Tuesday, November 17, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 18/11/2015

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Star Wars Battlefront review
Star Wars: Battlefront nails the epic feel of the original Star Wars trilogy, but the game underneath that spectacle can be frustrating.
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Start your engines: Fast and Furious spinoffs and prequels are in the works
The Fast and Furious franchise isn't taking its foot off the gas. According to producer and star Vin Diesel, Universal Pictures is in the early stages of developing both prequels and spinoffs.
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Bentley previews its $297,000 Bentayga First Edition SUV ahead of production
Bentley's North American debut of its Bentayga SUV was staged in West Hollywood. The world's fastest production SUV will be initially sold as a First Edition for 608 customers before series production proceeds.
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Luxury watchmaker Movado unveils Movado Motion and Bold Motion smartwatches
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Movado has partnered with HP for two smartwatches, the Movado Motion and Bold Motion. Both eschew a display in favor of colored LED analog bezels and ticks.
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Samsung WA8700 top-loading washer review
What sets the Samsung Activewash washing machine apart can be found right on top: a corrugated basin designed to facilitate pretreatment of your laundry load. It’s both helpful and a bit hindering.
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Watch the colorful, upbeat music video for Elton John’s Looking Up
Ahead of Sir Elton John's upcoming record Wonderful Crazy Night, the legendary piano rocker has released a whimsical music video for Looking Up. The record, co-produced by John and T Bone Burnett, will be released on February 5, 2016.
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Dazzle your retinas with these top-tier 4K monitors
The day is coming, slowly but surely, when 1080p resolution will be behind us. Check out our current picks for the best 4K monitors on the market, whether you're looking for a budget-based solution or a 32-inch beast capable of professional-grade calibration.
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Reports suggest pervasive infection found in police body cams
Research firm iPower Technologies concluded last week that one of the world's most pervasive computer worms has been discovered in police body cameras. The firm discovered the work as it attempted to infect several PCs on its network.
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Despite being made of 90 percent water, MIT's hydrogel superglue is ridiculously strong
MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering developed a synthetic hydrogel that is strong enough to compare with industrial superglue, but is made of 90 percent water. The synthetic adhesive is inspired by natural occurring hydrogels, like in barnacles and mussels.
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Under pressure: Networks push for Netflix branding as Time Warner eyes Hulu stake
As much as Netflix subscribers love the ad-free viewing experience, it remains to be seen whether or not it is sustainable. Netflix has recently allowed Disney/ABC to increase their promotional activities, showing networks' leverage.
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Is Apple beefing up its own apps’ rankings in the App Store?
Apple may be promoting its own apps on the iPhone App Store instead of giving fair billing to apps that deserve Top Chart positions. It is also possible that the problem is due to a bug.
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Gamers brave the infamous Desert Bus for charity this week
Desert Bus for Hope, a gaming-themed charity marathon spearheaded by Canadian comedy troupe LoadingReadyRun, has kicked off its ninth annual drive-a-thon event benefiting Child's Play.
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Create works of Pokemon artistry in upcoming Pokemon Picross for 3DS
Nintendo revealed that its next published release for the 3DS eShop in North America is Pokemon Picross, a free-to-download nonogram puzzler featuring hundreds of Pokemon characters.
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Russian scientists have figured out how to 3D print working thyroid glands for mice
The Russian-based 3D Bioprinting Solutions announced successful testing of a 3D-printed mice thyroid at this year's Biofabrication 2015 conference. The implant restored thyroid function in mice with hyperthyroidism.
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6 tips for mastering Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s multiplayer
Popping into multiplayer with all of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s new features can be a bit daunting. Here are a few tips to help you learn the ropes and maximize your new cyber soldier potential.
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Fallout 4’s secret developer room features the arsenal of the gods
Hidden away in Fallout 4 is a secret room with every weapon and item inside. Thankfully, it's surprisingly easy to reach, at least for people playing on PC.
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The Comedian picks up Jennifer Aniston to co-star with Robert De Niro
Jennifer Aniston's character will be in a close relationship with Robert De Niro, who's slated to be a Don Rickles-esque toxic insult comic. Fight Club's Art Linson will write the script and Taylor Hackford will direct.
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7 must-have iPad Pro accessories for your new tablet
If you’ve decided to buy an iPad Pro, you’ll want to take a look at a stylus, a dock, and some other extras designed to help you to get the most out of Apple's latest iPad. These are the best iPad Pro accessories we’ve seen so far.
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Now that Fallout 4 is out, here are 5 things we want from The Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda's Elder Scrolls series is in hibernation while Bethesda supports the latest Fallout game. So let's take a look at the good and bad of Skyrim, and what we want to see next.
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25 impressive cases and covers for iPad Air 2 and iPad Air
It looks great, it’s comfortable to hold, but even the iPad Air 2 needs some protection. Check out our top picks for the best iPad Air 2 cases to add function and style to your Apple tablet. We've got iPad Air too.
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First drive: 2016 BMW 340i
Using all the tricks it’s learned over the years, the updated 2016 340i is the best 3 Series BMW has ever released.
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Did ISIS use PlayStation Network to plan the Paris attacks? [updated]
ISIS terrorists may have used the online chat function of the PlayStation 4 in order to plan the horrific, coordinated attacks on Paris this past weekend, according to Belgian authorities.
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Move over 3D Touch, FingerAngle is way cooler and you don’t need fancy hardware
Think Apple's 3D Touch is cool? Wait until you see FingerAngle. It can detect the 3D orientation of your finger against the touchscreen of your smartphone or smartwatch and it doesn't need special hardware.
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New app “Notify” from Facebook tries to be like Twitter for your lock-screen
Facebook's latest app "Notify" aims to create a timeline of news on your lock-screen. We went hands-on with the new app and shared our thoughts in this quick video.
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Memento is getting a remake, so get ready for your mind to be boggled again
It has only been 15 years since Christopher Nolan's psychological thriller Memento blew the minds of viewers, but a remake is already coming. AMBI Pictures has recently greenlighted the project.
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Actually, the FCC isn’t banning third-party router firmware
After feedback, the Federal Communications Commission clarified that they don't want router manufacturers to block alternative firmware on their devices.
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TabletTV Plus is an all-in-one device merging free OTA TV with streaming services like Netflix
The TabletTV Plus, a device that combines free over-the-air (OTA) broadcast TV with Internet streaming services into one app for iOS and Android, is available now for pre-order.
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New blood drawing technique could mean less needle pokes at the hospital
Fear of needles? Soon you may have one less thing to fear. Intermountain Healthcare and Velano Vascular are exploring new tech that could keep people from feeling like pin-cushions.
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Microsoft’s Lumia 950 and 950XL bring Windows 10 to big little screens
Microsoft has announced the new Lumia 950 and 950XL, its two long-awaited high-spec Windows 10 smartphones, at a device packed special event. Here's everything we know about them so far.
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Live streaming virtual reality startup NextVR gets a boost from Comcast and Time Warner
Media companies Comcast and Time Warner are making a big investment in virtual reality, contributing to a $30.5 million round of funding for live virtual reality content provider NextVR.
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