Wednesday, October 14, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 15/10/2015

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This guy built an electromagnetic replica of Thor’s hammer that only he can lift
To make Mjolnir a reality, Sufficiently Advanced used a set of extremely powerful electromagnets, some batteries, and a fingerprint sensor built into the handle. Then he toured Venice Beach inviting challengers to lift it.
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Over $50 off Leading Razor Thin HDTV Indoor Antenna
Save 51% on the best selling Winegard FL5500A FlatWave Amped Razor Thin HDTV Indoor Antenna
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$168 off DT Editor’s Choice Over-ear Headphones
Save 53% on Sennheiser HD 598 audiophile-grade over-ear, open back headphones
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Amazing industrial 3D printer fits in a truck, can print an entire building in 24 hours
The new Apis Cor 3D printer is powerful enough to print a building in one day, yet small enough to be moved with minimal preparation and transportation costs.
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Save $12 on Bestselling iPhone 6/6s Screen Protector
60% off Amazon #1 Best Seller iPhone 6 screen protector
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Trump takes his antics back to NBC as host of SNL on Nov. 7
While NBC won't let Donald Trump host Celebrity Apprentice anymore, they network is OK with him guest hosting Saturday Night Live. He previously hosted the show in 2004, but it's a much higher profile gig this time around for the presidential candidate.
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Microsoft Lumia 735 review
The Microsoft Lumia 735 is a 10-month-old phone that recently landed on Verizon Wireless. Was this budget phone worth the wait?
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Samsung announces early app partners for Gear S2
Samsung has released an early preview of apps available on the Gear S2, its newest wearable. They include Line, Nike+ Running, and Volkswagen apps that have been specifically designed for the smartwatch.
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Google’s Waze dubs the United States one of the top countries in the world to drive in
According to Google's Waze traffic navigation app, the United States offers a relatively good driving experience when compared to other nations. However, that shouldn't be cause to forget about the country's infrastructure woes.
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Jennifer Lawrence essay denoucing Hollywood wage gap fueled by Sony hack
The Sony hack was eye-opening for Jennifer Lawrence. In a new essay for Lena Dunham's newletter, Lenny, Lawrence discusses Hollywood's gender wage gap in the context of what she learned from leaked Sony data.
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Facebook continues push for video content with new feed dedicated to video
Facebook believes your news feed will be filled with videos in the near future and is already testing a news feed dedicated to those videos shared by your friends and the pages that you follow.
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Save $35 on Popular Portable Charger for iPhone 6
Save 70% on ZILU Smart Power Basic 4400mAh Portable Charger for most Smart devices
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Acer launches X34 ultra-wide gaming monitor – and yea, you can overclock it
Ready to make the leap to ultra-wide gaming? Acer's Predator X34 is now for sale, with a 34-inch 21:9 QHD panel and Nvidia's G-Sync refresh management technology.
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The Department of Justice says Apple no longer needs an antitrust monitor
The Department of Justice said it was satisfied that Apple had "implemented meaningful antitrust policies, procedures, and training programs," and so would withdraw its court-appointed monitor from the company's campus.
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5 annoying OnePlus 2 problems, and how to fix them
If you’ve encountered some OnePlus 2 problems, and you’re wondering what to do about them, come on in for a look at some suggestions. You should never settle when there might be a fix or workaround available.
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The Forcite Alpine smart ski helmet is finally live on KickStarter for $800
The Forcite Alpine, the smart ski helmet we took a look at back in 2104, is finally up on Kickstarter in time for the ski season. It's still a 4k action cam, walkie-talkie, headlight, tracker and GPS inside one safety-certified helmet.
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Mysterious Meizu smartwatch surfaces with possible October 21 launch date
The mysterious Meizu smartwatch surfaced early in the year, but has remained hidden since. A new leak shows what could be the final product, coming later this month without Android Wear.
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Microsoft Surface Book vs. HP Spectre x360: The PC laptop showdown
Which two-in-one PC will reign supreme? Here's a look at the new Surface Book stacked up against HP's own premium 360-degree laptop, the Spectre X360. Both devices are vying for your wallets, but which one is right for you?
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A Turkish newspaper editor’s ‘insulting’ tweets land him in jail
On Friday, Bülent Keneş, the editor-in-chief of Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman, was removed from his office and arrested for "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Sadly, this is far from the first instance of media censorship.
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A Boy and His Blob rated for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Vita, PCs
Classic 8-bit platformer A Boy and His Blob will soon stage a revival on PCs and modern consoles, according to content ratings recently issued by German classifications board USK.
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Gorillaz co-founder at ‘phase of experimentation’ for new record
The Grammy-winning genre benders will release a new record next year, which is the first since 2011's The Fall. Co-founder Damon Albarn has said the new record will be a "happy, positive and funny one!"
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How smart are you, really? A quick fMRI brain scan will tell you
A new study published in Nature suggests that not only is your brain activity about as unique as your fingerprint, but also reveals some pretty compelling evidence as to how smart you are.
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Man who shot police officer was tracked using the ‘Find My iPhone’ app
The Find My iPhone app is perfect when you have misplaced your phone, but it can also be used to track armed robbers. That's exactly what happened in the Gold Coast of Australia after two men stole $40,000 from a local tavern.
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The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour dates announced
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, a concert tour featuring music from Nintendo's legendary franchise, has returned with new tour dates and an appearance on Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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YouTube star buys $4.5 million mansion with cash from Minecraft videos
Minecraft player Jordan "CaptainSparklez" Maron has purchased a Los Angeles mansion worth $4.5 million using proceeds earned from his YouTube video production career and a sizable fanbase.
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Skybuds are wireless earbuds that live and charge in your phone case
Looking for wireless earbuds without any of the extra clutter? Skybuds might have you covered. The Kickstarter product features a built-in charger and storage case incorporated right into an included iPhone case.
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The Army is testing a smart grenade launcher that can take out hidden targets
The United States Army announced it will soon begin acceptance testing of the XM25 smart grenade launcher which grants soldiers the ability to track and hit targets in hard-to-reach areas on the battlefield.
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Ubisoft offers Might & Magic Heroes VII refunds after shipping disc-less Collector’s Edition
Ubisoft is offering refunds for players who purchased the North American Collector's Edition of Might & Magic Heroes VII, following the recent revelation that the package did not include a physical DVD copy of the game as advertised.
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Janet Jackson has still got it: Singer earns 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 chart
Janet Jackson is as unbreakable as her latest album. The singer hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the 7th time with Unbreakable, which dropped on Oct. 2. She's one of only three artists to have a No. 1 album in each of the past four decades.
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Buying a laptop: everything you need to know, and maybe a little you don’t
In 2015 laptops are still going strong. Whether you need a slim device for traveling or a top-of-the-line rig for gaming, our guide will make your purchase a bit easier.
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