IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 1/28/2015

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 1/28/2015

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We tried Sling TV, and if you hate cable and love sports, you should too
Dish Network's Sling TV begins its launch tonight, bringing live TV channels like ESPN, CNN, and Disney channels to viewers via the Internet. We went hands on to find out how well it works.
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AT&T’s Mexican adventure continues with its purchase of Nextel Mexico
AT&T announced it acquired Mexican carrier Nextel Mexico for almost $2 billion. Purchasing the carrier allows AT&T to be one step closer to creating the first-ever North American Mobile Service area, which hopes to cover over 400 million subscribers.
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Renault says upcoming crossover SUV will be called the Kadjar, means ‘agile quad’
Renault has announced that the name of its upcoming crossover SUV will be the Kadjar. Built to take on cars like the Skoda Yeti and Nissan Qashqai, the Kadjar could be an evolution of the design language showcased in the smaller Renault Captur.
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The first numbered 20th Anniversary PS4 sells for more than $100K
Sony has auctioned off the first 20th Anniversary Edition PS4s released last year, bringing in about $129,000 from one very dedicated, Japanese fan.
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Don’t wait for the Land Rover Discovery Sport SRV, it isn’t coming
Speaking at the launch of the Discovery Sport in Iceland, project chief Murray Dietsch quashed suggestions that the Discovery would get see an SVR version added to the lineup. He did however intimate that a “home-brand” upgrade could follow, suggesting a boosted output of the current engine.
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New games and remastered classics are just what your snow day needs
Snowed in this week by that vengeful snowstorm Juno? There's no better time to brew up some hot chocolate and settle down with a new game.
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Luke Evans becomes the latest actor to drop out of The Crow reboot
Dracula Untold star Luke Evans is the latest actor to exit the long-delayed reboot of the 1994 film The Crow, based on James O'Barr's comic book series.
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Panasonic’s rough-and-tumble Toughbook 31 now has an 18-hour battery
Panasonic's Toughbook 31 is among the leaders in laptops designed for people who need a device that can take a beating, and the company has just announced an updated version that features some notable changes.
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The 2016 Shelby GT350R may have done a secret 7:32.19 around the Nürburgring
According to a source, Ford’s new 2016 Shelby GT350R Mustang may have set a Nürburgring lap time faster than its rival the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. The claim has gone as of yet unconfirmed, but if true, it would be a considerable win for Ford and Mustang fans.
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Facebook Lite strips the social network down for users in developing countries
Facebook is turning its attention to developing mobile markets. Facebook Lite is a portal that runs on the weaker, cheaper hardware ubiquitous overseas.
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iCloud does it again! iPad thieves foiled by incriminating selfies
Two thieves were caught after incriminating selfies popped up in the victim's iCloud account. The police used the images and other intel from social media to nab the thieves.
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Leave the GoPro behind: This ski helmet shoots video, tracks performance, and plays music
Australian startup Forcite has recently unveiled some teaser info about its upcoming Alpine Smart Helmet -- a ski helmet built with an integrated 1080p camera, speakers, headlights, wireless connectivity, and a laundry list of other tech.
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Peugeot enlists Italian sportbike manufacturer Bimota to make this beautiful RCZ R
French automaker Peugeot has revealed the RCZ R Bimota special edition. Part of a collaboration with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota, the RCZ looks great and boasts 304 horsepower from its 1.6-liter engine.
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Cops ask Google to turn off Waze’s ‘police-stalker’ feature
Police asked Waze to turn off the cop-tracking feature in its maps app, so as to protect officers and ensure the app isn't used to circumvent the law. Waze says the feature is safe.
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The NFL and Google make nice, partner up for an official YouTube channel
A new partnership between the NFL and Google will see a dedicated NFL channel on the video streaming site, with daily updated content, and search integration.
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10 SkyMall Products We Wouldn’t Mind Having in the house
SkyMall filed for bankruptcy, which prompted a flood of articles making fun of some its more ridiculous products. But the in-flight magazine had some things we'd totally have bought. Maybe.
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HP Spectre 13 x360 breaks cover online, mates flexible hinge with 5th-gen Intel processors
HP has an impressive 13.3-inch convertible laptop in the pipeline, it seems, with Intel Broadwell inside and a 2,560 x 1,440 pix resolution touchscreen.
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Elio’s sub-$7K 3-wheeler reportedly at least a year from production
Elio Motors, a Louisiana-based automotive startup, has been forced to push back production of its debut vehicle due to lack of finances. The Vehicle is a three-wheeled two-seater powered by a 55 hp three-cylinder engine meant to get up to 84 mpg.
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Casting call confirms Daniel Bruhl’s villainous role in Captain America: Civil War
A casting call for Marvel Studios' upcoming film Captain America: Civil War reveals the role Inglourious Basterds actor Daniel Bruhl will play in the film.
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The New England Patriots win the Super Bowl! That’s Madden 2015’s prediction, at any rate
The New England Patriots are destined to win this upcoming weekend's Super Bowl XLIX 28-24 against the Seattle Seahawks, according to EA Sports' simulation run in Madden NFL 2015.
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Friend-source your next playlist with Boomio, a music-sharing app
Boomio's music-sharing app aims to make listening to music social again, while helping artists monetize their music and connect with fans.
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Is Bill Nye ignoring science in his Deflategate teardown because he’s a Seahawks fan?
Bill 'The Science Guy' Nye attempts to debunk the New England Patriots' under-inflated ball defense, but ignores basic physics in response to ABC News
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Valet ‘reviews’ a customer’s BMW M4 on video … and gets sent packing
A hotel valet reviewing cars entrusted to him by customers has been outed by forum posters, leading to the channel shutting down and the loss of his job. The last video was of a BMW M4 where the parking attendant cruises around the garage, struggling to point out features of the vehicle.
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The 10 most absurd vacation rentals, from Jagger’s villa to Branson’s village
From 300-foot superyachts to Mick Jagger's tropical villa, there are plenty of crazy vacation rentals on the market. Check out our list of the 10 most unusual places that are actually available for rent.
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GTX 970 only uses 3.5GB of memory instead of 4GB? ‘Whoops,’ says Nvidia
As graphics gurus from The Tech Report have found, the Nvida GTX 970 only uses 3.5GB of its advertised 4GB when running low end applications and non-AA graphical powerhouses. Nvidia's response? "Don't worry about it."
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Adobe’s next version of Lightroom to end support for 32-bit computers
In an effort to increase functionality and speed, Adobe is making its Lightroom 6 photo editing software compatible with 64-bit operating systems, such as Mac OS X 10.8 or higher, and Windows 7 or higher.
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How to buy speakers like a boss: A beginner’s guide to home audio
From the difference between bookshelf speakers and monitors to the proper way to audition, our ultimate speaker buying guide has all the information you need to create your own home audio nirvana.
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Make temporary tattoos out of your Instagram photos with Picatoo
If you have ever wanted to put your Instagram photos on your body (cause seriously, who doesn't), now you can. Picattoo makes full-color temporary tattoos of your choosing, for $15 for a set of 12.
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Next Asus ZenWatch could blow away the competition with 7-day battery life
Asus CEO hints that the next ZenWatch may have 7-day battery life, thanks to a more efficient processor and simplified operating system. Earlier rumors suggest SIM card support.
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These pictures show us what Apple’s massive iPad Pro and stylus combo may look like
Reports say Apple planned to mass produce a large screen iPad in late 2014, but considerable iPhone 6 demand has reportedly delayed the launch. It's unknown when it will make its debut, but that doesn't stop the rumors flowing.
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