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

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

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Watch a stray kitten get rescued after burrowing into a Tesla’s motor compartment
A Tesla Model S owner in Austin, Texas, found an unexpected companion when he looked under his car one day -- a feral cat. With the help of the Tesla Service Department, the kitten was rescued and is on its way to a new home.
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HP is dead; long live Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP Inc.
Well, it's official. As of November 1, HP will be shedding half of its enterprise operations and splitting into two entirely separate companies to adapt to a shifting marketplace: Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP Inc.
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Shia Labeouf inspirational speech takes the Internet by storm
An art project for the London arts college Central Saint Martins -- a video of Shia Labeouf yelling motivational phrases in front of a green screen -- has gone viral, and it has the potential to live on forever.
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Abu Dhabi police enlist 770-horsepower, $3.4 million Lykan Hypersport into patrol duty
The Abu Dhabi police force has added the Lykan Hypersport to its fleet. The $3.4 million Lebanese supercar, which was featured in Furious 7, is capable of sprinting to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.
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Hyundai announces its first global compact crossover will wear ‘Creta’ badge
Hyundai has announced its upcoming compact crossover will be called the Creta and will be sold globally. With the CUV market heating up, the Creta will have to prove it is a value for money.
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Watch Stephen Colbert shave his beard in hilarious new teaser
In a new 5-minute teaser clip for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the future late night host shows off his uproarious comedy chops. While also rolling out a website, podcast, and Colbr app to prepare his social media blitz early.
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AT&T appears ready to play ball with the FCC to land DirecTV
AT&T appears ready to play ball with new net neutrality rules to seal its $48.5 billion deal with DirecTV. But there are still some serious concerns that have to be worked out before the merger goes through.
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Skylanders: Superchargers adds vehicles for all the budding gearheads
The newest Skylanders game adds three types of vehicles (land, sea, and air) for your Skylanders to pilot, opening up whole new kinds of gameplay (both analog and digital) for the toy-based series.
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Warriors vs. Cavs: We simulated the entire NBA finals in 2K15, and the winner is …
Joshua Smith picks up the controller and inserts NBA 2K15 to simulate who will win this year's NBA Finals matchup; the Golden State Warriors or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Apple TV rumor roundup: Did Apple pull the plug on new Apple TV for WWDC event?
Apple is finally going to update the aging Apple TV soon, and rumor has it that coming along for the ride will be the company's new online streaming service, as well. The latest rumor indicates that CBS is in negotiations to join the Web TV service.
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Somebody get these tech companies on Tinder, because they need to hook up
Corporate mergers have a bad reputation for burning consumers, but sometimes two combined companies can produce exactly what we’re dying for. Here are four hook ups we would love to see.
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Update: USA Freedom Act passes the Senate, President Obama signs it into law
In a session held this Tuesday, the United States Senate has voted overwhelmingly to pass the USA Freedom Act, which will curtail some surveillance permissions originally granted in Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act.
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Apple TV confirmed as the main hub for its smart-home platform HomeKIt
Today Apple confirmed the Apple TV will serve as the hub for HomeKit, its smart-home platform, allowing users to control their homes via their iOS devices synced with the Apple TV from anywhere in the world.
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TVR gears up for re-launch with four new sports cars and the same V8-powered formula
TVR is staging a revival with four new sports cars starting production in 2017. The models will use a new manufacturing process but retain the same light weight, rear-wheel drive, front-engined, V8-powered formula.
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How many calories are in that sundae? Google will tell you with the snap of a picture
Google's Im2Calories project is smart enough to calculate calories from mere pictures of food. It estimates size and matches positive IDs to a database of nutritional information.
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The Tweeting Pothole sends complaints directly to public officials when run over
When the pressure sensor is activated (by a car running it over), it sends a signal to the network module, which automatically sends a tweet to the Panama City Ministry of Public Works and requests that the pothole be fixed.
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Don’t call it a comeback – AMD announces new Carrizo mobile APUs
The newly announced Carrizo APUs for mobile devices pack Radeon level graphics into low power chips, and will start making their way to manufacturers by the end of the month.
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SourceForge accused of hijacking Nmap project account
SourceForge has come under fire again for allegedly taking over the account of another project that it claims abandoned. This follows earlier accusations of bundling ads into GIMP software.
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A U.K. startup wants to use graphene to heat your home
Xefro, a U.K. startup, claims that its new graphene heater can reduce your energy costs by up to 70 percent. The device, known as gRAD, is set to hit the market in the U.K. in July 2015.
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This glowing smart water bottle makes sure you stay hydrated all day long
Hidrate Inc, the company behind the water bottle, launched a Kickstarter campaign on June 1. The HidrateMe smart water will track how much you’re drinking and glows when you need to drink more.
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The Dark Tower movie may have found its director
Sony Pictures is reportedly in talks with director Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair) to helm the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Stephen King's long-running supernatural western saga The Dark Tower.
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Cybersecurity firm Tiversa accused of blackmailing potential clients
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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What’s the hold up? Samsung Pay launch delayed until September
Samsung Pay aims to rival Apple Pay and Google Wallet in the mobile payment space. The system works with NFC and verifies payments with your fingerprint. It may also work at locations where NFC is not accepted.
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Israeli startup StoreDot is developing an EV battery that can charge in 5 minutes
Israeli startup StoreDot is developing a next-generation electric vehicle battery that can charge in just five minutes. The battery consists of special organic compounds and could provide a range of 300 miles.
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Google sets photo spheres free with new Street View app and Google Maps support
All those cool photo spheres Android and iPhone users have been uploading to the Google View community will soon become a part of Google Maps. The photo spheres will be visible in the new Street View app.
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The Imbue Magnetic Tea Infuser easily makes loose leaf on the go
Blowing past its initial $20,000 goal, the Imbue Magnetic Tea Infusing Vessel raised over $360,000 during its Kickstarter campaign. It's essentially a to-go cup for loose leaf tea that lets you easily control the strength of your beverage.
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Arrested Development Season 5 to hit Netflix in spring 2016 (Update)
Arrested Development will return for a fifth season with at least 17 new episodes, according to series producer Brian Grazer. Production will begin in January with the episodes set to release in spring.
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Learn everything about Apple’s rumored 12-inch iPad in 2 minutes
Piecing together all the leaked photos and rumors surrounding the anticipated iPad Pro is a complicated puzzle. When complete, it all adds up to a tablet unlike anything apple has produced before.
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Browse through funny pictures and GIFs with Imgur’s new Android app
Imgur, the popular image-sharing service, has released an all-new Android app that lets users create and share visual stories with friends. The company tested its Android app with 1,000 fans, and the feedback was extremely positive.
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Too hot to handle: Apple recalls Beats Pill XL after speakers cause burns
Apple's issuing a voluntary recall of the Beats Pill XL after some units were found to overheat. One unit caused burns, and another damage to a desk. The company's offering refunds to those who mail in the defective speaker.
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