Tuesday, January 13, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 1/14/2015

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Ram Trucks’ new 1500 pickup is a ‘Rebel’ with a mud-flinging cause
Fiat Chrysler subsidiary Ram Trucks has unveiled the Ram 1500 Rebel at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. The truck wears an off-road package that includes air suspension, 33-inch tires, tow hooks, skid plates, and a bevy of trail-ready equipment.
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Ford’s entire 2016 lineup is coming to Forza Motorsport 6, including the new Ford GT
Ford, Microsoft, and Turn 10 Studios announce a partnership that will bring the automotive company's 2016 lineup of cars into the just-announced Forza Motorsport 6.
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Samsung’s new PCI-Express solid state drive blows the doors off competitors
Samsung's new low-power, high speed PCIe 3.0 solid-state drive is sure to be a hit with laptop manufacturers and consumers alike.
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Get a sneak peak at Cambridge Audio’s 2015 home theater gear
Cambridge throws down a fleet of new devices for 2015 in the new CX series, including new receivers, amplifiers, a Network player, and a new premium CD player.
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Pint-sized PCs are about to turn desktops into dinosaurs
The biggest little story at this year's CES is Intel's release of new, smaller NUCs and the release of similar systems from multiple companies. These tiny PCs are inexpensive, yet powerful, and may drive traditional mid-tower desktops extinct.
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CBS announces September start date for Stephen Colbert on Late Show
David Letterman's 22 year tenure as the host of CBS' "Late Show" will end on May 20, and Stephen Colbert will assume the desk less than four months later.
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Oco Camera announces upcoming January launch at CES
Oco announced the upcoming launch of the Oco Camera at CES 2015. The connected camera, coming January 14, has 720p video playback and an affordable cloud-based recording plan.
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AMC releases extended trailer for Breaking Bad spin-off series, Better Call Saul
AMC has released an extended trailer for its upcoming Breaking Bad spin-off series, Better Call Saul, in which Bob Odenkirk reprises the title role.
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Outdoor Tech’s CES 2015 lineup aims to please the rugged tech enthusiast
Battery packs, helmet headphone accessories, and a portable Bluetooth speaker/flashlight highlight Outdoor Tech's nifty CES 2015 product lineup.
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Hyundai’s 2016 Sonata Hybrid sips fuel when it matters least
Despite historically low gasoline prices across the U.S., Hyundai is among automakers revealing fuel-efficient new models at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is expected to post up to 44 mpg when it arrives early this summer.
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It’s a truck-U-V? Hyundai targets ‘urban adventurers’ with wild Santa Cruz concept
Hyundai has revealed the Santa Cruz crossover truck concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. With millennials in mind, the Santa Cruz attempts to combine the storage capabilities and practicality of a truck with the value and style of a crossover.
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Hyundai’s 2016 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid marks first for the brand
Hyundai introduced its first plug-in model today at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid. Alongside a gasoline-electric version of the Sonata, Hyundai took the wraps off a midsize sedan that the automaker claims will cruise up to 22 miles without using a drop of gasoline.
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21 gadgets that prove the smart home of the future is almost here
Smart home products were a big part of CES 2015, and pretty soon they'll be a big part of many people's homes. From smart dishwashers to connected pool thermometers, the modern home is about to be transformed, inside and out.
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Apple Watch app previews hint that contextual awareness will be its killer app
The Apple Watch isn't here yet, but early previews of apps for the device show us how Apple's first wearable will work. Location-based data will make Watch apps contextually aware, and theoretically, more useful.
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Want a Chromecast? Best Buy will give you $5 off, a $20 Google Play credit, and more
Google revived its Chromecast promotion from the holidays with Best Buy. The retailer discounted Chromecast by $5 and attached a $20 Google Play credit, two months of Hulu Plus, and Play Music All Access to the deal.
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ISIS supporters hack U.S. Central Command’s Twitter and YouTube accounts
ISIS supporters hacked the U.S. Central Command's Twitter and YouTube accounts during President Barack Obama's speech on the importance of cyber security and data protection. Both accounts are now suspended.
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New couch doesn’t fit in your car? Get Lugg — it’s like Uber for moving stuff
Don't have your own truck? Lugg is a newly launched mobile app that’s basically like having a friend with a truck who’s available at any time for on-demand, small moves.
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Chinese connection: Volvo S60 Inscription could be first Chinese built car sold in US
Volvo just unveiled the S60 Inscription, a long wheelbase version of its luxury sedan in Detroit. More importantly this may just be the first Chinese built car to be sold in the United States.
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More bang for the buck, Panasonic’s new compact cameras for CES 2015
Panasonic hasn't given up on point-and-shoot compact cameras yet, but it's offering more features and value in its latest crop of premium and rugged models unveils at the 2015 CES show.
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Want to get your first good look at Ant-Man’s big villain, Yellowjacket?
Marvel Studios has released a new set of images from the upcoming film Ant-Man starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, and Corey Stoll.
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Windows 7 reaches end of mainstream support stage, no popularity drop in sight
Windows 7 will no longer receive new features and design-tweaking updates after tomorrow's end of mainstream support, but security updates continue.
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Shivering in your radiator-heated apartment? This kit could help
Radlabs’ Heat Flow is a new take on Nest to help heat apartments with radiators more efficiently. Though not a smart device, the creators were inspired by the smart thermostat, because it doesn't work in many apartments.
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Lumoid’s try before you buy wearable program helps you choose the right fitness band
It's hard to know which fitness tracker to buy, but now Lumoid lets you rent five of them to see which one you like best. The rental period lasts 7 days and costs $20, unless you decide to buy one of them.
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Limitless Luxury: Bentley Bentayga is the name of the luxury brand’s SUV
Bentley’s slow reveal of its upcoming SUV continues with the announcement of the vehicle’s name: Bentayga. Planned to be unveiled later this year, the British luxury automaker promises the Bentayga will have a level of off-road capability to match its luxuriousness.
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Razer wants to bring gamers together, and it’s using a $20 fitness band to do it
Gaming company Razer has launched the Nabu X, a fitness band it's using to bring the gaming community together, using tech similar to Nintendo's StreetPass system seen on the 3DS console.
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Tacoma vs. Colorado: Toyota fires back at GM with 2016 Toyota Tacoma
GM didn't have the midsize truck spotlight to itself for long, as Toyota just struck back with the 2016 Tacoma. The latest truck to bear the Tacoma nameplate shouldn't just be an improvement on its predecessor, it may just be the best midsize truck ever.
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Here are 5 amazing things that happened while speedrunning for charity this week
Check out our list of five highlights from this week's Awesome Games Done Quick charity speedrunning stream, raising money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
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Here’s almost all the new gear, missions, and more in Destiny’s second DLC, House of Wolves
An image assembled out of all the data mined by the Destiny fan community runs through what appears to be many of the new gear and additions in the upcoming House of Wolves DLC.
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Alcatel’s Watch is ridiculously good looking, but lacks the performance to back it up
Alcatel has announced the Watch smartwatch. It has a budget price tag, attractive looks, and a handy charging system, but the user experience isn't comparable to Android Wear smartwatches.
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Start the wash from work with Whirlpool’s smart washer and dryer
Whirlpool introduced a smart washer and dryer at CES 2015. Starting in spring 2015, you'll be able to control the appliances from a smartphone app and pair them with your Nest thermostat.
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