IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/17/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/17/2014

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Verizon allows users to upgrade early for new iPhone release
Ideal for anyone that's interested in transitioning to one of the two new iPhone models, Verizon has become more lenient with the upgrade process by opening up upgrades to contracts that end in mid-November.
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Microsoft is holding an event on September 30, could Windows 9 be revealed?
Microsoft is holding an event on September 30, the company announced. Could this be where it officially lifts the veil on Windows 9? Learn more here.
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Mercedes’ S550 plug-in hybrid returns 84 mpg, hits 60 mph in 5.2 seconds
Mercedes unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of its S550 flagship today, and it certainly has a lot of high points. The 436-hp S550 is quick, efficient, and chalk-full of cutting-edge technology, making the German automaker’s introduction to the hybrid luxury sedan market a successful one.
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DisplayPort 1.3 standard announced, supports 5K displays
4K monitors? That's so 2013. DisplayPort 1.3, which supports displays with resolutions up to 5K, has just been announced. Learn more here.
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Pansonic’ LX400 is a 4K pocket rocket with the heart of a bigger camera
Panasonic's new Lumix LX100 is a powerful compact camera with a large Micro Four Thirds sensor and 4K video recording. Small enough to fit in your pocket, yet it has a strong Leica lens and other advanced shooting features.
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Windows 9 video of multiple desktop features in use leaks out
This clip gives us a glimpse at Windows 9's multiple desktop feature in action. Learn more here.
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The bigger they come, the harder they fall: Our favorite iPhone 6 Plus cases
Apple’s first super-sized smartphone is the iPhone 6 Plus. It may sport “ion-strengthened” glass, but we’re willing to bet a nasty fall will put that durability to the test. It’s time to shop for iPhone 6 Plus cases.
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Harmonix is going mobile in multi-game agreement with Tilting Point
Music game developer Harmonix Music Systems (of Amplitude, Guitar Hero and Rock Band fame) has signed a multi-game agreement with mobile publisher Tilting Point.
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Spotify Connect makes the jump to Amazon’s Fire TV
Swedish-based Spotify announced today that it has expanded compatibility for its streaming service's Connect feature to allow users to play and control their tunes via Amazon's Fire TV set-top box.
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Newly leaked Windows 9 screenshots make multiple references to Cortana
These newly released images imply that Cortana is indeed coming to Windows 9. Learn more here.
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BMW’s Formula E i8 may be a ‘connected car,’ but it sure looks slippery in this video
The first FIA Formula E Grand Prix was held over the weekend, and it also served as the debut for two special safety cars. The BMW i3 and i8 were dressed up in official garb for the race, and a telecomm borrowed a Formula E racer to promote its wireless charging tech.
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Motorola opens up online store in the UK to bypass wireless carriers
Motorola has opened the doors to an online store in the UK, through which it will sell the new, second generation Moto G and Moto X smartphones, plus the Moto 360 smartwatch.
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Watch Keanu Reeves avenge his puppy in the first trailer for John Wick
Keanu Reeves plays a hitman who comes out of retirement for revenge on car-stealing, dog-killing criminals in the first trailer for John Wick.
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Sprint upgrades its Prepaid service with new data plans
When Sprint launched its Prepaid brand in March, it had one plan with no data and another with 2.5GB of data. Now, Sprint revamped the brand with three new tiered data plans, all with unlimited talk and text.
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Digital watermarking is HarperCollins’ new weapon against ebook piracy
HarperCollins and Digimarc join forces to prevent ebook piracy during the distribution of high-profile ebooks to retailers. The invisible watermarks help publishers pinpoint the source of leaks.
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Dubai retailer to sell $14K golden PS4, Xbox One consoles, because rich people
For the gamer who has everything and then some, United Arab Emirates retailer Jumbo Electronics plans to sell PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles with a genuine rose gold case.
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Netflix continues its global expansion with France, makes new enemies along the way
Netflix tweeted yesterday that the service has officially opened for business in France. The announcement comes as the service begins its thrust into European markets this month, enduring some backlash along the way.
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Oppo N3 leaks online with new, rotating selfie camera
Oppo has a new smartphone with a rotating selfie camera. The Oppo N3 leaked online, showing a unique design and thin form factor.
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An invasion on a budget: Korean automaker Ssangyong may enter U.S. market
Korean automaker Ssangyong has confirmed its plans to try and enter the U.S. market. If all goes well it could be selling cars in America by 2017. The company hopes to specialize in budget SUVs with prices that would be much lower than any of the competition.
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Xbox One isn’t very portable, so a modder turned it into a laptop
Amateur hardware modder Ed Zarick has taken apart an Xbox One and rebuilt it into a custom, portable laptop with a built-in 1080p screen, the XBook One, and you can buy one.
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Sentido: A smarter light switch for a smarter home
With four multi-touch pads that can be programmed to perform different functions, the Sentido switch gives you a greater degree of control than a traditional flip switch
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Bose bolsters its Soundlink line with Color Bluetooth speaker, on-ear cans
Bose has churned out a few new pieces in its Soundlink line of Bluetooth gear, including the new Soundlink Color Bluetooth speaker, and the new Soundlink on-ear headphones. Both new pieces will be available this month.
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Watch Saleen’s Tesla Model S-based Foursixteen do a burnout
The Saleen Foursixteen just passed an important performance-car test: eviscerating tires. The modified Tesla Model S burns a little rubber and whines like a siren in this video clip.
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Slip a pair of Digitsoles in your shoes to track your steps, heat your feet
With winter approaching, Digitsoles have a proposition for step counting that’s even more appealing than a fitness band: smart footbeds that you can actually hit your feet by turning them on from a phone.
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Take control of Destiny’s Crucible with our multiplayer guide
In Destiny, the Crucible is where you go to make with the player-versus-player action. Use this guide to get a better sense of how it works and how you should prepare yourself.
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Google adds Chromecast video streaming to dev version of Chrome OS
Google is working on adding the ability to stream movies stored in Google Drive from your Chrome OS computer to Chromecast. For now, it's only enabled in the dev version of Chrome OS. Learn more here.
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Canon mulls security concerns after hacker gets Doom running on a Pixma printer
White hat security researcher Michael Jordon has managed to get id Software's 1993 genre-defining first person shooter Doom running on a wireless Canon Pixma printer.
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Toyota puts faith in humanity, says it won’t build a fully-autonomous car
Toyota says its main priority is automotive safety, and to maximize that, it claims humans need to stay behind the wheel. The carmaker recently announced that it won't build a fully-autonomous vehicle.
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Don’t have 4K UHD content for your TV? Make your own with Samsung’s new NX1
In what is Samsung's most pro-level camera to date, the NX1 is company's newest flagship. Not only does it have a fast autofocus system and back-illuminated APS-C CMOS sensor, the camera also shoots both 4K and UHD videos.
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Tesla CEO: Our cars will be fully autonomous ‘in the five or six-year time frame’
Whether its Nissan, Volvo, Lexus, or Audi, it seems like every major carmaker is fiddling with the idea of autonomous driving. Forward-looking EV manufacturer Tesla has unsurprisingly added itself to the list, saying its vehicles will be partially self-driving in 3 years.
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