IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/29/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/29/2014

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JVC’s first 4K/UHD TV on its way to store shelves
First announced back in June, JVC's first ever 4K/UHD TV is about to hit shelves, with a very manageable price point of $2,000. But is it worth going rogue from the big boys in the industry?
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Android superphone smackdown: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. LG G3
In a battle that could turn out to be very messy indeed, we pit the Samsung Galaxy S5 against the LG G3. Is LG's resurgence and the G3's amazing screen enough to topple the Galaxy S5 from its position at the top of the smartphone tree?
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V12-powered 2002 Lincoln Continental concept headed to auction
The Lincoln Continental concept that debuted at the 2002 edition of the Los Angeles Motor Show is scheduled to cross the auction block in November. The car is being sold as a non-runner that cannot be legally registered in the United States.
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Portal is a flexible smartphone that you strap to your arm
If current smartphones and wearable devices leave you cold, check out the Portal phone, which promises to provide the best of both worlds. The project is currently looking for funds on Indiegogo.
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Microsoft to reveal the official name of Windows 9 next week
Windows 9, Windows One, Windows X, Windows Threshold or just simply Windows? According to a new rumor we should find out the name of Microsoft's new operating system this coming Tuesday.
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UFC 178 live stream: How to watch Johnson vs. Cariaso online
Another UFC event is set to be held in Las Vegas. Demetrious Johnson will defend his title against Chris Cariaso. Here's how to follow the action online.
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Sony’s X950B is a class-leading 4K LED TV, but does it make sense to buy one?
Sony's flagship 4K LED TV this year, the X950B, is one of the best TVs produced in 2014. But with such a premium price tag, we have to wonder if buying one this year makes any sense.
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9 awesome features of iPhone 6 camera
The iPhone 6 camera is one of the best in the biz. Here are the 9 awesome features included in the iPhone 6 camera, which gets a significant boost from the already-strong iPhone 5S camera.
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Flipping through The Manual: Wallet ninjas, Ty Ku sake, vintage levis 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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Rebirth of the big-body Vee-dub: details emerge on 2018 Volkswagen Phaeton
Volkswagen has confirmed the second-gen Phaeton will be sold in the United States when it lands in 2018. Built using lightweight materials like aluminum, it will be offered with a fuel-sipping gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain that will generate over 400 horsepower.
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Here’s your guide to living life after level 20 in Destiny [updated 9/27/14]
Does Destiny really just start once you hit level 20? Well it certainly doesn't end! Here's a guide to help you get a handle on the late-game systems.
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Destiny patch 1.0.2 makes loot-collecting more pleasant
Bungie's upcoming v1.0.2 patch for Destiny revises the way loot works in the game, in a way that should satisfy fans critical of the way the game was balanced at launch.
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Reader Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 9, or stay with Windows XP/7/8/8.1?
Microsoft is probably just days away from revealing Windows 9. Based on what current rumors tell us about the OS, will you be upgrading?
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Apple says most users are safe from Bash flaw
If you're running a Mac OS X system, you don't need to panic about the Shellshock bug for the time being — Apple says that "the vast majority" of users don't have anything to worry about.
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Yahoo is shutting down its original Directory portal
Another iconic part of the early Web bites the dust: Yahoo has announced that it's closing down its Directory service at the end of the year, the portal that helped kickstart the company.
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BlackBerry’s secret weapon isn’t the Passport, it’s a new CEO who can laugh
Boring old BlackBerry tried to be very serious at the launch of the equally serious Passport smartphone. The problem is, CEO John Chen has a personality, and he's not afraid to let it show. We think that's a very good thing.
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Will it bend? Consumer Reports puts iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to the test
In the latest scientific bending phones experiment, the new iPhone 6 models lag behind similar handsets made by LG and Samsung, as well as the 2012 iPhone 5, in the toughness stakes.
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Sony’s Xperia Z3 appears in the first-ever underwater unboxing video
Definitely a unique way to showcase a new waterproof smartphone, Carphone Warehouse decided to unwrap the Sony Xperia Z3 while submerged and check out how the camera handled shooting both video and pictures.
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People used a lot of mobile data during Derek Jeter’s last home game
During Derek Jeter's last home game as a New York Yankees player, AT&T reported that 381GB of data were consumed by its customers during the game. The data originated from selfies that were then uploaded to social media.
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Move over Coolest Cooler: Krewser is an ice chest you can drive around
Krewser might not be able to make you a margarita, but unlike the Coolest Cooler, this thing can whip you (and your beer) around the parking lot at 18 MPH
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The Equalizer review
Denzel Washington's hard R-rated action thriller is like Liam Neeson's Taken, with more personality and a deadlier villain.
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PC sales spike during back to school season, led by Macs and Chromebooks
Computer sales during the back to school season rose this year, led by Chromebooks and Macs. Learn more here.
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Thom Yorke wants you to download his album on BitTorrent (and pay for it with Bundles)
Thom Yorke's new solo album, "Tomorrow's Modern Boxes" will be the first album offered under BitTorrent's new paygate Bundles system. Users can download the album starting today for $6 on the site best known for its free-for-all content paradigm.
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Ford’s 2015 Mustang EcoBoost plays the game of ‘give and fake’ with engine sounds
Turbocharged cars often suffer from muffled, erratic engine noise, and some cars use fabricated sounds to compensate. The Ford Mustang EcoBoost, unfortunately, has added its name to the list.
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Taking a photo without permission at a U.S. Forest could cost you $1,000
The U.S. Forest Service plans to rule on whether to charge or fine the media for shooting photos and videos on land it oversees, citing a need to protect the wilderness from commercial exploitation.
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Anna Paquin’s scenes to be restored in extended cut of X-Men: Days Of Future Past
A "Rogue Cut" version of X-Men: Days Of Future Past arriving next year will restore Anna Paquin's scenes in the film, as well as 10 minutes of footage.
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Suit up for Iron Banner and another Crucible weekend on Destiny
Bungie has announced another round of upcoming events for Destiny, promising rewards of legendary gear for guardians that brave Salvage, The Iron Banner, and The Queen's Wrath.
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Steve Ballmer wants the Los Angeles Clippers to switch from iPads to Windows
Los Angeles Clippers owner and ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made his desire to have the team switch to Windows known in a recent interview. Ballmer promised to be smart about the transition, which will take place in the offseason.
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The perfect ice cream scoop, designed by an aerospace engineer
Designed by aerospace engineer Michael Chou, the Midnight Scoop's unique ergonomic shape helps alleviate stress on your wrists, thereby making it easier to get rock-hard ice cream out of the cotainer
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Looks like Phones4u won’t give any iPhone 6 preorder refunds, after all
After originally announcing that it would refund any iPhone 6 preorders, U.K. mobile phone retailer Phones4u announced that that's not the case anymore. Phones4u filed for administrator protection last week.
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