IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/21/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/21/2013

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Rolls Royce celebrates 100 years since the Wraith debuted in Belgium with … its next debut
Rolls-Royce rolls out the all-new Wraith for the Belgians 100 years after it sold its first Wraith in the Western European kingdom in 1913. Powered by a twin-turbo V12, the Wraith is an imposing yet welcoming figure.

Best BlackBerry games
A roundup of the best BlackBerry games available in the App World.

Can’t fly to Tokyo? New York’s AC Gears is the geek’s next best gadget fix
With outrageously cool products and good old-fashioned customer service, AC Gears shows that the traditional brick-and-mortar store concept still works if it has the right ingredients.

NISMO Nissan GT-R to tame the Nurburgring, shame Porsche owners
Nissan recently announced a new line of NISMO cars including the Juke and the 370Z. Neither impressed us much. Now we’ve learned that NISMO has a GT-R up its sleeve that will become the fastest Nissan ever.

‘DC Universe Online’s’ executive producer talks moving to the PS4
DC Universe Online keeps rolling out new content, and the game will be coming to the PlayStation 4 with some new innovations.

#WeBuiltIt?: Toyota Twitter campaign could help drive a new wave of social media designed cars
Toyota will take to Twitter to help generate a buzz for the new Auris gasoline electric-hybrid vehicle. But could the carmaker also be establishing a framework for social media to play a major role in the design of future cars?

Hell is Other People is the anti-social network that helps you avoid your friends
In a social networking-centric society, Even if Hell is Other People is an anti-social network that helps you avoid bumping into your friends around town.

Ubisoft, EA cite low hardware sales as cause of flagging third-party Wii U support
Key executives from Ubisoft and Electronic Arts cite the low sales numbers for the Wii U as the main reason for their flagging third-party support of Nintendo's latest gaming console.

‘Earth Defense Force 2025:’ Bigger bugs, more vehicles, and over 700 weapons
Earth Defense Force 2025 continues the EDF trend of fighting giant insects in Japan with over-the-top action and multiple weapons.

DT Deals: A 10-foot Lightning cable that won’t stretch your budget
No more sitting by the walls waiting for your phone or tablet to charge up. Today's DT Deals offers a Lightning cable for iPhone 5 and iPad mini for half the price - but several times the length.

Vine gets an unofficial search engine, Vinecrawler
Vinecrawler is Vine's unofficial and unsanctioned search engine, and content discovery app rolled into one service.

PS4 players can prioritize what sections of a game to download first
Sony released a video showing off the PS4's interface that also shows a user telling the console to download the multiplayer portion of 'Killzone: Shadow Fall' before the single player version. It's unclear if all games have this option. The video also shows off some messaging and sharing capabilities.

You can now attach and post images in Facebook comments
The day has finally arrived: You may now upload and post photos as comments to updates on Facebook. Next ... the GIF?

Is Argentina’s Bucci Special supercar nothing more than V12-powered vaporware?
The Bucci Special is a highly unusual super car from a highly unusual country of origin, which makes determining its feasibility that much harder.

India’s last state-operated telegram service bites the dust
Telegrams are still around with just handful of services left in India as surprising as that may be, but its presence is waning.

Do we really want our Instagram with a side of video? (Because we’re getting it either way)
Facebook is all set to announce a video feature for Instagram. While we definitely know why (ahem, Vine), plenty of questions and concerns remain - as does the expected outrage.

Put down the pitchforks: Microsoft relents, reverses maligned Xbox One policies
Microsoft reverses its controversial policies on Internet connectivity requirements and used games/game sharing on the recently announced Xbox One console in response to negative feedback from consumers.

Redditor’s Kickstarter project includes tips on forcing women into physical contact
A Redditor wants to write a book about bagging women and has launched a Kickstarter campaign to publish it. Here's the kind of advice you'd be getting.

Achievement unlocked: Mazda to reveal new car over Xbox Live
Mazda and Xbox are teaming up for an event of epic proportions. Later this month the automaker will unveil a new car over Xbox Live, stream a concert from the band Metric, and give fans a chance at winning $2,500.

Got a Z10? Here are some great BlackBerry 10 apps to get you started
The BlackBerry 10 platform may have just launched, but it already has a whole lot to offer when it comes to applications. If you're not sure what to install first then dive in as we explore the best BlackBerry 10 apps on offer.

Rhode Island establishes plan to repay 38 Studios’ loan debts
The state of Rhode Island sets a plan in motion that will see the $89 million loan debt left behind by the now-defunct 38 Studios paid back over a period of years.

Samsung’s new color laser printers use NFC to remove headache in setting one up
Samsung introduces the world's first color laser printers with NFC built in. Designed for users who print from smartphones and tablets, NFC allows for quick and easy pairing, without a convoluted setup procedure.

‘Ryse: Son of Rome’ is one “For Sparta!” yell short of being a ’300′ game
'Ryse: Son of Rome' brings brutal, sharp-looking melee action to the Xbox One, with a heavy emphasis placed on the game's cinematic presentation and reward-friendly play.

Rating men on Lulu isn’t atoning for the Web’s chauvinism, it’s just cruel
Lulu has been called the Yelp for men, letting women rate and comment on their exes and flings anonymously for future lovers' benefit. While women have been subject to many ranking schemes and sites, why does the idea that were applying this to men make it seem OK?

Mitsubishi unveils Lancer Evolution and Outlander Pikes Peak safety cars
Mitsubishi is participating in the 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, but even if its cars don't finish, this cool looking Lancer Evo and Outlander will show the flag.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown comes to iOS with minimal baggage, maximum fun
2K China deliver an exceptional iOS port of Firaxis Games' 'XCOM: Enemy Unknown' that more than earns its "premium" $20 price tag despite a handful of performance hitches and feature absences.

Best PS3 headsets
Choosing a gaming headset is not the walk in the park some make it out to be. Here are our picks for the best PS3 headsets to make things a bit easier on you and your wallet.

Tattooed fruits are the future of produce branding
The European Union has approved the use of chemicals to condition fruits for laser cutting, helping companies eliminate the need to brand produce with wasteful stickers and packaging.

Xbox One pre-orders now sold out at GameStop retail locations
GameStop says demand is high for Microsoft's new Xbox One console and that brick-and-mortar stores nationwide are sold out on pre-orders, though PlayStation 4 pre-orders continue to be available.

You can ‘call it a comeback:’ SRT-backed Viper enters Le Mans for first time in 13 years
The Viper will return to 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend after nearly a 13 year hiatus as a factory-backed race car, which has already given the SRT Motorsports brand a major win in the world of racing.

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