IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/03/2013

Big data meets big dunks on the cutting ‘edge’ of sports
Now in its seventh year, MIT’s Sloan Sports Conference is no longer about jocks versus nerds; it’s about the future of training, competition, and winning.

Facebook acquires Storylane and wants to give you better content
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg did say yesterday during a press event for the new news feed that the company’s goal is to be the world’s best personalized newspaper, so the move to acquire storytelling social networking site Storylane is definitely a strategic one. Although the deal between the two social media platforms has not been [...]

Indie band Quiet Company and the terrifying, murky waters of streaming sites and social networks
Austin-based band Quiet Company has had something of an Internet upbringing, as the first and only group Grooveshark has partnered with. But it's not all digital dreams come true, as the group has its own struggles with streaming sites and social networks.

Inside the #SXSWTechCab, where I traded my digital sins for a free ride
Kendo UI is giving SXSW attendees free taxi rides for a small fee: Confess a technological sin with host Irina Slutsky and she'll be your chauffeur. We had to take her up for the offer.

Updated Chevrolet Camaro to bow at New York Auto Show
With handsome styling and powerful engines, there isn't too much about the Camaro that needs changing. Chevy apparently thinks the same thing, because it's being vague about what those changes will actually be.

Gearbox Software fights a losing battle against the bugs in Aliens: Colonial Marines
Aliens: Colonial Marines wasn't merely a bad game when it came out, it was a broken game, with myriad bugs and glitches hampering play. Gearbox Software is still working to get the game in order, and a new patch for the Xbox 360 version of the game addresses some of the more egregious issues.

iPad vs. Surface Pro: We compare Microsoft and Apple’s latest tablets
Apple's iPad and Microsoft's Surface Pro are two different types of tablet and deciding which to buy isn't as simple as choosing between a toy and a real machine. Both have strengths and weaknesses and will suit different needs.

Movies via satellite: Theaters look to the skies for the next generation of content delivery
No longer will new theatrical releases be delivered to movie theaters on hard drives. Starting later this year, theaters will start getting some of the latest flicks by way of satellite download.

Rapyuta, the cloud-based robotic brain, is now online
A group of European scientists might've just paved way for cheaper, smaller, and lighter robots by activating the earliest parts of a cloud-based database that robots can access for data in place of a traditional robotic brain.

BMW gets wise and offers a gas-powered loaner to i3 EV buyers
BMW will offer a gasoline-powered loaner car to its EV buyers before an uppity BMW buyer can throw a fit in the media about the limited range on his new i3 EV.

What is ‘Assassin’s Creed: Rising Phoenix’?
Assassin's Creed II pushed Ubisoft historical fantasy series into the big leagues, with a major marketing campaign behind it that included the Assassin's Creed: Lineage short films. Assassin's Creed IV: Black may be backed by a similar series called Assassin's Creed: Phoenix Rising.

Mass Effect 3 DLC Citadel review: Saying goodbye in style
Almost exactly one year after launch, Mass Effect 3’s final single player DLC, Citadel, has been released. And while it doesn’t affect the ending, it does feel like a solid goodbye.

Best Windows Phone apps
Browse the best Windows Phone 7 apps for your HTC HD7, LG Quantum, Samsung Focus and more, from basics like weather apps and task managers to the ultimate IM client and Foursquare app.

Expanding the social barrier: Q&A with Suicide Girls co-founder Missy Suicide
Online softcore gallery indie pin-up models Suicide Girls is a precursor to the social network of sorts. We sat down with Suicide Girls co-founder Missy Suicide to talk about new extensions of her website in the era of mobile apps and microblog platforms.

How do I…. GMC forms tech-savvy crew to help new car owners with IntelliLink system
No, that sinister young man at your front door isn't here to kill you, mom. He's here to show you how to use your new GMC.

This trespasser does the shooting: Photographing forbidden places
Rusty cars and derelict towns may be eyesores to some, but photographer Joe Reifer sees the beauty in them. Find out how this night photography expert ventures into the abandoned places to capture them.

Flying too close to the sun, or, how I met Grumpy Cat
What happens when the meme of your dreams is inches away? I had the chance to find out - because Grumpy Cat herself is at SXSW.

Want a refurbished iPad or Macbook Air? Apple’s eBay store offers better prices than Apple.com
According to DealNews, Apple's unofficial eBay store, Refurbished Outlet, sometimes offer better prices on iPads and Macbook Airs than on Apple's own store for refurbished iDevices.

For a mere $16k you can paint with only your thoughts – new tech shown at CeBIT
Inspired by a paralyzed artist who wanted to be able to draw again, an Austrian company that specializes in mind-reading technology created a program that gives people the power to pain without the use of hands.

New game, old success: The rebooted Tomb Raider sells 1 million copies in 48 hours
Lara Croft is an independently wealthy world adventurer. It's not like she needs the money. Still, Square-Enix has got to be pleased with the early success of Tomb Raider. The reboot has reportedly sold around 1 million copies in just two days, putting it on par with the '90s originals.

Infiniti adds supercharged hybrid model to its lineup with the 2014 QX60
Infiniti makes its seven-passenger crossover, the QX60, more exciting and fuel-efficient with a supercharged hybrid system for 2014. If it's anything like the Infiniti M Hybrid, though, it should be both fun to drive and powerfully frustrating at the same time.

Best Samsung Galaxy Note 2 screen protectors
The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is a great device, but we all know the screen is prone to cracking. We've rounded up our top picks for the best Note 2 screen protectors for any budget.

‘The Witness’ came to PlayStation 4 because the next Xbox isn’t “strictly about games”
Outspoken game designer Jonathan Blow's appearance on stage may have been the biggest surprise during Sony's announcement of the PlayStation 4. The creator of Braid said that his new game, The Witness, is coming to PS4 rather than the next Xbox because of Microsoft's shifting away from gaming.

So about our SimCity review… [UPDATED]
We're going to hold off on posting a review of EA and Maxis' just-released SimCity until lingering network connectivity and server issues can be worked out. The game is half-functional in its current form.

Geneva 2013: Mercedes-Benz targets Porsche 911 with new SLS replacement
Tentatively called the SLC AMG, the new, smaller sports coupe would be priced between $80-$120k and give Porsche a run for its money. If the CLA 45 AMG is any indication, the SLC could prove to be a major success.

Giveaway: Win our Steam Box!
Want to win our custom Steam Box gaming PC? Now is your chance! Leave a comment with your guess when the Steam Box will release and how much it will cost.

Digital Blend: Angry Birds are set free on iOS and Planescape crushes it on Kickstarter
Welcome to Digital Blend, your one-stop shop for coverage and recommendations of all things relating to mobile gaming, digital marketplaces, and indie titles (for the week ending March 10).

New tech will help the BMW i3 electric car cope wth range anxiety
Electric cars' short ranges have spooked customers, but BMW hopes a super-accurate range calculator and programmable driving modes will put them at ease.

Lord British returns with his ‘Ultima’ successor ‘Shroud of the Avatar’
Richard Garriott took an extended leave of absence from video games after the failure of his sci-fi role-playing game Tabula Rasa, but now Lord British is back. Looking to return to his roots, Garriott is funding an Ultima-style RPG on Kickstarter, named Shroud of the Avatar.

People use tablets more than phones to surf the Web, but PCs still reign supreme
While Adobe's report focuses on the role of tablets and smartphones in marketing, one particular pie chart caught our eye: it puts laptops and desktops on top when it comes to global traffic share - but how long will the dominance last?

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/03/2013

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