Sunday, February 1, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 2/2/2015

Digital Trends



5 of Amazon’s new pilots you should sit down and watch right now
Amazon released its fourth slate of original pilots. We've watched them all, and these are the absolute best, most binge-worthy five shows of the bunch. Give them a try!
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Gotcha! Porsche Cayman GT4 spotted in promotional video
Porsche has discreetly teased the Cayman GT4 in a promotional video that highlights the restoration of an early 911. Expected to bow at the Geneva Motor Show, the Cayman GT4 is expected to pack up to 400 horsepower from a flat-six engine.
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These sheets promise to keep you at the perfect temperature all night long
If you kick off the covers at night, you might want to try the 37.5 bedding system, which purports to regulate your temperature while you sleep, wicking away moisture to make you more comfortable.
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Five Super Bowl recipes you can make in the oven simultaneously
Limit your time in the kitchen this Super Bowl Sunday by baking a bunch of different appetizers in the oven that all cook at the same temperature. Plus, many of these recipes can be made in under 20 minutes.
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Space an issue? Das Keyboard launches tenkeyless mechanical keyboard
Das Keyboard's new 4C mechanical keyboard features a tenkeyless design for users who want to save space without sacrificing performance.
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The Pirate Bay is back online, ahead of schedule
Just as it promised earlier this week, the Pirate Bay is back online to provide users will all of their torrenting needs. The site went offline in December in connection to copyright violations.
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Robots can learn how to cook by watching YouTube videos, thanks to DARPA
Give a robot a cooking program and you feed it for a day; teach a robot how to learn by watching how-to cooking videos and you feed it for a lifetime. A DARPA program has enabled robots to learn how to cook by watching YouTube videos.
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Tired of messy cords and peripherals? These excellent all-in-ones can help!
The commonplace PC of yesterday isn't what it once was. Check out our picks for the best all-in-one PCs, from Apple to Lenovo, so you can ditch the bulky desktop machine in favor of something a bit sleeker.
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Turn your favorite videos into animated GIFs with Imgur’s new Video to GIF tool
Video to GIF is Imgur’s new self-explanatory tool, which allows you to turn online videos into animated GIFs. Simply copy a video’s URL from nearly any popular video hosting site (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Vine) and paste it into the Video to GIF site.
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A Game of Blocks: Bran Stark shows you around the ever-growing Minecraft Westeros
Isaac Hempstead-Wright--Bran Stark on HBO's Game of Thrones--narrates this new trailer for WesterosCraft, a massive, fan-made recreation of Westeros within the confines of Minecraft.
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Flipping through The Manual: Prime rib done right, paradise in Cabo, aftershaves
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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Download these super apps for Super Bowl 49
You don't expect the Patriots and Seahawks to take the field for Super Bowl 49 without their equipment, so don't go into the event without these must have apps on your phone.
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Should you leave your smartphone plugged into the charger overnight?
Are you damaging your phone's battery by leaving it plugged into the charger all night? Are you wasting power? Is it safe, or advisable, to charge your smartphone this way? The answers you seek are here.
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How human testers are revealing our Facebook News Feed habits
The world's largest social network uses a small team of testers to get detailed feedback on the News Feed — and their responses are revealing more about how we make use of social media.
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40 third-party apps coming to Google Now
Apps such as eBay, TripAdvisor, Lyft, Pandora, Instacart, Waze, Shazam, Kayak and many more are joining the Google Now party on Android, as the digital assistant looks for outside help.
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Trends with Benefits: Super Bowl ads, VR movies, golf simulator shenanigans
This week we discuss the “Big Game”, jumping in cheese, Mophie, Oculus Rift movies, and Google Fiber news. Featuring Dan Gaul, Drew Prindle, Caleb Denison, Nick Mokey, and Greg Nibler.
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Decrypt This: Why securing your browser is the best defense
Decrypt This dives into what makes a web browser safe, and the options, features, and applications you can use to be sure your browsing experience remains secure.
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Think the Jaguar F-Type is perfect already? Wait til you see what’s next
In a recent interview, a Jaguar sales exec stated that the brand has plans to make the F-type a range of high performance products, not unlike the Porsche 911. The current top model of the two-seater is the AWD, 550 hp coupe, but by 2020, this example could be considered old news.
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As if it weren’t ‘Insane’ enough, Tesla’s P85D will get even faster with over-the-air update
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently revealed on Twitter that the Model S P85D, which can travel from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, will soon be even faster with a software update. The over-the-air upgrade will bring that time down to around 3.1 seconds.
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Breathe new life into your “obsolete” smartphone by using it as a smart home gadget
When you get down to it, even the most outdated phone is still a palm-sized computer stuffed with advanced sensor tech. Instead of throwing it away or reselling it for less than what you paid originally, why not repurpose it?
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Woman gets blindsided by her $42,000 Verizon bill
A Connecticut received quite the rude awakening recently, receiving a $42,000 phone bill from Verizon. According to the woman, her friend was the one who racked up all those charges from calls made and received around the world
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Nissan’s Juke RSnow doesn’t care if winter is coming or going
In a partnership with American Track Truck, Nissan has outfitted its Juke Crossover to make the ultimate snow-traversing daily driver. The Juke RSnow can reach speeds of 60 mph, and is essentially stock, other than the refitted track system.
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Suite life: The best airline first-class cabins are more like flying hotels
To attract the world's wealthy onboard, airlines are outdoing each other with first-class suites that are more hotel than an airplane cabin. Then again, if you have the kind of money they are charging, you wouldn't expect any less.
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Not just child’s play, 91-year-old grandma flies GoPro-equipped drone
GoPro's action videos are usually loaded with extreme sports and adrenaline, but its cameras are capable of capturing a softer, quieter moments too, like this of a 91-year-old grandma. Except, she flies a drone.
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Stealth aircraft inspiration aside, the Rolls-Royce ‘Nighthawk’ is here to be noticed
The first of nine ‘Nighthawk’ Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupés has officially touched down in the United States. The bespoke luxury car was created exclusively for North American customers and is available now.
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LibreOffice inches closer to Office’s functionality with 4.4 update
LibreOffice, already one of the best open source Microsoft Office alternatives, has received an update that overhauls the software's visual design and offers a buffet of feature enhancements.
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End of an era: Toshiba will shutter U.S. TV division [Update]
Under increased pressure from competition, Toshiba announces the company will be pulling out of the North American TV market completely.
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Mortal Kombat X’s fatalities are too much for Conan O’Brien and Marshawn Lynch
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch did battle in the unreleased Mortal Kombat X with Conan O'Brien officiating.
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Prynt’s instant photo and augmented reality wonder now on Kickstarter
A startup called Prynt wants to inject a little more shareable fun into things with a smartphone case that prints photos in about 30 seconds. It also has the ability to instantly turn physical photos into videos.
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Paying too much? 5 unknown wireless carriers that could cut your bill in half
There's a certain piece of mind that goes along with no-contract cellphone carriers and prepaid, month-to-month plans. Check out our roundup of some of the best carriers if you're looking to ditch Sprint or Verizon for something with less of a commitment.
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