Wednesday, August 19, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 20/08/2015

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Groundbreaking new superconductor works at the warmest temperature yet
According to a study recently published in Nature, a group of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany successfully created a material that exhibits superconductivity at -70 degrees Celsius
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An Apple Music festival, featuring Pharrell and more, is coming in September
The Apple Music Festival will replace Apple's iTunes Music Festival, staring this September. The 10-day festival will include performances from Pharrell Williams, One Direction, Florence + The Machine, and more.
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Fossil unveils its first Android Wear watch with Intel inside and a flat-tire display
The first traditional watchmaker has jumped into the smartwatch game. Fossil introduced an Android Wear smartwatch today at the Intel Developer Conference that looks like a cross between a Moto 360 and the Watch Urbane.
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Josh Groban singing outrageous Trump Tweets is a hilarious as it sounds
Donald Trump's run for president continues to be a favorite topic for late night TV hosts. Josh Groban recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to sing some of Donald Trump's most absurd tweets.
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Razer and Intel are working together on a RealSense-enabled 3D camera
Razer and Intel are collaborating on a 3D-sensing camera for consumer-end VR and gaming computers.. The device should make it possible to dodge enemy attacks in a fighting game by physically moving around.
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SNL alumni’s Documentary Now! mockumentary begins three-year run on IFC Thursday
Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Seth Meyers star in IFC mockumentary 'Documentary Now!' which tell the fake tales of animal hoarders, soft rock bands and more. The series, which begins on Thursday, has already been confirmed for season two and three.
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Android One makes its way to Africa as the Infinix Hot 2 lands with an $88 price tag
Google's Android One program, which introduces affordable stock Android phones to growing markets, is continually expanding to new countries, and getting new hardware. Here's everything you need to know about the Android One range.
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Tesla asks customers to stop hogging Supercharger stations, when only some are
Tesla recently circulated a letter to many of its customers urging them to utilize its Supercharger network for long-distance travel only. Unfortunately, many recipients don’t even have a Supercharger station near them, and the reaction has not been good.
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Feeling adventurous? Bar Roulette wants to take you to a random bar
Are you sick of going to the same old bar to grab a drink? A new Web app called Bar Roulette, wants to bring out your adventurous side and introduce you to new bars. It uses Uber to drive you there and Yelp to vet the bars for quality.
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A post-apocalyptic Zorro reboot is coming
A Zorro reboot, Zorro Reborn, is moving forward again after being put on hold; the movie will now be produced by Lantica Media and Sobini Films. The forthcoming film will take place in a post-apocalyptic future.
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Papa John’s stolen 1971 Chevrolet Camaro has been found in Detroit, and Papa is pleased
Papa John (John Shnatter) was the victim of theft during the annual Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, but a good Samaritan found his gold Camaro. The 1971 Z28 replica was very special to John, and he's pledged a reward for finding it.
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Trevor Noah gets comfortable in the new teaser trailer for The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
A sharp-dressed Trevor Noah swaggers out to his new chair and takes a good-natured dig at his predecessor in the first teaser trailer for The Daily Show's new regime. Can the comedian handle the gig?
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How loyal are Apple Music users? Not very, suggests new study
A new MusicWatch study suggests that many Apple Music users may leave the streaming service behind once their free trial ends. The survey found that 61 percent of users had turned off the auto-renew feature in their account.
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Apple loses more ground in patent case against Samsung, as key patent is invalidated
Apple's patent case against Samsung suffered another blow as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office declared that one of the company's patents is invalid. Samsung may not have to pay Apple as much money in damages.
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Sony, Microsoft publishing Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 in Japan
Sony and Microsoft confirmed that they will publish Japanese versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, taking over regional publishing duties from Activision. The game features voice acting from Jeff Goldblum, Heather Graham, and Ron Perlman.
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Monoprice’s newest headphones put the bang-for-your-buck proposition to the test
Monoprice is generally known for low-cost products that are actually worth buying, including a number of surprisingly good speakers and headphones. Now the company is bolstering its headphone lineup with three new additions.
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The privacy-centric Blackphone 2 is here, and it’s much better than the original
The privacy-centric Blackphone didn't set the world on fire, but the Blackphone 2 might. It's bigger, more powerful, and features newer software. You can preorder it now for a September delivery.
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Turn off the dark with this mirror that scatters sunlight around the room
If parts of your home are dark even during the brightest part of the day, Lucy, a smart mirror, will redirect the light. It tilts its mirror to follow the sun and shuts itself off at night.
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Google’s OnHub is a smarter, faster router you won’t want to hide in a corner
Wi-Fi problems are the worst. That’s why Google teamed up with TP-Link for the OnHub, a wireless router with modern sensibilities and features.
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Pioneer’s Dolby Atmos stable continues to grow with two new speaker models
With Pioneer's recently released VSX-1130 offering Dolby Atmos support, the company has decided it's a perfect time to release two new speaker models: the SP-BS22A-LR compact and SP-T22A-LR add-on speakers.
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Was it really that bad? Kevin Costner defends Waterworld in interview
While Waterworld is viewed by many in the movie business as one of the most colossal flops of all-time, Kevin Costner is standing up for the film in the wake of its 20-year anniversary.
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Opel’s vastly-improved 2016 Astra promises to be everything its predecessor wasn’t
On paper, the new Opel Astra comes off as a major improvement over its predecessor. An exclusive tour reveals a car that's lighter, shorter and more efficient -- and boasts segment-leading tech features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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Insiders gain new features in Windows 10 build 10525
Those running Insider builds of Windows 10 are getting an update that adds color options, improvements to memory usage, and other small tweaks.
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Want to track something? You can repurpose Amazon Dash buttons
There was a lot of skepticism when Amazon introduced its $5 Dash buttons. Instead of using them to buy diapers, one guy repurposed them to keep track of when his baby wakes up at night.
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Intel announces Optane hard drives powered by 3D XPoint technology
3D XPoint will be coming to a drive near you in 2016, according to Intel's IDF San Francisco keynote. The drives will be sold under a new Optane brand to enterprise and consumer markets.
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Rock Band 4 nabs Van Halen, PS4-exclusive pre-order tracks
Harmonix announced that rock group Van Halen will headline its upcoming band simulation game Rock Band 4 with a playable version of its hit song Panama. Rock Band 4 will launch October 6, featuring playable guitar, percussion, and vocal tracks.
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The 2017 Kia Sportage will sport a distinctly German face
Kia has released a trio of teaser images for the all-new 2017 Sportage, which will be revealed in full at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 17. We’ve also gotten ahold of some spy shots that show the crossover without any disguise.
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Illuminating inhalation: This trippy LED art exhibit pulses with your breath
Great art moves you, and in rarer cases still, great art moves with you. Such is the case with PRANA, a stunning 13,000 display of LED lights that detects the rise and fall of your lungs, allowing it to quite literally breathe with you.
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2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro review
Toyota’s 2015 4Runner TRD Pro is your capable weekend mountain-tamer, dune-runner, and mud-mucker. During the week, it’s one hell of a chest-inflator.
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Resident Evil: The Final Chapter will indeed be the final movie in the series, says Ali Larter
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter will live up to its name and conclude the long-running movie franchise, according to actress Ali Larter, who plays Claire Redfield in the series of video game movies.
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