IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 23/05/2013

Xbox One vs. Xbox 360: spec showdown
The "One" and only will hit the market later this year, but how does it compare with its successor? We'll let you be the judge with our side-by-side, Microsoft console comparison.

Facebook has too many adults, say teens on Twitter
It's true (don't act like you didn't know): Teens feel meh about the whole Facebook thing and are flocking over to Twitter.

Galaxy Note 2 vs Optimus G Pro: In-depth comparison
The LG Optimus G Pro is LG's new flagship Android device and it is already generating a lot of excitement. We pit the LG Optimus G Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and find out how the specs match up with these two Android smartphone/tablet hybrids.

Cord cutting is real, multichannel video industry losing subscribers
Research analysts say that despite adding 195,000 new subscribers in the U.S. in the first quarter this year, major multichannel video providers still suffered a net loss over a four-quarter period, indicating that cord cutting has had an impact.

The ‘Console War’ is so last decade: How everyone wins with Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Microsoft and Sony roll out different messaging in the next generation gaming console announcements only to meet in the middle with the industry's most balanced gaming hardware showdown in years.

New documentary ‘Charge’ tracks high-speed evolution of electric motorcycle racing
“Charge” documentary begins in 2009 following teams as they compete in the infamous Isle of Man TT motorcycle race with all-electric bikes. Narrated by Ewan McGregor, the film looks inside the process of designing, building, and racing all-electric motorcycles.

By 2017 there will almost be as many smartphones as literate adults
A new study shows that PC sales and usage are remaining level, while demand and use of mobile devices is rising exponentially. In a few years, mobile usage will be on par with literacy.

‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ emerges from the shadow of the Xbox reveal
Although the highlight of the day was the reveal of the new Xbox One, Activision took the opportunity to unveil the next iteration of the world’s biggest franchise, Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Romanian teen creates accurate $4000 autonomous vehicle system, one-upping the Brits, Google
Ionut Budisteanu has created a $4000 autonomous vehicle operating system from a low-res radar unit, a webcam, and a homemade artificial intelligence program. To us, this means full vehicle autonomy is right around the corner.

Xbox One vs. Playstation 4: Spec Showdown
The next-gen console wars are officially announced and underway. So how does the newly announced Xbox One compared to Sony's Playstation 4 model? Check out our spec comparison for the complete rundown.

New battery can increase smartphone life by 25 percent
A new lithium ion battery can help to increase cellphone lifespans by 25 percent. The battery is still in planning stages, but if investor backups pull through, mass production could finally start.

Google brings Chrome OS App Launcher to OS X, download the beta now
The beta Chrome app launcher is now available on Mac OS X, which is designed for users who want to access Google apps like Gmail, Drive and the Google Play store directly from their desktop.

Xbox One game lineup highlighted by ‘Forza Motorsport 5,’ four from EA Sports
Microsoft reveals early details on some of the first games that will be available for its just-announced Xbox One console, including Forza Motorsport 5, Quantum Break from Remedy Entertainment, and four EA Sports games, all powered by the new Ignite engine.

High-tech excuse? LEAF-based Infiniti EV to ‘wait’ for inductive charging because cords are too much hassle
Inductive charging, while great, is still a ways off. Frankly, luxury EVs don’t need it to succeed. Just look at Tesla for perfect example. We figure this benchmark is less about luxury refinement but rather a realistic excuse to delay potential embarrassment.

Xbox One: Hands-on photo gallery
Check out this photo gallery to get a closer look at Microsoft's recently-unveiled gaming console, the Xbox One

Twitter snags patent for pull-to-refresh, swears it will only use it defensively
Twitter's pull-to-refresh can be found in many mobile apps, and while Twitter was granted the patent, it assures that it will only be used defensively.

Xbox goes after TV with the NFL, Steven Spielberg and Halo
Of all the news coming from the reveal of Microsoft’s Xbox One, the most surprising came from the TV side. Steven Spielberg is partnered with Microsoft on an Xbox-exclusive live-action Halo TV series and the NFL will bring games and exclusive bonus features to the console as well.

The world’s most expensive pony: a 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake fetches $1.3 million at auction
Standing as the fastest Mustang that Shelby ever built in the 1960s, the ’67 Super Snake is on prodigious beast but is it worth $1.3-million? We wonder. But fret not, we figure in 30 years after the pony car originalists drop off, the prices their cars fetch will as well.

Apple satisfaction rating drops while Samsung rises
In a survey conducted by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, mobile leader Apple's approval rating dropped more than 2 percent. Despite the drop, the company is still the leader of the pack.

Double Check: You might be missing out on some spending green with those EV device purchases
A case involving a Seattle-area farmer highlights that with all the purchase rebates and incentives around electric vehicles, some people could be missing out on some cash when purchasing those green devices.

Sherbourn is back: Check Out the SR-8100 7.1 Channel Receiver
Better known for its custom installation products, Sherbourn Technologies has just launched its Pro-caliber SR-8100 7.1 A/V receiver for only $800.

Xbox ‘One’ pushes boundaries in hardware, graphics, and user experience
Microsoft finally unveils its next-gen gaming console, the Xbox One. Read on for a detailed rundown of the hardware and the basic facts released so far.

Using Airbnb is now a crime in New York City
An Airbnb host lost his case in New York for renting his apartment through the service. Is this the end for Airbnb in the five boroughs?

Rhode Island prepares to sell 38 Studios’ ‘Amalur’ IP
The state of Rhode Island is set to auction off 38 Studios' intellectual property, including all materials related to the now-closed developer's 'Amalur' games. A hearing in the state's lawsuit against Curt Schilling and 38 is scheduled for May 22, 2013.

Is the cursor dead? We ask the minds behind the viral ‘Do Not Touch’ music video
We chat with Dutch band Light Light and design studio Moniker about their crowdsourced vision of the impeding disappearance of the mouse cursor, as well as what the touchscreen revolution means for the intersection of design, tech, and music.

New report says indie labels aren’t complaining about music streaming
Music streaming are actually padding the bottom line of indie music labels, according to a study by music rights agency, Merlin.

Google+ app review: The social network you’re not using gets better
Google+ got a huge update on the Web earlier this week, and now the Android app is getting its own revamping. New photography and location features lead the way on this update to Google's social networking tool.

The Digital Self: Yahoo’s Tumblr buy shows how delicate our online lives are
Yahoo's purchase of Tumblr has raised outrage in a good many users of the simple blogging platform. But even those of us without a Tumblr account can learn a thing or two about how vulnerable our digital lives are when we rely on companies to maintain them for us.

Spot the difference: 2014 BMW M5 gets minor facelift and Competition Package
The updates to the 2014 BMW M5 might be minor, but why mess with (near) perfection?

Porsche to drop all-wheel drive from the 911 GT2 but add more ponies
Based upon the 911 Turbo S, the GT2 will feature 552 horsepower, a PDK dual-clutch transmission, and rear-wheel drive. Don’t fret if 552 ponies isn’t enough, a 620 horsepower RS variant is in the works.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 23/05/2013

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