IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 1/26/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 1/26/2015

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China’s BYD Tang crossover is faster than a Cayenne and more efficient than a Prius
China's Build Your Dreams (BYD) has introduced a new crossover called Tang. Powered by a 505-horsepower plug-in hybrid drivetrain, the Tang reaches 62 mph from a stop in 4.9 seconds, faster than a base Cayenne.
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The 5 best phones you can safely hand over to your kids’ grubby paws
Keeping track of your children on the go is tough, but finding the right cell phone for them may be even harder. Check out our selection of the best cell phones for kids, so you can find the right device for your kid (and your wallet).
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Leatherman Tread is a utility wearable that fits a toolbox on your wrist
Leatherman Tool Group, the company behind the famed Leatherman multi-tools, is set to debut its first wearable multi-tool in the form of a bracelet or watch that fits 25 tools around your wrist.
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Keep your air clean with FilterEasy’s subscription-based HVAC filter replacements
It's sort of like a Dollar Shave Club for air filters. For a small subscription fee, FilterEasy will send you replacement HVAC filters on a recurring schedule, so you never have to think about it again.
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Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus going strong in US, stealing Samsung’s thunder in South Korea
According to a new report, Apple’s smartphones accounted for half of all smartphone activations in the U.S. in the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2014. Apple is also encroaching more on Samsung's home turf in South Korea.
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Flipping through The Manual: Smoked brews, opulent Airbnbs, a super-slim wallet
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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Joyride: 2015 Mazda CX-9
The Mazda CX-9 is like an aging athlete; it is still capable but also starting to fall behind his younger rivals. The big Mazda can still drive like a champ, but it lacks the technology and refinement of newer, cheaper crossovers.
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The new iOS app that brings back the old days of photography
After you snap a mobile photo with WhiteAlbum, the picture disappears — it's only when you receive a printed, physical copy of it in the post that you find out how good your shot was.
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For high-res photography, ditch the phone in favor of our favorite DSLR cameras
Smartphone cameras may have surpassed classic point-and-shoot cameras, but they still don't offer the robust functionality of a solid DSLR. Check out our favorite DSLR cameras from the likes of Canon and Nikon, so you can capture professional photos anywhere.
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You’ve seen PCs-on-a-stick, now it’s time for a PC-on-a-mouse
Ever dreamed of owning a device that blends a mouse and full-featured desktop PC into one? The Mouse Box does just that.
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Glee actress cast as Supergirl in upcoming television series
Glee actress Melissa Benoist will play Supergirl in the upcoming CBS television series that follows Superman's cousin during her teenage years.
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Telltale’s second Game of Thrones episode is coming much sooner than winter
A new trailer heralds the approach of Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series episode 2: The Lost Lords, coming out starting on February 3.
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New screenshots show how Skype will work in Windows 10
With Skype in Windows 10, Microsoft is looking for one communications platform to rule them all across desktop, Web and mobile — and it's been showing off preview images to prove it.
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When cities adopt smartphone chips, trash cans talk and streep lamps have ears
Qualcomm wants the Snapdragon processor you have in your phone to power the Internet of Things, and it has revealed how connecting even the most mundane city objects to the Internet can be hugely beneficial. Here are three examples.
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Pinterest presents search results based on your gender to attract more men
If you're a guy who's tired of sifting through irrelevant pictures on Pinterest, help has arrived — the site now lets you filter content for men and women through its Guided Search.
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Twitter wants its popular users to stop posting Instagram links
Apparently having had enough of users skipping off to Instagram to view images, Twitter is now sending out messages to its verified users suggesting they post pictures within their tweets.
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AMD’s Carrizo is David to Intel’s Goliath, but does it really stand a chance?
Carrizo is AMD's new hardware for a wide variety of mobile systems, ranging from tiny convertibles to 15-inch mainstream laptops. It promises H.265 decode support and powerful graphics, but will that be enough to stand up to Intel?
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Like your favorite jeans after a wash, Windows 10 feels fresh but familiar
With Windows 10, Microsoft returns to the safety of the familiar desktop while embracing the few things it did right with Windows 8 in an attempt to give users the best of both worlds. But this fusion recipe could still use some tweaking.
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Road Rave: Meet the new transmission tech quite literally driving your car forward
Transmission technology has come a long way since the relatively simple world of automatics and manuals a few decades ago, which is good. Unfortunately being spoiled for choice leaves some buyers downright confused. Accordingly, we are decided to break down each technology and its best and worst qualities.
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Netflix signs Indie-darlings Mark Duplass and brother Jay to four-picture deal
Continuing this week's hot streak, Netflix dug deeper into the movie business today, inking a deal with "The League" star and film maker Mark Duplass and brother Jay for four Indie films.
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Hands on: Toshiba Encore 2 Write 8
Digital hand-writing is a neat concept, but its often bundled into devices that are extremely expensive. Not so with the Toshiba Encore 2 Write 8, a Windows tablet that packs an awesome stylus for $349.
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Embrace the boost: Porsche looks to turbocharge every new 911 besides the GT3
Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang Hatz recently said that due to emissions requirements, his company is 'thinking turbos for standard 911s.' The 911 range is due for a refresh within a year, so expect to see a lot more boost coming out of Stuttgart.
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British actor Rowan Atkinson selling his twice-crashed McLaren F1 for $12 Million
Actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson is selling the McLaren F1 he has owned for nearly 20 years. The regularly driven and twice-crashed car is selling for more than 10-times its original purchase price.
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At less than 5mm, this is officially the thinnest smartphone in the world
The title of world's thinnest smartphone seems to change hands every day. Recently belonging to Vivo's X5 Max, the title seems poised to be taken by Ivvi's upcoming smartphone, which is reported to be a svelte 4.7mm thick.
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Eagerly awaiting the January build of Windows 10? It’s live!
Today Microsoft announced it is rolling out its newest build of Windows 10 to select members of the company's Insider Program. The 9926 variation includes updates to the start menu, the Windows Store, and Cortana.
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Robot baggage handlers, biometric scanners and more airport upgrades coming soon
Airports are upgrading their technologies to meet the demands of modern travel. While they’ll become cleaner and more efficient, passengers will have to do a lot more on their own.
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Will Panasonic corner the market with its triangular robot vac?
Unlike the Roomba, which is round, Panasonic's new MC-RS1 Rulo is a triangular robot vacuum. According to the company, this means it won't skimp on cleaning the corners when it runs up against two walls.
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GoPro hits the rink with NHL to deliver live high-def broadcasts from players’ POV
GoPro and the NHL announced a partnership that will see live broadcasts from players' point of view. The partnership uses GoPro's recently announced wireless broadcast technology.
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Volvo on Cross Country line: ‘We are starting to really believe in the potential of the brand’
Volvo’s Senior Vice President of Product Strategy Lex Kerssemakers recently said that the automaker plans more Cross Country models in the future. The Cross Country brand is experiencing growing sales, and Kerssemakers said Volvo plans to "reinject more energy into it."
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Minecraft creator Markus Persson’s $70 million Beverly Hills mansion is a builder’s dream
After Markus Persson sold Mojang — and the right's to Minecraft — to Microsoft, he bought himself an incredibly decadent Beverly Hills bachelor pad. This exquisite mansion needs to be seen to be believed.
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