Thursday, January 15, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 1/16/2015

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Fujifilm’s updates premium compact cameras with better lenses
Fujifilm updates its X-Series premium cameras with the new mirrorless X-A2 and compact XQ2 point and shoot. Both cameras get enhanced lenses, while the X-A2 has a flip-up LCD.
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5-axis stabilization, tougher bodies make up features in new Fujifilm FinePix cameras
For the beginning of 2015, Fujifilm updated its lineup of FinePix point-and-shoot cameras that includes two megazooms with five-axis image stabilization and a tough camera with enhanced ruggedness.
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Modder combines Xbox One and PS4 into a 22-inch hybrid laptop
Definitely a great, space-saving device for any college student stuck in a tiny dorm room, the PlayBox allows gamers to switch between the Xbox One and PS4 on a single 22-inch, 1080p monitor.
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Animator uses a Nintendo Powerglove to streamline his stop-motion
Animator Dillon Markey has given the Nintendo Power Glove a new lease on life, and with a few modifications, has put it to use as an ingenious stop-motion animation tool.
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Intel expands 2-in-1 reference design to include plus-sized 12.5-inch displays as sales slump
Rumors indicate Intel has expanded its 2-in-1 reference design to include 12.5-inch models. This move may help support 10-inch models, which have slumped after an initial sales spike.
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Just what you wanted, another acronym! Here’s what Samsung’s SUHD really means
Samsung's calls its latest TV technology SUHD, which is confusing a lot of consumers still wrapping their heads around UHD in general. We talk with Samsung's Dave Das to get an understanding of what exactly SUHD is.
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Will Netflix lose droves of BBC shows? Don’t be so sure
The rumor mill is rampant with fears that Netflix is saying farewell to virtually all of its BBC content. But is it all just a bargaining tactic?
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Configure your digital Audi in real time with the Audi Virtual Reality Experience
Audi revealed a program in the works to develop a virtual reality shopping experience for prospective owners. The Audi Virtual Reality Experience will use Samsung VR tech that will allow users the ability to customize and explore the exterior and interior of its vehicles.
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Acura NSX chief engineer already seeing red? A Type R variant could be on its way
In an interview at the car’s reveal, the chief engineer of the Acura NSX intimated that he sees a Type R variant in the future. The long awaited hybrid supercar is said to produce upwards of 550 hp and will be priced around $150,000.
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DT Giveaway: Win the Withings Aura sleep system to monitor your Zzzs
Digital Trends is giving away the Withings Aura sleep monitoring system for free. The Aura tracks your sleep, breathing, and heart rate while you're in bed. It will even wake you up nicely. Here's how to enter.
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Meet Evolve’s fourth monster and learn about upcoming DLC
Turtle Rock Studios has shared details about Behemoth, the fourth playable monster in Evolve, in addition to information about the upcoming game's downloadable content plan.
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Tesla announces Model X performance range. And yes, those Falcon Wing Doors are staying
New details about the upcoming Tesla Model X have emerged on the company’s website. The electric CUV will be offered with 60 kWh, 85 kWh, and 85 kWh 'Performance' options, and those troublesome Falcon Wing doors will see production.
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Samsung tried to buy BlackBerry to the tune of $7.5 billion, Reuters reports
Samsung reportedly bid on BlackBerry for $7.5 billion last week. It's unclear whether the deal is off the table or still in play. Samsung and BlackBerry previously had a partnership for security software.
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35th Razzie Award Nominations highlight the worst of Hollywood
The 35th annual Razzie Award nominations have been announced, highlighting the worst performances and projects to come out of Hollywood during 2014.
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I talked to Google Translate in three languages and it knew what I meant
Google's latest update to Translate allows you to take pictures of text in other languages and get the translation. The app will also translate what you're saying in real time. We took it for a spin to see how it works.
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HP reportedly set to release its Android and Windows tablets sometime this year
HP will reportedly launch two tablets sometime this year: the Pro Slate 10 EE G1 and Pro Tablet 10 EE G1. The Pro Slate runs Android, while the Pro Tablet runs Windows 8.1.
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Cry Havoc! Take a closer look at Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s first DLC
Havoc, the first DLC for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, will arrive on January 27, 2015 for Xbox One, with other platforms to follow. It adds four new maps and the Exo Zombie mode.
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Escape From New York returns, and John Carpenter is set to produce
Escape From New York director John Carpenter is attached to executive produce a remake of the 1981 film that cast Kurt Russell as tough guy Snake Plissken.
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Acura NSX vs Ford GT: High-tech supercar showdown
The 2015 Detroit Auto Show turned into a supercar showdown with the arrival of the 2016 Acura NSX and the new Ford GT. See how these two high-tech machines stack up in this quick comparison.
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This week in gaming: Royal crypts and rocket dinosaurs
Ubisoft's mea culpa free DLC for the rocky launch of Assassin's Creed Unity leads off a week that is otherwise light on releases as the industry recovers from the holiday rush.
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Could the next-generation Jeep Wrangler sprout a truck bed?
Jeep's CEO likes the idea of a Wrangler pickup truck, but there are a lot of business obstacles it would need to overcome before joining the next-generation Wrangler lineup, which is due in a couple of years.
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Take a peek into the future of cooking with Panasonic’s concept kitchen
Panasonic showed off its concept kitchen at CES 2015. Though we might never see all the features in home one day, there are some things we definitely think could become a reality.
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January Patch Tuesday mends eight important and critical Windows security defects
Just as promised, Microsoft delivered fixes for the two Windows security vulnerabilities discovered by Google, as well as six additional glitches.
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Look out Jack White: Trevor Jackson’s new album released on 12 old-school formats
In an homage to tangible music formats, Trevor Jackson has released his latest album, Format, across 12 different mediums, including vinyl, CD, Reel-to-Reel, and VHS.
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The tragically incomplete list of the best free stuff you can get online
Free is the original buzzword. The Web is filled with freebees and samples. Everything from bumper stickers to dog food, and promo t-shirts can be yours for zero dollars. We assembled our 17 favorite completely free items online so you can load up and without the wallet.
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Conquer Destiny’s most rewarding raid with our Vault of Glass guide [updated 1/14/2015]
Having trouble with Destiny's Vault of Glass raid? We're here to help! Check out our guide for step-by-step instructions, with video.
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Honda VTEC Turbo four-cylinder engine confirmed for the U.S.
The Honda VTEC Turbo four-cylinder engine (or engines) will arrive in the US. before the end of the year, but what will it be used for? How about a U.S.-spec answer to the hardcore Civic Type-R.
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Cubed, crushed, or … coffee? GE’s new Café fridge will brew up a K-Cup
Soon, when you stumble to the fridge in the morning, a cup of coffee could be waiting for you. GE Café refrigerators are getting in-door coffee makers, courtesy of Keurig.
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Here’s to 50 years of Mustang madness … and 50 more just like it
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, Ford Performance has put together a video featuring generations of modded Mustangs. The cars in the video range from classic to modern examples, all sporting aftermarket modifications.
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This concept wristband health tracker gives advice on how to improve your health
The MiracleBand, a concept wristworn fitness and health tracker, has an ECG scanner on the front. Should the result show your health could be improved, it provides simple exercises to help you do it.
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