IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 08/05/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 08/05/2014

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Photo deal: onOne offering all-new Perfect Effects 8 for free, save $100
Image-editing specialist onOne is offering the latest edition of its $100 Perfect Effects 8 photo-enhancement software for free. The versatile tool features an extensive library of one-click presets, adjustable filters, and plenty more besides.
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Open Pandora Radio’s box with these 9 tips
Believe it or not, Pandora's Internet radio service revolutionized the way people listen to music well before Spotify and Beats Audio came into the picture. Check out our simple list of the best tips and tricks for getting the most out of Pandora Radio.
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Blumoo wants to give your iPhone the reins to your home theater
Flyover Innovations' inventive universal control unit, Blumoo, was released today to the public. Check out our article to see how this little unit can control everything in your home theater, and more, all from your iPhone or iPad.
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The Moto G is a bargain: Keep it that way with one of these 15 cases
Maybe it’s a little pudgy and doesn’t make the prettiest picture, but it’s the cheapest date you’re going to find. Look after it properly with one of these Moto G cases.
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Anova’s new Precision Cooker just raised over $400K in its first day on Kickstarter
Anova dropped its new and improved sous vide cooker on Kickstarter earlier today, and it's already approaching half a million dollars in backer pledges. Hit the jump to see what all the hype is about
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After only 11 days, ‘Moves’ abandons promise, starts sharing all data with Facebook
After originally stating that it would not commingle data with Facebook, Moves updated its privacy policy to now reflect its sharing of information with its affiliates, which include Facebook.
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Microsoft’s working on a smartwatch too, says this patent
A patent application from Microsoft has revived speculation that a long-rumored smartwatch is in the works. The documents show a wearable device with built-in apps for measuring heart rate and calorie burn.
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Neighbors review
For all the raunchy college hijinks and neighbor-vs-neighbor tomfoolery, director Nicholas Stoller finds a human heart in Neighbors’ filthy fun.
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Google Maps for iOS and Android adds Uber integration, lane guidance, and more
Today's mega update to Google Maps for iOS and Android brings with it Uber integration, lane guidance, and improved offline support, among several other features.
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Study finds online movie pirates are happy to pay while stealing
Research from the University of Portsmouth (in the U.K.) indicates significant differences between movie and music pirates. Among other findings, those who steal movies appear to be of an entirely different strain of content thieves, separate from music pirates.
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It’s already happening: Six major Internet Service Providers accused of deliberate traffic throttling
Level 3, a major backbone Internet provided and communications company, has revealed that at least six ISPs are deliberately throttling traffic, degrading the speed and quality of service delivered to their customers.
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45 problems with iOS 7.1, and how to fix them
If you’ve been struggling with Apple’s latest platform update then you are not alone. We take a look some common iOS 7 problems right here and suggest a few potential fixes.
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An Alfa Romeo renaissance: Italian brand to have 8 innovative models by 2018
Coming alongside Dodge's restructuring, FCA announced a seven billion dollar investment in Alfa Romeo to recreate the brand and compete with the Germans. This plan will see Alfa go from three models to eight by 2018 with competitors for the Mercedes CLA and a new high end sports car.
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ESPN to stream every 2014 World Cup match online, with Sony filming it in 4K
ESPN announced last week that, one way or the other, it will live-stream every single match of this summer's 2014 World Cup across a variety of mediums, including the ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ABC networks, and WatchESPN. Additionally, Sony plans to capture the Cup in 4K.
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D-Link’s new smart plug will automatically turn off connected devices if they overheat
In addition to standard functions like remote on/off switching and energy tracking, D-Link's new smart plug will automatically shut of overheating devices that could potentially start fires
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Dodge to absorb SRT and become Chrysler’s performance brand
From Ram trucks to the Viper sports car, Dodge lost a lot after the 2008 financial crisis. Now, it's getting something back in a plan that will see it take over SRT's role as Chrysler's performance brand.
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Lenovo announces its first consumer Chromebooks
Lenovo has announced a pair of upcoming consumer Chromebooks, the N20 and N20p. Though expected to retail at $279 and $329, respectively, these pint-sized systems offer strong processors and better connectivity than some ultrabooks.
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Pilot testing of Internet ID program begins in Michigan and Pennsylvania
The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), which seeks to establish an online ID program, is rolling out in two US states after staying dormant for three years.
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It looks like Google has helped the NSA, but that could be a good thing
Email correspondences between NSA director General Keith Alexander and Google executives Sergey Brin and Eric Schmidt reveal that Google, as well as other companies, maintained a voluntary dialogue with the NSA.
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How Facebook, Twitter, and Bing are giving researchers the perfect guinea pig (you)
Who needs Gallup polls? Social-media sites like Facebook and Twitter are opening the floodgates of data for social scientists, potentially ushering in a new age of understanding how we relate to one another.
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First trailer for Gotham TV series offers look at life before Batman
The live-action Fox series that explores the city of Gotham before Bruce Wayne became Batman debuted its first trailer, offering a peek at a city on the brink and some familiar characters' origin stories.
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Watch the X-Men: Days of Future Past post-credits scene from The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Mystique, Toad, and more mutants of X-Men: Days of Future Past star in the post-credits scene from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 that arrived online this week.
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Activision spending $500 million on Destiny (That’s more than Avatar)
Activision Blizzard announced their intent to spend $500 million on the development and marketing of Destiny, the next generation shooter from Bungie, the developer of Halo.
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Beastly indeed. Rezvani’s Beast will do 0-60 in 2.7 seconds thanks to its 500-HP 4-cylinder
The Rezvani Beast combines the unbelievable agility of Britain's Ariel Atom with carbon-fiber bodywork that brings the words "jet" and "fighter" to mind. Plus, there's up to 500 hp on tap.
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World’s largest photograph requires an aircraft hangar to accommodate its size
Currently on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is the world's largest photograph, which was created using an abandoned aircraft hangar that was converted into a pinhole camera.
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Warcraft producer explains why movie needs two years of post-production
Legendary Pictures CEO Thomas Tull says post-production for the Warcraft movie will take two years due to competition and "next-generation" filming techniques.
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Chrysler trademarks ‘Rebel’ nameplate, stirring the ghost of AMC
Chrysler is feeling rebellious. The Auburn Hills carmaker recently trademarked the "Rebel" name last used on a midsize model from AMC, which Chrysler bought in 1987. Is a new muscle car on the way?
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HTC One M8 Prime leaked, could end up as the One Max 2
A report has broken news about an exciting new HTC smartphone, tentatively known as the M8 Prime. It could feature a 5.5-inch, 1440p screen, and may end up being the successor to the One Max.
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Update: Yosemite National Park says no to drones, Zion follows suit
If you're a videographer considering heading to Yosemite or Zion National Park to gather some aerial footage of the stunning natural wonder, better think again. The National Park Service has just banned the use of unmanned aircraft systems within the parks' borders.
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Microsoft’s head of research opens up about Google X, Windows 9, and the future
Peter Lee, the head of Microsoft Research, discusses the company's newly developed Special Projects division, Google X, moonshots and blue-sky research, Windows 9, and more.
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