 911 Turbo
The Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S are more than enough for most people, but if not, Techart has you covered. The German tuning company has released a slew of new mods for the lauded 911s boosting thrust by 60 horsepower.
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The 10 most hilariously awful Kickstarter projects of all time
Kickstarter backers may have flocked to the Coolest Cooler and Neil Young's Pono Player, but other projects weren't quite as successful. Check out our picks for the 10 worst Kickstarter campaigns, whether talking video games or Red Bull-fueled road trips.
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Can Coin survive? Project delayed, backers outraged, and doubts loom over compliance (Updated)
It looks like Coin is in a serious predicament. The e-wallet for your credit cards has delayed its launch, is charging backers for the beta version and has yet to answer important questions about its feasibility.
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Want to download movies on your iPad? Here’s how to do it
An iPad is often proves more convenient than a computer, except when it comes to watching your favorite films on the go. Check out our guide on how to download movies on an iPad, whether you prefer to use the iTunes Store, Movavi, or the VLC app for iOS.
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Destiny takes on an Ice Bucket Challenge from the moon
Bungie releases a short that pokes fun at the Destiny alpha's "That wizard came from the moon" meme while taking on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
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This 3D printer makes cookies, icing, and everything your sweet tooth desires
Candy is the latest 3D printer to hit the crowd funding website Kickstarter, and as you may have guessed from its name, it prints eatable delights from chocolate, icing sugar, and more naughty-but-nice treats.
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How to password protect a Powerpoint document
Powerpoint documents could contain sensitive and/or confidential information, especially if you use Powerpoint at work. Here, we show you how to secure these docs with a password.
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Flipping through The Manual: Portuguese flannel, blacksmith boots, and pulque
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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Porsche, you’re on notice. Lotus may be planning comeback with sedan and crossover
Lotus is reportedly planning on expanding its lineup with a crossover and a sedan. The company hopes the two models will allow it to sell more cars each year and lower its dependence on the European market.
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Coincidence or curse? Looking back on Madden’s troubled cover athletes
Join us as we take a tour through the history of the Madden Curse. We all know John Madden is a longtime NFL talent, but is he also an agent of dark forces?
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How to reset your Windows 8 password
Check out our elaborate guide on how reset a Windows 8 password, whether you choose to utilize a reset disk, an administrator account, a Microsoft account, the Command Prompt, or a clean installation.
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Google offers an Emmy-themed Street View tour of famous TV locations
Are you all set for the 66th Emmy Awards on Monday? Not until you've checked out this filming locations for your favorite shows on Street View, handily brought together in a Google blog post.
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Now that the same phone can have Windows or Android, will anyone choose Windows?
HTC has quietly announced the One M8 for Windows, and although there wasn't much fanfare, it's an important phone for both it and Microsoft. The question is, will you buy one?
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Most smartphone users download zero apps per month
New figures from industry analysts ComScore show that nearly two-thirds of us aren't downloading any apps at all, and spending most of our mobile time in our favorite one or two apps.
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Stay at the Sydney Ikea, courtesy of Airbnb
Fancy bunking down in an Ikea store next week? Airbnb is offering Aussie users a unique and quirky experience with a one-night stay in the Swedish company's furniture showroom in Sydney.
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Viddit for Chromecast brings all your favorite Reddit videos to the big screen
If you're a fan of Reddit, get ready to be happy. A new app allows Android users to put a roving stream of their favorite videos from subreddits on their TV via Chromecast.
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DT Giveaway: Win a Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi smart scale
We have a Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale to give away. Do you want it? Do you need some app-level motivation to shed those pounds? If so, enter our contest to win.
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Zipbuds’ new Slide earbuds promise to terminate your tangling woes
Zipbuds' latest creation is a new take on eliminating headphone cable tangling. The Slide use proprietary technology to merge and separate by sliding a small knob up and down along the top fork. The headphones are about halfway to their Kickstarter goal.
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Cricket Wireless tries to attract T-Mobile and MetroPCS customers with $100 bill credit
Cricket Wireless, AT&T's no-contract subsidiary, will run a promotion that will offer $100 bill credit to T-Mobile and MetroPCS customers who make the switch. The promotion starts on August 24 and ends on October 19.
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Google has already taken down hundreds of Swing Copters clones
Google has reportedly removed hundreds of clones of Swing Copters, Dong Nguyen's follow-up to Flappy Bird. The clones prevented the original game from becoming the top search result for "Swing Copters."
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Verizon’s Galaxy S5 costs just $80 at RadioShack
A new RadioShack promotion offers the Samsung Galaxy S5 for just $80 with a two-year contract from Verizon. The deal starts on Friday and will probably end soon.
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Do you want an Internet free of advertising? You’d have to pay about $230 per year for that, study says
An Internet free of advertising would cost you hundreds of bucks per year, according to one study.
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Sony’s Xperia Z2 vs Samsung’s Galaxy S5: An in-depth comparison
Should you buy Sony’s Xperia Z2 or Samsung’s Galaxy S5? We compare these Android heavyweights in a series of bouts to find out which emerges as the winner. There can be only one.
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Microsoft adds over 50 new U.S. cities to Google Street View-like Bing Maps service
There a bunch of new U.S. that you can check out using the Streetside feature on Bing Maps now. Learn more here.
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Free multiplayer maps and faster matchmaking coming to The Last of Us
Naughty Dog is releasing two new free multiplayer maps for The Last of Us on both PS3 and PS4, in addition to addressing matchmaking delays in the next gen remastered edition.
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David Yates to direct Harry Potter prequel Fantastic Beasts
The director of the final four films in the Harry Potter series will reportedly return for the prequel movie, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.
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