IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/22/2013

Ford’s ‘Electronic Brake Light’ uses wireless tech to shorten stopping distances
The Ford Electronic Brake Light is the latest manifestation of vehicle-to-vehicle communications technology, which allows cars to "talk" to each other.

Is Lytro a one-trick pony, or the future of photography?
Despite the new experience enhancement features added, the Lytro camera feels stuck in its ability to do one thing. Does this camera (and light-field photography) have a future, or is it just hype?

The sound you hear at your next concert might just be controlled with an iPad
For nearly 40 years, live sound equipment has gone without update. But that recently began to change. Now an entire concert can be mixed by one person - anywhere in the venue - with an iPad. We take a look at one pro sound engineer who does exactly that.

Want to break into movies? Check out the Prototype short film competition
Calling all wannabe movie makers! New Regency Productions has teamed with an online portal to launch a new competition that will allow eight filmmakers the chance of a lifetime: making a funded short that could be developed into a full-length movie.

Tips and tricks for using Facebook lists to eliminate News Feed noise
Are you fed up with how incredibly irrelevant your Facebook News Feed is? You can use lists to isolate people you want to hear less from, and here's how.

YouTube to help ad makers make ads
The problem with advertisements on YouTube isn't that they exist, but that they're not taking full advantage of the medium, according to the company's global head of content. YouTube plans to work with advertisers to change that.

LG schedules New York event for August 7, could be for the Snapdragon 800-powered Optimus G2
LG has scheduled an event for August 7 in New York, and although it hasn't said what it'll be for, that hasn't stopped us putting together the evidence, leading us to expect the LG G2 with a Snapdragon 800 processor.

David versus Goliath: HDBaseT challenges HDMI to become the HD pipeline of the future
HDMI has sat comfortably as the standard high definition A/V cable in consumer electronics for a while now, but changes are coming, and HDMI has a challenger to deal with. Learn why HDBaseT might just de-throne HDMI to become the HD pipeline of the future.

Land of the God-Men: Inside the wild movement to turn us into immortal cyborgs
Russian multi-millionaire Dmitry Itskov has a vision to turn humanity into a race of immortal cyborgs. But, as his recent Global Future 2045 conference proves, our current imperfections will likely keep our inevitable fate at bay far longer than he wants to believe.

WhatsApp popularity continues to grow, hits 250 million active users
Cross-platform messaging service WhatsApp continues to grow in popularity, with the company announcing this week that its user base recently crossed the 250-million mark.

Microsoft investigated idea of launching Amazon-like e-commerce site, report says
A report Thursday revealed computer giant Microsoft was until recently researching the possibility of launching an online marketplace to take on the likes of Amazon and eBay. The project has since been shelved.

DietBet encourages weight loss through betting on yourself
Ideal for anyone that needs extra motivation to get off the couch and hit the gym, DietBet allows users to put some money on their progress and compete for the entire pot by hitting a specific weight loss goal.

If you love the NBA, watch out for Facebook spam
Watch out for Facebook scams targeting NBA fans - you could end up with no finals-watching and a computer full of malware.

Best iPad apps
A large list of the best iPad apps available on the iTunes App Store, regularly updated with new media, video, music, sports, utilities, and any other apps that strike our fancy. Multiple members of Digital Trends staff contributed to this list.

How to install Minecraft mods
Installing Minecrat mods isn't rocket science, nor is it child's play though. Here's our basic guide to installing the best mods on Windows and Mac OS X in a matter of minutes.

Lifesaver? BMW helps drive new automated car-to-car and car-to-motorcycle safety alert project
After more than four years of research, a joint testing project involving BMW and several other automakers highlights the safety benefits of car-to-car communication. Now, it’s just a matter of which company will implement it first.

Take all of your remotes and throw them in a box; here comes the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Hub
Logitech is expanding its Harmony remote control product line by introducing the Harmony Ultimate Hub, and turning iPhones and Android phones into universal remotes. It will launch to retail in the U.S. in August.

European retailer reportedly outs November 13 PlayStation 4 launch
The PlayStation 4 could launch in Europe on November 13, 2013 if a sign posted European retailer Media Markt is accurate. Previously, Sony only confirmed a $399 price and 2013 release.

Sure, Instagram video is cool, but now you can turn Vines into animated GIFs
Even though it's being overshadowed by Instagram video, Vine still has some tricks up its sleeve - including a new service lets you turn Vines into animated GIFs. Let the fun begin!

Console gaming will survive! Xbox One remembers its roots
The culture of console gaming is built on a handful of core principles that are easily overlooked in this age of digital distribution. Microsoft's surprise Xbox One policy reversal earlier this week is an acknowledgement of that fact.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Dempsey returns to Le Mans driving a Porsche
“Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second time behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, joining the most successful car manufacture in the history of the endurance race.

Hands on: Instavideo? Videogram? Whatever it is, it’s here, and this is how it works
It's finally happened: Instagram is no longer a photo-sharing app, it's a media-sharing app. We took a deep dive into everything the new video feature has to offer, including its unique filters, Cinema effect, and how it's going to mess up (or not mess up) your feed.

Samsung’s ATIV Book 9 Lite and Plus laptops have pixels to spare, ATIV One 5 Style AIO targets families
Samsung gave us a glimpse at its new lineup of ATIV PC devices at this years premier event in London, England. We got to see the ATIV Book 9 Lite, ATIV Book 9 Plus, and ATIV One 5 Style all-in-one PC.

The new Galaxy S4 Mini shrinks Samsung’s flagship down to a more manageable size
Though more time was spent with other phones, Samsung officially showed off the Galaxy S4 Mini for the first time during its Summer Premiere 2013 event. It features a 4.3 inch display and a considerable amount of power for its size.

Samsung’s new Galaxy S4 Zoom bridges the (narrowing) divide between phone and camera
At today's Samsung Premiere 2013, the South Korean company finally debuted the much-anticipated Galaxy S4 Zoom, showing off all of the specs and capabilities of the smartphone, the first and only with a 10x optical zoom lens.

Butterfingers rejoice: Samsung’s rugged Galaxy S4 Active defies drops, ships on AT&T now
The Galaxy S4 Active is getting a hands-on experience at the Samsung Summer PREMIERE, and it's sporting resistance to the elements, too

‘Mass Effect 3′ could have had a very different ending
Former BioWare writer Drew Karpyshyn describes a 'Mass Effect 3' ending that might have been, had he stayed with the studio, in an appearance on a gaming-focused radio show.

Samsung’s insanely high-res ATIV Q notebook-tablet hybrid laughs at mere 1080p
Samsung unveiled its brand new ATIV Q notebook-tablet hybrid at this year's premier event in London, England. The Q features a very high resolution display, Intel Core i5 processor, and a 128GB SSD. It runs both Windows 8 and Android.

World’s thinnest Windows 8 tablet, the Samsung ATIV Tab 3, debuts in London
Samsung just released the ATIV Tab 3, which the company claims is the world's thinnest tablet at just 0.32 inches. This 10-inch tablet weighs a mere 1.21 pounds, and runs the full version of Windows 8.

Androidly is the first Android-powered smartwatch
Androidly is a new smartwatch that is the first ever to be powered by Android. The device operates on its own, without needing to be paired with a smartphone; an upcoming Kickstarter campaign will help fund its initial production costs.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/22/2013

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