IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 12/9/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 12/9/2014

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet, for the week of December 7, 2014
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Intel’s Core i5 vs Core i7: Which do you need?
This guide is designed to help you decide whether you need the extra technological enhancements provided by the i7 core, including sharper integrated graphics, faster clock speed, and hyper threading, or whether an i5 will suit your needs.
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Body Labs wants to create your virtual doppelganger, and bring it to life
Imagine scanning yourself into a videogame or virtual world. Think of the design possibilities for tailored goods and services if companies had a realistic 3D model of your body. We had a chat with Bill O’Farrell of Body Labs to find out more.
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This currency reader tells blind users how much the dollar bill they’re holding is worth
The iBill is a compact plastic device that has a slot where a corner of a bill can be inserted. Once the user presses one of the buttons located at the top and bottom of the device, a blip sounds and a voice announces the denomination of the inserted bill.
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Tired of smelling like a fresh mountain stream? This laundry detergent may help
Real laundry detergent was designed for and by men; the creators were tired of laundry products that seemed to be targeted exclusively for women. In their opinion, men should share in household chores, too.
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8 problems with Google’s Nexus 6 and how to deal with them
Is your Nexus 6 misbehaving? If you’re struggling with Nexus 6 problems, issues, glitches, or bugs, step right up and check out our suggested workarounds and potential fixes. Let’s see if we can sort it out.
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Watch for little green men! This Bluetooth speaker floats like a flying saucer
The Mars portable speaker dishes out 360 degrees of sound while floating above its base stand like a freaking flying saucer. The speaker is also portable, and promises hi-fi performance via Bluetooth streaming.
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Bright idea turns discarded laptop batteries into power for lights in poor areas of India
Thanks to an innovation from researchers at IBM, old laptop batteries can be reused to build battery packs that can power lighting for homes and street carts in India that do not have reliable electricity supplies.
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Is it true? Is Kia preparing a budget, V8-powered Panamera fighter?
The Kia GT concept that was presented at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show could be on track for a 2018 launch. If built, it will lose the concept's overly-futuristic design cues but its overall silhouette is expected to remain the same.
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New gigabit service proves DSL isn’t dead yet
A new DSL standard called G.fast promises speeds of up to one gigabit with a fiber backbone connected to existing copper wires. The technology could again make DSL competitor with cable and fiber alternatives.
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Here’s all the news that Sony announced at PlayStation Experience
Sony dropped a whole lot of news on fans during PlayStation Experience, and here's a rundown of everything that was revealed and all the trailers that were released.
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Zuckerberg says Apple’s approach to ads is ‘ridiculous’
Back in September, Apple CEO Tim Cook said advertising-funded services used their customers as the product; Facebook CEO Mark Zuckberg disagrees, and thinks Apple should drop its prices.
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Paying with Coin is all fun and games until someone thinks you’re a criminal
Coin, a credit card that acts like eight different credit cards, almost seems too good to be true. Problem is, most cashiers are just as skeptical, and it’s far from a sure shot.
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Pre-orders open for Polaroid’s quirky Socialmatic camera
It's been a long time coming, but the Polaroid Socialmatic has finally made the journey from drawing board to reality. You can pre-order the Android-powered digital camera from Amazon for $300.
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Discontinued iPod Classics selling for high prices on eBay
If you want to get your hands on one of Apple's discontinued iPod Classic devices for Christmas, be prepared to pay over-the-odds for the player — demand has pushed up prices on Amazon and eBay.
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Is the 911’s rein as king over? Maserati’s Porsche-punching Alfieri coupe coming in 2016
Maserati has confirmed it will launch a new coupe called Alfieri in 2016. Inspired by a concept that was presented this year, the Alfieri will take on the Jaguar F-Type and the Porsche 911 with the help of a 3.0-liter V6 available in three states of tune.
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Breathe new life into dusty vinyl by digitizing your LPs (the right way)
There are all sorts of reasons for ripping records and storing them digitally, but what's the best way to do it? We cover the different types of equipment and software available for ripping records at any price point in this comprehensive guide.
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Plan V is a jumper cable that uses 9-volt batteries to recharge your smartphone
Plan V is a “jumper cable” that recharges your smartphone with a 9-volt battery and gives you about four hours of talk time. It's a last-resort rescue for your smartphone's battery, should you forget your charger at home.
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Pining for a real Christmas tree? Here’s how to pick the perfect one
Real Christmas trees are beautiful and smell amazing; if you want to pick one that will last the longest but also hold your decades of handmade ornaments, we have some tips on finding the perfect tree.
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Final Fantasy VII Returns on PlayStation 4 in spring 2015
Square Enix confirms that the Windows version of Final Fantasy VII is coming to PlayStation 4 in spring 2015.
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How to build a computer
You could buy a PC off the shelf or you could take matters into your own hands and pick out the parts and you want, and put it together yourself.
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PlayStation 4 is the only console Street Fighter V will ever appear on, Sony confirms
Sony confirms that Street Fighter V and Ultra Street Fighter IV are coming to PlayStation 4. It's the only console that SF5 will ever appear on, according to Sony.
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Need for Speed, Mirror’s Edge, and Plants vs. Zombies free on PlayStation RIGHT NOW
Electronic Arts gives PlayStation fans free downloads of Mirror's Edge, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, available until PSX ends on Sunday, 12/7.
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Palm tree, volcano, hospital: How to enable emoji on any Android phone
Who doesn't love emoji? They allow us to say so many things digitally that we would never be able to with just words, from "I'm feeling sick and going to the hospital," to "my cat pooped a palm tree, one hundred!" and everything in between.
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No talk, just watch 15 minutes of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End gameplay
Sony kicks off PlayStation Experience with a first look at the gameplay in Naughty Dog's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, which comes to PlayStation 4 in 2015.
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Make your food last decades with an in-home freeze dryer
Harvest Right’s In-Home Freeze Dryer lets you make your own freeze-died meals, from fruits and vegetables to meat and casseroles. The resulting food has a very long shelf-life, up to three decades, some claim.
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Heavy as a dumbell and smooth as silk, Pro-Ject’s Signature 10 is vinyl bliss
Vinyl-heads looking for the ultimate spin should consider the Signature 10 from Pro-Ject, a beautiful turntable that's built like a tank to ensure sweet, beautiful silence inside, allowing your records to show-off only what's laid down in the grooves.
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The 2014 Game Awards have come and gone, but here are all the world premieres
The 2014 Game Awards featured world premiere after world premiere, and we've collected each and every one of them into one place for your viewing pleasure.
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Flipping through The Manual: Booze, beards, and urban apparel with outdoor cred
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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Here’s your first peek at what the Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons director is up to next
Josef Fares, the director of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, offers an extremely brief first peak at the first game from Hazelight, his newly formed studio, and EA.
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