IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/13/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/13/2015

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Watch this tiny 3D-printed robot jump to six times its height
Scientists from Harvard and the University of California have 3D-printed a tiny robot that can jump 2.5 feet -- pretty impressive considering that the robot itself is only the size of a soccer ball.
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SRI International wants machines to deal with cyberbullying so you don’t have to
SRI International, which first came to prominence for developing Siri, is now working on computer algorithms that can identify cyberbullying as it happens, and put a much quicker end to it
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We may soon be able to connect our brains in a ‘brainet,’ synchronizing our intelligence
In a new report published in Nature, scientists detail how they successfully linked the brains of multiple rats and monkeys, creating an "organic computer" or a "brainet" that can do some pretty incredible things.
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Stop self-diagnosing: Online symptom checkers are only right about 1/3 of the time
According to researchers from the Harvard Medical School, the technology behind online symptom checkers only managed to correctly identify an illness on their first try one out of every three times.
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Transformers: Devastation trailer makes the series fun again
Transformers: Devastation arrives October 6, and if the new trailer is anything to go by, PlatinumGames is bringing back the fun. Devastator looks like a more-than-formidable final boss.
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Why OLED will decimate LCD screens and usher in a display revolution
We’ve seen rollable OLED displays before, but the technology has been considered little more than a marketing ploy. However, an OLED expert tells us that the future of rollable displays is actually right around the corner.
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Why use one monitor, when you can have three?
If you're looking to expand your PC's multi-tasking capability, a second (or third, or fourth) monitor is an excellent upgrade. Here's how to connect and enable one in Windows.
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Turn on a dome: This house that rotates to catch the sun is up for sale
On sunny days, it can be hard to escape the sun's blinding heat, even if you pull down a shade. This dome home actually rotates, so it soaks up the rays in winter and avoids them in summer. It's for sale for under $1 million.
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Flipping through The Manual: Rescue dog makeovers and how to dress for a wedding
Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life this weekend! Digital Trends’ brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from unspoken suit rules you need to know, to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming and culture.
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Watch the Witches of East End, Halle Berry in Extant, and more in our 5 shows to stream
How are you going to get through this week? By pulling up your favorite streaming service and queueing the finest films and TV shows available now. Up this week: Extant, Chris Tucker Live, Witches of East End, and more.
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Cliffs of Insanity: This concept house is built right into the rock
This place gives a whole new meaning to hanging out at home. Casa Brutale is a conceptual cliff house that would jut out over the Aegean Sea. Made of glass, concrete, and wood, it has a swimming pool for a roof.
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Check out Halo 5’s new Warzone map … in Mega Bloks
Microsoft and 343 Industries have unveiled the latest Warzone map for Halo 5: Guardians, created with over 90,000 Mega Bloks. "Raid on Apex 7" will be the largest Warzone map yet, and the model is 36 square feet.
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Rithmio aims to help your wearable device distinguish a bicep curl from a bench press
A startup in Chicago has developed software that helps wearable devices quickly learn and discern specific motions. This has particularly compelling implications for people who wear fitness-tracking wristbands and smartwatches while working out.
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BlackBerry buys two Android-centric domain names, reveals more details about partnership
The rumor mill built around the prospect of an Android-powered BlackBerry smartphone is in full force this week after the revelation that BlackBerry has purchased two Android-centric domain names: AndroidSecured.com and AndroidSecured.net.
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Catch up with Ghostface Killah’s mob saga and more in our 5 songs to stream
Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Ghostface Killah, Coheed and Cambria, Crystal Castles, and more.
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How to use Natural Language search in OS X 10.11
Apple's new OS X10.11 update, El Capitan, boasts a redesigned Spotlight function for quick local searches and information queries using "natural language." Here's how to use it.
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Apple may face legal action over MacBook Pro screen stains
Thousands of users are reporting staining on their older MacBook Pro screens, and a class action suit may be in the pipeline — but Apple says there aren't any problems with the hardware.
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Apple turns video producer to get you to switch to its music service
Would exclusive videos from some of the world's biggest names in music be enough to get you to pay up for Apple Music? Apple is hoping so, and a new clip from Drake is the first to appear.
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Take your first look at the brand new Ghostbusters team
There's still a year to go before the new Ghostbusters movie hits theaters, but director Paul Feig is keen to keep fans involved in the filming process, posting a new cast photo to Twitter.
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This hidden farm under London might radically change how we grow food
More than 30-meters below the busy London streets, there is an incredible eco-farm that's part innovative agri-tech project and part sci-fi inspired netherworld. The research there could end up being used in space, or deep under the sea.
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OneSet: The new Vine focused on fitness
People like bragging about looking good, and there's nothing wrong with that. OneSet, the fitness community built on Vines launched a beta app for Android in May, and already has over 5,000 downloads and a community of over 8,000 users.
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5 airplane entertainment systems that will make you forget you’re flying coach
Flying may be uncomfortable for many, but in-flight entertainment can take out some of the sting. Here are some of the latest in tech.
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You can now 3D print a perfect clone of DJI’s Inspire 1 quadcopter
Earlier this week, a Thingiverse user and drone enthusiast by the name cdrskull raised the bar, and actually released 3D-printable designs for a nearly identical clone of DJI's Inspire 1 drone -- the company's flagship quadcopter.
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HBO renews Dwayne Johnson’s Ballers for season 2
HBO sports comedy series Ballers has been renewed for a second season after just three episodes. Created and produced by several Entourage vets, the pilot was the most-watched comedy on HBO since 2009.
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HBO’s Vice will document President Obama’s upcoming tour of a federal prison
HBO's Vice will include footage of the first-ever presidential prison visit on an upcoming episode of the documentary TV series. President Obama is set to visit a medium-security facility in Oklahoma next week.
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Broadway star Patti Lupone nabs theatergoer’s phone for texting during her show
Broadway actress and singer Patti LuPone had enough with a particular audience member, who was texting with her phone throughout her performance. LuPone eventually had enough and took the phone away from the audience member.
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The tiny Bluetooth earbud that broke its Kickstarter goal in hours was just shut down
The Dot more than doubled its Kickstarter campaign on its first day, but there's still time to get in on what we think is one of the most practical and reasonable wire-free Bluetooth earbuds we've seen yet.
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Ellen Pao is now reddit’s ex-CEO
After a tumultuous week filled with apologies, editorials, and petitions, Ellen Pao is stepping down as reddit's CEO. She will be replaced by Steve Huffman, reddit's co-founder and original CEO.
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Jeff Goldblum, Heather Graham, and Ron Perlman lead Black Ops 3’s Lovecraft Noir Zombie mode
Call of Duty: Black Ops III's zombie mode, Shadows of Evil, is taking a u-turn into the past with 1940s paranormal horror that looks like it's taking more than a few cues from the work of H.P. Lovecraft.
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Trends with Benefits: Augmented reality and terraforming the moon
is Google relaunching a dud with Google Glass 2.0? The marketing appears to be towards "professionals," but will the new design be enough to overcome the bad publicity version 1.0 received? Microsoft's Hololens certainly has more appeal at this point.
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