IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/4/2013

Acer updates Aspire S7 and S3 Ultrabooks with next-gen processors and touchscreens
Building on the previous success of the Aspire S7 and the Aspire S3, Acer announced updated versions with fourth-generation Intel Core processors, improved battery life, and WiDi.

Acer launches $380 Iconia W3: World’s first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet
The first 8-inch tablet running a full version of Windows 8 has arrived in the form of the Acer Iconia W3. It'll be available for preorder at $380 starting June 4 and comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 pre-loaded.

9 travel photo tips for capturing the best images to satisfy your inner wanderlust
Planning a trip to an exotic locale? Make sure you have a good camera in tow to capture those beautiful spots. Here are 9 travel photo tips to help you take the best photographs.

Jetsetter: Xbox One may be region locked, but there’s still hope for import gamers
This week in Jetsetter, we look at back at Xbox consoles' troubled history with import games and why region-locking the Xbox One isn't the end of the world. We check in on a musical stage adaptation of an NES classic obscure in the west by beloved in Japan. Plus: Canada rules.

GM builds first Cadillac hybrid ELRs – will it find a place in the newfound Caddy lineup?
Cadillac has built the first test models of its new ELR, based upon the Chevy Volt. Although it’s a luxury coupe, it’s a far cry from the new rear-wheel drive Caddies of late. This makes us wonder, will it really find a home in the re-born Caddy brand?

Best Apps of the Week: Halftone 2, Categorical, Shazam, and more
Looking for something new to make your mobile device more interesting? Try out some great apps like Halftone 2, Categorical, Shazam, and plenty more as we bring you the best apps and updates of the week.

Study shows that older drivers buy more new cars, fueling concerns about future vehicle sales
A study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) not only suggests that carmakers might be missing the mark when it comes to their advertising and sales campaigns. But the study also raises new concerns about the future of new vehicles sales.

How social media can make or ruin your day in ‘Watch Dogs’
We take a look at the near-future setting of Ubisoft Montreal's upcoming open world adventure Watch Dogs as senior producer Dominic Guay walks us through the ways in which the fictional city's plugged-in population influences the player's perspective on the story.

Tested: How much has Intel really improved integrated graphics with Haswell’s HD 4600?
We put Intel's new mid-range integrated graphics processor, Intel HD 4600, to the test. Does it really raise the bar for integrated graphics, or will users still have difficultly with games like 'Skyrim' and 'Battlefield 3?'

Honda gets more serious about hydrogen and joins the Fed’s H2USA campaign
Honda joins the Department of Energy’s H2USA hydrogen partnership campaign to bolster hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Honda was the first automaker to lease a hydrogen-powered car, the FCX.

Terms & Conditions: Aereo toes a legal line but that’s its problem, not yours
Aereo, the company broadcast TV networks hate, recently expanded its services to Boston, with 20 other cities set to receive access by the end of 2013. Here we'll sift through its Terms of Use to see just what subscribers are getting themselves into.

All the Facebook news you may have missed this week
Get free Pepsi for likes, Facebook will be strict on hate speech, and Facebook may be responsible for the iOS battery drain in this week's Facebook roundup.

1080p vs 1080i: What’s the difference?
Learn the difference between 1080p and 1080p in our easy-to-understand guide.

WTF Internet? The marriage you proposed on Vine is more doomed than MySpace
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of the social media proposal - also known as, the most desperate way to get attention for getting engaged.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/4/2013

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