IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 25/02/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 25/02/2014

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Lamborghini, seen as sinister, wants to be less Darth Vader and more Luke Skywalker
When you look at Lamborghinis, what do you think? They’re pretty damned sinister looking, right? Well, it turns out, this evil attitude is a bad thing for the automaker.
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Microsoft takes aim at China to boost Windows Phone
The emerging markets around the globe are starting to attract more and more competition. Microsoft has announced plans to offer cheap phones in these areas in partnership with chip manufacturer Qualcomm
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Netflix paying Comcast to solve speed issues
You might now be able to get back to House of Cards: Netflix and Comcast have struck a deal which should solve the slowdown problems the on-demand video service and ISP have been experiencing.
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Kiefer Sutherland confirms he’s involved in a new Mortal Kombat game
Kiefer Sutherland has been working on the latest Metal Gear Solid title, but it's not the only video game he's lending his voice to: the actor says he has also been busy on a Mortal Kombat release.
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Screenshots from Daylight show why you should be afraid of the dark
The upcoming survival horror game Daylight from Zombie Studios and Atlus USA, which hits PC and PlayStation 4 on April 8, 2014, is built around atmosphere. Check out these screenshots to prove it.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina vs. HP Spectre 13t x2
The HP Spectre 13t x2 is the latest Windows 2-in-1 to hit the market, and it's also one of the best sold so far. But can a PC convertible stand up to Apple's excellent MacBook Pro 13 with Retina?
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HP shows off its Pads with new Elite and Pro Windows 8 Tablets
Hewlett Packard has announced a pair of new Windows 8.1 tablets, the ElitePad 1000 G2 and the ProPad 600. Both feature 10.1-inch screens and quad-core Atom processors.
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Firefox OS returns with new mid-range devices, $25 smartphone and more
Mozilla has returned to MWC with Firefox OS. This time the company is showing off a slew of new phones, a $25 smartphone design and a number of improvements to the budget-oriented smartphone for emerging markets.
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Lenovo bends over backward to improve its Yoga Tablet with new HD version
Lenovo has revealed a new version of its 10-inch Yoga Tablet that fixes many of the problems with the first one, namely its screen and processing power. We've got all the new info and specs.
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Huawei unveils yet another selfie phone, and a tablet
Though Huawei saved its strange stuff for later, it started Mobile World Congress with a simple showing: A new phone, a new tablet, and a new mobile hotspot that the company claims is the "fastest mobile hotspot" ever.
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Hold this to your face: Huawei just unveiled a 7-inch phone
Huawei has never shied away from big screens, but what the company brought to Mobile World Congress 2014 was the first of its kind: A 7-inch screen smartphone. The MediaPad X1 is the largest smartphone we've seen.
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The 10 best import games coming in 2014
The year 2014 has gotten off to a slow start in the world of video games, but there's plenty of greatness on the horizon, including a number of killer games not likely to hit the US this year. Among them are a new Yakuza spin-off, a great Dragon Quest remake, and some true weirdness on PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS.
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Artists use 3D printers to turn plastic into organic-like materials
3D printing is projected to change manufacturing, design, and even food. For digital artists, it allows them to take their creations from the computer and into the real world, building sculptures that resemble stone, metal, and other materials.
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Huawei gets fit with its first wristband
Huawei brought plenty of new technology to Mobile World Congress, including its foray into wearable tech with the TalkBand, a smart wristband capable of making calls and tracking fitness and health performance.
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Microsoft offers details of Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 updates
Get all your official Microsoft OS information here — the company has been revealing some of the tweaks and changes you can expect in the imminent updates for Windows an Windows Phone.
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Aston Martin unleashes V8 Vantage N430 and DB9 Carbon Edition in Geneva
Aston Martin will unveil both the V8 Vantage N430 and DB9 Carbon Edition at the 2014 Geneva Motor show. Both special editions bring a few more special options to its already fantastic models, in the form of horsepower and carbon fiber.
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iHeartRadio will sing its way to Samsung Gear 2
The Samsung Galaxy Gear uses a standard media controller app for Pandora and Spotify's smartphone apps. Clear Channel wants a more integrated experience by announcing the iHeartRadio app for the upcoming Galaxy Gear 2.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Carbon features an optional 2560x1440 touchscreen, customizable function keys and lightweight design. These features target business travelers in need of maximum function in a minimal package, but are they enough to peel buyers away from the MacBook Pro 13 with Retina?
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Google’s LG smartwatch coming in June, say latest rumors
Find out the latest buzz around Google's long-awaited smartwatch, including its rumored manufacturer, a possible launch date and details of how the device will operate once it finally appears.
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Watch out, Samsung has announced the Gear 2
Unable to wait for its February 24 Unpacked 5 event at Mobile World Congress, Samsung has announced the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo smartwatches, which replace the Android OS from the original with Tizen.
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WhatsApp suffers outage just days after Facebook buyout
There's never a good time for a service to go down, but coming just days after Facebook paid $19 billion for it, WhatsApp's outage Saturday afternoon really couldn't have happened at a worse time.
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Smokescreen! Bisimoto’s 1,029-hp Honda Odyssey is a family-hauling burnout monster
Bisimoto has done what few have ever dared: squeeze 1,000+ horsepower from a Honda Odyssey minivan. Although the tuning shop hasn't given any performance specs, we don't care. It'll burn out like a madman and that's all that matters.
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Facebook testing a new “Highlights” feed
A small number of Facebook users have been given access to a new "Highlights" feed being tested by the platform — it cuts out the trivial postings to focus on the major updates from your friends.
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Microsoft slashes Windows 8 licenses by 70% to combat Chromebooks
Looking to position Windows 8 more competitively in the PC and tablet landscape, Microsoft has slashed the price of the operating system licenses on the manufacturer side of the business.
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This smart pistol only fires when in proximity to a RFID wristwatch
Definitely an interesting, if not controversial, integration of smart technology into weapons, this .22 caliber handgun requires a RFID signal in order to activate the weapon for firing.
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Behold several screenshots from The Order: 1886!
Ready at Dawn and Sony Computer Entertainment take us back in time and sideways to an alternate dimension, where a man and halfbreed creatures are in an endless war. Check out some screenshots to see what to expect. .
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Best PC and Mac IM chat client alternatives
Instant messengers have been around ages, and there's no sign that they'll go extinct soon. We've rounded up five of the top cross-platform, cross-protocol IM programs that can handle your needs no matter what messaging service you prefer to use.
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Daylight plunges you into darkness every time, but it’s never the same
Zombie Studios’ downloadable survival horror game Daylight hits PC and PlayStation 4 in April 2014. We had the chance to go hands on with it during a recent Sony event.
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Ever wanted to drive a real-life Mario Kart? Well now you can (that is, if you’re child-size)
Nintendo’s Mario Kart is one of the most popular games of all-time. Certainly everyone who’s played the game has wanted to pilot a real-life version of his or her own. Thanks to Jakk Pacific, now you can. Powered by a 6-volt battery with both on and on- and off-road tires, this little kart is sure to be the envy of all of your child’s friends, and even some adults.
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The latest innovation from Philips: A beehive you keep in your house
This conceptual design from Philips would give bees a place to thrive in urban environments by inviting them into your house. Hit the jump for details
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