IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/19/2015

Thursday, June 18, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/19/2015

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Waterproof wireless fitness-tracking headphones are all you need to workout
Gogo-S is the totally wireless sport music player that hits all the right notes. It's more than just a pair of tough-as nails wireless earbuds -- it's a portable MP3 player and smart activity tracker in one.
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Canon’s G3 X thinks it’s a DSLR, and it’s not far off
With a 1-inch sensor and 25x zoom lens, the PowerShot G3 X is Canon's most powerful bridge camera to date. It has the look and feel of a DSLR, while performance is stronger than most point-and-shoots.
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Video: Watch Koenigsegg’s astonishing One:1 set the 0-186-0 mph world record
The Koenigsegg One:1, a 1,341-horsepower "megacar" from Sweden, just set a new production car world record for a 0-186-0 mph sprint. It accomplished the feat in just 17.95 seconds, beating the Agera R’s time of 21.19 seconds.
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MotoPogo is basically the bastard child of a Segway and a unicycle
It's electric, it's got one wheel, and it will most definitely be ridden by Kevin James in the next installment of Paul Blart: Mall Cop -- but i'll be damned if I don't have an overwhelming urge to take it for a spin
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Sony uses its Action Cam and a BMX bike to create this ‘art’ film
Sony created a short film showcasing a BMW biker creating a Jackson Pollock-inspired artwork while performing stunts. Three Sony 4K Action Cams were attached to the bike, to capture the art in the making from different perspectives.
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The Bartesian creates your cocktails with just the push of a button
This Bartisian cocktail machine is like the Keurig of mixed drinks. Pop in a pod, press the button and let the bartending machine whip up your beverage of choice.
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Behold the high-tech bikini that can help prevent sunburns
A French designer has created a bikini equipped with sensors that will notify you when it's time to reapply your sunscreen.
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NBC News just launched a new app on Amazon Fire TV
NBC News is delving into the streaming TV world, confirming a launch on Amazon Fire TV that will include access to shows like TODAY and Meet the Press, plus breaking news, 24/7
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This home looks ordinary but it could save its owners $70,000
How would you like to live in a house that uses nearly zero energy, has a smart home system automating lights, music, doors, and is filled with energy efficient appliances?
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Apple hit with $647,000 fine in Taiwan for forcing carriers to accept its iPhone prices
The Taiwan FTC levied Apple with a $647,000 fine for forcing carriers to adhere to its iPhone pricing. Apple can appeal the decision, but the case could set a precedent for other countries to follow.
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MINI’s super-sized second-gen Clubman will make its debut in Frankfurt
The second-generation MINI Clubman will be presented to the public next September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Aimed at the Volkswagen Golf, the Clubman will be the biggest MINI-badged car ever built.
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OnePlus 2 Rumors: Qualcomm’s revised Snapdragon 810 will power the phone
The OnePlus Two superphone is expected to launch later this year, and may have a higher price tag to match it's high-end specifications. Other rumors also mention a OnePlus One Lite smartphone, and the possibility of a OnePlus Watch too.
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No more Hulu Plus! Hulu drops the ‘Plus’ from paid tier in streamlining effort
Hulu's paid tier will now be known simply as Hulu, rather than Hulu Plus, in an effort to streamline the service. The service will otherwise remain the same, offering a free tier and an $8 per month subscription tier.
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And the largest fine in FCC history goes to … AT&T for throttling data speeds
AT&T will cough up $100 million for throttling its customer's data and not properly informing them of the practice. AT&T argues back that throttling is necessary to ensure overall network performance, but the FCC says unlimited data means unlimited data.
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2015 Father’s Day gift guide
Not sure what to get your old man this year? Check out this guide. We've rounded up the most dad-friendly tech toys on the market to help you out
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Think you could design the train of the future? Elon Musk’s Hyperloop is your chance
Think you could design a pod for passengers to ride in as part of Elon Musk's HyperLoop ideal? Well now you have the chance to test it out, as in 2016, SpaceX will be trialing community designed pods on a one mile test track in California.
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Now you can spout your political opinions on this new app instead of Facebook
Brigade Beta is a new app for iOS and Android that lets users express what they think about important political issues. The app comes from Napster founder Sean Parker and his team.
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An engine that runs on water? Yea right. Except this one is real
If you think about it, humans have been harvesting energy from falling moisture for centuries -- but up until now, nobody has really figured out a way to gather energy from water that's traveling back up into the air.
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Still unemployed, James May auctions off his 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera
Former Top Gear host James May will sell his 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera later this month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. May purchased the 911 in 2007 on a whim and he has driven it very sparingly since.
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Wii U Fatal Frame sequel debuts in North America this fall
Koei Tecmo-developed survival horror game Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is coming to North America later this year, Nintendo revealed as part of a string of E3 announcements this week
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Goodbye Jeremy, hello Chris: Meet your new Top Gear host, BBC presenter Chris Evans
The BBC has announced that TV and radio presenter Chris Evans has signed a three-year deal to lead the next iteration of Top Gear. Little is known about what the new program will look like, but filming is scheduled to start in the next few weeks.
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Shelby American’s new Super Snake ‘Stang churns out over 750 supercharged horses
Shelby has unveiled its new Super Snake Mustang GT with carbon fiber bodywork and the option of up to 750 horsepower. Bigger brakes, stickier tires, and a tuned suspension round out the performance enhancements.
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Uh-oh, Uber! California court rules drivers are employees — not freelancers
In a decision that could initiate a large ripple effect, the California Labor Commission ruled that Uber drivers are employees, not freelancers. Even though Uber is appealing the decision, this could have lasting effects for the likes of Lyft and other similar services.
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Google-owned Nest unveils the second-generation Nest Protect and the new Nest Cam
Google-owned Nest unveiled the second-generation Protect thermostat and new Nest Cam at a conference today in San Francisco. Both have significantly enhanced home monitoring capabilities and tie into the company's Nest Aware subscription service.
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Mercedes-Benz says it could have launched a crossover-coupe well before the BMW X6
Mercedes-Benz has revealed it could have launched a style-focused crossover-coupe well before BMW introduced the X6. Instead, the company chose to develop a new family of entry-level front-wheel drive models that includes the CLA-Class.
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Hostel director to take on giant, prehistoric shark movie Meg
The giant-monster mayhem of Jurassic World has seemingly provided some momentum for Meg, an adaptation of Steve Alten's 1997 novel about a giant, prehistoric shark. The latest reports have rights-owner Warner Brothers looking at Eli Roth to direct.
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E3 2015 proves to be one small step forward for womankind
Last year saw serious controversy as women brought attention to their poor representation in both games and the gaming industry. The response to that is evident at E3 2015, and it's thankfully progressive.
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Horizon Zero Dawn is even better than the mind-blowing trailer made you think
We took a closer look at Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerrilla Games' open world post-post-apocalyptic game where primitive people hunt gigantic, robot dinosaurs with explosive arrows and net-guns.
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Samsung pledges to fix keyboard security vulnerability within days
Many newer Samsung smartphones, including the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S6, are vulnerable to hackers via the pre-installed SwiftKey keyobard. Hackers could have access to your private data or even eavesdrop on your phone calls and messages.
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Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson bring their comedic chemistry to Netflix
Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson have signed on to star in a new Netflix original series, 'The Ranch.' The multi-camera sitcom will debut in 2016, with the duo playing brothers running a family business.
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