IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 12/31/2014

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 12/31/2014

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What’s the worst performing currency of 2014? It’s Bitcoin
As 2014 draws to a close, the value of Bitcoin caps off quite the downward slide. The digital cryptocurrency has lost significant value over the last twelve months with no signs of stopping.
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Flywheel battles Uber surge pricing with $10 rides on New Year’s Eve
Definitely an inexpensive way to travel on one of the busiest traffic nights of the year, Flywheel is undercutting Uber this year in four major cities in order to combat the trend of price gouging due to high demand.
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Google’s phone-free Android Auto system could be in your next car
Google has begun work on a version of its Android operating system that would be fully integrated into a car’s infotainment system. This built-in system would work independent of any driver’s phone.
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Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evo X swan song reportedly set to be unveiled in Japan
A concept for the Final Mistubishi Lancer Evolution X will reportedly be unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon. The concept will have HKS upgrades for the suspension as well as engine components, producing up to 473 hp.
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Classic Game Boy Tetris is leaving the 3DS eShop by the end of 2014
The port of the classic Game Boy edition of Tetris along with the 3DS Tetris: Axis are being pulled from the Nintendo 3DS eShop at the end of 2014.
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Thought BMW’s i8 was futuristic? This i9 concept makes it look ancient
The BMW i8 is known for its radical look and progressive design, but this i9 rendering kicks it up a notch. The wild imagining will probably never come to fruition, but we’ll find out when the i8’s successor arrives in 2016.
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Idris Elba responds to those James Bond casting rumors
Luther star Idris Elba responds to rumors about him replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond with a funny Twitter photo and caption acknowledging the debate.
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Thermostats were just the start! 5 smart-home trends we expect to see in 2015
The smart home will go from a novelty to a necessity in 2015, and trends like smart outlets, voice control and interconnectivity will make it happen.
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The upcoming ’12 Monkeys’ remake will sync with your Philips Hue bulbs
Expanding on the success of Philips Hue’s integration with Sharknado and Sharknado 2, Philips Hue and Syfy have joined forces once again to create a custom ambient light track for the upcoming 12 Monkeys TV series.
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Apple grants Europeans 14-day refund window for iTunes and App Store purchases
Apple will refund customers on iTunes and App Store purchases made within 14 days. The refunds only apply in select European countries, so U.S. customers are stuck dealing with iTunes Support.
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This amazing lunatic soloed Destiny’s moon raid with the worst gun ever
A brave (or possibly crazy) Destiny fan ran through the Crota's End raid all alone, armed with the game's worst gun.
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Fridgeception: LG’s new mega-capacity fridge boasts doors inside of doors
Set to be fully unveiled at CES next week, LG's new Mega-Capacity fridge is the first ever built with a double door-in-door configuration.
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Visteon and Panasonic aim to project your infotainment screen onto your windshield
Programs within companies such as Samsung are looking to make a smarter, safer infotainment system to reduce distracted driving. Future systems could see a combined package of the center console, gauge cluster, and HUD work as one.
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Serious Sam dev Croteam lures pirates into a DRM honeypot with The Talos Principle
The Talos Principle, a philosophical, first person puzzler released earlier in December, punishes pirates by trapping them in a particular elevator at a key point of progression.
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McLaren’s ‘entry-level’ Sports Series is set to take a bite out of the Big Apple
The McLaren Sports Series will reportedly debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show in April, and go on sale before the end of the year. Every other supercar-maker is officially on notice.
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There’s a new, free multiplayer mode for snipers in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Sledgehammer Games adds a new, sniper-focused mode called One Shot to Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's multiplayer playlists.
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Who wins between a 691-hp Lamborghini and a 691-hp Tesla? This video has the answer
Ever wondered what would happen if 691 electric horsepower went up against 691 gas-derived hp? A new video between the Tesla P85D and Lamborghini Aventador documents the showdown, which turns out to be quite competitive.
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16 of the coolest smart home devices from 2014
It's been quite the year for smart homes and Internet-connected devices. So much cool stuff came out or launched on Kickstarter and Indiegogo this year, so we rounded up 10 of our favorites.
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Watch a BMW Z4 GT3, Ford GT40, and Nissan GT-Rs take on the Hakone Mountain Hill Climb
In it’s first hill climb event, Motorhead magazine gathers race cars to take on a 5-mile run up Hakone Mountian. The cars range from modern Super GT cars, rally cars, and even classic endurance racers.
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Kodak focuses on Android-powered smartphone cameras
Kodak announced a partnership with the Bullitt Group to license Android-powered smartphones and tablets aimed at tech-averse consumers. The devices will be easy to use and focus on camera features and photo sharing.
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Join these amateur photographers to compete in 2015 Sony World Photography Awards
The January 5 deadline to enter for Sony's 2015 World Photography Awards is coming up. Got what it takes to compete? Check out some of the entries already submitted.
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Hacker replicate politician’s fingerprint to warn of biometric security dangers
A hacker has replicated a German politician's fingerprint to fool Touch ID on the iPhone and other biometric sensors, by using just a regular camera and some off-the-shelf imaging software.
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Flying cars swoop closer to reality with the awesomely absurd AeroMobil 3.0
Slovakian company Aeromobil releases details about its third flying car concept. The working, flying vehicle is powered by a 100-hp light aircraft engine and can take off at 80 mph.
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Rumor says LG may target the Note 4 with new G4 flagship phone
The LG G4 smartphone may be the company's flagship Android phone for 2015, but what will it look like, and how will it trump the excellent G3? We've gathered together all the news and rumors on the phone to keep you informed.
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It’s still not here, but Apple’s Watch will loom large over competitors at CES 2015
Though Apple will snub CES as it always has, competitors ranging from titans like Samsung to newcomers like Pebble will still have to find a way to best its upcoming Watch.
The post It’s still not here, but Apple’s Watch will loom large over competitors at CES 2015 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Lizard Squad loses its anonymity to computer security journalist Brian Krebs
The infamous and anonymous group called Lizard Squad, best known for bringing the PSN and Xbox Live networks down on multiple occasions, has been unmasked by well-known computer security journalist Brian Krebs.
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Mazda’s Le Mans-inspired LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed
The Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept is inspired by the company's 787B rotary-engined racer, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991. This version will only turn a wheel in Gran Turismo 6, though.
The post Mazda’s Le Mans-inspired LM55 Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed appeared first on Digital Trends.

Combat evolves: The multiplayer beta for Halo 5 Guardians is now live
Microsoft confirms that the multiplayer beta for 343 Industries' Halo 5 Guardians is now live for anyone that received access from Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
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The Interview generates more than $15 million in online sales
Sony Pictures reports that the limited theater and online release for The Interview generated more than $15 million in revenue for the controversial film.
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Apple Pay plans a British invasion for 2015
Apple Pay is growing rapidly, so we've built a list of all the vendors, retailers, and companies that plan to support Apple Pay or already do. Plus, we've integrated details on its forthcoming international launch.
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