IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/19/2013

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/19/2013

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Ford claims its regenerative braking tech has saved over 100-million gallons of gas
Over the last 15 years, since Ford rolled out its first regenerative braking-fitted car, the American automaker estimates it has saved customers over 100-million gallons in gas, which could power a car around the globe over 100,000 times.

Intel takes another step towards streaming service
Intel is looking to enter the streaming media market in a big way by launching its own set top box and streaming service later this year to compete with existing streaming services, all of whom are battling each other for content and subscribers.

Hands on: Skype evolves into a Snapchat competitor with Video Messages
Feeling the pinch with plenty of competitors in the video messaging space, Skype has joined the game with its own take on video messaging.

Google using new system to try and stop child porn
Who wants to see photos depicting child sexual abuse? Not us, and definitely not Google, which launched a program to stop its spread online.

Does General Motors have a secret long-range EV testing program in Canada?
If the reports are true, General Motors is testing long-range EVs capable of going 300 miles on a single charge, powered by new batteries from battery maker Envia. While we're not sold on the theory, it

Ideas wanted: Amazon Studios baits aspiring screenwriters with Storyteller
Amazon’s new Storyteller tool turns scripts into visual storyboards, and in the process, generates both ideas and feedback for the disruptive new content-production house.

Hands on with ‘Saints Row IV:’ New publisher, same humor
The new publisher hasn’t slowed down Volition Games’ Saints Row Franchise. Under the Deep Silver umbrella, the franchise continues to push the boundaries with Saints Row IV.

Digg Reader coming June 26, just before Google Reader shutters for good on July 1
Good news, RSS feed users: Digg Reader will be ready for migrating all your feeds by June 26, which gives you exactly five days to get used to your new home before Google Reader goes dark.

DreamWorks strikes deal with Netflix, new shows start next year
DreamWorks has struck a multi-year deal with Netflix to supply a number of shows and movies to the streaming service, plus a commitment to produce 300 hours of original content with the first shows to go live next year.

Reuters: Fisker lost $35,000 on each Karma plug-in hybrid it built
An investigation of Fisker's financial records shows that the green car startup's plans for the luxury Karma sedan were overly ambitious.

Google Chromebooks landing in Walmart and Staples
The elusive Chromebook is quickly becoming much easier to find. Google announced that the $199 Acer Chromebook will be available at 2,800 Walmart stores starting today. Chromebooks will go on sale at Staples this weekend.

Microsoft boosts speech recognition for phones by mimicking the brain
Microsoft has figured out a way to turn voice into text faster than ever, and it works by mimicking how your brain interprets messages.

Is a lack of infrastructure causing Hyundai to rethink its commitment to fuel cell vehicles in the US?
Hyundai continues to maintain that it is committed to fuel cell vehicles in Korea. But it appears that the automaker might be coming to grips with a different reality in the U.S. due to the limited infrastructure.

Upcoming Intel Haswell-E desktop chip to feature 8-core and 4-channel DDR4 RAM
Though the next-gen Intel Haswell-E chips for enthusiasts won't be coming to our desktops until the second half of 2014, we're treated to some sweet details today thanks to leaked slides.

Offline Glass fights back against your antisocial smartphone addiction
For those who are sick of going to bars with friends who can't put their phones down, the Offline Glass is here to prevent that from happening. Unless, of course, your friend likes spilling drinks on themselves.

For the first time ever, a GIF is being sent into space
A self-portrait of artist, Kim Asendorf, contemplating art was the first GIF was transmitted into space on June 17. Consider it a giant leap for GIF-kind.

Goal line technology rolled out at soccer’s Confederations Cup, world does not end
Despite its longstanding aversion to enabling its officials with technology, FIFA rolled out a camera system this weekend in Brazil that may become the standard for next year’s World Cup.

Jay Leno drives the Cadillac ELR in the latest episode of Jay’s Garage
The Cadillac ELR will soon be released to the buying public and it represents another leap forward for the recently reinvigorated American luxury brand.

Best Android tablet apps
We put together our first list of some of the best Android tablet apps including TweetCaster and Craigslist HD.

Facebook and Instagram took the photo album out back and shot it
Why pay money to get prints when the world is all about digital images? Apparently that's the question everyone is answering, with a resounding "yeah, why would we?"

Dead Space may live on, but Visceral is working on a different ‘passion’ project
EA Games Label head Patrick Söderlund revealed at E3 that Dead Space as a franchise is not dead. That said, 'Dead Space 4' is not currently in development, as Visceral is working on a passion project.

Windows Store 2.0: Windows 8.1 will feature fixes to messy store interface
The upcoming Windows 8.1 OS upgrade is going to feature a hefty update to the currently messy Windows Store. Windows Store 2.0 will feature a very polished interface with some nice user-friendly features.

Vine now comes with spam … lots and lots of spam.
It’s always nice when people comment on what you post on social media, but unfortunately a lot of the comments people are getting on Vine aren’t exactly sincere … or real. That’s because they’re spam. The Daily Dot just reported on this uptick of malicious accounts, since one of their writers noticed that a Vine [...]

Recreating yesterday’s opulent movie palaces at home, with today’s tech
Brooklyn-based designer, Theo Kalomirakis, is credited with being the grandfather of high-end home theater design. Here, we take a look at some of his work and discuss what is involved with designing and building a $1,000,000 home theater.

Audi reportedly resurrecting iconic Quattro model for 2014
The original Audi Sport Quattro hit the roads in 1984. Although Audi showed a Quattro concept in 2010, we had hoped the German brand would round up a new version a bit sooner.

More than 50K people have signed a petition to bring ‘The Division’ to PC
Ubisoft''Tom Clancy's The Division' is scheduled for release next year on next-gen consoles, but not everyone is happy with the company's choice of platforms. A petition to get the game released on PC as well is gaining steam.

What we learned from NSA leaker Edward Snowden’s live Q&A
NSA leaker Edward Snowden gives the world more information about U.S. government surveillance, his reasons for fleeing to Hong Kong, and the media's "unfortunate" attention on his online past and his girlfriend's looks.

Hands-on with ‘Disney Infinity:’ combining toys, imagination, and the bizarre
Disney Infinity might look like a quick way to cash in on a toy craze, but the game is surprisingly fun, and the Toy Box mode is incredible.

Audi’s 2014 Q line-up shows some teeth with announcement of first-ever “S” model version
Audi has announced that pricing for its new high-performance SQ5 will start at $51,900, more than $8,000 over the standard 3.0-liter V6. But will the additional 82 horses be worth the extra cash?

‘Tweet’ is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionary
The widespread use of the term 'tweet' has caused the British dictionary to expand its definition of the word, despite its 10-year rule. Twitter, you rule-breaker you.

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