IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/11/2013

Monday, June 10, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/11/2013

Digital Trends

What’s the most desired car connectivity feature? A new study might surprise you
A new study commissioned by Covisint indicates that overall connectivity is becoming the key factor when purchasing a vehicle rather than just another feature of the vehicle. Topping the list is the ability to bring transportation software info into a car.

Wargaming’s CEO explains Free-to-Play, and discusses the death of the retail model
World of Tanks is a global phenomenon, and it is a shining example of the free-to-play model. We talk with Wargaming.net CEO Victor Kislyi about Wargaming’s 15th anniversary, doing free-to-play right, and the end of 5,000 years of business.

NSA whistleblower behind PRISM leaks reveals identity, seeks political asylum abroad
The man behind last week's leaks of top secret document that reveal widespread surveillance of U.S. citizens, has revealed his identity. His name is Edward Snowden. He's a 29-year-old worker for defense contractors. And now he's on the run.

Chevrolet’s 3-D prototype process may drive the development of cooler cars in the future
A new prototyping process used by Chevrolet was instrumental in a number of new design and engineering enhancements on the Malibu for 2014. But could the technology have even more far reaching benefits in the future for automakers and consumers alike?

MacBook 2013 Rumor Roundup: What we know about Apple’s new laptops
With Apple's WWDC just days away, we take one last look at the slew of rumors about both the MacBook Air and Pro that we've been hearing about since WWDC ended last June. Will the Air get a Retina display? Will both lines get Haswell? Here's what we know (or think we know) so far...

Best apps of the week: Snapchat, Analog Camera, Ticket to Ride, and more
Looking for something new to play with on your mobile device? Check out the best apps and updates of the week including a new look for Snapchat, Adobe Kuler fresh take on color schemes, Ticket to Ride's jump from board game to mobile phone, and plenty more.

Denmark simplifies hydrogen infrastructure by installing a fueling station in only 48 hours
Now that Copenhagen has taken delivery of the first 15 examples of the Hyundai ix35 fuel-cell car, it has installed its first hydrogen fueling station. Called the H2Station CAR-100, the hydrogen fuel pump was installed in 48 hours.

Jetsetter: Konami’s PES skips the next-gen, and kite fighting is apparently a thing
This week in Jetsetter, Konami lets Electronic Arts make the first move in next-gen console football, keeping its new Pro Evolution Soccer 14 on Xbox 360 and PS3. In India, an intrepid developer dusts of Sony's PS Move to make a game about kites. Finally, Game Center CX returns.

Review: Audi’s well-mannered R8 V10 has the tech to tame 525 wild horses
Audi’s new optional seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission featured in the new 2014 R8 is proof that there’s much more to experiencing a supercar than a lot of in-car technology. In fact, you find that you can do without it.

Check out a sneak peak at ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ live at 11am PST
Activision and Infinity Ward are offering a glimpse at Call of Duty: Ghosts before E3 gets going. Check out the 30 minute livestream here today, Sunday June 9, at 11am PST.

Kevin Smith on Superman’s shaving habits and the death of TV
Digital Trends chats with filmmaker Kevin Smith about his participation in Gillette's "How does Superman shave?" campaign and the realities of growing and maintaining an audience in a digitally connected world.

Terms & Conditions: Freedompop will nickel and dime you – but it’s still a good deal
Wireless service provider Freedompop promises completely "free" service for customers. But a quick look at its payment terms shows that the company will nickel and dime you – but not nearly as badly as companies like Verizon and AT&T will.

Is Olympus and Fujifilm calling it quits on budget cams a death knell for the basic point-and-shoot?
As more and more users embrace smartphones for casual photography, Olympus and Fujifilm have signaled they will exit the low-end sector and concentrate on higher-end cameras. Is this the beginning of the end for the basic point-and-shoot camera?

WTF, Internet? Celebrities don’t need their own apps (and neither do you)
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of celebrity apps, perhaps the most self-important way that an already famous person could approach social media.

Prosecutor posts as accused killer’s fake girlfriend on Facebook, gets fired
Definitely a tactic that should have been left up to the lead detective on the case, an Ohio prosecutor recently lost his job after attempting to manipulate alibi testimony using Facebook.

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