Monday, February 29, 2016

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 29/02/2016

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: UV shoe sanitizers, smart mounts, fish tank tech
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Well-traveled enough to know a location on sight? Well, Google is
Well-traveled enough to know a location on sight? Well, Google is. After years of depending upon geotags in order to determine where in the world you snapped that stunning shot, the latest AI can recognize places "on sight."
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The Force Awakens did CG so well, not even the FX artists can spot it all
From a rolling droid to a fast-paced flight, the Oscar-nominated visual effects in Star Wars: The Force Awakens put a priority on the practical in order to bring audiences back to the Star Wars universe.
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Smart Turn System is a self-cancelling signal device for your motorcycle
The Smart Turn System from ABCS Sistema reads a motorcycle rider's movements and maneuvers and automatically cancels the turn signal when needed. A patented system collects movement data, including acceleration, inclination, heading, and vibration.
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Short on time? This moving company provides estimates via video calls
Dumbo Moving has added virtual estimates. Users can schedule a video call to show their home and get a quick price estimate from the NYC-based moving company. The new feature was created in conjunction with Crater.
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Netflix will air Marco Polo and Daredevil in HDR, but don’t hold your breath for VR
Netflix will be adding 600 hours of 4K content as it also introduces HDR (high dynamic range) programming, but the streaming service is not looking to jump into virtual reality just yet.
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Lucrin’s leather pouches will lavish your iPhone 6/6s in luxury
Here's a luxurious alternative to wrapping your iPhone 6 or 6s in a case. Lucrin's leather iPhone pouch protects your precious smartphone from debris and damage, and looks good doing it.
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Why buy the car when you can buy the trip? How the ‘Peak Car’ era is ending
Automobile use is falling off in the world’s most successful cities, and the reasons why fewer people are choosing cars may surprise you.
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Is Apple’s MacBook Pro 13 still the king, or has Dell’s XPS 13 usurped the throne?
The MacBook Pro 13 with Retina is one of the best notebooks we've ever reviewed, but it's now up against stiff competition in the form of Dell's new XPS 13. Can the narrow-bezeled wonder dethrone the king?
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Apple is the most preferred smartphone brand in the US, followed by Samsung and Motorola
Apple is the most preferred smartphone brand for consumers looking to change their device in the U.S., followed by Samsung, Motorola, and LG, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
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5 songs you need to stream this week: Funkadelic with Kendrick Lamar and more
Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Funkadelic with Kendrick Lamar and more.
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Samsung wins $120 million appeal in ongoing patent fight with Apple
Samsung notched a big legal victory on Friday when a U.S. appeals court overturned a May 2014 verdict ordering the South Korean company to pay Apple $119.6 million for infringing on smartphone patents.
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Hands on: Shure SHA900
Shure’s SHA900 portable headphone amp is sleek and sexy if not a bit big, and it portably provides supremely realistic reproduction of all your music. At $1,000, you’d better bring your gold card, though.
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Weekend Workshop: Embrace the Force with this full-size replica of BB-8
Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduced the fan favorite BB-8 droid when it released in 2015, and we've got your ticket to building your very own replica using little more than a few pieces of foam, some spray paint, and contact cement.
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This reusable sanitizer uses UV light to murder odor-causing microbes living in your shoes
The UV Pro Shoe Sanitizer is a sterilizing solution for your sweaty kicks. The devices uses UVC lighting to kill almost 100% of bacteria and fungus that can cause skin issues, infections, and that terrible smell.
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New to Mac OS X? Here are 30 of the best apps available
There are literally hundreds of thousands of great software programs compatible with Mac OS X in the App Store. Wondering what software to install on your Mac? Look no further than our tightly-curated list of the best Mac apps on the Web.
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The Golden Age of Television reigns on with these 10 highly anticipated new TV series
They say it's the golden age of television, and if 2016's roster of fresh new shows is anything to go by, that trend will continue this year. Here's the 10 brand new shows we're most excited to see this coming this year.
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Who does artificial intelligence think will win at the Oscars?
In honor of the impending Oscars, Unanimous A.I. pooled the ever-perceptive general populace, and has come up with its predictions for the six major award categories. Check them out and see if you agree.
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16 trends from Mobile World Congress that will reshape the year ahead
The rise of VR, the decline of tablets, and the unstoppable ascent of Chinese manufacturers are just a few of the trends from Mobile World Congress 2016 that will shift the world ahead.
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Update: Facebook live-streaming video launching on Android next week
Released to iPhone users last month, Facebook is now rolling out live-streaming to Android users. More countries are also getting the feature for iOS. Similar to Periscope, Live video allows users to broadcast themselves while in the moment.
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Fearing a possible GPS outage, the U.S. Navy resumes teaching celestial navigation
US Navy officers have begun training in celestial navigation so they won't have to rely on GPS technology. Although GPS is convenient and useful, it is also extremely vulnerable and the military is dangerously reliant on access to the technology.
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Trends with Benefits: Robot abuse, Star Wars drone wars, best of MWC 2016
Apple and the FBI are still locking horns, measures are being set up to prevent drones from spying on Star Wars filming, the Oscars are almost here, and the best tech from Mobile World Congress 2016.
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A uterus transplant was just completed in the U.S. for the first time
On Thursday, surgeons at the Cleveland Clinic successfully completed the first-ever uterus transplant in the United States, giving new hope to women who may have related childbirth issues.
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Oscars hashtag-activated emoji now on Twitter and Periscope
With the Oscars almost upon us, Twitter has unveiled a couple of hashtag-activated emoji for the event, including an icon for its live-video app Periscope. Additionally, it has also revealed the most talked-about awards contenders on its platform.
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What’s better than a bulletproof SUV? How about one made by a shotgun manufacturer
Armored vehicle manufacturer Inkas has released its version of the Range Rover Autobiography. On the other end of the spectrum, the Holland & Holland Range Rover features enhancements from a producer of custom shotguns.
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How The Revenent made that brutal bear mauling so wincingly realistic
The visual-effects team responsible for the most memorable scene in Alejandro González Iñárritu's frontier epic The Revenant explains how they created the film's terrifying bear attack.
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Comey: Fear that creating a backdoor will endanger other iPhones is ‘not a real thing’
Here's everything that has happened since a court order required Apple to disable an auto-erase function on one of the San Bernardino shooters phone. The Obama administration says Apple can keep and destroy the software used to hack into the iPhone.
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AT&T is suing the Louisville Metro Council over Google Fiber
AT&T says the Louisville Metro Council in Kentucky has no right to regulate telephone polls, so it's suing to shut down an ordinance that gave Google Fiber easy access to AT&T's own poles.
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