IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 06/11/2015

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 06/11/2015

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Ikea turns kids’ artwork into toys for its charity campaign
As part of its charitable campaign, Ikea selected designs submitted by children and turned them into hand puppets and plush toys. The toys will help raise funds for various charities.
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Facebook’s reportedly working on a standalone app for breaking news
According to reports, Facebook's working on a standalone app that will alert users to major stories. It's reportedly launching with a dozen major outlets, including the Washington Post and CBS.
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Apple and its sapphire supplier finally shake hands and part ways (Updated)
GT Advanced Technologies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company is one of Apple's main suppliers of sapphire glass screens, which are expected to arrive on the Apple Watch.
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Kal Penn teams with Harold & Kumar writers for Fox News spoof
Kal Penn (Kumar from Harold & Kumar) will star in an ABC comedy about an aspiring NPR reporter who ends up working for a Fox News-type channel. Harold & Kumar writers Hayden Schlossberg and Jon Hurwitz will executive produce along with Penn.
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Eminem is set to auction 10 pairs of 'friends and family' Air Jordans on eBay
Eminem's charity the Marshall Mathers Foundation and Detroit apparel company Carhartt have partnered with Jordan Brand for 10 pairs of special "friends and family Air Jordan IV sneakers to be auctioned on eBay on Nov. 10.
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Subaru's explosive growth will be limited by an annual sales cap of one million vehicles
Subaru will reportedly limit annual sales to keep brand's niche appeal. The Japanese automaker is growing rapidly but has decided to cap sales at 1.1 million units per year, a similar strategy as exclusive luxury and performance brands.
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OnePlus Reflexion app uses both your cameras to capture unique reflections
Tap into your creative side with the new Reflexion app from OnePlus. This photography app blends two photos from your front and back cameras on your phone to create a unique reflection.
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Vizio's flagship Reference Series are the ultra-yachts of 4K televisions, and you can buy them now
Vizio unleashes its new Reference Series TVs in stores today. The flagship Ultra HD series becomes available at Magnolia Design Centers for order starting today, at 65-inches and 120-inches, topping out at $120,000 for the big one.
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Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gary Oldman to team up for Hitman’s Bodyguard
Three of the action genre's big names have signed on to star in Millennium Films' upcoming movie Hitman's Bodyguard: Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gary Oldman are joining forces.
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Ring and Kevo now work together to make unlocking your door a little easier
A smart door bell like Ring still means you have to physically let someone in, unless you pair with a smart lock. Ring now works with Kevo, so you can let visitors in, as part of Ring Plus.
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Sony A7R II review
Sony’s A7R II is so chock-full of advancements – a 42.4-megapixel back-illuminated full-frame sensor, 4K video, high ISO, fast autofocusing, and more – that it might just be the best camera of 2015.
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Verizon Go90 bring's live NBA games to your phone
As the NBA season enters its second week of action, the NBA and Verizon announced a multiyear deal to bring live NBA games, original series, highlights and more to Verizon's new video streaming app. The deal marks the biggest partnership between the NBA and Verizon in six years.
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Olbermann and Tarantino lead provocative guest list on Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher
Two outspoken figures in media, Quentin Tarantino and Keith Olbermann, will guest star on Friday night's Real Talk with Bill Maher on HBO. Tarantino has recently been under heat lately for allegedly calling police murderers.
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This giant quadcopter drone launches fixed-wing UAVs, then retrieves them with a skyhook
Boeing subsidiary Insitu recently unveiled its Flying Launch and Recovery System which allows a quadcopter drone to successfully launch and retrieve fixed-wing UAVs by utilizing a pulley system.
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5 Star Wars characters get epic new movie posters — but no Luke Skywalker
Disney and LucasFilms have five more Star Wars: The Force Awakens posters for fans out there prior to the film's theatrical release. The latest batch features individual characters from the film, including Princess Leia and Han Solo.
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Got 30 seconds? Fox experiments with shorter, interactive ads on Hulu
On Fox programming, the ad-supported video streamer will give viewers the option to watch shorter, interactive ads. The ads will initially only be placed on desktops and smartphones, where it's easy for viewers to click.
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Google engineer goes on a crusade against faulty USB Type-C cables on Amazon.com
Need to buy a spare USB Type-C cable for your laptop, tablet or smartphone? A Google engineer has discovered you need to be careful, as many cables don't confirm to the specification, and could even harm your device.
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Want to step up to a faster laptop? Samsung’s new Ativ Book 9 Flip and Pro could be what you need
Looking to buy an expensive, super-charged PC notebook this holiday season? Samsung's new Ativ Book 9 Pro and Spin might be a good fit. They offer Skylake processors, high-resolution displays, and gobs of solid state storage.
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These guys hacked a 3D printer and turned it into a high-precision tattoo machine
A French design team hacked a 3D printer with a tattoo needle to create an autonomous tattooing robot. Makerbot design precision allows the robot to convert any image uploaded to the software into a fully printable tattoo.
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V-Moda’s new Zn in-ears use zinc-alloy for tank-like durability, Italian style
V-Moda puts the Z in zinc with its latest in-ear headphones, leveraging a patented zinc-alloy casting technique to create a unique pair of limited edition buds that promise to be as durable as they are stylish, with top-flight performance to boot.
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More than two-thirds of iOS devices users have upgraded to iOS 9
Apple's iOS 9.1 upgrade is gaining substantial traction among device users. According to the company, the adoption rate across iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners now stands at 66 percent.
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Now you can be a VC too, thanks to the latest SEC ruling
No longer do you have to be a billionaire to be a venture capitalist, thanks to new rules approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission last Friday that allow even you or me (aka non-accredited investors) to stake a claim in a startup.
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Tell this button what you need, and it will add it to your grocery list
There are lots of ways to make a grocery list (pen and paper, anyone?), but Hiku wants to help you create one with the push of its button. It will send it to the app, then let you order from Peapod or Walmart.
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The PuzzlePhone is the modular smartphone that will satisfy your inner geek craving
Wouldn't it be cool to own a smartphone that you could easily upgrade or repair? The PuzzlePhone, from Finnish startup Circular Devices, aims to make this a reality with its modular design components.
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Here's an sneak peek at Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
A new photo from the set of Marvel Studios' upcoming phase-three movie Doctor Strange shows Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch looking a little ragged as he searches for answers on the streets of Nepal.
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Vice gives a telling peek into its ambitious 24-hour news channel, Viceland
Vice debuted a nine-minute trailer previewing ten original shows for its new Viceland television channel. The trailer includes clips from "Gaycation with Ellen Page", a new music documentary series featuring Kendrick Lamar, and more.
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NASA just released this awesome 4K video of thermonuclear activity on the sun
NASA just released this awesome 4K video of the sun that shows the celestial body at a level of detail that will blow your mind.
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Hearthstone introduces co-op as part of a limited-time event
Blizzard's online collectible card game Hearthstone will roll out its first-ever co-op gameplay session this week with a special limited-time Tavern Brawl battle against Gearmaster Mechazod.
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Reddit takes a small step into the big world of video content creation with Cyber Nation
Reddit has paired with its parent company, Conde Nast Entertainment, to create a six part documentary series that investigates cutting edge technologies being developed for human-computer interface.
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HP’s new Chromebooks have Bay-Trail processors, optional 4GB of RAM, 1080p display
With a full-HD display and a 1.83GHz Intel Celeron processor, HP's new Chromebook is a pretty good deal at only $279. If you're in the market for a Chromebook, it's definitely worth a look.
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