IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 23/10/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 23/10/2015

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eBook subscription service Epic! is bringing books to kids
Today, less than two years after its launch,more than 10 million books have been read on the Epic! platform, and with a library that is growing every day, this number and perhaps children's interest in reading will continue to burgeon.
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Adele gets deep in open letter about her forthcoming album, 25
The Grammy-winning British singer explained that the upcoming record, 25, will be a "make-up" record. There isn't yet a confirmed release date, but 25 is expected to come out before the end of the year.
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YouTube’s makeup superstar Michelle Phan moving away from beauty videos
YouTube celebrity Michelle Phan recently announced, in an open letter on her YouTube channel, her plan to move from beauty vlogging to other businesses, and asked for suggestions from fans.
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Apple now rolling out iOS 9.1 and watchOS 2.0.1, and they contain the middle finger emoji
Apple has begun rolling out minor upgrades to iOS devices and the Apple Watch. The upgrades, iOS 9.1 and watchOS 2.0.1, contain new emoji and bug fixes, including improved Live Photos behavior on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus.
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Watch: The Today Show reunites Back to the Future cast members Fox, Lloyd, and Thompson
With Back to the Future Day (Oct. 21, 2015) finally upon us, Matt Lauer interviewed three of the trilogy's stars on The Today Show Wednesday: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson. The trio discussed how today compares to the film's version of the future and more.
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What’s the difference between an SUV and a crossover? Let us explain
They're two of the most popular terms in the automotive world: "crossover" and "SUV." Which is the right one to use when referring to a vehicle? We'll dissect where the names came from, the differences between them, and throw out some examples of each.
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Tracy Morgan to launch comedy comeback with new stand-up tour
Tracy Morgan's recent Saturday Night Live hosting gig proved that he's as a funny as ever, and now the comedian has plans to embark on a cross-country stand-up comedy tour called Picking up the Pieces. Morgan has 34 shows scheduled so far.
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Guitar Hero Live comes back strong (first impressions)
While it's been a few years since we last rocked out with the franchise, Guitar Hero Live is everything we loved about it and more. Find out what's new, what to expect and more in this quick first impressions video.
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Garmin’s new Forerunner watches track every running stat you can imagine
Garmin has a bunch of new fitness-focused smart watches in its Forerunner series. The Forerunner 230, 235, and the 630 all track activity data with a focus on runners. The 235 has heart rate monitor, and the other two work with chest straps.
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Study suggests link between weight gain and #foodporn on social media
While gazing at food porn on Instagram might seem like a harmless pastime, one research study has suggested that it may be contributing to weight gain and the growing obesity problem.
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What’s better than a DeLorean on Back to the Future Day? This gold one by 3M
To celebrate Back to the Future Day, 3M turned a DeLorean DMC-12 gold by adorning it with a special 1080 wrap. DeLorean Motor Company actually produced a handful of gold DMC-12s in 1980 as part of a promotion with American Express.
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Popular messaging app Telegram booted out of Iran for refusing to spy on users
Popular messaging app Telegram has been blocked in Iran, after refusing to send private information to the country's surveillance department, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.
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Toyota heads Back to the Future with a special Mirai launch event for new owners
Toyota marks the initial sale of its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with a special event in honor of the Back to the Future series. Toyota invited a few of the Mirai's early adopter owners to join in the festivities.
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Disney to launch streaming platform in the UK next month, snubs US for foreseeable future
The major media company will launch DisneyLife, its own video and audio streamer next month, in the UK next month. The service will offer hundreds of books, music, and movies including the Pixar catalog, and classic Disney films but not the Star Wars series.
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NBC to reboot Cruel Intentions as a TV series
NBC managed to land the script for a Cruel Intentions reboot. Based on the '90s film, it will focus on the 16-year-old son of two of the main characters, Sebastian (played by Ryan Phillippe) and Annette (Reese Witherspoon).
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Nike will release self-lacing Back to the Future shoes for charity in 2016
Today Nike, releases the long-awaited self-lacing Nike Air Mag in New York City in celebration of Back To The Future Day. No word on availability.
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Minibrew boils down homebrewing into one little machine
Homebrewing can be a labor-intensive, complicated process. The MiniBrew wants to take a lot of the work and potential for mistakes out of the equation with its semi-automated machine.
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Check out this stunning drone footage of the world’s largest radio telescope
With a little less than one year left before its intended completion, China just published stunning drone footage showing off the construction of the world's largest radio telescope. It intends to use it to search for alien life.
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YouTube Red serves up ad-free, downloadable videos for $10 a month
YouTube has officially launched its subscription service, letting you watch ad-free content for $10 per month. The new subscription also lets users download videos, listen in the background, and watch original series.
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Marty, something had be done about your Spotify playlist! (So we fixed it)
In honor of Back to the Future Day, Spotify has created a missmash of tracks from Marty McFly's era (1985), and the future, i.e., right now. But, with picks like Justin Bieber and Nick Jonas, we're not buying it. Check out our 2015 hits instead, Marty.
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Snapchat users beware: Android screen-recording apps can immortalize your Snaps
Snapchat messages expire after a few seconds, but some Android users with screen recording apps can save them forever. The trick doesn't work on iPhones, unless the device is jailbroken. Here's how it works.
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Here’s what’s new on Netflix in November, and what’s going away
Here's a complete list of what's new on Netflix for November, and which titles will be removed this month, to help you catch up on all your binging and make sure you don't miss those titles heading into the ether.
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Resident Evil HD mod masterfully unlocks 1996 dialog recordings
A fan-made mod for Capcom's Resident Evil HD integrates voice acting from 1996's Resident Evil, meshing high-resolution graphics with beloved but badly delivered lines like "You were almost a Jill sandwich!"
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Watch us unbox the new Roku 4
We unbox the Roku 4, which has a slightly bigger footprint than we expected, despite having seen several pictures of the set-top box in the past few weeks. The Roku 4 is available for purchase at retail locations today, and is no shipping to pre-order customers.
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Dyson’s robot vacuum is available in Japan for a plan that will suck your wallet clean
Dyson is finally releasing its robot vacuum, the 360 Eye. The catch(es)? It's only available in Japan, and it costs over $1,200. It's got some neat features, but many are found on its competitors' vacuum bots, too.
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 TV spots tease wall-to-wall action
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 2 is set to put a bow on the series on Nov. 20, and has released two heart-pumping TV spots in advance of that date. Katniss Everdeen, may the odds be ever in your favor.
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Vudu launches 12 Ultra HD titles for new Roku 4 owners, broader rollout expected soon
Ultra high-definition movies are coming to Roku 4, and Vudu is helping make it happen. The company announced today that it is making 12 4K movies available through the Vudu channel on the Roku 4 device starting today.
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Indiegogo unveils Generosity.com for personal, charitable causes
As Indiegogo launches the new version of Indiegogo Life, users are now being given new incentives to begin personal fundraising campaigns. The crowdsourcing platform unveiled Generosity.com, "a platform for human goodness."
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Apple and Dropbox are the latest tech companies to take a stand against CISA
Just days before the U.S. Senate is expected to take the legislation to a vote, both Apple and Dropbox are voicing concerns about how much privacy will be sacrificed under the guise of security.
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Microsoft’s Surface Book should have other PC builders worried
Microsoft's new Surface Book is the company's first laptop. While it says the Book is targeted at Apple, PC builders should be on alert. Redmond is ready and willing to build cutting-edge hardware.
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