Thursday, June 27, 2013

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 6/28/2013





Apple iTunes store outage cuts off 20 percent of users
Issue is preventing a sizable portion of Apple's customers from accessing the company's music pages. [Read more]
    




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PayPal says outer space is its next frontier
Space tourism is expected explode in popularity over the coming years. How will space travelers pick up a drink at the space hotel bar or pay for a dune buggy ride on the moon? PayPal says it will have an answer. [Read more]
    




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Pandora calls artist royalties flap an orchestrated 'lie'
Co-founder Tim Westergren charges the RIAA with running a "misinformation campaign" and denies lobbying for an 85 percent reduction in artist royalties. [Read more]
    




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Microsoft's pitch for hybrids: Tablets alone don't cut it
The tech titan is making the case for hybrids. This time the push comes before an expected flood of new 2-in-1 devices. [Read more]
    




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Apple said to be enticing indie labels for iTunes Radio
After securing the major music labels, it appears Apple wants to make deals with independent labels. And, the pay doesn't seem too shabby. [Read more]
    




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iOS 7 allows iPhone and iPad control with head movements?
A rumored accessibility option for Apple's upcoming operating system may let users control their devices with a quick jerk of the head. [Read more]
    




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Motorola logo gets a makeover -- and a 'Google company' tagline
Google dumps decades-old red button "M" badge for logo that sports a rainbow of colors encircling the familiar "M." [Read more]
    




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White House petition backs direct sales of Tesla cars
None of Tesla's all-electric vehicles are sold in car dealerships, which could be a problem in states that are looking to ban auto manufacturers from selling directly to customers. [Read more]
    




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Mozilla adds easy download monitoring to Firefox for OS X
A new Dock-based progress bar offers a convenient way to check your active downloads. [Read more]
    




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A-Rod and Twitter: A marriage made for divorce?
A recent convert to Twitter, the Yankees third baseman declared that his doctor said he was ready to play. Which persuaded his boss to tell him to "Shut the f*** up." [Read more]
    




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Meet SK Telecom's tiny Smart Beam pico projector
Measuring just 1.77 inches wide, the cube-shaped beamer is small enough to fit in the palms of your hand. [Read more]
    




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FingerQ adds fingerprint sensor to Android phones
The PrivacQ case lets you encrypt messages and photos so only another person with the same case and accompanying app can see them. [Read more]
    




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Following Google, Microsoft also challenges DOJ gag order
Software giant argues that U.S. government restrictions on what it can disclose constitute a "content-based restriction on speech." [Read more]
    




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iPhone 4 leaker tells all on Reddit AMA
After finding an iPhone 4 prototype in a bar in 2010, Brian Hogan leaked it to the press -- which came with some high-stakes consequences. Now, Hogan tells his side of the story. [Read more]
    




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Sony reportedly nixed PS4 Eye bundle at 11th hour to cut price
A new report claims Sony originally aimed to pack its Eye camera with the PlayStation 4, but nixed it at the last minute to beat Microsoft on price. [Read more]
    




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Facebook makes a play for more mobile ads with instant setup
The social network dumbs down the process for creating mobile app install ads in the hopes of securing more revenue. [Read more]
    




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Disabled duck gets new 3D-printed foot
Born with a backward foot, little Buttercup could only walk in great pain -- until his owner came up with a novel idea for a duckie prosthetic. [Read more]
    




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Windows 8.1 has arrived
Windows 8.1 details emerge, Square eyes eBay and Amazon, Android adware woes, and Google readies two hot phones for sale. [Read more]
    




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The best pure Android phones right now
If you're looking for a list of the most compelling smartphones that rock pure, stock Android, you've come to right place. [Read more]
    




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Enter the relax-matrix: PSiO AVS MP3 Color System, hands-on
Giving a wearable pair of "mind-stimulating" glasses a try at CE Week: Google Glass these most definitely are not. [Read more]
    




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Dish withdraws $6.3 billion offer for Clearwire
Dish says it's standing down, clearing a path for Sprint to acquire the small wireless company. [Read more]
    




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Apple pitches iOS 7 features to schools, businesses
With iOS 7 still months away from a release, Apple is already making the pitch to schools and businesses to get ready for it. [Read more]
    




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Shark-repellant rash guard makes you look unappetizing
A new rash guard shirt takes an unusual approach to warding off sharks by making the wearer look like a venomous sea creature. [Read more]
    




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The 404 1,292: Where it's a brand-new day (podcast)
Jill joins us to celebrate this morning's SCOTUS ruling that struck down DOMA and finally gave equal rights to all same-sex couples married under federal law. [Read more]
    




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Google Search for Android gets a new voice command and more
Today's update to the Google Search app for Android brings music playback via voice command, as well as a few other nifty features. [Read more]
    




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