Wednesday, February 24, 2016

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 25/02/2016

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Verizon kicks off wireless 5G testing in the U.S.
Verizon announced plans to test 5G wireless in the United States by 2016, with a small deployment by the end of 2017. It is the first mobile carrier in the U.S. to test the super-fast wireless standard, which is capable of reaching 1Gbps.
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Up close and personal with the fully Android Haier Watch
Haier made a smartwatch with a fully round screen in a stainless steel casing that runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It has a user interface on top that makes it seem like Android Wear. We go hands on to examine it.
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Zach Galifianaksis’ FX comedy series Baskets has been renewed for season 2
FX has renewed the comedy series Baskets for a second season. Starring Zach Galifianakis as twin bothers, the show is midway through its first season, having premiered in January 2016.
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Captain America: Civil War is Marvel's best movie yet, according to Anthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie has already seen Captain America: Civil War, and he's all about the upcoming superhero flick. The actor, who stars as Falcon, recently said that he thinks the film is Marvel's best yet.
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Bots roll, cameras shake, and anything turns into a tablet on day 2 of MWC 2016
Day two at Mobile World Congress brought us a brilliant portable home theater for one, LG's take on BB-8, Oppo's idea for a shake-less camera phone, and Sony's interactive projector of the future.
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Hands on: Ubuntu Convergence, Meizu Pro 5, and BQ’s M10
Canonical demoed Convergence at Mobile World Congress, and it offers a way to plug in your smartphone to a monitor, and get a desktop experience with Ubuntu. We also took a look at BQ's M10, the world's first Ubuntu-powered tablet.
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Asus settles FTC lawsuit over flawed router file security
Asus is settling and FTC lawsuit regarding their routers out of court, agreeing to establish a security program subject to audits. The settlement suggests the FTC is watching companies that develop IoT devices closely.
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Make your own espresso via Bluetooth on Nespresso’s Prodigio machine
Nespresso unveiled a new espresso machine called the "Prodigio," built with Bluetooth connectivity that allows users to to schedule a brewing time, brew coffee right away, and more through their smartphone or tablet.
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Flexible Ra ‘strap lights’ clip to your gear with magnets, outshine headlamps
Ra is a strap light packed with powerful LEDs and rare-earth metal magnets so it's hands-free and completely adaptable for all kinds of outdoor adventures. The creators wanted a powerful area lighting solution that worked better than average headlamps and flashlights.
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Mercedes’ C43 Coupe breaks cover with an AMG badge and a biturbo heart
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the new C43 Coupe ahead of its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Arriving at U.S. dealerships this fall, the vehicle is powered by a 3.0-liter biturbo V6 that produces 362 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque.
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Once threatened by Yahoo, Time Inc. may now be its savior
Magazine publisher Time Inc. may be looking into merging with the spun-off core of Yahoo, potentially saving the company from being subsumed by interested buyers.
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Lords of the Fallen, Borderlands free with Xbox Live Gold in March
Microsoft will hand out another batch of free games for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in March, including the Dark Souls-inspired action-RPG Lords of the Fallen and an Xbox One-compatible version of Borderlands.
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Psychonauts 2 dev team lands BioShock 2 lead designer
BioShock 2 and The Bureau: XCOM Declassified developer Zak McClendon has joined up with Double Fine as the lead designer of the company's upcoming crowdfunded platformer Psychonauts 2.
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Someone set this The Walking Dead chase scene to Benny Hill music, and it’s hilarious
Several crafty YouTubers took the chase scene from the latest episode of The Walking Dead and set it to the tune of the Benny Hill Show theme song. The result is pretty hilarious -- good luck not laughing.
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SpaceX ‘not expected’ to successfully land its upgraded Falcon 9 at sea Wednesday
Despite typical optimism from Elon Musk's aerospace company, the agency says it does not expect to successfully land its Falcon 9 on a barge Wednesday. Instead, it's focused on delivering a 12,000-pound payload for the Asia-based SES.
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BMW will revive the 8 Series sports coupe to lead its luxury pack
BMW has revealed that it plans to reintroduce its 8 Series in 2020. The automaker has yet to decide whether the model will be a coupe like its predecessor, but it will be the brand's new flagship.
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BuzzFeed just killed your productivity with its new app, BuzzFeed Video
Your productivity levels are about to take a nosedive. On Tuesday, BuzzFeed, otherwise known as ADD central of the already ADD-prone Internet, unveiled a new app called BuzzFeed Video.
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How Ex Machina built a better, beautiful, and utterly believable android
Alicia Vikander's artificially intelligent android, Ava, is at the heart of sci-fi thriller Ex Machina's Oscar-nominated visual effects, which blur the line between human and robot.
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Apps can’t be installed on MicroSD cards used in the Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, and LG G5
The Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, and LG G5 all feature MicroSD slots for expanding storage. However, they don't use Google's new adoptable storage system, which means they aren't as expandable as you might think.
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Researchers close the final loophole in device encryption with the power of nanotubes
A handful of researchers, comprised of academics and IBM employees, have found a way to use carbon nanotubes as a means of effectively generating cryptographic information for secure, on-chip encryption.
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First drive: 2016 Honda Civic Coupe
Honda builds on the success of its bold new Civic sedan with a striking, comfortable, spunky, and tech-rich two-door iteration.
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We tried out this portable home theater for one, and we're already hooked
The brilliant Glyph portable mediawear is coming to a store near you. The personal home theater device is one of the coolest things we've seen at MWC, offering a thrillingly immersive A/V experience for one.
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Far Cry Primal is connected to Far Cry 4… by a blog
Far Cry Primal is connected to the modern Far Cry series, though you won't be able to tell just by playing the game.
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Here’s what’s new on HBO in March and what’s going away
Whether you're a cable lover or a staunch cord cutter, there's never been a better time to get down with HBO. Follow us to find out what's new to the network each month, and what's going away.
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Caller ID is making a comeback on the Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung announced the upcoming Galaxy S7 will feature Whitepages caller ID integration at the system level, adding spam filters and public contact listings to lock screens and search bars.
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Following Kalamazoo tragedy, Uber faces questions about its driver vetting process
While the gun control argument is one that we've heard a thousand times, a newer and perhaps more unique question now being raised in the aftermath of the Kalamazoo shooting spree lies in the Uber vetting process.
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Amazon now has its own fashion labels
It's gone up against supermarkets, bookstores, and now, even major fashion houses may not be safe from the wide-reaching influence of Amazon. KeyBanc Capital analyst Ed Yruma says Amazon has already unveiled seven fashion labels,
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New Nikon Coolpix long-zoom cameras can shoot 4K video
Nikon is adding three new long-zoom cameras to its Coolpix point-and-shoot lineup. All three models feature Nikon's "always on" Bluetooth low energy Snapbridge protocol, while two models can shoot 4K videos.
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Gwyneth Paltrow joins scrum of superheroes for Captain America: Civil War
The ever-expanding cast of Captain America: Civil War just added another name to its long list of Marvel superheroes and movie stars. Gwyneth Paltrow will reprise her role as Tony Stark’s business partner and love interest, Pepper Potts.
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