IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/10/2015

Thursday, July 9, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/10/2015

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Apple Music bump? iOS 8.4 adoption explodes to 40 percent in a week
Likely driven by the growing popularity of the free three month trial of Apple's streaming music service, iPhone users are driving a rapid adoption rate of Apple's iOS 8.4 upgrade.
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Hyundai is using Kia’s EV Soul to test new wireless EV charging technology
Hyundai is partnering with Mojo Mobility to design a wireless EV charging system. Using the Kia Soul EV, the automaker will gather data on the system while it seeks production applications.
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Steamy weather calls for water-resistant socks like these
To the naked eye 5 Water Socks look like any other, but their fine cotton blend fibers are blended with RainArmor, a proprietary hydrophobic formulation. In essence, 5Water socks resist water instead of absorbing it like traditional cotton socks.
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When you play Risk: Game of Thrones Edition, you win or you die
Due to release in August, Risk: Game of Thrones Edition, was created by USAopoly in partnership with HBO and should provide a similar experience to what fans of the original have grown to know and love.
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PSA: Selfies can kill, Russia says, so make sure you’re only taking ‘safe selfies’
If you thought selfies were just innocuous self-portraits taken in a bathroom mirror or with a selfie stick, think again. Selfies can kill. Russia recently launched a "safe selfie" campaign to combat selfie-related injuries and deaths.
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Netflix’s Daredevil casts Elodie Yung as Elektra for season 2
Marvel has cast French actress Elodie Yung as Elektra, a fan favorite from the comic books, who will join for season two of the TV series. Yung previously starred as Jinx in G.I. Joe: Retaliation.
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Facebook finally features a woman in front in its friends icon
On Tuesday, Caitlin Winner, a design manager at Facebook, wrote a Medium post about how she changed the friends icon to prominently feature a woman, and perhaps more importantly, why she did it.
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In defense of laptop batteries: Why they deserve some respect
Laptop batteries rarely grab headlines, but that doesn't mean they haven't changed. Today's slim, attractive and long-lasting notebooks wouldn't be possible without the advancements made in the past half-decade.
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Toyota’s redesigned 2016 Tacoma cuts low-end model variants and will start at $22,200
Pricing information for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma has leaked online, along with details on which variants will live on. The new Tacoma will start at $22,200 for the 4x2 Access Cab and comes stafndard with an automatic.
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NASA’s latest wild idea? Terraforming the moon with a fleet of autonomous robots
NASA wants a band of robots to build a hospitable oasis on the moon, and just gave $500k to a project which intends to make this dream a reality.
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Tidal’s new family streaming plan costs more than Apple Music
Tidal, Jay-Z's hi-fi streaming service, has added a family plan, which allows users to add 1-4 members and lowers the per subscriber monthly rate. Tidal's family plan is similar to Spotify's, but relatively expensive compared to Apple Music's.
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Marisa Tomei reportedly in final negotiations to join Spider-Man reboot as Aunt May
Marisa Tomei is reportedly in final negotiations to join Tom Holland in Marvel and Sony's upcoming Spider-Man movie. The actress would play May Parker, Peter's aunt, a role that was previously played by Sally Field and Rosemary Harris.
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Samsung isn’t done turning back the clock: Surprisingly powerful flip phone spotted
Flip phones still perform well in the East, particularly in Japan, which is probably why Samsung plans to release a surprisingly powerful flip phone soon. The as-yet-unannounced SM-G9198 looks to land relatively soon.
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New Cameo feature lets you take over Meerkat live streams
In an effort to move from "broadcasting to" toward "broadcasting with," Meerkat introduced a new feature, called Cameo, that gives users the ability to take over a live video stream for up to 60 seconds.
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Facebook’s upcoming Texas data center will be powered almost entirely by wind
Facebook's newest data center in Fort Worth, Texas will run on 100% renewable energy, including 200-MW of wind energy, as well as solar power as part of Facebook's dedication to energy efficiency.
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Netflix sets its sights on indie film distribution, acquires rights to 3 more upcoming projects
Netflix's recent acquisition of three more indie film projects shows the streaming service-turned-movie studio's commitment to producing a variety of original content. The company is reportedly keeping its eye out for still more investment opportunities.
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Twitter will celebrate your birthday with balloons and possibly targeted ads
Twitter now lets users input their birthday info into their profiles, and will fill the page with balloons when the special day arrives. However, it could also be a data grab to help its advertisers.
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Boulton Eyewear makes 3D-printed sunglasses you can customize for a perfect fit
Amsterdam-based startup Boulton Eyewear uses a combination of facial scanning software and advanced 3D printing technology to make custom-tailored eyewear that's both cheap and durable.
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Fallout 4 takes home Best of Show at E3 2015
The collective hive mind of the Game Critics Awards has spoken, and Fallout 4 has been awarded the Best of Show award from E3 2015. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End also captured the panel's hearts.
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Patent troll’s $533 million victory against Apple goes to retrial
A U.S. District Court judge tossed out Smartflash's $533 million victory against Apple due to jurors' likely confusion about how to properly calculate royalties. Apple isn't off the hook yet, however, as a retrial has been ordered for September.
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Major glitches halt all NYSE trading and ground United Airlines flights
Glitches in United Airline's reservation system led it to ground all flights this morning. Separately, the NYSE halted trades because of a technical bug. In sum: a pretty bad showing for computers.
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X marks the spot: Google Maps for iOS adds location sharing for Facebook and Messenger
Sharing you location from Google Maps just got a lot easier. Version 4.8.0 of Google Maps for iOS lets you share your location to friends on Facebook or anyone you're chatting with via Messenger.
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Cyber-security stocks surge after NYSE’s technical glitch
Stocks in cybersecurity companies increased today following a technical glitch that suspended New York Stock Exchange trading and led many to believe that it may have been a cyber-attack.
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Don’t pay the Apple tax, Spotify says, pay for Premium on our website instead
Spotify is urging its customers to stop paying for their premium subscriptions through the Apple App Store. Spotify is instead educating its users on how to pay directly through the Web.
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Stow that wire brush, the rusty finish on this VW Transporter was actually done on purpose
Most of us dread the sight of rust on our cars, but the owner of a VW Transporter van in Scotland decided it would be the perfect finishing touch for his ride. He travelled to the Clyde Wraps graphics shop in Glasgow, who hooked him up with a custom finish.
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Fuhu wants parents to watch every single move their kid makes with these smart-home kits
Tablet maker Fuhu has just released a video outlining kits they will offer to create the connected kids' room. Kits will include sensors, monitors, and services for tracking health and activity.
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Not so fast: Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay have a dashboard full of downsides
Despite the beauty of being able to access your calendar or the angriest of birds on the go, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't all sunshine and roses. Here’s why.
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Connect to the Internet through a light bulb? Researchers want to use LEDs as routers
Instead of using radio waves to connect to the Internet, researchers at the University of Virginia are creating a prototype of a lamp that uses and LED light bulb and light waves to do so.
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You won’t starve for Don’t Starve with the Pocket Edition coming out on iPad this week
A Pocket Edition of Don't Starve, Klei Entertainment's absolutely charming 2D survival game, is coming to iPad on July 9, with all of the PC version's content, including the Reign of Giants expansion.
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Lookout Apple Music, Facebook is launching its own music streamer
Facebook will develop a "Spotiy-style audio streaming service" to compete with Apple Music, Spotify, and others. The service is in early stages, and will be linked to an ad-supported music video platform as well.
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