IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 18/08/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 18/08/2015

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Microsoft is allowing itself to detect pirated games on your Windows 10 PC
Microsoft has reserved the right to check your system for "playing counterfeit games, or using unauthorized "hardware peripheral devices." The language the company is using is ambiguous, and that is likely intentional.
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Space-ious! This prefab home looks it’s been traversing the galaxy
Noem created a spaceship house outside of Madrid, Spain. It took 14 weeks to design and build, and it's constructed out of three prefab modules. iPads control and automate most of the house.
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Video for Iron Maiden’s first new single in 5 years is an ode to gaming
The heavy metal group released their first single in five years, Speed of Light, and its music video is an homage to the video game history. The band will release "The Book of Souls," a double album, on September 4.
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New images of BlackBerry’s Android-powered ‘Venice’ show on-screen keyboard and software
BlackBerry's next phone will feature a slide-down keyboard and could run Android. Briefly shown off at MWC 2015 as the BlackBerry 10 Slider, it has a codename of "Venice," and could be released later this year. Here's what we know about it so far.
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No more free lunches: Microsoft discontinues Office 365 trial bundles
Microsoft has announced that it's cutting the free Office 365 trial deal from its repertoire, but if you're in the market for a new PC, there are a handful of workarounds to keep your one-year free trial.
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The computer mouse has served for decades, but could its reign come to an end?
Since the birth of modern computers, the mouse has been a user's best way to interact with their system — but is it time to think of a suitable replacement? We investigated the history of the mouse, and the alternatives.
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NYT exposes reasons why you might not want to work at Amazon
Led by CEO Jeff Bezos, Amazon is one of the world's most successful companies — but it's also one of the most punishing places to work, as a new report in the New York Times outlines.
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Want to use one drive between a Mac and Windows PC? Partitioning is your best bet
Compatibility issues between Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X may have diminished sharply over the years, but that doesn't mean they've completely disappeared. Here's how to make an external drive work between both operating systems.
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Spin classes are ripping off songwriters, claims music exec
In an op-ed, Downtown Publishing VP Andrew Sparkler argues that gyms exploit music more than venues, bars and restaurants, and therefore should be charged accordingly. Fitness clubs currently only pay a nominal fee for an all-inclusive blanket license.
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This Mythbuster’s tool station is a model of efficiency
Adam Savage doesn't like to waste time. The Mythbusters star wants all his tools right where they should be, which is why he built himself a handy shelf, with a place for everything, and everything in its place.
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Stories you missed this week: Tinder dumps its CEO, Samsung’s dueling Galaxies
It can be challenging to keep track of everything that happens in the tech world. That's why, we have compiled a list of the top 10 tech stories from this week — just for you.
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Mozilla makes private browsing on Firefox even more private
Mozilla is testing private browsing enhancements for Firefox to give secretive users invisibility from website services that track can their browsing activity and collect their data.
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The Metagame is the Cards Against Humanity killer you’ve been waiting for
Getting burnt out on Cards Against Humanity? The Metagame uses smart design to take a similar structure, but make it more accessible and enduring.
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Freewheel is the world’s first fitness tracker for wheelchairs
The Freewheel is a fitness tracker for people who use wheelchairs. The device, brought to life by Accenture’s Chaotic Moon, can be attached to a wheelchair, collect various movement data, and send that information to a smartphone or smartwatch.
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You’ll never guess how the NSA managed to spy on the Internet for so long
According to a stunningly detailed new report originally released by the New York Times, new documents from the government agency reveal that AT&T has been in bed with the U.S. government since 2003.
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Want to start using OneNote for Windows 10? We’ll help you start
OneNote is Microsoft's note and note-syncing app. It's deeply integrated into Windows 10, so there's no better time than now to start learning to use it
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Need an adhesive in outer space? Look to the gecko
In NASA’s quest to build robots capable of scaling the walls of the International Space Station, scientists are taking inspiration from gecko feet in developing a “gecko gripper” system that will take adhesion to the next level.
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Don’t let your wrist size stop you from buying an Apple Watch
In an effort to make the Apple Watch more accessible to customers of all shapes and sizes, the tech giant has a new Apple Watch Link Bracelet Kit, available for $49, in a move they hope will make the accessory appeal to even greater masses.
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Acura delays production of NSX successor to Spring 2016, cites development issues
Acura has announced a production setback for its NSX successor, moving assembly to spring 2016. The engine development delay will result in the NSX being a 2017 model year vehicle.
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Lotus reveals its new Exige 360 Cup with race-ready hardware and 355 supercharged HP
Lotus has revealed a new special edition Exige 360 Cup with 355 HP and other performance enhancements over the Exige S. Handling, acceleration, and braking have been improved.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Armored socks, magnet tag, and VR in space
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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Google could soon be searching your desktop too
A patent application granted to Google this week shows the company (now part of Alphabet) wants to take a closer look inside your desktop applications and your offline data in the future.
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Microsoft testing ‘NewsCast’ mobile app that reads you the news
Microsoft is developing a mobile app that selects news stories from across the Web and reads them aloud to the user. The software is currently being tested internally and aims to offer users "a more productive commute."
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Apple updating Magic Mouse and wireless keyboard, could be coming soon
FCC listings published in recent days suggest Apple could be about to launch a refreshed Magic Mouse and wireless keyboard. The updated devices look set to include non-removable batteries and support Bluetooth LE 4.2.
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Star Wars updates: first Rogue One cast photo, Episode IX director announced
Get your first look at the assembled cast of anthology film Rogue One in their official garb, plus find out who's sitting in the director's chair for Star Wars: Episode IX in 2019.
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Give them time, and the remarkably comfy q-Jays reward you with sweet, detailed sound
Priced at $400, the latest effort from Swedish headphone maker, Jays, features dual balanced armature drivers and a remarkably compact and comfortable design. Say hello to the new q-Jays.
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The Core i7-6700K restores faith in Intel processor overclocking
Intel’s new Core i7-6700K is a new architecture, and it’s unlocked so enthusiasts can increase its clock speed. The result is a processor that’s surprisingly easy to tune.
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Take a break and download our top 10 Android apps of August
The Google Play Store is chock full of great apps, but it can be hard to decide what to download. We browsed through a bunch of awesome apps to find the best ones you should try out this month.
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Stop wasting gas in the city with the app that knows when traffic lights will change
EnLighten taps into your city’s traffic control system to know when lights will change, advise your speed accordingly, and save you gas and aggravation.
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Never too early: Someone is already modding the unreleased Fallout 4
Fallout 4 is still several months away, but a member of the modding community has already begun designing his own weapons, and they look to add some serious firepower to Bethesda's RPG.
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