Thursday, February 5, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 2/6/2015

Digital Trends



Olympus’ new rugged TG-860 swims deeper than before, now with Wi-Fi
Olympus' new rugged camera, the Tough TG-860, hasn't changed much from its predecessor. But it's more waterproof, and it has Wi-Fi and GPS. The camera will go on sale in April for $280.
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Apple may be working on Web TV service like Dish’s Sling TV
With Dish's Sling TV making waves at CES this year, Apple is reported to be building a similar Web TV service that will provide a packaged group of television channels to iPhone, iPad and Apple TV users.
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First footage from Marvel’s Daredevil series debuts in new trailer
The new trailer for Marvel's upcoming Daredevil series on Netflix offers the first look at the dark, gritty series' spin on the popular vigilante hero.
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Felicity Jones to star in Star Wars standalone movie
Oscar-nominated The Theory of Everything actress Felicity Jones will reportedly star in director Gareth Edwards' upcoming Star Wars standalone movie.
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Disney considering Marvel and Star Wars video subscription services
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company is considering dedicated Marvel and Star Wars video subscription services as possible additions to Sling TV offerings.
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Shut up and take my money! Hobbyist creates fully-functional Millennium Falcon drone
When you combine two good things, the resulting creation is often more amazing than the sum of its parts -- just take a look at this unbelievably rad Millenium Falcon drone built by YouTuber Oliver C.
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Early Excel, Word and PowerPoint ‘universal’ apps available now for Windows Insiders
Early builds of the touch-friendly "universal" versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint set to launch alongside Windows 10 are now available to download for members of the Windows Insider program.
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Is net neutrality government meddling or freedom? I’m with the porn stars.
The FCC is reclassifying the Internet as a telecommunication service. This is a massive change, but you may not understand it at all so we're going back to basics to explain what this is all about.
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Underworld Ascendant, a new RPG from Looking Glass co-founder Paul Neurath, hits Kickstarter
Underworld Ascendant, a spiritual successor to the seminal 90s RPG Ultima Underworld from Looking Glass Studios co-founder Paul Neurath, has hit Kickstarter
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The latest numbers suggest Netflix and friends really are killing traditional TV
A new Nielsen report suggests that streaming TV services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon are cutting deeply into traditional, linear TV viewership numbers.
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You’ll like what you hear: How to enable HD voice on the iPhone 6 (and 6 Plus)
We're still a long ways away from the day when you'll get pure HD voice with every phone call. Nevertheless, our guide will give you everything you need to enable HD voice on your iPhone 6.
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Tired of Google Play? Check out these alternative Android app stores
If you are hunting for more sources to download Android apps and games then you’ll find a bumper batch in here. We take a look at the pros and cons of alternative Android app stores for users and developers, and then discuss a few of the best options.
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For its coveted Kanye kicks, Adidas wants to end lines with an app
Want a pair of limited-edition Kanye kicks from Adidas? You won’t have to wait in line. Adidas’ new Reserved app lets sneakerheads seal a spot for a pair online.
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Reuters brings TV news into the 21st century with new iPhone app
Reuters TV offers customized news to mobile users with as much or as little detail as they want, and covering topics that are most relevant to them.
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Aston Martin rules out cheaper model to increase revenue
Julian Jenkins, President of Aston Martin The Americas, recently said that his company won’t delve into lower vehicle segments to increase sales. The new Vantage GT, which starts around $100,000, will remain the automaker’s base model for the time being.
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Kill All Pixels: Preparing for HEVC, the next great video codec
H.265/HEVC is a cutting-edge, high-efficiency video codec that's particularly useful for streaming 4K video. Here's how you can play back, and encode, HEVC on your PC.
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Zombies don’t belong in Call of Duty — so how the hell did they get there?
Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia takes the stage at the 22015 DICE Summit to chat about the history of Call of Duty's Zombies mode and how it almost didn't happen.
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Protect your 1440p screen and laser focus camera with these 25 LG G3 cases
If the LG G3 is your new bundle of joy then it’s time to plan how you’re going to keep it safe. We’ve found options from the big names to deliver protection for any budget. It’s time to shop for the best LG G3 cases.
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Call of Duty’s latest zombies mode is fresh but familiar, and here’s your guide to surviving
Your guide to surviving Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's first zombies map, Outbreak, including looks at the newest easter eggs.
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50 shades of blue: Sonos honors 75 years of Blue Note Records with limited edition speaker
The entry point to the Sonos family gets a colorful paint job and an exclusive playlist hand-picked by Blue Note Records jazz greats to celebrate the record label's 75 year anniversary.
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Do you want vegan meals home delivered? What if they’re from Beyoncé?
If you want to eat better, there's good news: Beyoncé wants to help. She and her trainer started 22 Days Nutrition, a vegan meal home delivery service. Be warned: It costs more than our monthly food budget for 22 days of food.
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Internet Explorer users, be warned, a critical XSS bug is lurking in the shadows
Yet another security vulnerability threatens to wreak havoc in Internet Explorer, granting complete remote manipulation of a Windows user's web traffic.
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Nerd out on video games with us at the 2015 DICE Summit
The 2015 DICE Summit is underway, and you can keep it locked here all week to watch every talk.
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Never want to see a gas station again? Volvo may be able to help you
Volvo is reportedly looking into a fuel-delivery service that would top off owners' tanks wherever they happen to be. Because why go to a gas station when the gas station can come to you?
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Cover your stuff in Pixie Points for a digital map of everything you love to lose
It's 8:00 a.m. Do you know where your keys are? If you have a Pixie Point attached, you can pull out your smartphone and find them, even if they're in another room or you left them in the car.
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Ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut, McLaren explains what makes the 675LT so sleek
The McLaren 675LT isn't quite ready for its big moment, but McLaren is willing to talk about some of the aerodynamic enhancements that give this sleek supercar 40 percent more downforce than the 650S it's based on.
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Eero now taking pre-orders for its innovative Wi-Fi router
The Eero promises to make dropped Wi-Fi connections, slow streaming, and dangerous malware concerns of the past with their brand new router, and have started taking pre-orders for the device starting at $125 today.
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FCC Net neutrality timeline: Wheeler officially proposes Title II reclassification
Over the past few weeks (or years), you’ve probably heard a lot about Net neutrality. If you want to know what it's all about, we’ve constructed a timeline to show the relevant events that led us to this point.
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Porsche’s Cayman GT4 is here, and it’s ready for some track time
Porsche's long-awaited Cayman GT4 is finally here, and it's every bit the mini 911 GT3 we expected. With 385 hp and enhanced aerodynamics, it's the most hardcore Cayman yet and a track terror.
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Perfectly Clear photo app puts DSLR-like features into Android Lollipop
Perfectly Clear's latest version of its app puts more camera features into Android devices, including those normally found in high-end cameras. The app, enhanced for Android Lollipop, comes with several useful auto-fix functions.
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