Monday, May 18, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 5/19/2015

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Xiaomi launches online store in U.S. and Europe, but it’s sparsely stocked
Xiaomi is taking a tentative step into the U.S. market with the launch Monday of an online store. Shoppers can choose from a small selection of tech accessories but won't yet be able to pick up any of the smartphones that have proved such a hit in China.
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So bad it’s good? Here are 15 of the worst movies currently on Netflix
For every blockbuster streaming on Netflix, there's an equally atrocious movie eagerly awaiting a viewing. Here are 15 of the best worst movies on Netflix.
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Rain sound from your ceiling with this Dolby Atmos-capable Yamaha receiver
Thanks to Dolby Atmos, Yamaha's flagship Aventage receiver has an exciting new feature to brag about. We dig into how to go about updating the receiver's firmware, and which settings to make for an Atmos system.
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Spotify vs. Tidal: Can a star-studded newcomer upend the current king?
With more than 10 million subscribers, Spotify maintains a strong hold on streaming, but Jay Z's upcoming Tidal wants to woo listeners too. Who reigns supreme when you strip away seniority and celebrity endorsements?
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This Breaking Bad remake shows the power of the GTA V movie editor
Whether you're a fan of Breaking Bad, GTA V or just the latest in technology, this two-minute clip is a stunning reminder of just how powerful our home computers and video games are.
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A river runs under it: This family turned a railroad bridge into a home
Luckily for this family, the train doesn't come over the bridge anymore ... because their house is on top of it. The Ursa Creek Lodge straddles Ursa Creek and is 16 feet by 88 feet.
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Batman gets by with a little help from his friends in Arkham Knight’s Dual Play mode
Rocksteady has released a new developer walkthrough video for Batman: Arkham Knight, and it shows off the game's new Dual Play feature. Batman can now team up with characters like Nightwing for some tremendous attacks.
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Smart-home remotes want to replace your phone, but they have their own issues
Annoyed at having to jump through a bunch of hoops with your smartphone when you want to turn on your connected lights? These smart-home remotes attempt to solve the problem but aren't perfect.
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China’s army bans smartwatches and other wearable devices, thanks to a girlfriend’s gift
When a new recruit in China’s army received a smartwatch as a gift from his girlfriend and used it to snap a photo of his comrades, he was unknowingly sparking a ban on all such devices for all 1.6 million People’s Liberation Army soldiers.
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Is your smartphone being tracked? We asked an expert
Have you ever wondered how smartphone tracking really works? How easy is it for cyber criminals or government agencies to track your location and intercept your communications? It may be easier than you think.
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Consumer Reports puts the Samsung Galaxy S5 ahead of the S6 in latest smartphone rankings
Consumer Reports points to the loss of a MicroSD slot, a removable battery, and water resistance as strong enough reasons to actually recommend the older Galaxy S5 over the newer Galaxy S6 today.
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With 592 HP on tap, BMW’s competition pack-fitted M6 sails past 60 in 3.9 seconds
BMW has upgraded its competition package and now offers it on all M6 variants. The competition package is now available for the M6 coupe, convertible, and gran coupe bodystyles.
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Gaming laptops have come a long way, but desktops still reign supreme
If you've been mulling over whether a gaming laptop or desktop is best, you've come to the right place. Everything from the CPU to GPU is covered in excruciating detail just for you
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Is Huawei about to launch an Android competitor of its own?
Inside sources suggest that Huawei is going to follow the lead of Samsung and OnePlus by developing its own custom-made operating system — and there's more news on the Huawei Nexus too.
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Banned security expert hacked into airplane systems, says the FBI
The FBI says Chris Roberts briefly hacked into an aircraft network before he was detained by officials last month; but Roberts says the Bureau is leaving out a lot of important context.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Solar sails, jelly printers, EEG headphones
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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Security researcher discovers simple way to access Verizon ISP accounts
A security researcher discovered a critical flaw that put Verizon customers at risk. A hacker could access any account by spoofing a user's IP address if the attacker knew the victim's address. Fortunately, the problem has been patched.
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Jsmith Plays Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood follows up on last year's The New order by rewinding time to 1946, where B.J. Blazkowicz finds himself once again situated to blast a ton of Nazis. Follow along as we play!
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