IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 4/14/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 4/14/2015

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart art, weather wearables, and pocket-sized VR
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Cable subscription, optional: Here’s how to watch ‘Game of Thrones’ online
The fifth season of 'Game of Thrones' begins on April 12, but finding an appropriate avenue to watch HBO's flagship title isn't always easy. Check out our quick guide on how to watch 'Game of Thrones' online, whether you prefer using HBO Now or another method.
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De Niro Reportedly playing Enzo Ferrari in upcoming biopic
An Italian magazine is reporting that Robert De Niro will star in a movie about Enzo Ferrari and his founding of the famous automaker. Nothing is confirmed, but its rumored that producers are seeking Clint Eastwood to direct.
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Silicon Valley’s Martin Starr on playing a satanic programmer, Kid Rock, season 2
Before HBO’s Silicon Valley begins its second season on Sunday night, we talked to Martin Starr – also known as Bertram Gilfoyle – about the show’s flirtation with real-life tech tycoons, last year’s Kid Rock guest appearance, and of course, what’s next.
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Here are the 5 hottest apps you’ll want to download this week
There are hundreds of new apps released every week, making it impossible to try them all, even if you can search them out in our ever more crowded app stores. To make life easier, we've gathered our favorites together in a handy list, especially for you.
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UN told to ban killer robots before they become a reality
Human Rights Watch and Harvard Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic have a strong and eye-catching message for the U.N.: “Ban killer robots.” In a 38-page report, the two groups lay out their concerns and propose an international ban on these robots.
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IBM’s Watson supercomputer powers Usher, an intelligent museum tour guide app
A group of IBM researchers in India recently unveiled the first version of Usher, “an intelligent tour companion.” In their paper, the group says there are three advantages Usher has over its traditional audio guide counterparts when used in a museum or art gallery.
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Game of Homes: 15 houses that look they belong to the Lannisters (or Starks)
Game of Thrones gives off a very medieval vibe, as long as you ignore the dragons. Here are 15 houses that incorporate that style of architecture and decor into there homes.
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Three years of laptop battery life explored
You might think your three year old laptop is still modern, fast, and portable. But can it really compare to the endurance of modern, portable PC? We analyzed three years of battery life tests to find out.
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Cadillac welcomes hybrid drivetrains, but it says ‘no way’ to a second-gen ELR
Cadillac has confirmed that the Volt-based ELR will not be replaced. Introduced in 2013, the ELR has been a fiasco due to a high price that puts it in the same bracket as the Tesla Model S.
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How to turn any YouTube video into an animated GIF
This website makes it quite easy to turn any YouTube video into a GIF for your viewing and sharing pleasure. We'll show you how to pull it off in a handful of easy steps.
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What 16 billion emails reveal about our inbox routines
Researchers from Yahoo Labs and Cornell University have been rooting through the data produced by 16 billion emails in the most comprehensive study on email habits of its kind. Here's what they found.
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Boeing patent promises a comfortable sleep at 30,000 feet
If you've ever felt the frustration of trying to get to sleep while on board an airplane, take a look at the new patent filed by Boeing -- it's a crazy concept, but it just might work.
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The first 4 episodes of ‘Game of Thrones’ season 5 leak online
Arya, Tyrion, and the rest of the Game of Thrones gang aren't going to be happy -- nearly half of season five has made its way onto torrent sites ahead of the show's big premiere event Sunday evening.
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Treat yo selfie with one of these 9 apps made to beautify your pics
Selfies might be a global phenomenon only second to karaoke, but they're not the easiest to perfect. Check out our roundup of the best smartphone apps for beautifying your self portrait, so you can whiten those teeth and refine those skin tones on the fly.
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You know nothing, Jon Snow, but this Game of Thrones refresher will catch you up
What dangers lie north of the Wall? What winds are blowing in the far east? Get caught up on every important detail before winter returns to HBO on April 12.
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GM’s Reuss suggests Cadillac has a bigger sedan than CT6 in the pipeline
A GM executive has shed valuable insight into what the future holds for Cadillac. The company is currently developing a flagship sedan tentatively called CT8 and a CLA-fighting sedan, but it will not introduce a long-wheelbase version of the CT6 or a standalone sports car.
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Adonit Forge isn’t for drawing pictures, it’s for building ideas
Adonit's first drawing app, Forge, aims to help designers filter through ideas and find their next project. We spoke with the app's creator and an animator who uses it regularly, before we tested it out ourselves.
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Xiaomi sets a new Guinness World Record by selling 2.1 million smartphones in 24 hours
As part of a fan festival to commemorate its fifth birthday, Xiaomi ran a 12-hour flash sale that ended up selling more than 2.1 million smartphones via Mi.com, its consumer-facing online store – good for a new Guinness World Record.
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Windwheel in the sky: Someday, people could live in this silent turbine
This beautiful structure is purely at the concept phase, but what a concept: a silent turbine that also houses an amusement park ride and apartments. Will this one day dominate the Rotterdam skyline?
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Has clock speed outlived its usefulness as a processor specification?
A recent article from Anandtech found that CPU performance does not necessarily correlate with maximum clock speed, throwing doubt on its usefulness as a specification for notebook buyers.
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How to turn an old washing machine drum into a fire pit
Do you like the idea of having a fire pit in your backyard, but don't like the notion of paying big bucks for one? With this guide, you can build one yourself. Check out how to do just that here.
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Report: Apple is the top smartphone maker in the US, Samsung slips, LG gains ground
Apple remains the supreme smartphone maker in the U.S., while Samsung holds the second spot on the list. However, No. 3 LG continues to gobble up more of the pie at a rapid pace, according to the latest data from comScore.
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Stephen King’s ‘The Dark Tower’ is (finally) coming to the big screen
After years in limbo, Stephen King's epic fantasy/western adventure series, The Dark Tower, will be making its way to the big screen. Sony pictures has optioned the story, and will fast track it for movie and TV audiences.
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Flipping through The Manual: The Great Wide Open, swank dopp kits, grilled cheese
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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Florida teen charged with hacking felony for changing computer wallpaper
Once again, Florida doesn't disappoint when it comes to ridiculous news. An eighth-grader could receive a sentence for up to five years for changing a computer's background wallpaper at his school.
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2015 is the end of the road for Honda’s offbeat Crosstour
Honda has confirmed that it will axe the offbeat Crosstour crossover at the end of the 2015 model year. Introduced in late 2009, the Crosstour has consistently failed to live up to Honda's expectations.
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3D NAND will lead to bigger solid state drives, but it may not shave costs
As demand for flash-based storage grows, so does the demand for increased speed and capacity. 3D NAND can provide both, but it may end up more expensive than originally thought.
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Smartphones could power a new earthquake early warning network
Smartphones -- is there anything they can't do? New research from the United States shows that ordinary mobile sensors could one day be used to give several seconds' warning of an earthquake.
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May these Star Wars home theaters be with you, always
It's tough to say whether Star Trek or Star Wars is more beloved in the eyes of sci-fi junkies. Nonetheless, here are five Star-Wars-inspired home theaters dedicated to the latter, complete with star-lit walls and full-size replicas of some of the franchise's most iconic characters.
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