IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 17/05/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 17/05/2013

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Belkin’s Dyle Mobile TV Receiver brings network TV to the iPad, no Internet required
Want to watch broadcast TV on your iPad or iPhone but don't want to stream over the Internet? A new antenna from Belkin captures digital airwaves without the need for Wi-Fi or mobile broadband via the Dyle TV service. But is this setup better than Aereo?

Google Play Books update adds ability to upload your e-book collection
There was no big announcement but Google has issued a major update to Google Play Books, allowing you to upload your purchased book collection. We think Google may have something even more exciting in store down the road.

Porsche juices up the 918 Spyder to 887hp to take on Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 super-hybrids
Porsche is giving its plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder a power boost, which should make it even more of a threat to the hybrid supercars from Ferrari and McLaren.

This Facebook app will tell you how many crimes you’ve committed
Your Facebook profile is full of violations, and this app by Amnesty International can tell you which ones warrant the harshest punishment.

2014 Cadillac XTS gets out of the slow lane with 410 hp, twin-turbocharged V6
The Cadillac XTS was never meant to be a performance car, but who doesn't want more power?

Slacktivists, unite! Social media campaigns aren’t just feel-good back patting
Unicef says "Likes don't save lives," ribbing social media "slacktivists" whose social consciences only extend as far as their mousepad. But are they guilting the wrong people with this campaign?

Larry Page talks about innovations, interoperation, technology in Google I/O keynote
Google CEO Larry Page made a rare public appearance at Google I/O this year and held an impromptu Q&A with questions coming from developers and press in the audience. He talked about everything from self-driving cars to negativity in the media.

Would Fiat’s move to the U.S. help or hurt future Chrysler vehicle design?
With news that Fiat is considering relocating its headquarters to the U.S. comes some questions of what if any impact the move will have on Chrysler cars in the future.

How Google Play’s new game services work
Google Play game services will roll out some new features that mobile gamers will love. Google Plus login, cross-platform functionality, real time multiplayer, social leadboards, and achievements top the list.

Dell slashes price of XPS 10 Windows RT tablet by $150, base model now starts at $300
Dell is now selling its XPS 10 Windows RT tablet for $300 via its online store. This is $150 less than its original price of $450, although the 4G LTE version retains its $500 price point.

Facebook’s 6.1.1 iOS update rolls out with re-sharing, saving photos, group messaging
Facebook rolled out a new update to its iOS app that provides users the option to re-share or save photos, along side with new group messaging support.

Hands on: Google’s ‘One Today’ app hopes to change the world $1 at a time
Google is doing it's best to keep up its "Don't be evil" image by actively encouraging good. One Today is it's new app encouraging people to give a little in hopes of accomplishing a lot. You can change the world a dollar at a time.

Tesla to introduce swappable battery packs and service stations for the Model S?
A more modular battery pack would allow Tesla to quickly change dead batteries for live ones, and easily replace defective packs.

Google+ Photos gets ‘auto awesome’ animated GIF feature and much more
Calling it a new photo experience that shows what can happen when Google is your darkroom, Google Senior VP Vic Gundotra shows off the new photo tools in the revamped Google+.

Google expands voice search to Chrome on your computer
Google introduces hands-free "conversational search" to desktops and laptops with the Chrome Web browser, Google Now integration and four new languages to the Knowledge Graph at Google I/O 2013.

Breaking down the high-tech global jigsaw puzzle of ‘Iron Man 3′
Marvel Studios executive vice president of visual effects Victoria Alonso chats with Digital Trends about the challenges of piecing together the eye candy in Iron Man 3 with the various teams scattered around the globe.

Can Google’s All Access challenge the house that Spotify built? We go hands on
After a long wait, Google has finally launched its streaming service, All Access. The music platform has plenty of competition from the likes of Rdio, Pandora, and ... oh yeah, Spotify. Will it be able to challenge them?

Next-gen Google Maps brings better imagery, tailored results, and more
Today at Google I/O, we were blown away by the new version of Google Maps. It is launching today by invite only for the desktop and includes more detailed directions, social network integration, and tons of 3D images.

LG Google TVs to get Android Jelly Bean update, new remote app
LG Smart TVs that run Google TV will be updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the latest version of the operating system, the company announced today at Google I/O in San Francisco. The free update will go live in the U.S. in the third quarter.

Does Twitter verification still mean anything?
Everybody lusts for Twitter's magic blue Verified badge. Except when they don't – and lately, that seems to be a lot of people. What happened to the once-coveted crown to make it lose its appeal?

Google Maps on iOS and Android redesigned with more intuitive turn-by-turn navigation
Google has already announced a pretty major overhaul of the desktop version of Maps, but it looks like the mobile versions will be getting some updates as well with a new layout and support for real-time updates and Google Offers.

41 new Google+ features announced at Google I/O
With Google I/O taking place today, the company announced 41 brand new features to Google+.

Makr Shakr at Google I/O 2013 photo gallery
When we heard that a robot was making cocktails at Google I/O, we had to stop by for pictures. And of course, a few rounds.

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy S4 Google Edition: Spec Showdown
Google didn't announce it's own new phone, but it has co-opted the Samsung Galaxy S4 to house its own services. The Galaxy S4 will get Google-fied, essentially turning it into a Nexus device, starting June 26. We take a look at how devices stack up.

Check out this beautiful, illegally-made GIF mapping the Internet
Taking a "picture" of the Internet is actually very illegal, but that didn't stop this white-hat hacker-researcher from embarking on this "fun" project.

Google Play Store gets a sleek but subtle facelift
Google recently unveiled a new, updated look to its Play Store, the center for all of its downloadable content. The new look is clean, airier, and much easier for users to navigate and interact with.

Google Now has Siri in its sights, adds voice reminders and deeper search integration
Google has updated its Google Now app for Android, adding voice-activated reminders, media recommendations, and further integration with Search, enabling it to become a better personal assistant.

Could Chinese-made BYD e6 EV be America’s next green taxi?
BYD stands for "Build Your Dreams," which is fitting enough. Its plans to sell electric taxis and buses in the United States are pretty far out.

Lateral thinking: BMW M5 sets Guinness World Record for longest sustained drift
An M5 drifted the equivalent of 51.278 miles around a circular skidpad at BMW's Performance Center in South Carolina.

Webby Awards announces this year’s meme nominees
The Webby Awards, in conjunction with Buzzfeed, announced the nominees of this year's "Meme of the Year."

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