IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/7/2013

Thursday, June 6, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/7/2013

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Forget used games, killing borrowed games is the bigger issue
Now that the Xbox One has been revealed, the question of what happens with used gaming has become an issue for Microsoft. If used gaming does slowly die off it will be a painful blow. Ending the practice of borrowing games, however, will be devastating.

Airbnb fights for New York host against unclear ‘illegal hotels law’
Airbnb is fighting for a New York host who's being taken to court, saying that that the city's hotel laws need to evolve with the times. It's yet another crucial point for the sharing economy, a growing market that Airbnb is at the head of - and needs to help keeping defining the legislature for.

The most dedicated Xanga users ever are preserving its memory on Google Docs
Time to jump ship? As Xanga's foreclosure looks certain (or at least the end of the platform as we knew it), some dedicated users are trying to preserve the community with a database dedicated to keeping them all together ... somewhere else.

Thalmic Labs’ gesture control MYO armband raises $14.5M, comes closer to fruition
Thalmic Lab's MYO armband, a futuristic-looking gesture control device, just secured $14.5 million of funding, brining the MYO closer to fruition.Thalmic Labs, a year-old company based out of Waterloo, Ontario, is aiming to change the way we interact with computers and electronic devices.

WWDC to bring new MacBook Air, possibly with faster Wi-Fi and 1080p webcam
It's likely a new MacBook will be introduced at WWDC, and recent leaks suggest the MacBook Air will be getting the love with a faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi card along with chips from Intel's new Haswell processor line.

Arrested Development fan recuts Season 4, changes chronological order
Arrested Development fans can be rabidly loyal, so much so that one industrious fan named mophinapg on Reddit took to re-editing all of Season 4 to change the chronological order and offer it to everyone on a silver platter.

Microsoft will ship ‘small’ Windows 8 tablets with free copy of Office 2013
Microsoft is adding even more software to Windows 8 tablets. The company announced at Computex 2013 that "small" Windows 8 tablets will ship with free copies of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013.

Locked your keys in the car again?? GM makes remote start and door unlock app feature standard on 2014 models
With news that GM will now offer its remote start app service as a standard feature on its OnStar equipped models, the competition for other carmakers to appeal to tech-oriented consumers gets a little tougher.

Mozilla revamps Firefox to look more like Chrome, sets release date for October
Mozilla is giving the next-gen Firefox a major makeover codenamed Australis. Say hello to rounded tabs and add-on buttons and widgets next to the main toolbar, and goodbye to user-created toolbars.

Customize your phone with these E Ink cases
Gajah, an electronics manufacturing company, introduced customizable smartphone cases with E-Ink displays on the rear. The accessories will first hit markets abroad; no word on whether they'll make their way to the U.S.

AMD gets with the times, begins developing chips for Android and Chrome OS
Advanced Micro Devices, after years of exclusively developing chips for Windows OS, has announced that it will begin working on chips for Google's Android and Chrome OS in PCs and tablets.

Marantz to launch three new SR-series receivers this month
Marantz will be launching three new AV receivers in its SR series this month, adding some features and upgrades from the previous iteration, including a bump up in sound.

PlayStation 4′s F2P launch lineup adds ‘Warframe,’ ‘DCUO,’ ‘PlanetSide 2′
Sony's free-to-play games offering on the PlayStation 4 grows, with three more titles headed to the console at or close to launch: Digital Extremes' 'Warframe,' plus 'PlanetSide 2' and 'DC Universe Online,' both from Sony Online Entertainment

Ford’s tiny 1.0-liter EcoBoost 3-banger named ‘International Engine of the Year’ – for second year in a row
It would seem virtually the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine powers every Ford in Europe, as Ford offers it in over 11 of its vehicles. This wondrous motor is not yet available in the U.S. When it does come Stateside, however, it’ll only be offered in the subcompact Fiesta.

From CuteOverload to ‘social petworks,’ adorable animals own the Web
You've probably already looked at a handful of adorable cat pictures today, don't lie. Our affinity for Internet animals started at picture perusing, and now we're witness social networks for pets. Why, when everything else about the Web is constantly changing, is this obsession so enduring?

‘Dragon’s Dogma Quest’ revealed as free-to-play RPG for PS Vita
The next chapter in the Dragon's Dogma series is Dragon's Dogma Quest, a free-to-play 2D role-playing game that is coming exclusively to PlayStation Vita in fall 2013. Only confirmed for Japan right now.

Samsung TVs to add Intel WiDi for wireless streaming from PCs
Windows PCs running Intel’s latest processors with WiDi (Wireless Display) built-in will be able to stream content directly to Samsung TVs, which will support the technology, the two companies announced.

Intel expects Bay Trail-powered tablets to start at $200
Intel is planning to roll out its new Bay Trail processors in tablets sometime in the future and wants to keep the tablets below a $200 price point. The Bay Trail-powered tablets are expected to run Windows 8.1 and fall between 7- and 10-inches in size.

Why a budget iPhone still doesn’t make sense
The budget iPhone is the rumor that just won’t go away, but it makes absolutely no sense at all. Here’s why the argument for a cheaper iPhone is fundamentally flawed.

Microsoft’s Ballmer and Tellem reportedly meet with TV execs in Hollywood
Microsoft execs Steve Ballmer and Nancy Tellem reportedly meet with key figures in Hollywood's TV biz to discuss the non-interactive entertainment possibilities for the Xbox One and show off the hardware.

Twitter turns out to be a veritable treasure trove of vaccine data
Twitter is a substantial source of information about vaccines - and if the networks is any indication of popular opinion, the anti-vaccine movement is dying down.

Microsoft shows off first public demo of Windows 8.1 at Computex 2013
Microsoft releases a preview video of Windows 8.1 that puts some of its new features into action, including the new motion-sensing wallpapers, Bing-powered search, 4-app Snap mode, and the new lock screen as photo frame.

‘Deus Ex: The Fall’ revealed as a mobile game due this summer
'Deus Ex: The Fall' is not a sequel to 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution,' but rather to the 2011 novel 'Deus Ex: The Icarus Effect.' It's coming out exclusively for smartphones and tablets this summer.

‘Whistle’ is like a Fitbit for your dog, and has its own app
A startup called Whistle has developed an activity tracker for your dog, which is affixed to the collar, and could help you identify anything wrong long before you would have taken a trip to the vet.

Fujitsu shows off Haswell-powered Lifebook UH90 with 3200 x 1800 IGZO touchscreen
Fujitsu announced its Lifebook UH90 at Computex, the big brother to the Lifebook UH75. The new Ultrabook features an Ultra HD 3200 x 1800 IGZO display, Haswell processor, large 500GB HDD, and a rugged exterior design.

Here is the recipe for the perfect Pinterest photo
According to research from a Pinterest analytics service, we now know how to create the idea image for the repin-happy site. Check out how to visualize your way to Pinterest fame.

Honda 2013 Civic Si review: Digital where you want it, manual where you don’t
The zippy engine, refinement, great looks, comfy ergos, Honda’s reliable reputation and the straightforward nature of the Civic Si had me smiling while driving.

New service Breather brings a network of app-accessible secret rooms to members
Want to unlock a new office or temporary work space? Just want a quiet place no one else can get to? Try Breather, which brings secret places to you via iPhone.

Zap, boom, pow! DC Comics debuts new interactive digital format
Superman, Batman, and the rest of DC Comics' legendary superheroes will get a technological upgrade with the publisher's announcement of DC2, a new interactive digital comic format.

Windows RT 8.1 update will bring Outlook 2013 to Windows RT tablets
Microsoft revealed at Computex 2013 that it's bringing its popular Outlook software to Windows RT and Microsoft Surface RT tablets. The free addition is due later this year and will come out with the Windows 8.1 update.

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