Tuesday, October 13, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 14/10/2015

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Check a project off your list of home improvements with a $500 Visa gift card from HomeAdvisor
We all have that list of home improvement projects that only seems to get longer with time. Need a wall painted, a leaky gutter fixed, or an extra bedroom for a growing family, but don’t where to start? HomeAdvisor is here to help. HomeAdvisor is a leading digital online marketplace for homeowners to find trusted […]
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AT&T finally introduces Mexico to the wonders of 4G LTE
After spending close to $4.5 billion in purchases, AT&T finally announced its 4G LTE network rollout into Mexico, starting with six cities. Over the course of three years, AT&T hopes to blanket as many as 100 million Mexican subscribers.
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Get a sneak peek at Daredevil season 2, fresh from NYC Comic Con
Daredevil season 2 isn't coming till 2016, but fans can tide themselves over with a new teaser that debuted at New York Comic Con. The short preview gives first glimpses at new characters Elektra and the Punisher.
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Boeing’s latest video explains how scientists built microlattice, the world’s lightest metal
Despite being made entirely from metal, microlattice is actually 100 times lighter than styrofoam -- so light, in fact, that it can rest on top of a dandelion blossom without destroying it.
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Creative Sound Blaster Roar 2 review
The Roar 2 slims its figure down, yet still belts out the same barbaric yawp -- and wears all the same hats.
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Fantasy Island gets rebooted (again), this time with a female lead
The reboots keep on coming. Sony TV is rebooting Fantasy Island for ABC yet again, but this time the series will feature a female lead. The character of Mr. Roarke, owner of a company that helps people live out their fantasies, will be a woman instead.
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The Pepsi phone is real, and here’s what it looks like
The Pepsi P1 will go on sale in China later this year, Pepsi said. It's the beverage conglomerate's first branded Android smartphone, and it features Pepsi's signature logo.
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It’s finally happened — scientists construct part of a rat brain in a computer
Reverse engineering has never looked quite as cool as it does now that scientists have managed to partially reconstruct a rat brain out of nothing more than a computer. That's right - no organic matter was harmed in the making of the brain.
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Hands on: Asus ROG GX700
Asus’ ROG GX700 packs desktop-grade parts and never-before-seen features into a laptop, but it’s only for those honest about their gaming habits.
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First drive: 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
The GMC Sierra Denali gets a major refresh for 2016, with new styling and more tech.
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This thermostat-controlled wood stove helps keep your home the perfect temperature
Wood stoves have been used to heat homes for centuries, but Quadra-Fire decided to update the technology a bit by attaching its new Adventure series to a thermostat. It self-regulates to get your home within a few degrees of your desired temperature.
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Leonardo DiCaprio set to produce movie about the Volkswagen emissions scandal
Volkswagen's clean diesel scandal is coming to the big screen, and Leonardo DiCaprio is along for the ride. The actor is set to produce the Paramount Pictures film, along with Jennifer Davisson.
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ZTE Axon Max rumors and news
ZTE has announced that it'll sell a larger version of its Axon flagship smartphone later this year. The super-sized Axon Max will reportedly share much in common with its smaller counterpart.
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Netflix drops first full trailer for Mr. Show reboot, W/ Bob and David
Netflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming "reboot" of popular HBO sketch comedy show Mr. Show with Bob and David, called W/Bob and David, starring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross.
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David Bowie will never tour again, says prominent promoter
Famed British music promoter John Giddings has revealed that David Bowie will not tour again, confirming a series of longtime rumors that Bowie has no desire to go back to life on the road.
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New York has no idea who Chris Pratt is in this new Billy on the Street segment
A humbling Lightning Round segment from TruTV show Billy on the Street with Billy Eichner shows that New Yorkers have no clue who actor Chris Pratt is, despite his recent successes in films like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Vudu finally dishes up 1080p HDX content for Android while iOS users remain on standby
Vudu's upgraded app is apparently "Empire Strikes Back big." The company has added new features that improve the overall viewing experience. Most notably, users will be able to view content HD and HDX.
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Xperia Z5 Premium vs. Xperia Z5 vs. Xperia Z5 Compact: Which Sony phone is right for you?
We went hands on with Sony's new trio of smartphones at IFA and, though they're closely related, there are some key differences, which we explore here. Find out what how they compare, and which is for you.
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Mionix Castor gaming mouse review
With a huge DPI range and comprehensive software suite, Mionix’s Castor looks great on paper, but can it match the high expectations it sets for itself?
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Audi’s 2018 A8 will drive itself on freeways, but total autopilot is decades away
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III allows players to skip campaign levels
Players experiencing difficulty with Call of Duty: Black Ops III's solo missions will have the option to skip ahead to later levels in the game, campaign director Jason Blundell revealed this week.
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Halle Berry sci-fi series Extant pulled by CBS
Halle Berry's sci-fi drama Extant, which is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, has been cancelled, though Berry will continue to work with the network as an executive producer for a new series called Legalease.
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Good guy NASA just released over 1,200 patents to tech startups, free of charge
"The Startup NASA initiative leverages the results of our cutting-edge research and development so entrepreneurs can take that research -- and some risks -- to create new products and new services," explained David Miller, NASA's chief technologist.
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Need 20 things to make that Allrecipes meal? Instacart will now deliver them all
Allrecipes and Instacart have teamed up so you can order everything you need to make a recipe from Instacart. The service will deliver the food to your door in an hour or two.
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Airbus wants to stack passengers on passengers with mezzanine seating
Airbus has filed a patent for multi-level seating in its wide-body aircraft. Passengers will be stacked on top of each other in mezzanine-style seating. Airbus claims this is one of many patents, and will not necessarily be implemented in its aircraft.
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TAG Heuer Android Wear smartwatch news
TAG Heuer's first smartwatch, designed to compete with the Apple Watch, may be on sale by November this year, wearing a high $1,400 price tag. The Apple Watch starts at $350, and can reach $17,000.
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Latest Windows 10 Insider build adds tab previews to Edge, notes to Cortana
Microsoft has released a new build of Windows 10 to Insiders. It offers Skype integration, new Cortana features, and thumbnail previews of Edge, and makes it easier for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 owners to activate Windows 10.
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Kanye West crashes American Idol auditions as show ramps up to final season
Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West surprised judges on the set of San Francisco's American Idol auditions, as the rap superstar began his quest to become the 15th and final American Idol.
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Shop ’til you drop: Facebook shows off shopping feed and new ads for brands
Facebook wants you to shop with the brands you like right in its app. The social network developed tools for brands to make better ads, a shopping feed for users to browse through, and even a buy button.
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Ed Sheeran becomes first artist to cross 500M Spotify streams with one song
Spotify superstar Ed Sheeran just passed another milestone for the service, as his hit song Thinking Out Loud crossed 500 million streams. Sheeran is the first artist to hit that mark with a single song, pushing his overall streaming total toward 3 billion.
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