IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 5/6/2015

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 5/6/2015

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Buying your first motorcycle: Everything you need to know
Riding a motorcycle is one of the great joys in life. Here's a guide to get you in the saddle and out on the open road ASAP.
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Find out why the sound is just as integral to making Age of Ultron real
In a new SoundWorks Collection sound profile, we get to watch Sound Designer Christopher Boyes from Skywalker Sound tell us how he used innovation, and new technologies like Dolby Atmos to make Age of Ultron blow our minds, and not our ear drums.
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Rombertik malware goes nuclear on your drive to avoid detection
Researchers at Cisco's Talos malware hunting program have revealed the discovery of an all new type of infection, Rombertik, which will self-destruct if it senses that outside forces have attempted to detect it.
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The Muppets take the Internet in YouTube collaborative series
YouTube's biggest stars are linking up with the Muppets in new collaboration in an effort to connect with younger audiences. Famous YouTubers like Lindsey Sterling and Vsauce3's Jake Roper will appear alongside well-known Muppets.
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Chevy’s restyled, re-engineered Volt gets a lower price tag to attract new buyers
With gas prices creeping upward, Chevy has announced pricing for its 2016 Volt. The gas-electric vehicle features new styling, upgraded hardware, and improved efficiency, complete with a $1,200 price cut.
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The Heddoko 3D smartwear app will help you nail that tough yoga pose
So what if you don't have a coach to make sure your yoga pose is right; the Heddoko app provides immediate visual feedback in 3D. It'll catch you if you're cheating at those squats or push-ups.
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SmartPlate uses cameras and sensors to determine your dinner’s nutritional value
If you're eating an individually wrapped frozen meal, it's easy to count the calories you're consuming. But what about that homemade lasagna? How big is a serving? SmartPlate uses cameras and sensors to tell you the calorie count.
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New images give us a better idea about who is who in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
As a way to celebrate May the Fourth, Star Wars' unofficial holiday, a recent photo shoot revealed the identities of several characters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Check out the post to learn more.
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Say “Cheese!” New technique can bust you for being hammered from an infrared pic
Thanks to a new technique developed by pair of physics professors, cops might not need a breathalyzer to tell if you're drunk anymore -- all they'd need is an infrared photo of your face.
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Goodbye, gullwings: Pagani’s topless Huayra to be built in a new facility this September
Exotic super car maker Pagani has revealed its upcoming Huayra roadster will be produced in a new facility this September. The facility will be able to manufacture 300 vehicles annually, but production will remain limited to 45 units per year.
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Is social media on the decline? Twitter, Yelp, and LinkedIn report stagnant user bases
The earnings reports of Twitter, LinkedIn, and Yelp suggest that their user bases are stagnating and failing to grow as quickly as analysts anticipated. The implication is that people just aren't as drawn to social media these days.
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Can’t afford a brand-new Model S? Tesla will sell you a used one online
Tesla has just launched a pre-owned program in select US cities. The new program showcases all versions of pre-owned Model S electric sedans based on local availability.
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With Apple’s service closing in, Spotify goes for broke with 3 months of Premium for $1
As the streaming music wars heat up, Spotify quietly rolled out a promotion to try three months of its premium service for $0.99. The deal hopes to lure new users to the service before Apple debuts its highly-anticipated subscription music streaming service next month.
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Survey Says Social Media Could Lead to More Divorces
A new survey has determined that a spouse's social media behavior makes a big impact on the likelihood of an eventual divorce. The survey looked at 2000 married people from Britain.
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Lumia fans, get ready: Microsoft reportedly plans to unveil two flagship phones this year
According to two separate reports, Microsoft's planning to unveil two new flagship Lumia phones later this year. They'll both feature unique hardware and support Windows 10's Continuum feature.
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Windows 10’s emoji give the middle finger some diversity
Now, whether you're right next to someone, or thousands of miles away, you can share in the time-honored tradition of using one carefully selected finger to summarize your displeasure.
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Sea change: Tidal claims leaked royalty statement is fake, payouts are much higher
A supposedly leaked royalty statement from an independent label suggests Tidal pays twice as much in royalties than Spotify. Tidal soon responded, calling the so-called statement a fake, and asserting the numbers are actually much higher.
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Don’t eat 2,000 calories a day? Sage is a personalized food label just for you
How often do you look at the nutrition label on a box of cookies and do mental mentally calculate based on
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Bugatti Veyron successor reportedly capable of 0 to 62 mph in less than 2.0 seconds
A report on Bugatti’s follow up to the celebrated Veyron supercar states that it would be capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 miles per hour in just two seconds flat. Reportedly named the Chiron, the new car is said to produce 1,500 horsepower.
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A talking dog and a super-powered Simon Pegg star in the trailer for Absolutely Anything
The first trailer for Monty Python alum Terry Jones' new science-fiction comedy Absolutely Anything features a super-powered Simon Pegg, a talking dog voiced by Robin Williams, and a few aliens, too.
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Comcast’s Xfinity Share lets you stream content live to X1 set-top boxes, even your neighbor’s
Comcast launched Xfinity Stream today, a new app for Android and iOS that lets cable subscribers live stream to X1 set-top boxes. It has a few caveats, though, chiefly no playback control.
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Virginia Tech student faces up to a $2,500 fine for fake school shooting threat on Yik Yak
A 21-year-old Virginia Tech student was arrested for anonymously posting a school shooting threat on Yik Yak. The suspect mentioned "4.16" in the message, referring to 2007's Virginia Tech shooting.
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D-Fix bike hub keeps gears on and hands clean
The D-Fix hub is a rear bike hub designed to keep your gears in place when removing the rear wheel. Invented by Jan Deckx, there is a campaign up to pay for materials and more on Indiegogo. Check out a video of the hub in action.
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Microsoft opens up the Office 2016 preview for everyone, shows off new collaboration and search features
Microsoft has debuted the latest edition of Office at Ignite 2015. Now, Office 2016 preview is available for the public to try out via download on its website.
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New file encryption method sparks interest at Microsoft Ignite
At this week's Microsoft Ignite conference, the company showed off a new feature in Windows 10 which will allow users to encrypt files on an individual basis, showing up the older BitLocker in turn.
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5 annoying Samsung Galaxy S6 problems, and how to fix them
Have you been having Galaxy S6 problems? It may look close to perfect, but no smartphone is truly free of flaws. Fear not, we've got some workarounds, and possible solutions, to soothe those Galaxy S6 issues.
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New GE light bulbs to warn of hurricanes, find you a parking spot, and more
GE is marrying the ordinary lightbulb with the Internet of Things, adding sensors to direct drivers to available spaces, give warnings in the event of a hurricane through a public-address speaker, direct first-responders, and more.
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Jeff Gordon to pilot the Corvette Z06 Indy 500 pace car. Can the racers keep up?
General Motors has announced that five-time Brickyard 400 winner Jeff Gordon will drive the Corvette Z06 pace car at the Indianapolis 500 this year. The upcoming event, which will go down May 24th, will be the 99th running of the Indy 500.
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Ubuntu and Windows set to contest desktop/smartphone hybrid market
Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth has reiterated plans to launch a Ubuntu device that can act as both a smartphone and a desktop computer. The device will have to compete against Windows in the new hybrid space.
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Google+ takes on Pinterest with Collections, a new sharing feature
What's next for Google+? And is anyone still using it? The social network seems to have a brand-new feature called Collections, which is reminiscent of Pinterest. Collections began rolling out recently.
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