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

Get Mom up to speed with 9 gifts she doesn’t know she needs
Need ideas for what to get mommy dearest this upcoming holiday? Check out our Mother's Day gift guide for inspiration that doesn't break the bank.

You can’t Snapchat Stephen Colbert, but you can watch his sassy interview with its creators
The founders of Snapchat appeared on The Colbert Report to talk about sexting, screenshotting, and whether their app will ever turn a profit.

EQuala joins the social music app market, but brings a little something new to the table
EQuala is a mobile music app that's part social, part radio as it uses your friend music to DJ what you listen to.

U.S. adds 200 EV charging stations in April alone; retailers start to see recharging as an incentive
As EV and plug-in hybrid sales grow, so do public charging stations. While California leads the national charge, Texas comes in as a distant second in terms of number of EV stations per state.

‘Assassin’s Creed IV’ scriptwriter reveals new story and world details
The lead scriptwriter for the pirate-themed Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag revealed in an interview that there's a point to the sexual debauchery seen in the game's reveal trailer.

Your home is dumb, but making it smart is cheaper than you think
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke Home automation. Smart house. Advanced home control. If those words conjure images of lights mysteriously flashing on and off at random times, fat piles of cash, and sweaty technicians huddled over their laptops programming for weeks at a time, then you need to [...]

Mazda mulls diesel engine option for next-gen MX-5
Mazda is considering offering a diesel SKYACTIV engine under the hood of its 1,700 next-generation MX-5. This begs the question: which would you rather have, the MX-5 or its Japanese-built Alfa equivalent?

Acer Iconia A1 vs. iPad Mini vs. Galaxy Note 8.0: Spec showdown
Earlier today, Acer officially unveiled its newest line of gadgets, including the new Acer Iconia A1, a mini tablet with an extremely competitive price. We compared it to two industry leaders to see how it stacks up against the competition.

An ‘Eternal Darkness’ spiritual successor heads to crowdfunding
There may never be a true sequel to Eternal Darkness, but Denis Dyack is now involved with a planned crowdfunding intiative for a 'spiritual succesor,' called 'Shadow of the Eternals.'

Acer Aspire P3 vs. Surface Pro: Convertible tablet spec showdown
A challenger to the Windows convertible tablet throne has appeared! Acer is entering the convertible tablet battle with the Aspire P3. Let's see how it stacks up against the Surface Pro in a Spec Showdown.

100mpg and 200mph: that’s the goal for the next Bristol GT supercar
The new Bristol designers have gone oddball and decided to create their own hybrid powertrain from scratch, including a Wankel rotary engine as the onboard electricity generator for some reason.

Bethesda opening a playtesting lab to the public
Bethesda is offering gamers the chance to test new titles before their release and earn some swag at a new playtesting lab in Dallas, Texas that will be based in the offices of Doom developer id Software.

Aston Martin engineering VP moves to Tesla Motors
Tesla has acquired Chris Porritt, the man who penned the Aston Martin One-77 supercar. This, however, isn’t the first time Tesla has worked with a former Aston designer. The first was Henrik Fisker of now defunct Fisker Automotive.

Facebook-themed engagement photos and other social media inspirations
When it comes to strange items inspired by Twitter, Facebook and other social networks, these creators didn't ask "Why?" They asked "Why not?"

Microsoft’s Xbox Fusion domain redirects could point to next Xbox name
There's been endless speculation about the name of the next Xbox console, but some newly discovered evidence in the form of Microsoft-owned domains redirecting to Xbox.com now suggest that it might be called Xbox Fusion.

Hands on with Tunigo, the app Spotify just acquired
Satiate your hunger for awesomely curated music playlists by giving Tunigo - recently acquired by Spotify - a whirl. Are these the sort of elements we'll see adopted into Spotify's own app?

DIY alarm clock will shred your money if you don’t wake up on time
There are some pretty extreme alarm clocks out there on the market, but this is byfar the most hardcore. This modded alarm clock will begin shredding money if you don't get out of bed in time.

Google Glass: iPhone users may get turn-by-turn, new app lets you take pics by winking
Google Glass' turn-by-turn navigation is rumored to be coming to iPhone before long. Meanwhile, the Winky app has launched for Glass, and lets you take photos by winking your eye.

Tune in: Ford offers ad-free Pandora, but only until December 31
Giving customers music without ads is a great way to showcase Ford Sync AppLink's ability to meld car with smartphone.

Dust 514 prepares for a rebirth as Uprising opens the door to CCP Games’ wider universe
CCP Games' Ryan Geddes and Brandon Laurino walk Digital Trends through the upcoming changes to Dust 514 in the game's Uprising expansion. They also hint at what the future holds for the free-to-play PS3-exclusive shooter.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S: the iconic 911 gets a high-tech makeover
Porsche has deployed an impressive array of tech to make the 2014 911 Turbo better than before, but will it anger diehard fans?

Start saving now: Jaguar F-Type hardtop coupe is on the way
The Coupe is rumored to feature the same engines as the Convertible but with an additional four-cylinder at the bottom end. Regardless of powertrain, the question remains: which would we rather have, the coupe or the convertible?

New iPhones are just like girlfriends
CollegeHumor just released a new original video that likens a new iPhone to a new girlfriend. And when you see the parallels, you'll realize that these guys couldn't be more on point.

Acer Aspire R7 vs. Lenovo Yoga 13: Spec showdown
Today Acer unleashed the Aspire R7 on an unsuspecting world. Following in the footsteps of Windows 8 manufacturers before it, the company has done its best to reinvent the laptop -- and it sort of succeeded.

Nissan GT-R Nismo: This ultimate GT-R will be a track monster
The Nissan GT-R Nismo will be the fastest-ever version of the car known as "Godzilla," and will challenge the Nurburgring lap record.

General Motors signs ‘Climate Declaration’: ‘We want to be a change agent in the auto industry’
GM is the first carmaker to sign this declaration, which says that addressing climate change should be a priority for businesses.

Acer unveils Aspire P3, a tablet and Ultrabook in one
At its global press conference in New York City on Friday, Acer unveiled its new Aspire line of convertible tablets, including the 11.6" Aspire P3, set to launch for $800, likely in May.

Which company has your back on the Internet? Fewer than you’d hope
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has released the latest edition of its annual "Who Has Your Back" report, examining the privacy policies of the Internet's most successful companies.

Chevrolet revs up for fall launch of new Stingray with 12th run as Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette will serve as the official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, marking the 12th time the Corvette will lead the field to green at the start of the race, continuing a legacy that started in 1978.

Apple looking to get behind the wheel with iOS 7 car dashboard integration
According to an inside source, Apple is aggressively pushing to integrate future iOS 7 devices into motor vehicles, focusing particularly on Siri and Maps. If successful, it won't likely happen for quite some time, as there are many obstacles in the way.

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Saturday, May 4, 2013

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

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