Thursday, October 23, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/24/2014

Digital Trends



Oops! Apple Pay has been double charging some customers
Using Apple Pay? Bank account emptying at twice the usual speed? Ah, that'll be the glitch in the system, though hopefully the tech company has sorted it out by now....
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Marty McFly’s hoverboard is finally real, and it’s on Kickstarter right now
Using an array of powerful electromagnets, the Hendo Hoverboard can levitate over practically any non-magnetic metal surface and provide a friction-free ride for the user.
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Make any old speaker a portable wireless stereo system with The Vamp
The Vamp aims to turn any speaker in your arsenal into an autonomous wireless sound system, at a price that pretty much anyone can afford.
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This bicycle light is waterproof, rechargeable, and brighter than a flare
Looking for a new light for you bicycle? The Orfos Flare provides 360-degree visibility with its bright, waterproof, long-lasting LED lights. However, it comes at a pretty steep price for a bicycle accessory.
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Sony says sayonara to low-end Android phones, may cut its sales forecast again
After reducing its handset sales forecast in September, Sony looks to reduce it yet again. It seems that, due to the new reduction, Sony will look to focus more on high-end phones
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IlumiBowl lights up your toilet with neon you can pee on
Freshly-launched on Kickstarter, IlumiBowl is a tiny motion-activated light that clips onto your toilet bowl and flips on when you enter the bathroom. No more peeing in the dark, or blinding yourself with the bathroom light!
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Sorry, Tesla: Michigan Governor reinforces direct sales ban of automobiles
Tesla has lost its fight for direct car sales in Michigan. Governor Rick Snyder signed House Bill 5606 (also known as Public Act 354) into law this week, strengthening an existing law that bans auto sales without the use of a franchised dealer.
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Hands on: Google Inbox
Google is testing out a new kind of email with the invite-only Inbox app for iOS and Android. The app makes organizing your email a breeze, but has a few quirks.
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Harman wants to quiet your ride using the tech behind noise-cancelling headphones
Harman, in conjunction with Lotus, has developed an in-car noise-cancelling technology that reduces road noise and vibrations, making music sound better and providing a quieter ride. The technology is similar to the noise-cancelling circuits found in headphones.
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Titanfall’s free Frontier Defense update adds a four-player cooperative mode
Respawn Entertainment has announced the eighth update for Titanfall, which adds more content than any previous patch, including a brand new cooperative multiplayer mode.
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I spy: Scion teases iM Concept Car ahead of LA Auto Show debut
Toyota sub-brand Scion announced a new concept car today, and it’s slated to debut next month at the LA Auto Show. Called the iM, the concept has a sport look to it, but no further details were released.
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Take a peek at the future of Halo when Nightfall launches on November 11
Microsoft's live action, episodic series Halo: Nightfall will premiere on November 11 along with the release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection as part of HaloFest 2014.
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Can your PC handle the mechs and hoverbikes of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare?
Steam has shared the PC system requirements for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. If you want to play the upcoming shooter on your computer, here are the minimum specs you'll need.
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Critters and Mortal Kombat lead off a surprising lineup of upcoming WB series’
Mortal Kombat, Static Shock, and Critters are among the live-action digital series in development by Warner Bros' newly created Blue Ribbon Content studio.
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Ford unleashes ‘stampede’ of custom 2015 Mustangs for SEMA 2014
The Ford Mustang has always been popular with tuners, and Ford hopes that things will be now different with the new 2015 model. A pair of customized 'Stangs are ready to show off at SEMA 2014.
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Anonabox backers have Invizbox to lean on after Kickstarter controversy
If you appreciated the concept behind the Anonabox router, you may like the Invizbox too. Here's why.
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Simpsons World premieres with every episode ever, and some playback bugs
Simpsons World, and all its 550 plus episodes of Simpsons glory, has arrived on the Web, and tucked inside the FX Now app. However, you'll need a cable or satellite subscription to authenticate, and the site/app is also having some initial playback quirks.
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First drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
The all-new flagship coupe from Mercedes-Benz is powerful, beautiful, technologically advanced, and awash in plush appointments. It is the embodiment of everything the automaker has become over more than a century of building fine luxury cars.
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Before you feel the burn, fake LED flames let you see it on Samsung’s newest range
To give you a better sense of what temperature you're cooking at, Samsung's latest induction cooktop uses an array of blue LEDs to project fake flames onto the side of the pan.
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Twitter becomes one with live TV in the November 2014 update for Xbox One
Major Nelson has shared a preview of the November system update for Xbox One, which will add more customization to your console and profile and improvements to live TV integration.
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Robo chauffeur: Next Audi A8 might boast the brand’s self-driving tech
As it rolls out autonomous-driving tech, Audi is starting at the top. Due in 2017, the next A8 full-size sedan will reportedly be the first production Audi that will be able to drive itself.
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Jennifer Lawrence gears up in new trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1
Doritos has premiered a new trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1, the third Hunger Games movie, starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen.
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Apple Pay works abroad! … If you have a U.S. credit card
Some users report that Apple Pay works abroad if you have a U.S. credit card. The mobile payment system is expected to arrive in Europe and elsewhere at a later date.
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Now your iPhone 6 can take even better photos with Olloclip’s 4-in-1 lens
Olloclip introduced a new 4-in-1 lens attachment for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The attachment covers both cameras with special lenses at the same time.
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The Digital Trends Awards: “Top Tech of CES” open for entries
PORTLAND, ORE. – OCTOBER 22, 2014 – Digital Trends, a leading consumer technology publisher, announces its call for submissions for its third annual tech awards for outstanding new products at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The newly named “Digital Trends Awards – Top Tech of CES” will highlight the best products on display […]
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Toshiba’s low-cost Radius 11 convertible bends over backwards to please
Convertible Windows 8.1 laptops don't necessarily have to be expensive, and Toshiba's new Satellite Radius 11 looks like one of the most solid low-cost options out there.
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Smaller screen, bigger audience: Hearthstone heads to iPhone, Android phones in 2015
Blizzard confirms plans to launch the Android phone and iPhone versions of Hearthstone, the card-collecting multiplayer game set in the World of Warcraft universe, in early 2015.
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While not fast as an F1 car, McLaren’s P1 GTR’s steering wheel has almost as many buttons
The McLaren P1 GTR track car may not be quite as fast as a Formula One car, but its steering wheel has almost as many buttons. The track-only GTR will be unleashed on an unsuspecting world next year.
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This biometric wallet keeps your cash and cards locked behind your fingerprint
The iWallet is billed as the first biometrically secured wallet, using a fingerprint scanner as a lock and key. In this video, we show the iWallet in action, and talk about how it uses Bluetooth to make sure you never leave it behind.
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