Sunday, January 3, 2016

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 04/01/2016

Digital Trends



The Nintendo 3DS XL can run Windows 95
The Internet goes into hypemode as the Nintendo 3DS is hacked into running Windows 95. Beware of the bluescreens.
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Transcend raises the bar for enterprise-grade SSD storage
For the average computer company aiming to raise the bar, Transcend intends to release five new models utilizing its in-house SuperMLC SSD technology.
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Hands on: RiutBag R15
Tired of worrying if someone’s about to steal from your backpack? The RiutBag takes all that concern away, because the openings are all against your back, not facing the crowds behind you.
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LG announces new Super UHD TV lineup featuring massive 98-inch 8K monster
LG is introducing at CES 2016 a new Super UHD TV series with performance-enhancing features and a massive 98-inch 8K flagship model. Here's everything we know about the Super UHD line.
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Using Snapchat, this dad has been turning his baby into a superhero
In one of the most creative (and definitely adorable) uses of Snapchat yet, graphic designer Costeur transforms his little son from a human child to a superhero, a comic book character, and much more.
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Stormtrooper’s day off: Putting the galaxy on hold to enjoy Dodge’s Charger SRT Hellcat
The life of a modern Stormtrooper isn’t all about intergalactic conflict. Sometimes you need to relax, recharge, or just run errands. Whatever the mission may be, Dodge’s 707 HP Charger SRT Hellcat Star Wars Edition is up to the task.
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Drop it when it's hot: Hydro floors go from patio to pool in minutes
Hydro floors are moveable floors that raise and lower to hide or reveal swimming pools. They can be put in a basement, for example, or outside to double as a patio. They're as pricey as they sound.
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Instagram on Android gets features for ‘3D Touch’
Pressing a photo a little longer on Instagram for Android now gives users the previously Apple exclusive Force Touch features.
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These are the best period, fertility, and ovulation tracking apps out there
Women's reproductive health can be complicated, but there are plenty of apps available to help you track your cycles. Whether you just want to know when your period is coming or you want to start a family, these apps have you covered.
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This couple created an automatic flusher for their toilet-trained cats
Toilet training cats has become a thing for people who don't like litter boxes. But what about flushing? This couple figured out a way to automatically flush their toilet after the cat uses it.
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Tesla Model S bursts into flames while super charging in Norway
At a SuperCharger station in Norway yesterday, a Tesla Model S burst into flames mid-charge, leaving the vehicle completely incinerated. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blast.
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This Super Mario Maker level is the work of a monster
Journalists Dan Ryckert and Patrick Klepek have had an ongoing feud in Super Mario Maker, and it appears that Ryckert's latest level, a sick creation dubbed "The Armageddan," has finally ended it.
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Banish the bunny ears (and monthly bills) with these potent indoor antennas
When transitioning away from pay-TV service, finding the best television antenna for your area can be troublesome. We have tested some excellent solutions for indoor antennas that can be used within apartments and homes.
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Windows 10 ends 2015 with less than 10 percent of the desktop operating system market
For all the attention Windows 10 got in 2015 and the fact that the new operating system was free for many users, it may be surprising to hear that it ended the year with less than 10 percent market share.
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Control a drone just using the movement of your hand — as long as you're wearing an Apple Watch
Thanks to a new algorithm from the researchers at PVD+, you can now control lights and even a drone with little more than the movement of your hand. Well, as long as that hand is attached to a wrist bearing the Apple Watch.
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Toss out your potter’s wheel; you can now 3D print with ceramics
Previously, the limitations of 3D printing have been relegated largely to a materials issue. But now, recent innovations have introduced a slew of new mediums for 3D printers to work with, and the latest to join the crew is ceramics.
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Activision Blizzard reportedly buys most of Major League Gaming’s assets for $46 million
According to a report, Activision Blizzard has acquired the majority of Major League Gaming's assets for $46 million. MLG has also announced a new CEO. The agreement comes after a tough year for MLG.
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Virtual reality and palm-sized PCs will conquer computing at CES 2016
While most of the buzz surrounds virtual reality in one form or another, it's not the only game-changing computing announcement at CES in 2016. Small PCs and 3D cameras may also grab the spotlight.
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An anti-ISIS hacking group has taken responsibility for the BBC attack
As in all wars, the digital fight against ISIS is leaving some collateral damage in its wake. And on New Year's Eve, the BBC became the latest victim. New World Hacking decided to target the BBC to test out its powers.
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Find your fitness with our favorite health and fitness apps for Android (Updated)
Need a little extra help getting into shape? Your Android is pocket-sized workout companion that'll help you track your fitness and improve your health.
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Thanks to this, you may never need another software update
Code gets old and slow over time; anyone with a PC can attest to that. If only it could update itself. That's something that Adobe and MIT are actually working on and in some senses, they've already made it work.
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2 absurdly simple tips to simplify and organize your life in 2016
New DT contributor, and long-time tech authority, Patrick Norton has two really easy ways for you to organize your life and simplify your digital clutter in the new year.
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Politicians beware – Politwoops is returning to Twitter
Politwoops, a political transparency service that archived politicians' deleted tweets, was booted off Twitter back in May. However, Twitter has just reversed its decision, allowing voters to once again "explore the tweets they'd prefer you couldn't see."
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DJI rolls out new software to stop you flying your drone in restricted airspace
DJI has rolled out a more dynamic version of its geofencing software to prevent drone flights in restricted airspace. The system allows the authorities to update restrictions and for the first time offers drone owners live data on temporary no-fly zones.
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The new face of Louis Vuitton is Lightning from Final Fantasy
Louis Vuitton's 2016 line has a new face, and while unfamiliar to some, Final Fantasy lovers will recognize their very own Lightning as the model of choice, merging fantasy and reality into one pretty convincing package.
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Trends with Benefits: CES 2016 behind-the-scenes preview and the best products of 2015
Listen in as the DT roundtable of experts backs up their picks for the top tech of 2015. Our list of winners is ranges from a VR headset, to a talking Bluetooth speaker. Also, in case you hadn't heard, CES is next week! We look ahead to the biggest tech show of the year.
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Check out Kendrick Lamar’s NSFW short film God is Gangsta
God is Gangsta features two songs from Lamar's 2015 record To Pimp a Butterfly: u and For Sale? (Interlude), giving a storyline to the tunes with everything from dancing in the club to a baptism.
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Don't leave your kid alone with your iPad — 7-year-old spends over $5K playing Jurassic World
Parents, let this be a lesson: Don't leave your child unattended with your iPad. Seven-year-old Faisall Shugaa apparently decided to get himself an early Christmas present in the form of Dino Bucks in the Jurassic World game -- over $5,000 worth.
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9 travel tech trends that will make 2016 a great year to get out of town
Technology is changing the future of travel, and the industry is evolving to adapt. We look at nine tech trends that are reshaping how we travel.
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NBC Sports uses Snapchat account to promote ‘Winter Classic’ hockey game
Hockey may not be as popular in the United States as it is in our neighbor to the north, but that could begin to change now that NBC Sports is using Snapchat to drum up interest in its “Winter Classic,” which airs New Year’s Day.
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