Tuesday, July 16, 2013

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 7/17/2013





Microsoft beware: Google Chromebooks could surge
Chromebook shipments could spike in the second half of the year. That's not good news for Microsoft, which is seeing falling laptop deliveries. [Read more]
    




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iPad Mini branching out?
A series of rumors may indicate an expanding lineup of iPad Minis. [Read more]
    




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61 percent of Americans say they'll work during vacations
Thanks to the infinite reach of technology, a majority of Americans resignedly accept they are a sad cog in capitalism's big wheel. At least according to TeamViewer's annual study. [Read more]
    




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AT&T gets in on no-contract, early upgrade plans too
Following T-Mobile's announcement from last week, AT&T Next offers the option for customers to pay for their smartphones in monthly installments, as well as upgrade once a year. [Read more]
    




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IMDb app update adds ability to purchase movie tickets
Internet Movie Database teams up with ticket seller Fandango to allow users to find movies at local theaters and purchase tickets for specific show times. [Read more]
    




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Yahoo follows Netflix in video stream of earnings call
Internet company plans to livestream a video broadcast of its second-quarter financial results meeting on Tuesday. [Read more]
    




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Capture the best camera phone
Looking for a camera phone that takes awesome photos? Use our tool to compare images from the newest and hottest devices. [Read more]
    




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Teens who friend their parents online feel closer to them in real life, study says
A Brigham Young study of nearly 500 families also finds that those students who engage with their parents online are more generous and kind to others. [Read more]
    




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Yahoo wins motion to declassify court documents in PRISM case
Ruling will allow the Internet company to publicly reveal it challenged a U.S. government order to participate in the National Security Agency's controversial data collection program. [Read more]
    




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How to overcome problems with OS X Dictation
There may be several reasons why Apple's Dictation service will not convert spoken word to text in OS X. [Read more]
    




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Bill Gates on education, patents, Microsoft Bob, and disease
Speaking at Microsoft's Faculty Summit Monday, Gates took questions from an audience of researchers about the work of his foundation and other topics. [Read more]
    




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White House, tech giants aim to keep online ads off rogue sites
The White House and eight major tech companies unveil best practices for online ad networks aimed at cutting off revenue to Web sites "selling counterfeit goods or engaging in copyright piracy." [Read more]
    




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Activist 'Twitter Dress' tweets political messages
An Internet-connected frock that streams tweets gives young Swedes a voice at the annual bigwig political summit Almedalen Week. [Read more]
    




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Google Glass enters a casino: Watch what happens (or doesn't)
Chris Barrett, the same intrepid Google Glass explorer who recently filmed an arrest with his device, decides to probe the sensitivities of Glass action in a casino. The results are instructive. [Read more]
    




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Nissan revives Datsun, but not in U.S.
Today Nissan unveiled the Datsun Go, the first of a new line of cars intended for emerging markets. [Read more]
    




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Gowalla co-founder checks out of Facebook
Josh Williams won't be checking into any more of the social network's local search initiatives. [Read more]
    




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Apple said to be working on ad-skipping tech for TV
A new report says Apple's trying to woo cable companies on ad-skipping technology for TV programs. [Read more]
    




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MLB boss: I've never sent an e-mail, but I just got an iPhone
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says that has never sent an e-mail and never will. Perhaps he's merely showing his wiliness. [Read more]
    




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Don't miss Lando Calrissian singing in a 'Star Wars' cantina
In the name of charity and geekdom, one of the smoothest operators around makes a musical return to a galaxy far, far away. Bonus: bunches of "Star Wars" character and celebrity cameos. [Read more]
    




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Yahoo IDs officially up for grabs
People can start requesting forgotten Yahoo usernames as the company continues to clear out inactive users from its network. [Read more]
    




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WearIt Wi-Fi sports smartwatch keeps you on the map
Designed as an all-in-one wrist computer for sports, WearIt works with ANT+ sensors for biking and heart rate monitoring. [Read more]
    




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WWDC 2013 videos on YouTube not posted by Apple
Apple holds its non-disclosure agreements closely to its chest. But what happens when the company's entire developer conference video set ends up on YouTube? [Read more]
    




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Moto X always-on voice commands revealed
A leaked video shows the Moto X responds to voice commands without needing to touch the screen. Also, Microsoft's Surface tablet and BlackBerry's Z10 smartphone see big price drops. [Read more]
    




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Is HTC's latest blog post hinting at HTC One Mini?
An infographic post on the handset maker's blog may signal the impending arrival of the HTC One Mini. [Read more]
    




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First Instagram movie trailer is a job for 'Jobs'
Instagram's recent embrace of video has resulted in a short Instagram movie trailer for the upcoming Steve Jobs film. [Read more]
    




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