IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 23/09/2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 23/09/2015

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Oyster, the Netflix for books, to shut down after just two years
Unfortunate news for anyone that was a fan of the digital book subscription service, Oyster will be shutting down within months as Google has hired away the talent that ran the company.
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DiCaprio and Ray Donovan writer to collaborate on Showtime mafia series
DiCaprio set to executive produce a mafia drama set in 1980s Brooklyn, which delves into the relationship between a mafia captain and a federal agent. Brett Johnson, best known for Ray Donovan and Mad Men, will write the script.
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Give your quadcopter drone thermal vision with Flir’s new Vue Pro camera
Today, Flir is bringing thermal imaging to the skies with the release of the Vue Pro: a compact infrared camera designed specifically for drones. Flir is set to launch the new camera sometime in November.
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Epson Runsense SF-810 review
Epson, the company famous for printers, puts its technology knowhow into a GPS running watch with built-in heart rate monitoring.
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All or nothing: Foo Fighters performance pulled from Emmys over Sonic Highways tune
The Foo Fighters had planned to perform at this year’s Emmys, but the band was pulled from the show, according to frontman Dave Grohl. The band claims Fox refused to allow them to play a song from the Emmy-winning Sonic Highways.
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New Nielsen study on streaming points to more bad news for traditional TV
New Nielsen data reports that broadband-only homes are on the rise, while pay-TV subscriber numbers continue to drop, suggesting that consumers continue the shift to streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, and others.
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Want something to happen on happn? Try sending your match ‘Hello’ by Lionel Ritchie
Happn examined the top songs that users have sent to one another since the app introduced the Spotify integration, and found that some classics are classics for a reason, such as Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and Lionel Richie's "Hello."
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FX’s The Bastard Executioner scores big ratings with help of DVR
Viewers made sure to catch The Bastard Executioner's premiere, even if they didn't watch it live. The two-hour first episode was bolstered by strong DVR ratings, with the audience growing by 71 percent when looking at Live+3 numbers.
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Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog is going through basic training with the Marine Corps
Google and Boston Dynamics' latest robot is going through basic training thanks to the Marines, which have recruited the robodog for field trials.
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Chinese sci-fi author has brain cryogenically frozen so it can be reanimated in the future
Du Hong, a science fiction writer from China, cryogenically froze her brain upon her death last May in the hopes that advancements in cryonic technology will one day bring her back to life.
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He thought he got an Apple Watch, but he got a baby instead
What could possibly be better than an Apple Watch on your birthday? Maybe the news that you’re going to be a father? Both are pretty great, but one is just about priceless, and one lucky man experienced the Apple Watch fake-out firsthand.
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The bathroom of the future: Robots clean for you and doctors do checkups via the mirror
There's a robot in the bathroom, scrubbing your shower. At least, that's the future, according to futurologist Dr. Ian Pearson and Bathrooms.com. There will also be smart mirrors and scales built into the floor.
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The 2015 Emmys featured Amazon topping Netflix, but HBO was still untouchable
Amazon topped Netflix at the 2015 Emmys, winning two major primetime awards. However, the rival streaming services couldn't keep up with HBO; the network/streamer won 43 awards in an impressively dominant performance.
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Need a track toy to go with your yacht? Try the BAC Mono Marine Edition
British sports car manufacturer BAC has announced the Mono Marine Edition, a version of its single-seat road car meant for superyacht use. The vehicle costs over $775,000 and features an anti-corrosive coating on its components.
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Meet Raumfeld, the German speaker brand set to impress Americans in 2016
Raumfeld, a relatively new German audio brand, is bringing its wireless multi-room speakers to the US in 2016. We got access to the entire line-up while in Berlin for IFA 2015, and we came away both impressed and excited. Watch our video to find out why.
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Huawei’s Google phone may be called the Nexus 6P and feature 128GB memory
Rumors are starting to spread about Google's next Nexus phone, and there could be two out in 2015, with one being made by Huawei and the other by LG. Here's what we think we know so far.
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How to buy an Apple Watch (Updated)
The Apple Watch is Apple's latest and greatest offering, and perhaps the most controversial piece of mobile hardware yet. Here's everything you need to know about the Apple Watch how and where to buy one.
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Has the rate of Chinese cyberattacks really gone down?
In recent years, China has repeatedly come under fire for its alleged involvement in cyberattacks and spying against the U.S. government, but lately, experts say that the rate of such incidents has actually decreased.
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Spotify’s popular Discover Weekly playlist hasn’t updated and users aren’t happy
Spotify's popular Discover Weekly playlist didn't update for millions of users on Monday morning, due to a technical glitch that the company claims will be fixed tomorrow. Apple Music, meanwhile, scored the popular new 1989 cover from Ryan Adams.
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Good guy Kickstarter says no to IPO, becomes a public benefit corporation instead
As of Sunday, the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter is reincorporating as a public benefit corporation, which means that it is now bound by law to make a "positive impact on society."
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Bentley may celebrate its 100th birthday with a limited-series hypercar
Bentley's CEO Wolfgang Durheimer hinted that the luxury automaker is working on a hypercar to celebrate the brand's centennial. The model would slot above the planned EXP 10 Speed 6 production sports car.
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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials review
Wes Ball's sequel to 2014's The Maze Runner never slows down as its heroes sprint through a post-apocalyptic nightmare and keeps tension high at the expense of character development.
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First dual-chambered bike tire is our pick for most innovative award winner at Interbike
Low tire pressure helps traction, but can lead to tire punctures and dinged rims. The Schwalbe ProCore tubeless system's two chambers negate those problems, and is DT's pick for the most interesting winner of a 2015 Interbike award.
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Apple’s iOS 9 update surpassed iOS 8 adoption in five days
iOS 9's adoption rate has increased from iOS 8, according to new data. After five days, the new OS surpassed the growth rate of its predecessor.
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LG Class is revealed with a surprising unibody design
LG already has events scheduled for Oct. 1 and Oct. 10, which will likely reveal new smartphones. Now the company is teasing an event for Sept. 21. Could the midrange LG Class smartphone make its debut at that event?
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Watch a miniature chef prepare your dinner with this 3D mapping called Le Petit Chef
While you wait for your meal, Le Petit Chef keeps you properly entertained, with an approximately two-minute-long animation of a miniature chef who climbs out of a manhole and subsequently endures a series of challenges.
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This smart, single-cup coffee maker was made for snobs
Bruvelo is a pour-over-style coffee maker that makes a single cup. It has a built-in grinder and makes it impossible to add the wrong amount of beans or water. It's available through a Kickstarter campaign right now.
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Ryan Adams releases full cover of Taylor Swift’s 1989, and it’s awesome
Swifties get a new lease on 1989: Alt-country singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has finally shared his full set of 12 covers from the smash hit, putting his own spin on the well-crafted tunes.
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Netflix scores exclusive rights to season one of How to Get Away With Murder
Netflix scores exclusive worldwide streaming rights for the first season of How to Get Away With Murder, fresh off Viola Davis' historic Emmy win for her role in the show as the first African American woman to take home that award.
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All the 2015 Emmys’ standout winners, shocking speeches and funny moments
VEEP won big at this year's Emmy Awards, Jon Hamm finally took home his statue for playing Don Draper in Mad Men, Tracy Morgan presented an award, Viola Davis became the first African American to win best actress, and other big moments from the Emmys.
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