IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 28/04/2016

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 28/04/2016

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6 essential photo apps for embellishing your photography
Photo apps are on the rise. Here are six of our current favorites, so you can add some character and class to your photos before sharing them with your friends, family, and distant admirers.
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Jurors caught checking Facebook may face a $1,500 fine
Looking for a better way to enforce rules about checking mobile devices during a trial, California has proposed new legislation that would slap a juror with a hefty fine if they hop on social during a trial.
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Voyomotive’s new device brings old cars up to speed with connected apps
Voyomotive has developed a plug and play device to give any vehicle from 1996 or later a complete suite of connected car apps and functionality, while also providing streaming data for business applications.
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Car crash victim sues Snapchat for causing high-speed highway accident
Snapchat's miles-per-hour filter is to blame for a car crash that saw multiple people injured, according to one of the victims, who is suing Snapchat. The accident left the plaintiff with traumatic brain injuries.
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Hilarious new Ghostbusters featurette centers on a not-so-bright Chris Hemsworth
The new Ghostbusters featurette is all about Kevin the receptionist. In it, Chris Hemsworth holds his own against comedic powerhouses Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig, playing the ditzy admin to perfection.
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Dodge baggage fees and still pack plenty with these travel bags and tips
Carry-on spaces are ideal for when you are traveling light or avoiding baggage fees. Here are five products that help you expand the constricting space.
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You can read J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts screenplay the day after the film opens
Warner Bros. is bringing us back to the wizarding world this fall with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but we won't just see the story on screen; J.K. Rowling's screenplay will be published as well.
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India calls for a ‘panic button’ on phones to help protect women
To combat violent crimes against women, the Indian government wants mobile phones to come with a panic button that will dial an emergency number quickly. The proposal may be moot, as most women in rural areas aren't allowed to carry mobile phones.
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Dubai sets a high goal for driverless cars
In an ambitious plan to switch to driverless cars, Dubai has set a goal of 25 percent driverless car rides by 2030. The plan will include taxis and buses. The city believes the switch to self-driving cars would save money and cut down on accidents.
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Asus' Zenbook UX501 is the budget alternative to Apple's MacBook Pro, but is it better?
This head-to-head fight pits the venerable 15-inch MacBook Pro against the Zenbook UX501, a similarly-equipped, all-metal laptop from Asus. If you're on the fence, be sure to check out this in-depth comparison.
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Hands on: Vizio M-Series
Thanks to Vizio's unconventional new-model release schedule, its well-reviewed 2015 M-series 4K Ultra HD TVs are available at huge screen sizes with relatively tiny prices.
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Apple sees first year-over-year revenue decline in 13 years on falling iPhone, Mac sales
Apple may have posted some disappointing earnings in the second quarter of 2016, but it's not all bad news -- services, like the App Store, have hit its highest revenue ever at $6 billion, 20 percent up from last year.
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Why tech-savvy Latinos are more mobilized than ever for 2016’s election
For Latino voters, the political stakes feel very personal, and where a candidate stands on a few key issues will factor heavily into who wins their vote.
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Intel wants USB Type-C to replace your headphone jack
USB replaced all sorts of dedicated ports in the 90s. Could USB type-C eventually replace the audio port? Intel thinks so, and is working on a standard. The change could make headphones digital.
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Do You Really Need to Buy Premium Gasoline?
Sales of premium fuel are rising, and are likely to remain high as Americans buy more small-displacement turbocharged cars. But how much do you really know about the fuel you’re putting in your tank? Why should you pay more for Premium gas?
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HTC’s $100 million accelerator program geared toward virtual reality startups
In an attempt to cut down on time spent securing money from investors, HTC's new Vive X accelerator program could prove lucrative for enthusiastic developers in the budding Virtual Reality market.
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Just how big will Captain America: Civil War’s box office debut be?
Moviegoers will get an epic battle in Captain America: Civil War, but the film should score an easy box office win its opening weekend. Marvel and Disney's latest superhero flick is expected to impress, both in the U.S. and internationally.
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FBI does not plan to disclose technique used to unlock shooter’s iPhone
The government is "close" to deciding on whether it should start a review process on the method used to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone. The FBI is planning on saying its agents do not know of the vulnerability, since it came from a third party.
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Fallout 4 mods coming to consoles in June, PC beta out now
Fallout 4 players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be able to build and add mods to their games in the next couple of months.
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Report: This Year's Call of Duty Will be Called Infinite Warfare
The next entry in the Call of Duty series may be called Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, based on a listing that appeared on the trending section of the PlayStation Store Thursday.
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Tune out the world and crank up the jams with the best earbuds
Over-the-ear headphones offer top-flight sound, but they're not so easy to take along. If you're looking to upgrade your portable sound, check out our favorite in-ear headphones with a model for every budget.
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Witness the fire power of this fully armed and operational Death Star fire pit
A class of high school welders made a Death Star fire pit, resembling the space mobile battle station in the Star Wars film. It was auctioned off, and then showed up on Reddit to make everyone jealous.
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Planet Earth is getting greener, and oddly enough, that’s probably not a good sign
A new study suggests that additional carbon dioxide emissions have caused a huge increase in plant foliage. Though apparently positive at first glance, the data may actually signify more complex environmental issues.
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Put your admiration for Alien where your mouth is with facehugger ski mask
As it would happen, there's an entire day dedicated to the movie "Alien," and that day happens to be -- you guessed it -- today. And what better way to celebrate than with a Facehugger Ski Mask?
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iFixit finds a lot of Valve components under the HTC Vive’s hood
Gamers may still be waiting for the Vive to arrive, but iFixit has already torn its headset open, and found that Valve had had even more influence on the design than previously suspected.
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Bill Simmons to tackle sports and pop culture, drop first TV F-bomb on HBO in June
The Sports Guy is coming back to TV. Popular sports analyst Bill Simmons is set to discuss all things sports and pop culture in the upcoming HBO series Any Given Wednesday, starting June 22.
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Tired of trolls and slander, former Reddit exec launches Imzy, a positivity community
Former Reddit exec launches Imzy.com, a community that emphasizes finding what you want and a positive outlet. Its founders hope it can serve as a safe place for users.
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The Volvo S90 Excellence interior combines art, function, and pure driving bliss
At the 2016 Beijing Auto Show, Volvo unveiled the S90 Excellence interior concept. Illustrating how the brand’s Lounge Console concept would look in the range-topping S90 sedan, the cabin display is the epitome of luxury.
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The new YouTube app uses AI to learn just what you want to watch
An update to the YouTube app has been launched, offering a refined design and better video recommendations, thanks to artificial intelligence. YouTube is also launching new six-second 'bumper ads.'
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10 Google Maps tips and tricks to get you from point A to B, or even add a C
Google Maps can do a lot more than get you from Point A to Point B. Here are 10 of our favorite tips and tricks, from adding pit stops to road trips, to the one-handed nav trick you won't believe you didn't know.
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