IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 24/04/2013

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 24/04/2013

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Med Vault prescription drug bottle limits drug use electronically
Designed to help regulate the use of addictive prescription medication like painkillers, the electronic Med Vault pill bottle limits the number of pills available to a consumer during the day.

Will this Bitcoin stuff amount to anything more than a hill of beans?
The recent surge and collapse in Bitcoin values got us thinking about all the things we don’t understand about the virtual currency, and whether they’re a good or a bad idea.

Shanghai Auto Show: Acura Concept SUV-X previews future compact (tiny?) crossover
Acura is downsizing with this latest concept car, but its unusual styling makes the SUV-X look anything but elegant.

Chrysler CEO: Rush to EVs ‘will be masochism in the extreme,’ pushes for natural gas options
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne’s position on natural gas vehicles as a more viable option to electric cars could be laying the groundwork for a major legal showdown in California, the US’s largest car market.

Acer’s new laptop doubles as the Enterprise in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ teaser
A yet-to-be-announced Acer Windows 8 laptop with a new hinge design stars as the USS Enterprise in a 30-second-long teaser for the upcoming 'Star Trek Into Darkness' from J. J. Abrams.

Shanghai Auto Show: Honda Concept M tries to make the minivan cool
The Honda Concept M will definitely attract more looks than the average soccer mom's ride, but it's not destined for the U.S. market.

One artist’s journey from DC Comics to the soul of ‘Splinter Cell’
After working as a comic artist, 'Splinter Cell: Blacklist' art director Scott Lee began a career as a video game artist. His most recent work with Ubisoft involved light, shadow, and helping to give Sam Fisher a soul.

Don’t call it a comeback: Asus intros new $299 netbook
Just last week we reported that the netbook category was all but dead. This week, Asus is throwing us for a loop by introducing the 1015E, a 10-inch netbook with a budget-friendly $299 price tag

Koenigsegg’s amazing Swedish supercars: 0 to 100 in just ten years
Swedish supercar maker, along with breaking world records, has delivered 100 cars in the last ten years. While some automakers sell that in a day, few have achieved the notoriety enjoyed by Koenigsegg.

Audi mulls a more practical RS5 – and a minivan?
Audi could use the press from a shooting brake model to sell more of its lower-end models, including a minivan, which is one of the few body styles the German automaker has yet to attempt.

How to make your smartphone battery last longer
Batteries lie at the the heart of a device you likely never leave home without. Here are some easy and efficient ways to milk your cell phone's crippling battery for all its worth.

Nintendo 3DS XL gets its very own Circle Pad Pro, but no word on what upcoming games you can use it on
The Nintendo 3DS XL has been available in the US for eight months, but the Circle Pad Pro add-on is only now making it out, ready to help new Monster Hunter fans. Even though the accessory can ease playing 3D games on Nintendo's handheld, though, few games use the feature.

iPhone 5S likely delayed, iPhone 6 coming in 2014, says analyst
Apple's iPhone 5S will add Siri, but has been delayed till August or September. Meanwhile, analysts report that the iPhone 6 will be out next year, and feature a larger screen.

Windows 8.1 might have a Start button, but no Start menu
An increasing number of reports about Window 8.1 or Windows Blue have been coming out lately, the latest of which indicates that the upcoming operating system might bring back the Start button but forego the Start menu.

HTC One now available unlocked for just under $600
The HTC One is now available without a contract, following a successful unlocking of its Developer's Edition. The new version is 32GB and significantly cheaper, but removes the unlocked bootloader.

‘Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded’ puts Larry back on the prowl in June
Replay Games and Al Lowe's HD remake of Larry Laffer's seminal adventure, Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded, is out in June after nearly two years of planning and development. With interest high and plenty of Kickstarter funds, the studio's set to continue its remake series.

Sales data shows hybrids going mainstream as a choice for more buyers
In addition to revealing an increase in hybrid sales, the Experian report indicates the potential for even more growth in the market segment with the next generation of car buyers.

Homeworld rights acquired by Gearbox Software, re-releases headed to ‘leading digital platforms’
Gearbox Software acquires the rights to the formerly THQ-owned Homeworld real-time strategy series, announcing plans to release the first two games for 'leading digital platforms.'

‘Dead Island: Riptide’ review – Thar be (even more) zombies here
Dead Island: Riptide improves on ideas established in Techland's 2011 series debut, but the developer continues to struggle with technical challenges that held back the first game.

Earth Day 2013: Cut the cord with the Red Wine Audio Signature 57
Toss those expensive power conditioners and power cords in the garbage. Battery-powered audio components like the Signature 57 integrated amplifier from Red Wine Audio promise to change the high-end audio landscape.

THQ’s leftovers (including Darksiders and Red Faction) raise $7 million at auction
Darskiders, Red Faction, and the Homeworld series were auctioned among the other remnants of THQ's game publishing business this month, raising around $7 million. Other sought after properties, though, like the console licenses to Double Fine's games, were sold off in lots.

Facebook makes a tiny change in its logo
Facebook's undergoing a lot of updates, with its logo seeing the most recent one. What changed? The new Facebook logo becomes even more simplified with the removal of the blue line under the Internet-ubiquitous “F” symbol we’ve all become well-acquainted with.

Shanghai Auto Show: Nissan’s Chinese brand, VENUCIA, unveils new EV concept
The all-new brand sells over 70,000 units of its first model in one calendar year and aims to release many more in the months to come. For now, however, it’s showing off a new concept vehicle without any sort of techical details.

‘Cut the Rope: Time Travel’ turns Om Nom into Marty McFly
Cut the Rope is as close to a classic as mobile games can get. It's latest installment, Cut the Rope: Time Travel, sends you traveling through different historical eras to collect candy with a partner and ancestor of the lovable Om Nom.

Despite 2-star rating, Facebook Home breaks 500,000 downloads
Facebook Home has been downloaded over a half a million times in its first ten days, but concerns over privacy settings have led to a grim 2-star user rating, at least in part.

Research finds that video games hold both risks and rewards for children with Autism
New research on how children with Autism Spectrum Disorders interact with video games has revealed a great opportunity for teaching social skill, but a potential risk of addiction as well. If those risks can be mitigated, though, gaming could be a career path for those with ASD.

Leap Motion controller brings Google Earth to your fingertips
To coincide with Earth Day, Google is adding Leap Motion support to Google Earth 7.1, which means you'll soon be able to explorer the planet with your fingers – that is, if you can get your hands on a device when they become available on May 19.

Shanghai Auto Show: Apple and Volkswagen team up to create the ‘iBeetle’
Volkswagen paints the Beetle a couple new colors and comes up with a new limited edition, the iBeetle. More impressively, however, the German automaker designs a new app turning the driver’s iPhone into an extended vehicle instrument cluster.

Rumor: Revised Nexus 4 ready for Google I/O launch could gain CDMA and 4G LTE support
A rumor has hinted Google and LG may launch a revised Nexus 4 handset during Google I/O, and that it will incorporate both a CDMA radio and 4G LTE connectivity, two key features missing from the current version.

Can Chevy’s new Cruze Diesel help change the negative perception of diesel cars in U.S.?
With an estimated EPA-of 46 MPG on the highway and a range of 700 highway miles, the Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel could fuel a lot more interest in diesel cars in the U.S.

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