IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 11/28/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 11/28/2014

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Trends with Benefits: Black Friday horror stories, the #turkeyselfiestick, and more
Topics this week include Black Friday deals, robot revolutions, the dreaded Selfie Stick and drone mistletoe. It goes off topic fast. #turkeyselfiestick This episode of Trends with Benefits features Caleb Denison, Drew Prindle and Dan Gaul along with Host, Greg Nibler.
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Joyride: 2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
In a few months, an all-new Cadillac CTS-V will be along. However, before that happens, we wanted to say goodbye to the old car the only way we know how: driving it on Circuit of the Americas and then across five states and 2,500 miles.
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Home Depot isn’t out of the clear as it faces numerous lawsuits over data breach
Home Depot's data breach might have happened several months ago, but the company will likely face the fallout for much longer as it faces 44 civil lawsuits stemming from the data breach.
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Remember the Porsche Panamera wagon? Porsche’s R&D boss says it might happen
Porsche’s Research and Development chief has new variants of the Panamera. Most likely heading for the production line is the Sport Turismo wagon, but coupe and convertible iterants are possible as well.
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Horrible Bosses 2 review
Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, and Charlie Day return for a sequel to their 2011 comedy hit, and it more than lives up to its title.
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How to convert a WMV movie to MP4
WMV files may offer terrific quality and take up less space than an MP4, but they can't compete with the latter option when it comes to compatibility and features. Check our our in-depth how-to guide for converting WMV files to MP4 using Windows or Mac OS X.
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Hook this device up to your water heater and watch your utility bill shrink
Sunnovations Aquanta is a smart device for water heaters; it connects to your existing water heater and learns when it should heat water, saving energy and lowering utility bills.
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Marco Polo, Anchor Man 2, and The Wolf of Wall Street headline Netflix in December
Netflix has released its latest titles for instant streaming in December, as well as offering a few holiday classics to get you in the spirit right now, including 'White Christmas,' and 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.'
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OnePlus lets you have a say in its Black Friday discounts
OnePlus wants its fans to decide how big of a discount they get on accessories for the unique smartphone. The more you share a product on social media, the bigger the discount you'll get.
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The Sunn Light mimics the natural cycle of the sun to keep your brain healthy
With the help of a mobile app, the Sunn light can be synchronized to any time zone in the world so that it mirrors the natural rise and fall of the sun in that area, acclimating you to different night and day cycles.
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The on-again, off-again Steve Jobs biopic is back, and coming from Universal
After Sony Pictures dropped Danny Boyle's biopic of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Universal Pictures has acquired the film, which was penned by Aaron Sorkin.
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Ubisoft says it’s sorry for Assassin’s Creed Unity with a free game for season pass holders
Ubisoft is offering Assassin's Creed Unity's first DLC, Dead Kings to everyone as a gift to make up for the buggy launch, according to a letter from CEO Yannis Mallat.
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Not a modern art fan? BMW’s functional masterpieces might just move you
BMW will display two of its most striking Art Cars at the 2014 Art Basel in Miami Beach. The first is a bold wide-body 320i by Roy Lichtenstein, and the second is a gorgeous landscape piece M3 by Michael Jagamara Nelson.
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Microsoft gifting Windows users with 100 free albums from U2, Kanye West, and others
Users of Windows 8/Windows Phone can access 100 free albums for download from the tech giant, as well as a selection of 50 "box sets" for under $3 each.
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Windows 10 says bye-bye to FLAC from MP3 conversion with native FLAC format support
Windows 10 will cater to exigent audiophiles with native support for FLAC audio file playing. Here's exactly what that means.
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Here’s where you can see the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser this weekend
The studio has released the full list of 30 theaters where you can see the 88-second teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens over the holiday weekend.
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RIP iPhone 5C: Apple may discontinue the colorful phone in 2015
Apple will reportedly discontinue the iPhone 5C and 4S in 2015 after promotional campaigns end. The colorful , plastic iPhone will have a shorter life than expected.
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FTC calls out Sony on false advertising for Vita, demands payback for early adopters
Sony has been ordered by the Federal Trade Commission to compensate early adopters of the PS Vita because of advertising that was deemed misleading about the system's capabilities.
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Amazon’s Fire Phone is officially one helluva deal at $200 unlocked with 1 year of Prime
Amazon offers a Fire Phone for $200 unlocked from its website. The deal also comes with a one-year Amazon Prime membership. The phone is heavily discounted at AT&T, too.
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Bad news, performance fans: Saleen says it’s out of money, and owes millions of dollars
Saleen has ambitious plans, but it may not be around to see them through. The company says it owes millions of dollars, but only has $7,261 in the bank. It's seeking a very rich buyer.
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Fans uncover yet another secret ending for Far Cry 4
After a series of cryptic tweets from creative director Alex Hutchinson, fans have uncovered yet another secret ending in Ubisoft's open world shooter Far Cry 4.
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Toshiba’s pre-Black Friday laptop deals leave plenty of room for other holiday expenses
Toshiba has dozens of laptops and convertibles on sale early for Black Friday, the biggest discounts being offered on top-shelf Qosmio gaming systems.
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Get your quick fix of Game of Thrones with Season 5’s first teaser trailer
HBO gives a very quick glance at Westeros in the first teaser trailer for Game of Thrones Season 5, starring Arya Stark.
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It may not be an STI, but Subaru’s Japan-only Forester tS is still a pretty cool ‘ute
The Subaru Forester tS isn't a full-bore STI model, but it does feature some upgrades from Subaru's performance division. At least, it does in Japan, where the entire 300-unit production run will be sold.
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On Cyber Monday, here’s how to not get cyber screwed
‘Tis the seasons for getting monster deals online – and for getting scammed by hackers and viruses. Here’s everything you need to do to make sure your Cyber Monday goes off without a hitch.
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Netflix nabs Tina Fey comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in two year deal
It was originally created for NBC, but Netflix has snagged exclusive rights for 2 seasons of Tina Fey-created comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, starting March 2015.
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Guillermo del Toro’s got a script that explores the occult side of the Justice League
Hellboy director Guillermo Del Toro has finished his script for the long-rumored Justice League Dark movie and sent it to Warner Bros. for review.
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IDC predicts PC sales will continue to struggle
The latest sales forecast from IDC predicts PC sales will continue their downturn global trend this year and next despite the anticipated release of Windows 10, but sales in mature markets are stabilizing.
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Nissan unveils GT-R 45th Anniversary edition for Japan, possible upgrades for the U.S.
The Nissan GT-R may be relatively new to the U.S., but it's been on sale in its home market much longer, since 1969, in fact. Nissan is commemorating 45 years of the GT-R with a limited-edition model.
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Sony may step up in smartwatches with a stylish, touchscreen E-Ink model in 2015
Sony hopes to recapture its former glory with new innovations, including an E Ink smartwatch with a unique design. The smartwatch would focus primarily on design, but also feature a unique strap.
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