IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 17/02/2016

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 17/02/2016

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These are the biggest winners from the 2016 Grammy Awards
There were clear front-runners headed into the 2016 Grammys show, with Kendrick Lamar nominated for 11 awards and both Taylor Swift and The Weeknd nominated for 7 apiece. In the end, the night's biggest winners weren't all that surprising.
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The 2016 Grammys featured fire, tears, and Taylor Swift taking on Kanye West
The 2016 Grammy awards were full of big moments, from Taylor Swift apparently dismissing Kanye West to Kendrick Lamar literally setting the show on fire to Meghan Trainor bawling on stage.
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Cue the doll dance party: Hello Barbie's Dream House is smart and voice-activated
The new Hello Barbie Dream House is a smart home that's totally voice activated, but it's presenting a lot of privacy concerns because it is also completely connected to Wi-Fi.
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Soon, you'll need to prove you're 18 to visit adult websites in the U.K.
The U.K. government has outlined plans to make age verification a mandatory requirement for adult websites, saying it will force sanctions on those providers that don't comply with the new laws.
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Is Huawei working on a Microsoft Surface Pro competitor?
Huawei has teased a new device with a stylus. What might it be? That's hard to say, but the rumor-mill believes it might be a Windows device built to compete with the Microsoft Surface Pro.
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Hands on: Elephone Vowney
Importing a smartphone can be a huge risk, but when you choose the right phone, you can snag a real bargain. The Elephone Vowney may not have a familiar name, but it does have the right specs. Here’s what it’s like to use.
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Hard-earned tips you’ll need to take back Earth in XCOM 2
These starting tips for XCOM 2 will help series veterans and fresh-faced recruits alike get their bearings in Firaxis' fantastic new entry in the strategy game series, setting you on a course to take back Earth in no time.
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Samsung could be cooking up a limited edition Batman v Superman Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung reportedly looks to continue its release of limited edition smartphones by releasing a special edition Batman v Superman Galaxy S7. Considering that Samsung has yet to announce such a smartphone, consider it hearsay for now.
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10 fantastic Grammy nominees you should listen to right now
The Grammys might get a bad rap for giving so many awards to horrific pop artists, but it's not all bad: Here are ten fantastic artists who are nominated for Grammy Awards this year.
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First impressions: WishDish Rovr
We try out the WizDish Rovr, a platform and set of shoes that let you slide and skate around in virtual reality, giving a far more immersive experience than simply looking around with a controller in hand.
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DARPA’s 130-foot submarine-hunting drone will take to the sea in April
With construction now complete on DARPA's ambitious ACTUV submarine-hunting surface vessel, the agency says it will officially christen the rig on April 7 by launching it into Portland, Oregon's Columbia River.
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Lenovo wants to knock us out at MWC 2016 with a metal-clad smartphone
Lenovo took to Twitter to tease an MWC 2016 announcement involving a metal-clad smartphone. From the looks of it, the smartphone could be the Lemon 3, which is currently available for purchase in China.
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Bionic Olympics: The Cybathlon competition aims to improve assistive technologies
It's essentially a bionic Olympics, and that's a pretty awesome concept. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology founded the Cybathlon to test novel devices in real-life situations. To that end, pilots will perform a series of common daily tasks using the devices.
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Newly revealed Microsoft patent may support a Surface all-in-one modular desktop
More than two years after promoting Razer's Project Christine modular gaming PC, an industrial designer from Microsoft's Surface team has co-authored and published a patent for Microsoft's own stackable PC.
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Here are all the places that support Apple Pay, including 2 million stores
Apple Pay is growing rapidly, so we've built a list of all the vendors, retailers, and companies that plan to support Apple Pay or already do. Plus, we've integrated details on its forthcoming international launch.
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Did your Comcast connection go down? So did a lot of the country's
A slew of unhappy customers blew up Comcast's Twitter on Monday, reporting widespread outages, affecting everything from Comcast’s high-definition TV channels to downed land lines to Wi-Fi issues to Xfinity problems.
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Mattel’s new ThingMaker is a $300 3D printer that lets kids print their own toys
In a move that could motivate either incredible creativity or some serious playground envy (hey, maybe both), Mattel has introduced a $300 3D printer that will let you design and print plastic figurines entirely of your own making.
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Building a PC? Here’s how to pick every part (and 4 example builds)
Putting together a new PC means sorting through an almost infinite number of possible configurations. Our build guide saves you the trouble, as we’ve the best picks for every budget.
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Sports Illustrated jumps on VR bandwagon, releases 2016 Swimsuit Issue in virtual reality
Sports Illustrated partnered up with virtual reality firm Wevr to produce high-quality VR content for their latest Swimsuit Issue. Users will have full access to this year's photos via the magazine's app.
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Power in Grand Central goes out, shuts down Apple Store
Reinforcing the extent of our dependence on that little thing called electricity, a power outage at Grand Central has sent New York commuters into confusion, and if nothing else, has left them in the dark.
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In 100 years, humans may live in underwater spheres and subterranean skyscrapers
The SmartThings Future Living Report predicts how homes will look in 100 years. Perhaps the most striking aspect is where they'll be located: underwater and below the ground. But inside things will look different, too.
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Is Welsh tech startup Riversimple the Tesla of the hydrogen industry?
Riversimple is preparing to introduce its first-ever prototype. Partially funded by the Welsh government, the startup aims to bring a light, affordable hydrogen-powered two-seater to the market in 2018.
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Adobe pulls Creative Cloud update after files go AWOL on Macs
Adobe flubs an update for Mac users, Mattel brings back the ThingMaker kit as a 3D printer, Microsoft debuts the $200 Lumia 650 Windows phone
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Work underway on Star Wars: Episode VIII, Benicio Del Toro and Laura Dern on board
Lucasfilm recently posted a short production teaser for Star Wars: Episode VIII and revealed a few new cast members, including Academy Award winner Benicio del Toro, and Academy Award nominee Laura Dern.
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What to expect at Apple’s rumored March event: Apple Watch, iPhone 5SE, iPad Air 3
The Apple Watch 2 and iPhone 6C could be on the cards for an event in March, according to new rumors. The event would be held a year after the original Apple Watch launch, where Apple also announced the 12-inch MacBook.
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Game of Thrones’ ominous new season 6 trailer just confused us more
Game of Thrones reveals a new teaser trailer, this time set in the Hall of Faces. The dark and dreary vision shows the faces of those dead from the past, and also some who still live, once again perpetuating the mysteries left from season 5.
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Rolling Stones under 24-hour armed guard after contractor shot dead
Legendary British rock superstars The Rolling Stones have increased private security following an incident in Buenos Aires last week in which a worker transporting cash was shot and killed.
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Move over, pink convertible; Barbie has a hoverboard now
Barbie is keeping up with the times and replacing her pink convertible for a new method of transportation that suits her needs - a flying drone hover board. The drone is able to carry a lightweight foam version of the doll.
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When is your phone getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow?
Android 6.0 Marshmallow has finally arrived. Find out whether the new version of Google's mobile OS will make it to your smartphone or tablet. We've got update news from Samsung, LG, HTC, Motorola, Sony, and more.
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The day Justice Scalia helped save video games
Following the sudden passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, we look back at a surprising episode when he upheld video games' protection under the First Amendment as creative expression like books, plays, or movies.
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