IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 12/25/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 12/25/2014

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Keurig recalls millions of coffee makers that squirt users with boiling water
Keurig recently issued a recall for over seven million of its machines, following numerous reports that the coffee brewers have burned users with scalding-hot water.
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This Week in Music: Nicki Minaj and Charli XCX dominate the charts
New music is dropping all the time. It's time to get some new tunes in your ears. Here are our favorite holiday albums of 2014, featuring Pentatonix, Darius Rucker, Idina Menzel, and more!
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Get back in the torrent game with these five Pirate Bay alternatives
Just because the Swedish police shut the door on Pirate Bay's BitTorrent operation, it doesn't mean you also need to go offline. Get back into the BitTorrent game with our five favorite Pirate Bay alternatives.
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American muscle and Barbie Kei cars? Honda’s Tokyo Auto Salon lineup features both
Honda has announced its lineup for the Tokyo Auto Salon, which includes an N-BOX SLASH inspired by American muscle, a Mugen Legend (Acura RLX), and a Barbie-themed kei car. The auto show runs from January 9th to the 11th.
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That was fast. First Challenger SRT Hellcat totaled 1 hour after leaving dealership
The first reported crash of a Dodge Challenger SRT took place in Colorado, an hour after it left the dealer lot. The 707-hp muscle car is said to have the most powerful production V8 available.
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Over 870 million hours of Destiny and counting in 2014
Bungie has released some end of the year statistics for their blockbuster shooter, Destiny, and the impressive numbers reflect a strong start for the studio's post-Halo franchise.
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Best iPad games
A list of the best iPad games available now in the iTunes App Store, regularly updated with great new titles and releases.
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Spanish car company Seat could give VW group a much-needed sporty roadster
A discussion with transportation designer David Cava reveals what could be a potential roadster for the spanish automaker. Renderings speculate a small two-seater powered by a hybrid system that would go head-to-head with the Mazda MX-5.
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MacBook Air rumors are back, tease a release in the first half of 2015
The mythical 12-inch Retina MacBook Air isn't dead, according to new word on the block. Q1 2015 should see the ultraportable enter mass production.
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Halo’s Mike Colter confirmed as the star of Marvel’s Luke Cage series for Netflix
Halo: Nightfall star Mike Colter is confirmed by Marvel as the star of the Luke Cage series on Netflix, and will make his debut on A.K.A. Jessica Jones.
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That free game for Assassin’s Creed Unity comes with a catch
Ubisoft's site for Assassin's Creed Unity season pass holders to redeem their free game is live, but note that by doing so you give up your right to legal action over the game.
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Grab yourself a little something at Microsoft’s last-chance sale
The deals keep coming at the Microsoft Store, and while it's too late to order a last-minute holiday gift there's still time to buy yourself a special something at a deep discount.
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Just don’t call it a Miata: Puritalia’s 427 is the Italian Shelby Cobra
The Puritalia 427 may be a product of Italy, but its styling and muscular V8 recall the classic American Shelby Cobra. We'll see if that helps Puritalia stand out from the sports-car crowd.
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Rocker Devon Allman talks vinyl, vibing and hearing his dad on the radio
He may have descended from rock royalty, but Devon Allman earned his musical stripes on his own, and he proves it on his latest solo album, Ragged & Dirty.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints at next-gen Roadster
A tweet made by Tesla’s CEO states that details about a new roadster are expected to drop before the new year. According to Musk, this announcement was held back by higher priority issues.
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The Interview to premiere on Christmas Day, thanks to indie theaters [updated]
Independent theater owners in Texas and Georgia confirm that Sony Pictures has "authorized" screenings of The Interview on December 25, its originally scheduled release date.
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Adobe Line and Sketch drawing apps add stylus support, auto-save and recovery
Adobe's newest update (version 2.1) for mobile apps Illustrator Line and Photoshop Sketch allows you to draw using Wacom or Pencil styluses, as well as Adobe's Ink and Slide hardware. Also added are auto-save and recovery.
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Watch a Koenigsegg Agera R easily break 200 mph on the Autobahn
Drivers take the Koenigsegg Agera R on a commute through a section of Germany’s autobahn, climbing at speeds over 200 mph. The biturbo V8 hypercar has an output of 1,140 hp, and an under-three-second 0 to 60 time.
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Apple’s iPhone 6S may be joined by a smaller Mini version according to new rumors
Apple may have just launched the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but news of the iPhone 6S is already on its way. Here is all the key information we think we know so far, including specs, and a possible release date.
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Star Trek 3 to be directed by Fast & Furious filmmaker Justin Lin
The third film in the rebooted Star Trek franchise will reportedly be directed by Fast & Furious franchise director Justin Lin, who replaces Roberto Orci.
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Apple deploys automatic OS X security update for the first time
A severe flaw in the Network Time Protocol (NTP) that allows for remote code execution has forced Apple to push an automatic update of Mac OS X for the first time in the company's history.
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Instead of an Alfa Spider, the Mazda MX-5 could morph into a new Abarth
Instead of sharing its bones with the new Alfa Romeo Spider, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata could form the basis for a new Fiat Abarth model, which would be the first standalone Abarth in years.
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Mozilla means business with the mid-range KDDI Fx0 Firefox phone
Mozilla and Japanese carrier KDDI teamed up to make the first mid-range Firefox OS smartphone. The Fx0 has mid-range specs, a HD screen, a Qualcomm processor, and supports 4G LTE. It even has an intriguing design.
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Pee-Wee Herman returns, with some help from Judd Apatow and Netflix
Another film featuring Paul Reubens as the wacky Pee-Wee Herman is on the way, with Judd Apatow producing the film and a debut on Netflix expected.
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Shopping for a sofa? This app will let you see it in 3D inside your house
When shopping for new furniture, one of the most difficult things is picturing how an unwieldily object will fit into your space. Loft's new app, Rooomy, lets you upload a photo of your room and get a 3D view of the furniture in your living room.
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North Korea’s Internet goes dark after Sony hack debacle
A weekend of network instability in North Korea has cumulated in a full-blown nationwide outage. The reason behind the sudden collapse is unknown, but an attack by outside forces is heavily suspected.
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Tesla drivers on the go, rejoice: Model S owners invited into pilot battery swap program
Tesla announced it is beginning its first pilot battery swap program in Harris Ranch, CA. Invited owners will be able to get a new, fully charged battery pack in their Model S in three minutes for “slightly less than a full tank of gasoline for a premium sedan.”
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Leak provides possible full spec list and late March launch date for the HTC Hima
HTC's next flagship phone, the One M9, will soon be on its way. The phone is expected to be super sized, have a high-end build, and sport a super fast processor. Whether it will replace, or live alongside the One M8, remains to be seen.
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Volkswagen’s 2015 Golf R cleared for launch with pre-orders starting January 8th
Volkswagen has announced it will begin accepting pre-orders for the 2015 Golf R on January 8th. The exclusive pre-order features a limited run of 500 vehicles, each with Lapiz Blue Metallic paint and 19-inch aluminum wheels.
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This leather-clad Galaxy Alpha is the swankiest Samsung ever
Samsung has teamed up with a pair of French shoe designers to create a set of limited edition, leather-clad Galaxy Alpha smartphones. The only thing is, you'll need to pop to France to get one.
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