Monday, November 16, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 17/11/2015

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The Muji Hut is a micro-home made for Japan
Micro-homes are catching on in Tokyo, thanks to high property values. Muji, a home goods retailer, already makes prefab homes, and their huts are the latest in the line, designed to be minimalist.
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Best Blu-ray discs to show off your Home Theater
What's the point of having all of that awesome home theater gear if you can't breed a little jealousy from your friends and family? We've put together this list of badass Blu-rays that have the goods to drop a few jaws, and make your home theater fly.
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Feel beaten by the selfie stick? Selfie Mirror does so much more
Selfie Mirror is a smart device that allows users to capture and upload photos and videos. Built in lighting and custom frames enhance media. The mirror can also connect to other smart devices through the house, and stream music.
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KLIO 4K frame augments digital art
Klio, a project of Art.com's experimental Labs division, is a frame for new forms of digital artwork. Moreover, it's a platform for
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Hands on: Native Union Dock for the Apple Watch
Native Union is known for its minimalist, attractive accessories, and the new Dock for the Apple Watch is no exception. We take a close look at the silicone wrapped version here.
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As more EVs plug in, can our power grid step up? We ask the experts
As electric vehicles become part of the automotive mainstream, how will power companies handle the additional load?
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The deets on the SR-71 and its father A-12 are shared by the CIA
The A-12 was able to produce higher-resolution photography, but the SR-71 became the successor because it was designed with side-looking radar and cameras. This ability meant the SR-71 could achieve its reconnaissance missions without penetrating the airspace over enemy territory.
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Billionaire Ross Perot Jr. on his hack safe plan: invest in Texas
He warns that one day, we could wake up and find that a major bank has been taken down by a cyber attack. His concern is interesting, given the amount of wealth both Perot Jr. and his father have accumulated thanks to technology
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Behind the $500 million Bel Air mansion: swimming pools, casino, nightclub, and more
Niami insists the property will be worth every penny. He adds that the $5,000 price per square foot is comparatively less than half of what billionaires are willing to pay for penthouses in Manhattan.
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OnePlus will bring back NFC when it’s used more, may ditch invite system in a few years
In a wide-ranging interview with VentureBeat, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei offers his response to issues like the lack of NFC, that invite system, and the "Never Settle" motto.
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Robots could replace 50 percent of jobs, says chief economist
According to a new report from The Bank of England, machines may be responsible for the loss of some 80 million American and 15 million British jobs (or 50 percent of each country's workforce) between the next two decades.
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Rent a smart home? Some multi-family buildings are going automated
Instead of making renters shell out bucks for smart home gear, Stratis wants to help automate multi-family dwellings. They partnered with Schlage for door locks renters can open with their phones.
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Change your Facebook profile picture to reflect Lebanon or Kenya’s flag too
Vietnam based designer Hubert Southall is sending out a call to all graphic designers and art directors "to cover the filter void" that has ignited controversy across the Facebook user base.
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TED rewards modern-day Indiana Jones with $1 million in funding
This belongs in a museum! While Sarah Parcak doesn't use Indiana Jones' familiar refrain, there are quite a few similarities between the fictional archaeologist and the woman who just secured $1 million in funding from TED
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Google engineer says to avoid OnePlus USB Type-C cables and adapters
After his Amazon reviews made waves, a senior software engineer at Google is continuing his one-man campaign against potentially harmful USB Type-C cables and adapters by taking OnePlus to task in two Google+ posts.
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More Star Wars: The Force Awakens plot details emerge
For the last 6 months, Disney and Lucasfilm have gone to extreme measures to keep Star Wars: The Force Awakens details under lock and key, but the last week has seen the studio loosen up a bit and let some information through
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Need to buzz someone in? The Monkey is a smart keyless entry for apartment buildings
Apartment intercoms are supposed to be a barrier to entry, but sometimes they make tenants' lives more difficult, too. The Monkey is a chip that will turn any intercom smart. Sync it up with your phone, and you’ll get a notification when someone rings.
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The NFL doesn't want you gambling on Peyton Manning's next toss
The NFL prevented Sportsradar US -- its official data distributor -- from using NFL data for ringit!, an app that would let people place bets on in-game events. Sportsradar partnered with mobile gaming company iPro to create the game, a move the NFL claims was done without its knowledge.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Biometric bike locks, roll-up solar cells, and more
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Samsung reveals its next flagship chipset, the Exynos 8
Samsung reveals its Exynos 8 chipset, which will go toe-to-toe with the Snapdragon 820 next year.
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5 best iPad Pro games to make the most of your big screen tablet
Have you just bought a new iPad Pro? Then don't make it all about work with our line-up of cool games that make the most of that big, beautiful display. Here's 5 to get you started.
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Resident Evil 0 remake lets you see every raindrop, play as the villain
Resident Evil 0 releases next January, and several of its developers also worked on the original 2002 GameCube game. In a new developer diary, these veterans discuss what changes for the upcoming remake.
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Coming in 2020: Huawei says a superphone will save the day
Huawei's Yang predicts the superphone will be the culmination of digital intelligence, progressively developed over the years through evolution and adaptation. He expects this new superphone to transform human perceptions, enhancing experiences and exhibiting intelligence to help humans.
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Google's finally got something to offer iPhone users
Avid users of Apple's products don't always get love from Google, but the search giant has now launched a Chrome beta program for iOS that supports 3D touch.
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The best subreddits to browse on Reddit
So, you've just joined the wonderful world of Reddit and want to explore it. With so many subreddits, navigating the "front page of the Internet" can be daunting. You're in luck -- we've got 21 subreddits to help get you started on the site.
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Want a MacBook, but can’t afford one? Try one of these offbeat alternatives
Apple's MacBook Air and Pro are great, but they're also expensive, leaving many searching for affordable alternatives. We've found them, and they'll save you hundreds without sacrificing performance or portability.
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