IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 04/08/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 04/08/2014

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How to beat 2048
There's no foolproof method for beating the infamous '2048,' but there are a couple methods for getting closer to doing so. Check out our suggestive guide on how beat 2048 using large number chains, high-value corner pieces — and well — a fair amount of luck.
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Forget Retina and even 4K, ‘Nanopixel’ tech promises pixels 150 times smaller
Researchers at Oxford University and the University of Exeter in England recently came up with nanopixels, a new display technology that could increase resolution as much as 150 times higher than current tech. And you thought 4K displays were outlandish.
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Audi preparing Juke-fighting Q1 crossover, hot-rodded SQ1
Audi is preparing to introduce an entry-level crossover that will fight head-to-head against the Nissan Juke. Called Q1, the crossover will ride on Volkswagen's modular MQB platform, but Audi has not revealed if it will be offered in the United States.
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Flipping through The Manual: Meat, moonshine and (avoiding) mosquitos
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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Land Rover previews LR2 replacement with official spy shots
Land Rover has published official spy shots of the Discovery Sport, a compact SUV designed to replace the LR2. The Discovery Sport is scheduled to greet the public for the first time at next October's Paris Motor Show.
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20 great tips to help you get the most out of your LG G3
If you’re looking to discover what your new smartphone can really do, then it’s time to check out our roundup of LG G3 tips and tricks. There are loads of handy features and useful options if you know where to find them.
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The Google Now Launcher is available for any Android 4.1+ phone
The Google Now Launcher is officially available for all Android 4.1+ devices, which means users outside the Nexus and Google Play Edition camps can switch to Google's latest launcher.
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Get a handle on your smartphone camera with the Shoulderpod S1 grip accessory
The Shoulderpod S1 smartphone grip accessory promises extra stability for your photography and videography. It also has a tripod mount, and functions as a table stand. We took a closer look at it.
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Rogue Legacy tests your limits, but we’ve got some tips to help you get started
We've got some tips to help you get started with your journey in Cellar Door Games' sharp, highly addictive RPG roguelike, Rogue Legacy.
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How To Convert M4A files to MP3 format
Despite its remarkable ability to retain audio fidelity at a smaller size, M4a files aren't the best when it comes to compatibility. Check out our basic guide on how to convert an M4a file to an MP3, using either Apple's iTunes or the Web-based Cloud Convert.
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Student’s SmartBell design lets you answer the door from anywhere
Not at home when your package delivery arrives? Wondering who's at the door? No longer a problem thanks to the SmartBell, an innovative IoT concept that has won a competition at Sharp.
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#confused? Twitter starts explaining trending hashtags for you
Does the Twitter stream leave you #smh? A select number of iOS users are testing a new feature that explains popular hashtags as Twitter attempts to become more accessible to new converts.
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Dear conspiracy nuts: Apple doesn’t cripple your old iPhone, time does
It's that time of the year again, when conspiracy theorists start having palpitations about Apple deliberately crippling older iPhones, to convince you it's time to buy the latest and greatest model.
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L.A. residents call 911 to complain about Facebook outage
Easily one of the silliest reasons to call a number meant for life-threatening emergencies, a number of Los Angeles residents started calling 911 when Facebook wouldn't load on their mobile devices and computers
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Google continues to shift away from Google+, Photos going solo
Potentially a sign that Google is slowly sunsetting the Google+ social network, the search company is reported to be transitioning Google+ Photos into a standalone product without requiring a Google+ account.
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Flappy Bird flies again as Flappy Birds Family … but only on Amazon’s FireTV
The uber-popular game has re-emerged as a multi-player affair, exclusive to Amazon's FireTV. The new version offers some subtle tweaks but holds the same Flappy playability, and is no doubt a big get for the fledgling streaming device.
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Sorry, Walter White: Chrysler could axe the slow-selling 300 SRT in the coming months
Chrysler has confirmed the 300 SRT could be phased out in the coming months because it has posted disappointing sales figures in the United States. However, the automaker could continue to build it for select global markets where it is a hote seller.
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NASA confirms ‘impossible’ thruster actually works, could revolutionize space travel
Despite the fact that they're still unsure of how it works exactly, NASA scientists have confirmed once again that the seemingly impossible EmDrive is legit
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BMW looks to Toyota for a fuel-cell powerplant for its hydrogen i3 variant
BMW recently announced cheaper charging stations for its i3, but the German automaker may be planning a fuel cell-powered version of the electric car as well. As it did with the i8 and Z4, BMW is collaborating with Toyota for this new venture.
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Android L: The future of Android is (almost) here
The next version of Google's mobile operating system will be out later this year, and to make sure we're prepared for its release, the company has detailed a teaser version known as Android L.
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7 cell phones that have stopped bullets (literally)
We've all heard stories about cigarette cases and bibles halting bullets and saving their owners, but how often does the humble mobile phone save lives in this way? It turns out, it happens more often than you think.
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Xiaomi accused of passing off copyrighted photos as shots taken with the Mi 3
Daring Fireball's John Gruber is accusing Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi of passing off copyrighted images as those taken by the Mi 3, bringing back memories of Nokia's similar blunder back in 2012.
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Who owns the Manhattan skyline? One NYC agency thinks it does
The Port Authority in New York City has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a shop selling housewares, saying an image of the city skyline used on dinner plates infringes on the agency's assets and reputation.
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Core i3 and i7 versions of Surface Pro 3 are on sale now
You can get Intel Core i3 and Core i7 versions of the Surface Pro 3, Microsoft announced.
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Icon’s Helios is an aviation-inspired, Tesla-powered flight of fancy
If you're the main character in pulp science-fiction novel, the Icon Helios just might be the car for you. Inspired by 1930s aviation design it takes flight thanks to an electric Tesla powertrain.
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HTC One M8 Windows Phone: This is what it might look like (Updated)
Once again, HTC is rumored to be working on a Windows Phone version of its Android-based One M8 smartphone, and it may be out before the end of the year. However, it's not the first time we've heard such stories.
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Samsung Galaxy Mega prevents a bullet from entering a Taiwanese man’s chest
A Taiwanese man was shot in the chest after entering a fight. While the bullet went cleanly through his arm, his Samsung Galaxy Mega handset prevented it from entering his chest, saving his life.
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Student files privacy lawsuit against Facebook, gets 2,000+ people to join him
Facebook is under fire for privacy violations in Europe once again. Austrian law student Maximilian Schrems now has thousands of supporters in his class-action lawsuit against the social network.
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Moto 360 rumors and news: Moto 360 will forgo metal in favor of plastic
We don't know a ton about it yet, but today Motorola will reveal more about it's Moto 360 smartwatch, which runs Google's new Android Wear OS. It is expected to be released at Google I/O 2014.
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Good news, racecar aficionados: Lamborghini’s Huracán Super Trofeo is coming
Here's a camouflaged prototype that's really camouflaged. It's the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo, a racing version of the 2015 Huracán LP610-4 that will debut in California August 15.
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