Thursday, March 5, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 3/6/2015

Digital Trends



HBO Now standalone service priced at $15 a month, Apple on board
Definitely a service that could inspire more people to cut the cord, HBO Now is the name of HBO's standalone streaming platform set to launch next month at a subscription rate of $15 per month.
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Major theater chains plan to boycott Idris Elba’s new film due to Netflix debut [Update]
Netflix has acquired True Detective director Cary Fukunaga's new film, Beasts Of No Nation, featuring The Wire and Luther star Idris Elba.
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King of the ‘Ring: Honda Civic Type R the fastest FWD car around Nurburgring
Honda claims that its newest hot hatchback has set the fastest time for a FWD car around the Nurburgring race track. To prove the feat, Honda has uploaded in-car footage of a production vehicle setting the record time.
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GranitePhone is designed to keep your personal data secure, and prevent leaks
Looking for a smartphone that's s secure as Fort Knox? The Sikur GranitePhone is built from the ground up with security and secure messaging in mind, and can help ensure your secrets don't ever get out.
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Could Spotify’s new lyrics feature be Illegal in the US?
Is Spotify's new lyrics button, which brings users a pop-up window with a song's lyrics at the bottom of the screen, copyright infringing?
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OlliOlli 2, Oddworld, and more are free for March with PlayStation Plus
Sony has announced the latest batch of free games to reward its PS+ subscribers for March, covering a range of genres and styles that should include something for everyone.
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The most dangerous game: Hunt your fellow man in GTA Online’s Adversary Modes
Alongside GTA Online's long-anticipated cooperative heists, Rockstar has announced three new player-vs-player Adversary Modes, which will unlock as heists are completed.
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Pagani founder says that a ‘Hardcore’ Huayra is on its way
At this week's Geneva Auto Show, Horatio Pagani, founder and namesake of the supercar manufacturer, stated that a limited edition version of its renowned coupe is on the works. The run of this edition will be limited to 20 units and will only be offered to existing Pagani customers.
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Delve inside Björk’s wild, tech-infused retrospective installation at MoMA
Björk, the enigmatic 49 year-old multi-instrumentalist, will have her music and tech-inspired art within a two-story sound installation at the famous MoMA for three months.
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Forget selfie sticks, this speaker has a remote shutter button for self-portraits
Instead of choosing between taking a selfie or having a rocking dance party with your smartphone, Divoom's Bluetune-Bean speaker lets you do both, simultaneously.
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King’s Quest gives a wink to old fans with throwbacks, unwavering focus on story
Take an early peek at The Odd Gentlemen's King's Quest, which returns in 2015 with a five-chapter release structure and a revised approach to a familiar game.
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Vision makes his debut in new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer
The new trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron is packed with new footage from the upcoming Marvel Studios movie and the first look at Paul Bettany as Vision
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Mazda’s new MX-5 will spawn a Fiat roadster dubbed the 124
A new report claims that the Mazda MX-5, which just entered its fourth generation, will be the basis for a new Fiat roadster called the 124. The model will not be fitted with an Alfa Romeo or Abarth badge as previously reported.
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The 7 best keyboards money can buy
Bundled keyboards may be convenient, but they're rarely terrific when it comes to functionality. Check out our picks for best keyboards on the market, whether you're looking for a no-frills offering or a mechanical option that shines with customization.
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This bioengineered flower changes from white to red on demand
Nikolai Braun and Keira Havens of Revolution Bioengineering have basically figured out a way to hack the biology of certain flowers and cause them to transition from one color to another.
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The Garia Mansory Currus is a 37-mph ‘golf car’ that costs the same as a Corvette
Danish luxury golf cart manufacturer Garia has teamed up with insane German tuner Mansory to create the Garia Mansory Currus ‘golf car.’ The vehicle features a 37-mph top speed and is rumored to cost a whopping $55,000.
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Galaxy S6 vs. Galaxy S6 Edge: Which Samsung phone is best?
Samsung debuted the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge at MWC 2015. However, although they both tout gorgeous 5.1-inch display and a brush-aluminum body, how do they compare otherwise when stacked up alongside one another. Check out our spec comparison to find out.
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Only an inch thin, Nvidia’s Shield microconsole cuts through 4K video, games
Nvidia reimagines its Shield brand as a living room-friendly micro-console. Weighing under 2 pounds, the Tegra X1-powered device is capable of streaming AAA games and video from 4K sources.
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Nvidia crashes Epic Games keynote to tease Titan X graphics card
Nvidia's keynote at GDC 2015 wasn't about a video card, but the company didn't leave without teasing new PC hardware. The company's CEO appeared at Epic's keynote to reveal the new Titan X.
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Digital Trends reveals the 2015 “Top Tech of Mobile World Congress” award winners
Best of Show Goes to HTC Vive Virtual Reality PORTLAND, ORE. AND BARCELONA, SPAIN – MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS – MARCH 4, 2015 – Leading consumer technology publisher Digital Trends named the winners of this year’s Top Tech of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Awards today in Barcelona, Spain. The annual event convenes industry leaders, visionaries and […]
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Twenty20’s licensing service is powered by portfolio of 45 million ‘authentic’ photos
Twenty20 is a new agency that focuses on mobile photography. It says it delivers what traditional agencies lack, which is authenticity. Its other secret sauce? A portfolio that already has more than 45 million photos.
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DT Daily: B-movie director dreams up insanely cool supercar
Today on DT Daily: Pebble strikes up the band, wax on wax off screen protection for your phone, and a former B-movie director unveils his own amazing supercar.
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X-Men director attached to The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress adaptation
X-Men: Days of Future Past director Bryan Singer will bring Robert Heinlein's 1966 sci-fi classic The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress to the big screen.
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Digital Trends Top Tech of MWC 2015 Award Winners
Mobile World Congress 2015 brought an impressive array of gadgetry to Barcelona, but our Top Tech of MWC award winners truly towered above their competitors in six different categories.
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Take-anywhere luxury: Mansory’s G-Wagen Sahara Edition is dune-hopping prestige
High-end vehicle tuner Mansory has revealed its latest creation at the Geneva Auto Show, the G-Wagen Sahara Edition. Some of the modifications include a new carbon fiber body kit, a marbled leather interior, and an engine tuned to 828 hp.
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World of Warcraft inches closer to dropping subscriptions with ‘WoW Tokens’
World of Warcraft players will soon be able to pay for their subscriptions with in-game gold or buy gold for real money through WoW Tokens, newly announced by Blizzard.
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Jeff Goldblum and Liam Hemsworth confirmed for Independence Day 2
Roland Emmerich confirms Jeff Goldblum's return for the Independence Day sequel, along with new cast members Liam Hemsworth and Jessie Usher.
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Nissan tries to do away with boring with Sway concept at Geneva
The Nissan Sway concept previews what a new compact car could look like if imbued with Nissan's new styling theme. It's definitely more exciting than any of the company's current compacts.
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Scared of the cloud, but want to share files? BitTorrent Sync might be the answer
BitTorrent's file sharing software Sync has left beta as of version 2.0, and will begin offering a 'Pro' subscription package for business users.
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Fraudsters exploit weak bank security process to add fake cards on Apple Pay
Fraudsters have circumvented Apple Pay's high security by fooling lax banks with fake cards. But it seems Apple Pay is less to blame than the banks themselves, as fraud rates vary widely from bank to bank.
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