IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 2/9/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 2/9/2015

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Six headsets that could make VR a reality
There's a wave of new players in the VR space. Could the long-awaited promise of virtual reality finally be here? We take a look at the most promising VR headsets currently available or on the horizon.
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Take your viewing to the future with our favorite 15 Futurama episodes
Besides the cheeky, yet honest, speculation regarding the future of technology and space travel, Matt Groening's "Futurama" shines with a genius that conveys a wide range of emotions spanning nine seasons. Here are our favorite episodes of the entire series.
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Forget smart keys. With EyeLock’s ID tech, starting your car could be as simple as a look
New York firm EyeLock is developing technology that could allow drivers to start their cars using their eyes. By scanning the owner’s unique iris, EyeLock’s system could dramatically cut down on vehicle theft.
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Sling TV gets sporty, adds 9 sports channels in new $5 bundle
Sling TV's new Sports Extra package is revealed, adding 9 new channels pulled from the ESPN family, along with options like SEC Network, and Univision Deportes.
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Paragon is a portable, affordable induction cooktop
You don't need to install FirstBuild's Paragon. It's an induction cooktop you plug in, then you can use it to sous vide, poach, braise ... basically it does lots of fancy cooking techniques.
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How to reach every nook and cranny of your house with Wi-Fi
There are a number of ways to increase your Wi-Fi range and speed across the board, but if it's just one room, or one corner of one room, there are some steps you can take to identify and resolve that issue.
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DT Giveaway: Enter to win a free SoundBlaster E3, a headphone amp, DAC and Bluetooth adapter in one
Creative's SoundBlaster E3 is a headphone amp, DAC, and Bluetooth adapter, all in one, and we're giving one away to one lucky winner.
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Home libraries and nooks that will make book-lovers drool
There's nothing like curling up with a good book on a blustery day, and these amazing home libraries will make you want to do so all the more. Too bad we can't lend a book from any of them.
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Get ready for SpaceX’s second attempt at landing a rocket on an ocean platform
It hasn't even been a full month since SpaceX tried (and failed) to land one of its rockets on a floating lander pad in the Atlantic ocean -- but this weekend it's ready to give it a second shot.
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Pioneer courts new-found vinyl lovers with the sleek and simple PL-30 turntable
Pioneer reinvigorates its focus on consumer-level turntables with the sleek and simple PL-30
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Katy Perry’s lawyers go after artist of 3D printable ‘Left Shark’
Always a buzzkill within the 3D printing community, lawyers went after a 3D artist that had the audacity to create and attempt to sell a figurine of the shark that appeared in Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime show.
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Is the GeForce GTX 960 an over-clocker’s dream? Test results say yes
Nvidia claimed the GTX 960 could be an over-clocker's dream when the card was released. Now a review site has tested 13 of the cards at once to find out exactly how large the claimed gains are in the real world.
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Flipping through The Manual: From Valentine’s Day gifts to cleaning a fish
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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Return of the VW van: Volkswagen’s 2015 Caddy reports for delivery duty
Volkswagen has introduced the new Caddy, a small van that is sold primarily in Europe. The fourth-generation Caddy gets a sharper look that is inspired by the Polo hatchback and more efficient gasoline-, diesel- and natural gas-burning engines.
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Make sure only the streets get pounded with these 7 sports armbands for the iPhone
Let's face it, running with your iPhone in your hands just isn't sensible. Check out our current picks for the best iPhone armbands, so you can pump up the tunes, make calls, and track your fitness metrics without the fear of dropping your device.
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Comcast fails again: Customers are being renamed with expletives
Continuing a horrible downward spiral of horrible customer service, the latest trend within Comcast is maliciously changing the name of customers on their bill to curse words and other negative nicknames.
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Can Skype Translator really help you converse in any language? We tested it to see
Microsoft thinks that Skype Translator, which translates both text and voice conversations in real time, will "pave the way for a more personal and more human era of computing." We tested to see if the hype is true.
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Fashion photographer finds toy camera challenging to use, but not impossible
As part of DigitalRev TV's Cheap Camera Challenge, couture fashion photographer Lara Jade was tasked with a fashion shoot using a 0.3-megapixel toy camera during a layover in Hong Kong.
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Does staring at screens all day really damage your eyes? We asked an expert
We've spoken to an expert, and we have the facts. Should you be concerned about the impact on your eyesight? Are TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, and smartphones damaging our eyes?
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Now Boarding: Lots of sites sell flights. With its price predictions, Hopper sells reassurance
Hopper will tell you whether to book your flight now or wait. And with data from billions of flights on tap, it's not guessing.
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Here’s what the FCC’s historic decision on Net neutrality means for you
FCC chairman Tom Wheeler’s new Net neutrality proposal aims to reclassify broadband under Title II, end throttling, blocking, and paid prioritization. Here’s what it all means and how it will affect you.
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Meet SAFFiR, the Navy’s new humanoid robot firefighter
After keeping the project under wraps for years, the Office of Naval Research has finally released details on it's firefighting robot, SAFFiR.
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Ever wonder why velociraptors are hunting with Chris Pratt in Jurassic World?
A new Screen Rant column offers some theories as to why velociraptors might be hunting with Chris Pratt in the first footage from Jurassic World.
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DirectX 12 shows its muscle in early benchmarks
DirectX 12, the new "low-level" graphics API from Microsoft, promises big gains for any video card that supports it. Just how large the benefit might be was unclear - until now, thanks to just-revealed graphics testing from Anandtech.
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Netflix and Nintendo are developing a live-action Zelda TV series
Netflix is reportedly developing a live-action television series based on Nintendo's venerable Legend of Zelda franchise, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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All assets for Caterham F1 to be liquidated at auction, signaling the end of the team
Struggling Formula 1 team Caterham F1 seems to have failed in its effort to find an owner after falling into bankruptcy administration last year. All of the team’s assets, including race cars, have been listed on an auction site, strongly implying the end of the team.
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McLaren 650S and Lamborghini Huracán go head to head in a drag race
In a new video released by CAR Magazine, the Lamborghini Huracán and the McLaren 650S go head to head in a drag race. Both mid-engined supercars have marginally similar acceleration times, making for a decidedly close match-up.
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Trends with Benefits: Apple TV’s future, listener questions answered, and DT sings
We determine exactly what the Apple iWatch and Apple TV should do for humanity, compare Fitbit vs. the Healbe Gobe, and take a question from listener Jeff about capacitors. Oh, also a band was formed during the show.
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Finally — Ubuntu’s first phone is coming to Europe
Canonical's first Ubuntu-based phone is finally on its way. The Aquarius E 4.5 Ubuntu Edition from BQ has mid-to-low-range specs, but runs the unique Ubuntu Scopes software.
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Windows 10 is coming to phones, and here’s what we know about its new features
Microsoft is bringing Windows 10 to your Windows smartphone, creating a unified, seamless, cross-platform experience across all your Windows devices. Here's a rundown of the new features we can expect.
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