IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 19/08/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 19/08/2015

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Sprint moves away from subsidized pricing, announces new iPhone leasing plan
Sprint has announced it's moving away from carrier subsidies. As part of the new strategy, it unveiled iPhone Forever, a new smartphone leasing option for new and existing customers.
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Google delays modular Project Ara smartphone launch
Google announced that it will delay the launch of its modular smartphone, Project Ara, with the phone now launching sometime in 2016. According to Google, the reason for the delay had to do with the company making more iterations than planned.
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See the ATLAS robot take a stroll through the woods in the latest video from Boston Dynamics
Earlier this month, Boston Dynamics' founder Marc Reibert gave a presentation at the FAB 11 Conference at MIT -- a presentation that happened to feature some unreleased footage of what the company has been working on lately.
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‘Fair trade’ music streamer Baboom launches without Kim Dotcom
Baboom, a "fair trade" music streamer which controversial Internet millionaire Kim Dotcom created, launched today without him. The service caters primarily to independent artists and prides itself on paying artists directly.
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Here’s what’s new on Amazon Prime Instant Video for September
Just like its biggest streaming competitor, Netflix, Amazon Prime Instant Video adds new titles each month, available free to all Prime members. Check out the list to find out all that's new to watch on Amazon this month.
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Game of Thrones star says objectification in TV and film isn’t just for women
In a recent interview, Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer gave a candid interview about the current state of objectification in Hollywood. Dormer claims, in her experience, the men in showbiz are just as objectified as women.
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The Vuhl 05 is a carbon track car legal for the road … just remember your helmet
Following years of anticipation, the Vuhl 05 lightweight supercar is now on sale in Mexico, the Middle East, and the U.K. The carbon fiber vehicle weighs just 1,532 pounds and equips a Ford-sourced 285-horsepower, 2.0-liter engine.
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Talib Kweli is anti-capitalism, so you can download his new album for free
Talib Kweli released a surprise new album for free on his website Friday as a statement about capitalism and the music industry. F**k the Money has been downloaded over a million times already, according to the rapper.
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Stream the first two episodes of Patrick Stewart’s Blunt Talk for free
The first two episodes of Blunt Talk, starring Patrick Stewart, are available for free streaming on Facebook and Starz ahead of the show's premiere. The sitcom debuts on on August 22.
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Games with SafeDisc or Securom DRM won’t run on Windows 10
SafeDisc or Securom DRM, which is installed on hundreds of old disc-based games, are a no-go on Windows 10. Users can't run on these games on the newly updated OS without running through complex workarounds.
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Galpin-Fisker’s Rocket Speedster Mustang wows Pebble Beach with 725 topless horsepower
Galpin Motors and Henrik Fisker officially unveiled the Rocket Speedster Concept at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Based on the Mustang GT Convertible, the Speedster is now a 725-horsepower two-seater.
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How to install the Android M (Marshmallow) Developer Preview on your Nexus device
The Android M Developer Preview is now available for Nexus Devices. Flashing a system image can be intimidating and complex, so here's our in-depth guide on how to install the new OS on your device.
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Remastered Dreamcast RPG Grandia 2 coming to Steam this month
Game Arts' classic JRPG Grandia 2 is coming to Steam later this month with updated graphics and new features aimed at veteran players.
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Hey Samsung, don’t kill the Galaxy Note for an Edgy gimmick
Samsung shocked the tech world when it announced that the Galaxy Note 5 wouldn't launch worldwide. Instead, Samsung is betting on the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus with its two curved edges. Here's why Samsung should stick with the Note.
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Apparently, drones scare the bejeezus out of black bears
Drones are stressing out the black bears -- so much so, in fact, that their heart rates increase a stunning 400 percent. And if that’s not great for humans, you can bet that it’s not an ideal situation for a bear either.
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Dine and dance: Munchery and Google Play pair meals and music
What do you listen to during dinner? Munchery and Google Play Music paired up to curate playlists based on what food the meal-delivery service is serving up that day, though only for a limited time.
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Watch: John Oliver slams televangelists, then becomes one on Last Week Tonight
John Oliver exposes the absurdity of televangelists by becoming one himself on the most recent episode of Last Week Tonight. After consulting with a tax lawyer, he created his own church, Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption.
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Who wants a s’more? Google finally reveals the name of Android M
The anticipation is over, folks. Google went ahead and announced the next version of Android as Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The final Android 6.0 SDK was released, so developers can make their current apps compatible with the newest APIs.
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3DS game pulled from eShop after discovery of homebrew exploit
Nintendo is removing 3DS games from the eShop in an attempt to address recently discovered exploits enabling support for unlicensed homebrew software. This is Nintendo's latest attempt to quell the spread of homebrew software on the 3DS.
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Buried Treasure: Lost Mario Kart game unearthed on a Game Boy Advance cartridge
Footage from an unreleased sequel in Nintendo's long-running Mario Kart series has surfaced, fueling fan speculation regarding the cancelled project.
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Asus brings high-spec, low-cost Android tablet to the US
In an attempt to strengthen its "Zen" lineup, which includes a wealth of devices including phones, smartwatches, and PCs, Asus has unveiled a new Android tablet for the United States. If you're in the U.S., you can pick up the $299 slate beginning today.
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SF Giants get campy with Full House tribute video, Full Clubhouse
However the team's 2015 campaign turns out, the San Francisco Giants have hit a home run with their tribute to the classic 90's sitcom Full House. We present to you: Fuller Clubhouse
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Microsoft Surface Mobile phone rumors: It may have a PureView camera and an Intel chip
Sources say that Microsoft is developing a phone under the codename Project Juggernaut Alpha. It could launch later this year as a Surface Mobile phone with powerhouse specs and a PureView Camera.
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Tracy Morgan returns to TV as host of SNL, follows Miley Cyrus and Amy Schumer
Following a devastating car accident that left him with life-threatening injuries, Tracy Morgan is ready to face the world and get back to comedy, set to host an episode of the upcoming 41st season of Saturday Night Live.
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Google Project Sunroof shows how much solar juice is on your roof, no math needed
Enter in your address, and Google's Project Sunroof will calculate how much usable solar energy your house could generate if it were equipped with X number of solar panels.
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Shane Black’s Predator sequel is still happening, and the script is almost done
Iron Man 3 writer/director Shane Black's sequel (and potential reboot) to the 1987 sci-fi action film Predator is still on track, says producer John Davis, and the script is almost completed.
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Mercedes-AMG’s fire-breathing C63 S Coupe is fully exposed in leaked images
Set to debut in Frankfurt next month, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe gains a more aggressive-looking front end, an adjustable suspension system and bigger brakes. Power comes from a powerful twin-turbocharged V8 engine sourced from the C63 sedan.
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Samsung upgrades its on-ears again with the Level On Wireless Pro headphones
First unveiled last year, Samsung's Level On headphones recently went wireless. Now they're getting upgraded again, this time for better sound quality through what Samsung claims is a hi-res wireless experience -- if you've got the right gear.
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