IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 24/05/2013

Tesla repays government loan early, a boost for electric cars
Tesla is proving that a U.S. electric car company can succeed. It paid off a $465 million loan nine years early. [Read more]

Chevy sets Spark EV price below 20 grand
Chevrolet announced pricing for its 2014 Spark EV electric car today at $27,495, reducible to below $20,000 after applying federal tax credits. [Read more]

AMD launches new processors
Ahead of Intel's next generation of CPUs, AMD announces new chips, formerly code-named Temash, Kabini, and Richland. [Read more]

Peek at the best-looking PlayStation 4 mockup yet
Sony has yet to reveal the PS4, so one gamer took matters into his own hands and created a concept rendering based on existing footage. [Read more]

Syrian activists' Facebook pages said to be shuttered
A handful of profiles and pages on the social network, which have been gathering places for Syrians to discuss their country's civil war, have mysteriously disappeared. [Read more]

Drive on Android scans receipts, adds Cards
Receipt scanning and a new interface, heavily influenced from the Cards look of Google Glass and Google Now, greet you in an update to Google Drive for Android. [Read more]

High-tech rifles let novices hit moving targets at long ranges
Self-printed guns aren't the only firearms altering the weapons landscape. Also out there: Precision rifles with high-tech scopes and auto-firing triggers, and iPhone adapters and apps that offer custom crosshairs. [Read more]

Siri slams iPad in new Windows 8 ad
Redmond's new competitive spirit reaches a high pitch as one of Apple's favorite pitchwomen is co-opted to trash Apple's famed tablet. [Read more]

Top social photo sites for browsing and sharing
Whether you enjoy the artistry of photography or the social aspects of photo sharing, choosing the right service is important. [Read more]

Stalk your love object with your gadget, says new Galaxy S4 ad
Once upon a time, men wooed women. They tried to charm them. Now Samsung declares that they incessantly take pictures of them, until the woman is mesmerized. Or something. [Read more]

Now for sale on Craigslist: Google Glass
Google's terms of sale might prohibit Google Glass owners from pawning off their headsets, but that hasn't stopped one from trying. [Read more]

OtterBox acquires rival LifeProof
Leading tough case manufacturer OtterBox has made its first major acquisition, bringing the fast-growing LifeProof under its umbrella. [Read more]

No Apple watch until late 2014, analyst says
Don't expect to see Apple's iWatch until the second half of next year, says KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. [Read more]

LinkedIn retools Web navigation to match mobile
The professional social network's navigation bar is now easier to use and more pleasant to behold. [Read more]

Ethernet celebrates 40 years
Invented by Bob Metcalfe, the Ethernet laid the foundation for the modern-day Internet and global connectivity. [Read more]

HP CEO talks Android, not Windows 8
Hewlett-Packard is thinking a lot more about Android these days. CEO Meg Whitman focused on new Android products during the company's earnings conference call. [Read more]

On the road with Samsung's S-Voice Drive mode
One of the Samsung Galaxy S4's many new features is S-Voice Drive, a car- and driver-centric voice-command system. We take it for a spin. [Read more]

Forget what you know, next-gen consoles change everything
The evolution of gaming is about to make a quantum leap. Here's what you need to know. [Read more]

Most tasteless question Apple's CEO was asked in Washington
Perhaps it was odd enough that Sen. John McCain asked Tim Cook why he kept having to update the apps on his iPhone, but one question was even more painful. [Read more]

Angry Birds creator Rovio: We're an 'entertainment' company
At the CTIA 2013 trade show, Rovio's chief operating officer says "gaming company" no longer fits the bill. [Read more]

HP's Q2 revenue slips, but Whitman looks ahead
Wall Street was expecting earnings of 81 cents a share on revenue of $28 billion for the second quarter. [Read more]

Smart bike handlebars have turn signals, GPS, speedometer
Helios Bars are sleek handlebar replacements that come with built-in LED lights and smartphone connectivity. [Read more]

How Sony and Nintendo can battle the Xbox One
Will Microsoft run away with the next generation of home gaming, or do Sony (and even Nintendo) have a fighting chance? [Read more]

Google talks back in new voice search
Desktop users can have a conversation with Google search (sort of), the Kwikset Kevo locks doors with a finger tap, and Twitter adds a new twist for marketers. [Read more]

Xbox Live Arcade games won't work on Xbox One
Microsoft confirms Xbox Live Arcade games from Xbox 360 won't carry over to the next-generation platform. [Read more]

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 24/05/2013

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