Monday, June 29, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/30/2015

Digital Trends



Fiber optic transmission reaches new heights
A group of engineers reported earlier this week that they have successfully surpassed the fiber optic transmission capacity limit, raising the potential to increase data transmission rates for the fiber optic cables.
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The slowest Internet in the country can be found in four very surprising cities
If you think your Internet is absurdly slow, like 1990s dial-up slow, you may be painfully correct if you live in one of four major cities that suffer from some of the worst Internet connections in the country.
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Elevate your home theater experience with one of these 11 clever accessories
Upgrade your rig with the best home theater accessories, from the ultimate universal remote and HD DVR, to boxes that will serve you cocktails and curtains to keep your neighbors happy.
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DT Giveaway: Watch your six with Cycliq’s Fly6 bike light and HD camcorder
We’re giving away a $200 Cycliq Fly6, a combined bike taillight and HD camcorder that allows you to both see and be seen on the roads.
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Does using your laptop in bed cause it to overheat? We tested
Most manufacturers photograph laptops on a desk or other flat surface, but we know how they're really used -- on laptops, in bed, and in tight quarters. Do such situations increase heat or make a notebook crash? We tested to find out.
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Paradigm classes up its Prestige line with two gorgeous, ultra-powerful subwoofers
Paradigm's latest subwoofer additions are as powerful as they are beautiful. Loaded with features, the new Prestige subwoofers aim to deliver impeccable bass performance for home theater and music enthusiasts alike.
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This tactical camera sphere can give police a quick peek into dangerous situations
A startup in Boston is releasing its first line of tactical camera spheres, which can be tossed into dangerous areas to snap photos, instantly stitch together panoramic images, and send those images to a smartphone.
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Conductive ink ushers in the next generation of wearable technology
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a new conductive ink that would allow electronics to be printed on stretchable fabrics, which means that printing a conductive shirt might be as easy as screen printing a design.
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WinBeta releases Windows 10 build 10154 ahead of next month’s official launch
WinBeta, a popular website and YouTube channel devoted entirely to Windows 10 coverage, has released a video demonstrating features of the unreleased Windows 10 build 10154. Windows 10 is slated for release in July.
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More like a top porch: This structure sits next to a meadow on top of a six-story building
David Puchkoff wanted a porch, and there was only one place to put it: the roof of his six-story building. So, he sealed it, added some waterproofing membrane, added some plants, and made a meadow, too.
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Home depot: This house used to be a train station
When your house used to be a train station, you have railroad ties on your front lawn and a ticket booth on your staircase. Train your eyes on this really cool home that used to house trains in the building out back.
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The first robot wedding happened in Japan: There was a kiss, cake, and dancing
First the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage; now Japan has hosted the first robot wedding. About 100 people gathered in Tokyo on Saturday to witness robots named Frois and Yukirin tie the knot. There was even a "kiss."
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iOS 8.4 and Apple Music arrive early on Tuesday
Apple's Ian Rogers has revealed that iOS 8.4 and Apple Music will arrive at 8 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, and there's more information about how iTunes Match is going to work alongside the new service.
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Windows Media Center is dead. Here are the best alternatives
Windows 10 won't support Windows Media Center, and anyone upgrading will lose it. Whether you primarily used Windows Media Center to play DVDs and Blu-Rays or whether you had a serious media center setup, you can choose from many alternatives to replace it.
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A new threat to your drone: Neighbors with shotguns
This week in drone news: A California man finds his drone shot down by a neighbor who thought it was a spying device, and another UAV stops a firefighting mission in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Google’s new chatbot wants to live forever … and fix your computer
Google researchers have unveiled a new chatbot AI using movie subtitles as part of its database — it's therefore able to go beyond its initial set of rules when chatting with humans.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smartwatch gesture controls, portable kegerators
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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