IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 5/11/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 5/11/2015

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Go big or go home: Definitive Technology’s Symphony 1 are a bold first effort
We take a test drive with Definitive Technology's first-ever headphones, the Symphony 1, which offer wireless connection, active noise cancellation, and balanced audio performance for an impressive first effort.
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DT Giveaway: Mophie Juice Pack Ultra Case and Dock for iPhone 6
Face it: Your iPhone battery dies way before you wish it did. Mophie's Juice Pack case and dock for the iPhone 6 are an easy way to keep it topped off when you're away from outlets.
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This propane-powered Ford F-150 is Hank Hill’s dream ride
Ford has announced a new version of the F-150 pickup that has propane and compressed natural gas capabilities. The gaseous-fuel prep package will be available for the pickup’s 5.0-liter V8.
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12 absurdly specific kitchen gadgets you definitely don’t need (but probably want)
Lamenting your abundance of kitchen space? These absurdly specific, nominally useful kitchen gadgets might be for you. Because who doesn't need snow cones on demand?
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Take GTA V to the next level with the ten best mods for PC
Grand Theft Auto V is best on the PC for many reasons, and modifications may be the most important. You can cause riots, spawn unique cars and play as a cop with just a few extra files.
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Mortal Kombat X: Console vs. iOS
For years the Mortal Kombat video-game series delivered brutal punches and ironically lighthearted gameplay. When the franchise returned this year to Playstation 4 and Xbox One consoles, the developers also released an iOS mobile version. In this episode of VS. we put the long-awaited console copy of Mortal Kombat X up against it’s new mobile companion. Take an in-depth look at […]
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Onkyo nails the surround sound sweet spot with its bold and brawny TX-NR838 receiver
Onkyo's TX-NR838 receiver offers an impressive list of features, including support for Dolby Atmos surround sound up to a 5.2.2 system, and a wealth of power, all for a reasonable $800 asking price.
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Microsoft divulges details on what’s being dropped from Edge’s new rendering engine
Microsoft has followed up one of its original posts on the Edge browsers by giving intricate details of the many different APIs and scripting languages that will be left behind from the days of Internet Explorer.
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ABC reboots 1989’s Uncle Buck for TV
ABC added Uncle Buck, a comedy series starring Mike Epps (The Hangover) to their 2015-2016 programming. The multicamera comedy features Epps as a quirky uncle who moves into his brother and sister-in-law's suburban house to help out.
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Apple Pay will be accepted in Las Vegas starting in June – but not for gambling (yet)
Apple Pay is making its way to The Cosmopolitan hotel and casino in Las Vegas, but users won’t be able to use Apple’s payments system to gamble just yet. Starting in early June, Apple Pay will be accepted at the hotel’s front desk, restaurants, and bars.
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This little ball of energy charges your phone without wires
The Ora pod, which is now available for preorder, is a 5W wireless power adapter that works with iOS mobile devices. It is also compatible with Android and Windows products that have a microUSB connection.
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eBay sellers charging over $1000 for PlayStation 4 with Silent Hills PT demo installed
P.T., the playable teaser for the now-cancelled Silent Hills was removed from the PlayStation Store, with no way to download it. Now enterprising sellers on eBay are selling consoles with the game pre-installed.
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Flipping through The Manual: A packable whitewater raft, suit buying made simple
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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AOL says more than 2.1 million Americans are subscribed to its dial-up Internet
More than 2.1 million Americans are still treating themselves to the aural ecstasy that is the AOL dial-up connection to the Internet, according to the company’s latest quarterly earnings report.
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Gracie and Frankie come to Netflix — Check out our top 5 shows to watch this week
How are you going to get through this week? By pulling up your favorite streaming service and queueing the finest films and TV shows available now. Up this week: Wet Hot American Summer, Grace and Frankie, and more.
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Lighter and meaner, the next BMW 5 Series will put the sport back in sport sedan
BMW is in the early stages of developing a lighter and more enthusiast-focused 5 Series. Set to arrive in 2017, the next 5 will feature a plug-in hybrid drivetrain and it will spawn an all-wheel drive M5 with over 600 horsepower.
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Sega plans to remove older mobile games from app stores, won’t say which ones
Sega will be removing a number of mobile games from various mobile app stores according to a post in its blog yesterday. What the company hasn't said is what games it plans to remove, or how many.
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Neon Trees and Tech N9ne are back with great tunes in this week’s 5 songs to stream
Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week that are are worth using your bandwidth on. Up this week: Tech N9ne, Hop Along, A$AP Rocky, and more.
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Can Microsoft outsmart Google in search?
Microsoft's search engine has had a hard time competing with Google, but that may be changing. With Cortana, search is becoming more convenient and personal. Could she tip the scales in Bing's favor?
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We’re all buying more phablets than ever before
It's taken a while for the market to fully embrace smartphones that push beyond the 5-inch display size, but the latest research suggests phablets are enjoying a rapid rise in popularity.
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Amazon’s drones will track you down using your smartphone
Thanks to a recently published patent application, we now know a little bit more about Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery program — including how these flying robots will be able to find you.
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What goes into making phone cases? We ask an expert (who makes them)
Have you ever wondered how case manufacturers create new cases for the latest phones? We spoke to Incipio, one of the biggest case makers around, about the process they go through and the challenges they face.
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Apple limiting free options on its upcoming streaming music service
We haven't had any official confirmation of a new music streaming app from Apple, but most people agree one is on the way — and it sounds like there won't be much free material on offer.
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Stop there, ruffian! Nonprofit uses holograms to deter handicap parking spot thieves
A Russian nonprofit called Dislife recently ran a powerful social experiment to deter illegal use of handicap parking spots. The technology projects a hologram of a disabled person if an official placard or sticker is not in place.
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AT&T is transforming how you connect your car with your smarthome
AT&T aims to make its technology the backbone of the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) world. Its voice recognition software will let a driver talk to the various smart devices in his or her home.
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EbikeMotion introduces a remote for your bike
With ebikemotion's programmable controller and inclusive open app, staying connected while you're on that century ride is easier and safer, since their remote keeps your hands on the bars instead of on your computer.
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That X-Wing successor might have a single-player campaign after all, but it’ll cost us
Starfighter Inc., the Kickstarted space combat-sim from the creators of X-Wing and TIE Fighter, might have a single-player campaign after all, but only if the fans hit its ambitious stretch goals.
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Jeep needs a pickup truck, and the Grand Cherokee could be the perfect foundation
Jeep doesn't appear to be building a pickup anytime soon, but it certainly could. In this design sketch, a Grand Cherokee serves as the perfect foundation to corner a whole new market segment.
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Microsoft Surface 3 review
Microsoft’s entry-level Surface has always played second fiddle to the supercharged Surface Pro, but the new Surface 3 runs full-blown Windows 8.1 just like its Pro sibling. Does that make it almost as capable, or does its budget hardware hold it back?
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Cybersecurity firm Tiversa offers ‘protection’ to willing clients, hacks those who refuse
In a move that could be ripped right from the screenplay of Goodfellas, a federal court has heard a case levied against Tiversa security for extortion of any potential clients who refuses the service being offered.
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