Thursday, June 20, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Tech Report) 6/21/2013





Microsoft backtracks on Xbox One disc sharing, connection limitations
Since E3, a vocal majority of Internet users has been hating on the Xbox One. The console was criticized for its Internet connection requirements and the limitations it placed on game sharing, which were unlike those imposed by the PlayStation 4. The hate got so virulent that, according to TechSpot, Amazon wound up taking down a console popularity poll from its Facebook page after an overwhelming PS4 victory.
Today, Microsoft caved to pressure and announced that it will lift some ...
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Here's about 10 minutes of Thief gameplay
So you've probably heard: they're making a new Thief game. I was skeptical about the whole thing, since Dishonored gave us something pretty close to the Thief experience last year. A 10-minute gameplay video of the Thief sequel has made it to YouTube, though, and I have to say, the footage has tempered my skepticism somewhat. See for yourself:
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LG says mass production of flexible displays will begin this year

LG says it will start churning out flexible OLED displays this year. A company spokesman told The Kora Times that mass production will begin in the fourth quarter at ...
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Steam beta file hints at game sharing feature
As the next-gen console war heats up, the Xbox One continues to get flak for the limitations it places upon game sharing. Of course, nobody points out that sharing games on the PC is much more difficult. DRM schemes and distribution services like Steam make it all but impossible.
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Wednesday Shortbread
Eight is Enough
  1. Reuters: Google challenges surveillance court on First Amendment grounds
  2. Bloomberg: hp's Whitman reassigns Bradley in revamp amid PC

    slump and Icahn urges Dell to commence $14-a-share tender offer
  3. Reuters: Acer sees tablet, notebook PC shipments to be flat in second quarter
  4. Bloomberg: Microsoft said to add Qualcomm as Surface RT supplier
  5. SlashGear: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series quad-core benchmarks
  6. techPowerUp!: Asus VivoBook S551 touch ultrabook

    and Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 specifications redux
  7. IGN: Bethesda explains Prey 2 silence
  8. Polygon: The Witcher 3 DLC will be free on PC
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Asus mulling wearable devices
As pocketable computers become commonplace, device makers are turning their attention to the next big thing. Wearable devices seem to be in the future for all the big names. Google has its much-publicized Glass effort, while Samsung has confirmed it's working on a watch-like product. Apple and Microsoft are rumored to have watches of their on in development, as well.
Now, you can add Asus to the list. According to Focus Taiwan , Asus Chairman Jonney Shih thinks wearable devices will be a "critical sector" for innovation. Asus' research lab has been experimenting ...
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