Tuesday, December 9, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 12/10/2014

Digital Trends



How to share Dropbox files through the desktop app
Tired of logging into the Dropbox website every time you want to upload and share a file? Check out our brief guide for a quick look on how to automatically — and discretely — upload and share files using the Dropbox desktop app for Windows and Mac OS X.
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Only the strong survive in Destiny’s Iron Banner, returning on December 16
Destiny is hosting a third Iron Banner event, the limited time competitive series in which level-based advantages are maintained, on December 16, according to the developer's blog.
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Archive everything with Seagates new, affordable 8TB hard disk
Seagate is still researching hard disks, and its efforts have paid off with a new series of drives that can handle up to eight terabytes of data. That's a lot of selfies!
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The Banner Saga 2 heads to PS4, Windows, and Xbox One in 2015
Stoic and Versus Evil announced The Banner Saga 2, a sequel to the epic, narrative-heavy tactical RPG saga set in a world of Norse myths and monsters, for some time in 2015.
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Great deal: Get the LG G Pad 7.0 for a buck when you buy any AT&T LG smartphone
AT&T's latest promotion is rolling out, which includes selling the LG G Pad 7.0 LTE for $1 when you purchase any LG smartphone. Doing so will also net you a 50 percent discount for both the G Watch and LG Tone Bluetooth headset.
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That’s pretty fresh: Roast, grind, and brew your coffee in one machine
The Bonaverde coffee machine takes raw, green coffee beans straight from a farmer, then roasts, grinds and brews them in one machine for the freshest possible cup of coffee.
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The 1,035-horsepower Ferrari FXX K just made its track debut. And yes, it’s loud
The $2.7 million, 1,035-horsepower Ferrari FXX K has officially made its track debut. The hybrid hypercar scorched the Yas Marina Circuit at the 2014 Finali Mondiali event last week, looking and sounding incredible doing so.
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Does Volvo’s XC90 T8 Hybrid have the power to back up its green yet sporty sensibilities?
With an output of 400-horsepower and a high MPGe, the XC90 raises the bar for plug-in SUV’s. Five different selectable driving modes allow you to optimize your experience.
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Want to visit Sony’s underwater store? You’ll need to learn how to dive
Sony officially launched its Xperia Aquatech underwater store in Dubai. Unfortunately, the store is only accessible for a select few, and even then, the store is only open for three days.
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Edgar Wright may direct Star Trek 3, replacing Roberto Orci
Filmmaker Roberto Orci has reportedly exited the director's chair for the upcoming Star Trek sequel, with Edgar Wright rumored as a potential replacement.
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Good deal: Buy a Chromecast, get $20 Google Play credit
Just in time for Christmas, Google Play, Amazon, and Best Buy are offering $20 Google Play credit when you buy a Chromecast. The promotion will last until December 21. Buyers have until January 25 to redeem the credit.
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Protection, automation, and hands-free garage access in one smart home system
The Habitat solution Includes Park, Protect, and Learn; you can remotely open the garage, make your smoke detector smart, and uses light, temperature, and motion sensors anyway you want.
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New York City libraries will let patrons rent mobile hotspots
New York City libraries and Sprint will provide 10,000 mobile hotspot devices to patrons after receiving a $1 million donation from Google. The hotspots will go to those who don't have Internet access at home.
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This week in gaming: Destiny gets a little bit bigger with first expansion
After Destiny's first expansion, this week brings plenty of puzzles such as leaping onto platforms in an Egyptian temple, redirecting lasers, or picking apart a witness' testimony.
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Watch four SEMA show cars take to the strip in this unforgettable drag race
Watch Motor Trend put the pedal to the metal on these custom SEMA show cars on a drag strip. Though wildly different vehicles, and arguably unmatched, it’s still fun to see who wins out.
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Vimeo opens the door for 4K UHD video, but no streaming yet
Vimeo will begin allowing Vimeo Pro users to offer 4K downloads for videos and sell 4K downloads on the video-on-demand service.
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SNL made a hilarious geriatric Jedi parody of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser
James Franco and the Saturday Night Live cast parody the recent Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser with geriatric Jedi and a hard-of-hearing Han Solo.
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God of War returns! Just don’t expect it any sooner than 2016
At the PlayStation Experience event on December 6, Sony Santa Monica Creative Director Cory Barlog confirmed that his studio is currently working on a new God of War game.
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Playing the name game: Jaguar CEO dubs upcoming five-door a ‘sports crossover’
Jaguar’s upcoming five-door will be based on 2013’s C-X17 concept, but company CEO Ralf Speth says it won't be called an SUV. The brand boss says the vehicle may be labeled a ‘sports crossover,’ separating it from Land Rover’s 4x4s.
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Windows 10 RTM could be just one click away from Technical Preview testers
The click of a button could let Windows 10 Technical Previewers score the polished, fully finished software iteration once it becomes available.
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Paul McCartney’s hologram croons about the future in new Destiny music video
Paul McCartney, in conjunction with the single's digital release, appears as a hologram in the music video for "Hope For The Future" from the "Destiny" soundtrack.
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Dolby looks to kill the IMAX giant with new ultra-bright laser projection
Dolby brings its vision of the future of film to theaters with the new high dynamic range laser projection system, Dolby Vision.
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First drive: 2015 Nissan Murano
The 2015 Nissan Murano takes the ‘concept car for the road’ approach of previous generations and refines it into an amiable, comfortable package. The crossover is smooth and enjoyable to drive.
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The BMW X6 gets a dash of extra carbon fiber crazy with M Performance upgrades
The M Performance packages includes improvements such as functional aerodynamic tweaks and boosted engine output. A data tracker is also included to collect driving data.
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Store your keys where you’ll never lose them with this magnetic light switch cover
On the outside, NeoCover looks like any other light switch cover, but beneath its unassuming exterior, it's outfitted with a set of powerful neodymium magnets, allowing it to double as a key holder.
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Samsung’s new 850 Evo blows away competitors with V-NAND, TurboCache
The recently announced 850 Evo combines 3-bit Vertical NAND technology with TurboCache to enable excellent performance in all capacities, but the pricing may stretch your budget to its limit.
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Volvo continues to make roads safer with new technology
Volvo’s vision for 2020 is autonomous driving, parking and other accident-preventing systems. The company will test a fleet of self-driving vehicles on public roads in 2017.
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Go to jail: Former Apple executive jailed and fined $4.5 million over kickback scheme
Former Apple executive Paul Devine was sentenced to 1 year in jail and a $4.5 million fine for selling company secrets to supply chain sources. The kickback scheme was uncovered in 2010.
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Open up a whole new (virtual) world with Samsung’s $200 Gear VR headset
The Gear VR, Samsung's first venture into the world of virtual reality, can now be yours for $200 -- provided you own a Galaxy Note 4 already, because if not, you'll need one of those too.
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Watch this rocket launch TV’s future into space with DirecTV’s new 4K UHD satellite
DirecTV launched its first satellite designed to broadcast 4K UHD content on Saturday. The 7-ton satellite will settle in a 99 degrees West longitude and cover all 48 contiguous US states along with Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico beginning later this year.
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