IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 01/12/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 01/12/2014

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Xbox One outsells PlayStation 4 on Black Friday, Wii U trails far behind
This holiday season isn’t marked by a heated console war, but if you’re looking for a fight, here’s something to sate your appetite: The Microsoft Xbox One outsold the Sony PlayStation 4 on Black Friday for the second year in a row.
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Fairytale in New York: These Homes Look Like They Belong in a Storybook
These homes were designed to look like castles, cottages, gingerbread houses, and other homes, straight out of fairytales; of course, they're real, and they're spectacular.
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Apple offers up more details on next year’s Apple Watch
Keen to get the very latest official word on the Apple Watch? The Cupertino company has updated its official site to offer up a more detailed look of how the wearable's software works.
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Nintendo files patent to bring classic Game Boy games to smartphones and airline seats
In late June, Nintendo filed a patent that opens the door to bringing classic Game Boy games to smartphones, the backs of airline and train seats, and (should anyone still use them) personal digital assistants (PDAs).
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Android Auto will bring Google Now, full smartphone integration to your dashboard
Google will launch its Android Auto software in the coming months. Designed to compete against Apple CarPlay, Android Auto uses an interface that is similar to the Google Now application to help the driver stay focused on the road.
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‘Subconscious’ Pizza Hut menu knows what you want before you do
A new tablet-style menu being developed by Tobii Technology and Pizza Hut uses state-of-the-art eye-tracking technology to work out your favorite toppings from nearly five thousand combinations.
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Are typing skills more important than handwriting lessons? Finland says yes
Finland's National Board of Education has decided to replace handwriting lessons with typing practise — with many U.S. schools doing the same, will the art of using pen and ink soon be lost?
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Speaker savant Andrew Jones spills the secret of killer sound on a budget
Andrew Jones visits Digital Trends for this video interview to discuss how he goes about designing speakers, measurements vs. listening, the recent push toward high-res digital audio files, and how to get a younger generation interested in hi-fi audio.
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How the PS4 and Xbox have raised PC system requirements
Does your gaming PC struggle to play the latest cross-platform games? You can thank the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for that. While more similar to computers than ever before, the latest console generation has rapidly escalated system requirements.
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Step your Hulu game up with these six tips and tricks
There's more to Hulu than just streaming the latest episodes of your favorite network shows. To see what else you can do with the streaming site take a look at our guide on the best tips and ticks for Hulu and Hulu Plus users.
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Eight-speed auto, aluminum highlight the changes in store for the next Jeep Wrangler
Jeep has hinted the next-gen Wrangler will return better gas mileage thanks to a fuel-saving eight-speed automatic transmission. Other efficiency-focused features will include a smaller engine and an aluminum-extensive construction.
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What’s inside a fitness tracker, anyway?
From accelerometers to UV light sensors and GPS systems, today’s fitness bracelets are like miniature laboratories on your wrist. Here’s how they gather data about your body – and translate it into real-world advice.
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Report says nearly 30% of Black Friday online sales came from smartphones and tablets
Adobe's latest data shows that nearly 1 in 3 online purchases on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday happened on smartphones and tablets. Thanksgiving Day sales hit $1.3 billion this year, while Black Friday sales hit $2.4 billion.
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Are your earbuds making you deaf? 1964Adel says yes, so it created a solution
Are your favorite earbuds making you deaf? 1964Adel thinks they are, and the company has crafted a new form of headphone technology to combat the problem, comprised of 4 different series for nearly every kind of listener.
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It’s all your default: Is someone spying on you with your security camera?
Home security cameras connected to the Internet can become vulnerable if their default passwords haven't been changed; footage from them can end up on the Web without their owners knowing.
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Sitpack is a compact seat you’ll want to have when you wait in line for the next hot device
If you recently found yourself waiting in line for a must-have device or lining up to ensure you got in on some Black Friday deals, you might want to have a seat – one that you can put in your pocket and have with you whenever you find yourself in a long line.
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Flipping through The Manual: Ski destinations, vintage iron, keeping kicks clean
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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Scion says the FR-S won’t get a turbo, won’t go topless … at least you’ll save on sunscreen
Shooting down long-standing rumors, a Scion executive has confirmed the company is not planning on building a convertible FR-S or fitting the coupe with a turbocharger. Scion explained that parent company Toyota ruled out the convertible because it would have cost too much to build.
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Give your Nexus 6 some love, and wrap it up in one of these 10 cool cases
You could suck it and see with your Lollipop-toting Nexus 6, but we think you’ll live to regret it if there’s an accidental drop. Come with us on a shopping spree in search of the best Nexus 6 cases.
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Support the Mission Critical 3D display, get a ‘mind-blowing’ glasses-free 3D monitor
A small display manufacturer called DTI with a bundle of NASA contracts under its belt wants your financial help in the making of a glasses-free 3D monitor.
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The 10 best Playstation 4 games you can buy right now
Out of the massive crop of PS4 titles, we've selected a few of our favorites, games that will satiate your itchy trigger finger, tickle your funny bone, and maybe even coax out a tear or two.
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Get the OnePlus One without an invite this weekend
There are around this holiday weekend than you could ever hope to take advantage of in the limited time available, but this one is particularly enticing for those of you interested in getting the latest technology on a budget: The OnePlus One can be picked up without an invite from the official site for a […]
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“Affluent” iOS users spent more over Thanksgiving than Android users
iOS user? Android fan? If you fall into the former camp then statistically speaking you spent about 25 percent more on each purchase than people on Google-powered devices over the holiday.
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The design for Sony’s e-ink watch is revealed
If you wanted to know what Sony's rumored e-ink watch looked like, wonder no longer — the e-paper timepiece has been on the Web since September, though Sony originally kept its involvement hidden.
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Forget smart watches and glasses, smart clothing will be the hottest trend of 2015
The holiday season is kicking off, but we could get our first glimpse into next year's big tech trend in January. Smart watches may be the hot topic of 2014, but smart clothing could steal its thunder by next year.
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Rabbit TV has made some big changes, but is it a scam or the real deal?
Curious if Rabbit TV is all it’s cracked up to be? You aren’t alone. We’ve got the answers laid out right here, along with some other interesting tidbits about Rabbit TV.
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Best Buy tech blunder: Site suffers outages on Black Friday
Likely to impact revenue generated online over the Black Friday weekend, Best Buy's site suffered a couple long outages today leaving online customers to go browse Black Friday deals at other retailers.
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Best PDF editors
PDF editors are more than abundant online, and though the selection is robust, finding a solid solution with the tools you need can be tough. Check out our top picks for the best premium and freemium PDF editors, so you can edit no matter your budget or OS.
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Hide your Michelins: BMW M4 sets donut world record
Zhang Shengjun has set the world record for most donuts around a car driving on two wheels in a minute. The drifting specialist managed ten rotations around a 5-door MINI in that time.
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Behind on Game of Thrones? Here’s a refresher to catch you up before Telltale’s series
Excited for Telltale Games' take on HBO's Game of Thrones series? Read on to catch up on the story and key characters, and get a sense of how Telltale's take fits into the series' complex tapestry of murder and intrigue.
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