Monday, April 20, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 4/21/2015

Digital Trends



Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: A singing birthday card that never stops, and more
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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Netflix Recommended TVs: What does it mean, and why do you want one?
Netflix Recommended TVs will have faster startup and playback. Our guide gives a quick breakdown of Netflix's criteria for recommending TVs and explain what this means for you.
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Finish them with style: how to perform every Mortal Kombat X Fatality
Looking to finish your opponent with gory, gory style? Here's our complete guide to pulling off both Fatalities available for every character in Mortal Kombat X.
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Turn it up: Creative’s Sound Blaster Roar is a lion in a den of housecats
The Sound Blaster Roar might look like just another Bluetooth speaker, but once you get a closer look, it's immediately apparent this speaker was designed for much, much more.
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Meat me on the patio: Amazing grill setups
These incredible grill setups go way beyond just a single grill sitting next to the patio furniture. Whether they're paired with pizza ovens or part of a full outdoor kitchen, these grills have got it good.
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Drives using the new NVMe standard are taking the solid state market by storm
Non-Volatile Storage Express, the new standard for solid state drives, is taking the PC world by storm. Four manufacturers have announced drives based on the standard, and motherboard makers are releasing adapters to support them.
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Here are 5 brilliant apps to download this week
It's more difficult than ever to seek out the best new apps released each week, even if you have the will to trawl through the app store on a regular basis. To make life easier, we've gathered our favorite app picks together in a handy list.
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Report: Samsung shipped more smartphones than anyone in Q1 2015, Huawei climbs the list
Samsung extended its lead over Apple in terms of worldwide smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, before the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge even began shipping. The gap between the two smartphone manufacturers will widen in the second quarter.
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Block the bad sounds and harness the good with Hush earplugs
Following a Kickstarter campaign that raised nearly $600,000, Hush smart earplugs are available for pre-order. The plugs offer sound isolation that lets in alarms and important calls, while keeping out unwanted sounds.
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Watch your back, BMW X4: Mercedes reveals Concept GLC Coupe ahead of Shanghai debut
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Concept GLC Coupe ahead of its debut at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. Set to do battle with the BMW X4, the GLC features coupe-inspired styling, a 367-hp biturbo V6, and 21-inch wheels.
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To grow up and not out, San Jose needs to get smarter (with more tech)
If you think cities are crowded now, just wait until 2050, when 66 percent of people will live in an urban area. To help deal with the increased demand, cities are already getting smarter.
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Report: Activity trackers aren’t dead, but smartwatches are closing in quickly
Fitness bands and other activity trackers have fared well despite the entrance of smartwatches into the race, but as smartwatch ownership rises at a quick pace, activity tracker ownership has begun to plateau, according to a new report from The NPD Group.
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Battle of the best browsers: IE vs. Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Safari vs. Opera vs. Project Spartan
We pit the newest versions of Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, and the forthcoming Project Spartan against one another to try and name the best browser. A winner remains unclear.
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New algorithm could put an end to online trolling
Antisocial online trolls aren't much fun for anyone involved in a Web community, but researchers are busy working on ways to automatically spot them based on their posting behavior.
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HBO sends official warnings to Game of Thrones torrenters
You can't just watch the world's biggest TV show for free, you know — together with ISPs, HBO has started to take action against those who helped share the Game of Thrones leak last week.
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New Apple Watch straps spotted at official launch event in Milan
Thanks to the wonders of Instagram and Twitter, we have a sneak preview of some Apple Watch bands that haven't been made official yet -- will the new colors be available to the masses?
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What do the signal bars on your smartphone actually mean? We asked an expert
Have you ever wondered what the bars on your smartphone are actually showing you? The relationship to signal strength may not be as clear cut as you think. We asked an expert to explain.
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