IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 24/05/2016

Monday, May 23, 2016

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 24/05/2016

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College bans mortarboard throwing, says it’ll Photoshop them in later
Photoshop to the rescue! A UK college has told its graduates not to throw their mortarboards in the air, as per the tradition, because they could injure someone. They've been told to simply pretend to do it, leaving the photography firm to add the hats later.
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14 famous actors who used to be roommates
Before hitting it big in Hollywood, many actors shacked up with other aspiring actors to save on rent, and a few of these duos, including actors that both ended up making names for themselves, might surprise you
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Preacher 101: Four things you might not know about AMC's brutal new series
The roots of AMC's new series Preacher run deep in both the comic-book world and Hollywood, and here are some things you might not know about the show inspired by the controversial comic.
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More than 600 Android-running phone models were launched this past year
Taking the banner of branding empowerment, Google took the stage on Google I/O and presented very pretty numbers. Be it phone models, app usage, or ridiculous numbers of selfies, the firm had a lot to brag about.
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Echoes is a game that deals with mental health in episodes
Mental health is a serious issue, but finding ways to portray the issue in games can be hard, Thermo-Dynamic Games strives to reach beyond those limits and will divide its narratively driven game into different episodes.
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Mirror's Edge Catalyst gets interactive map online ahead of release
Mirror's Edge Catalyst is the explorative take on the 2008 parkour-inspired original hit. Fans have been waiting eight years to play the sequel and EA has released an interactive map of the game's city ahead of the launch.
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Google has a new, free app to help you do science with your smartphone
Hoping to bring out the curiosity in each of us, Google has unveiled Science Journal, an app that measures and records data in real time, and then turns all that input into consumer-friendly graphs and charts.
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Download these five apps to share with groups, track your friends, and more
Every week we peruse the various app stores to find let you know what's worth downloading. This week's top five includes an app to boost creativity, share content to your friend groups, and more.
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Obama wants your children’s opinions in the new Kids Science Advisors program
Over the course of his presidency, Barack Obama has made clear his dedication to STEM education. Now, the leader is proving just how much faith he has in the innovative minds of America's posterity by forming the Kids Science Advisors.
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61N is the camera that can compete with Narrative Clip 2
Devices require much our attention, but small cameras that don't require much attention are gaining momentum. 61N is one such camera and it looks like it might be able to put up a fight against Narrative.
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Microsoft takes a stance against terrorism on its consumer services
In a blog post published Friday, Microsoft unveiled a series of new policies designed to combat "terrorist content" across its consumer services. From Xbox Live to its Outlook email service, the company plans on purging extremist content.
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Planned obsolescence has led to ridiculous product cycles, and it’s time to say enough is enough
Apple fans are already clamoring for an iPhone 7 release date -- but is modern hardware becoming more about the anticipation of new releases, instead of the pursuit of better devices?
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Lockheed Martin joins the space race to Mars
Before we land on the Red Planet, we’ll probably orbit it. Lockheed Martin has unveiled its Mars Base Camp concept – an ambitious plan to send a manned space laboratory to orbit Mars by 2028.
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5 shows and movies to stream this week: Netflix’s new comedy, classic drama, and more
How are you going to get through this week? By following our guide to the finest films and TV shows available now, of course. On the list this week: Lady Dynamite, Boardwalk Empire, and more
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eBay wants you to spend more money with its new search and browse experiences
Last week, eBay launched a series of new browsing modules and search features meant to help shoppers better discover the right products for their needs (or perhaps, their desires).
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Weekly Rewind: A weight loss vest, manmade meteors, and a physical Amazon store
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on, in fact, that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories.
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Jack Dorsey seeking permission to give 7 million share to his employees
Jack Dorsey is returning to a promise he made last October when he vowed to give a third of his shares in the social media company back to his employees. The exec is asking shareholders to give the green light to the plan.
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Scientists managed to “cut out” HIV virus from rats
Science has brought us yet another step closer to an HIV cute with a pair of molecular scissors. A group of researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have managed to "cut out" HIV-1 genes from mice and rat genomes.
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Is Snapchat redesigning its Discover section once again?
According to reports, a new look for the Discover page on Snapchat will be unveiled on June 7, and Snapchat partners whose content already populates this high-profile spot are said to have already been given a sneak peek.
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How to spoof your Mac address and go truly incognito on your network
Your MAC address defines the physical devices a wireless network. There's a few cool tricks you can pull by spoofing this address, and we'll give you the know-how!
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Use your breath to track your stress levels with Zenytime
Branded as "your personal stress laboratory and coach," Zenytime allows users to check the effect of everyday stressors in real-time using a connected device and breath-powered games.
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Now you can tool around on a 3D printed electric motorbike
With a proprietary aluminum alloy, Airbus subsidiary APWorks created the first 3D printed electric motorbike, the 77 pound, 37-mile range Light Rider. APWorks focus is specialized metal parts, but it will create a limited run of 50 Light Riders.
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Mercedes-Benz hitting EV stride in 2020 with four models
Mercedes-Benz will have electric versions of four car lines by 2020, two sedans and two SUVs. Look for C class and S class EVs and electric GLAs and GLCs. The electric versions will have distinctive styling to differentiate from non-EVs.
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The ZTE Grand X Max 2 is an 8-core phablet that costs just $200
ZTE is back with another bargain phablet called the ZTE Grand X Max 2 for those interested in an 8-core smartphone with two rear cameras for only $200.
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Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: 3D printed violins, biometric wallets, and more
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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Exclusive: Comedian Dan Soder talks internet porn, Louis C.K., and his ‘Not Special’ special
Comedian Dan Soder's first hour-long special, Not Special, will air on Comedy Central this month. Digital Trends spoke with him about the special, as well as working on Showtime's drama Billions, why he loves piracy, and more.
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Xiaomi to launch debut drone on May 25
Is Xiaomi adding drones to its growing range of tech products? A message posted online by the company points to a May 25 unveil, though it's giving little away beyond a close-up of its debut flying machine.
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