IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/20/2013

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/20/2013

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Moto-Electra successfully completes record-setting coast-to-coast EV motorcycle run
Last we reported, the Moto-Electra team was preparing for a three-day motorcycle EV journey from Florida to Santa Monica. Just last week, the team completed the record-setting journey, albeit in 3.5 days.

Not just for NASA anymore: How one man is taking his own photos from space
The first man to launch a Raspberry Pi above the atmosphere with high-altitude balloons shares tips on shooting aerial photographs, crowdsourcing skills in real time, and fulfilling your dreams with cutting-edge technology.

Silex HyperChargers charge EVs hyper-fast but aren’t so hyper-real
Silex has some pretty cool energy projects on its website including a HyperCharger system that recharges 200kWh EVs in less than 10 minutes and a 640-horsepower luxury EV sedan called the Chreos.The catch is, neither exist.

Would you buy an Aston Martin plug-in ‘huubrid?’ German auto parts juggernaut Bosch hopes so
Bosch has made us very happy today, as it has built the first-ever Aston Martin plug-in hybrid, which, coincidentally, is also the first all-wheel drive Aston. Powered by a V12 and two electric motors, the DB9 hybrid will go 0-62mph 20 percent faster than the stock version.

Humanity might be OK because two of the Snapchat Leaked sites got shut down
A few of the Snapchat Leaked sites got shut down, but there are still of plenty awful versions out there. If anything, this proves that people have more in common than we thought: We're all sort of terrible.

Diesel powertrains gaining popularity in US according to new consumer report
A new Consumer News study reveals that nearly one–third of potential car buyers surveyed say they are likely to consider a diesel as their next vehicle. But is their perception of the advantages of the alternative powertrain off base?

GE betting on the ‘Industrial Internet’ with ‘Predictivity’ platform, partners with Amazon Web Services
GE took a big step forward with its plan for the Industrial Internet today by announcing the new Predictivity platform and a partnership with Amazon Web Services, Accenture, and Pivotal.

Google fights secret court over right to reveal user data request stats
In response to the recent NSA document leak, Google has filed a motion with the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC), arguing that gag orders over data requests are unconstitutional.

‘Black Ops 2′ DLC ‘Vengeance’ adds multiplayer maps, more zombies, and a Ray Gun
The third downloadable content expansion for 'Black Ops 2' is out on July 2 with four new multiplayer maps and one new Zombies level. As usual, the Vengeance DLC launches first on Xbox 360, with other platforms to follow.

No, you can’t get an unpainted McLaren P1 – at least not yet
A recent McLaren P1 customer wrongfully assumed that he could get the entire hypercar without paint, leaving it as bare carbon fiber – and for free.

Nintendo 3DS in top sales spot for May 2013, ending Xbox 360′s 28-month reign
For the first time in over two years, the Xbox 360 is not the best-selling console, according to NPD's May 2013 sales charts. Instead, the Nintendo 3DS takes the top spot, something that few would have predicted just one year ago.

An ‘Old School’ Touch: Ford adds more traditional knobs to MyTouch infotainment system
Ford has announced that the MyTouch system featured in the new F-150 with more traditional buttons and knobs will be integrated into more vehicles. But will it be enough to please the critics of the carmaker’s infotainment system?

Turns out Facebook is ruining our relationships as it brings the world together
According to a great many studies, too much Facebook is damaging to your romantic chances. The mixture of constant connectivity, past memories, and digital temptation are too great to resist - and many of us are unable to, research says.

‘Forza Motorsport 5′ and you, or how Drivatar heralds the coming robocalypse
We take a peek at Turn 10 Studios' upcoming Xbox One launch title, 'Forza Motorsport 5.' The game reads your behaviors and creates an online avatar that races in your absence. Resistance is futile; if you want to play, you'll have to be assimilated.

PS Plus is not required for PS4 social features, entertainment apps, or auto-updates
Sony UK managing director Fergal Gara details what PlayStation 4 owners will and won't need a PS Plus subscription to access, with previously for-pay features like auto-update now rolling into the free portion of the online PlayStation service.

The PGO Cévenne Speedster is one water snake you won’t be afraid to swim with
Powered by a 1.4-liter BMW inline four-cylinder, the PGO Cévennes combines the motoring prestige of the Porsche 356 with a touch of fanciful, if not foolish-looking, French design.

The harshest, most honest analytics-driven dating service might change your love life
Feel like your dates never turn out well but don't know where the issue lies? Betadater demands honest feedback for dates. This might get ugly.

‘BioShock’ creator Ken Levine to script Hollywood’s ‘Logan’s Run’ remake
BioShock creator Ken Levine returns to his screenwriting roots with the long-in-development remake of Logan's Run. Warner Bros. brings in the Irrational Games creative director to develop a fresh take.

Best Netflix Instant movies
Save yourself from hours of scrolling and searching through Netflix's massive library by checking out this list of our favorite movies you can stream right now.

Facebook doesn’t hate Tor (but it is blocking it)
If you're a Tor user trying to access Facebook, you're likely coming up empty-handed. But according to the privacy-friendly system, the social network isn't doing it on purpose.

It’s just like the couch! Yahoo teams with 49ers on a tech-soaked stadium
Yahoo has signed a 10-year deal giving it exclusive rights to online digital content from the team’s techie new home, Levi’s stadium.

Dead battery? NYC introduces solar-powered phone charging stations around the city
Street Charge, free solar powered mobile charging stations, are being introduced throughout pedestrian-heavy parts of New York City. The project is a collaboration between Goal Zero, Pensa, and AT&T.

The BlackBerry Q5 is official, all set for release in July (Updated)
BlackBerry has announced its third BlackBerry 10 device, the BlackBerry Q5. As the name suggests, it's a QWERTY-equipped phone, but is designed for emerging markets and most likely, will have a lower cost than the BlackBerry Q10.

Could driving an Audi become less stressful than driving other cars?
A new research initiative with Audi and MIT not only seeks to address some of the stress associated with driving, but it could also held drive some of the future design elements of Audi vehicles.

Microsoft Office for iPhone Review: A very limited $100 app
Microsoft Office can now come with you on the go. Office Mobile for iPhone is available for a free download, but there's a catch: It's for Office 365 subscribers only. Non-members will have to pony up for a $100 in-app purchase to gain access.

Twitter working on new feature to help discover people your friends are following
Twitter has a new feature in mind to drive people-discovery in a way that surfaces the users a group of your friends may have suddenly followed at once.

‘Hitman: Absolution’ developer lays off half its staff, refocuses on the future of Hitman
Square Enix-owned IO Interactive is hit with "significant changes," including layoffs and game cancellations. The studio's new and sole focus is on the Hitman series, with a "triple-A Hitman project" current in development.

TP-Link: food and shelter not as important as having Internet access
According to a new study, people really love their Internets. Out of 3,000 people interviewed in the UK and Ireland, 42 percent of men said it's more important than food and shelter.

This photographer is on an Instagram-hunt for Pantone colors in real life
Photographer Paul Octavious scours Chicago in an effort to find 100 colors in real life that match his Pantone color postcards.

Best Android tablet games
Our picks for the best Android tablet games. These games are specially designed to take advantage of large-screened Android tablets.

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