IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/8/2013

Sunday, July 7, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/8/2013

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WTF, Internet? Facebook’s congratulatory overload is giving me a guilt complex
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of Facebook and it's obsession with the 'congratulations.' It started with birthdays and swiftly spiraled out of control to - well, this.
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What are ‘Dark Google’ and ‘Dark Social?’ A webmaster’s mortal enemies, with no fix in sight
Dark Google and dark social continue to be explored by Web publishers who desperately want to know where their traffic is coming from. Problem is things are only getting cloudier and there's no motivation for those at the root of the issue to clear it up.
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Study: Firefox users pay less for car insurance than users of other browsers
Car insurance aggregator CoverHound compared the average rates users of major browsers pay for insurance, and named Firefox the bargain champ.
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Tesla sales expected to double number of electric vehicles on the road in Hong Kong
With projections that Tesla will double the number of electric vehicles on the road in Hong Kong when the Model S goes on sale there later this year, the Tesla brand continues to build on its global appeal.
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Smashing speed records, the best selfie ever, and more in this week’s Staff Picks
You want to know all the best from around the Web in the past week, but you don’t want to have to look for it, right? Never fear. We’ve trolled the matrix to find the coolest, weirdest, and most interesting tidbits of the past seven days. Have at it.
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What type of touchscreen laptop is best for you?
Convertibles, dockables, and sliders, oh my! The world of Windows 8 touchscreen laptops is a jungle. Whether you're looking for a laptop that can double as a tablet in a pinch, or a tablet that can transform into a laptop when need be, we'll help you decide which option is best for you.
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DT Deals: Solar charge your cellphones and have a powerful summer!
Days have gotten really long this summer, so make use of all that sunlight with the Waka Waka Power charger. The solar charging device can juice up any USB-capable device, and is waterproof for the outdoorsy type.
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Miss Netiquette’s guide to not getting fired while using social media
Social media can be a tricky thing to navigate and no one has written the rules on codes of conduct. We're here to help you with best practices for sites Web-wide, and this includes the dos and don'ts of using the Internet while also keeping (or getting) a job.
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A look at all the Marvel movies currently in development
We sift through all the rumors surrounding the Marvel movies, both those being created by Marvel Studios, and those developed by competitors. We will continue to update this article as the rumors continue to flow.
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#Lifeloggers documentary explores the coming world of tracking your every move
Think lifelogging and the Quantified Self movement is a phase? Think again. This documentary, produced by the team behind Memoto, a wearable camera device out this summer, examines the state of the market, its future, as well as the good and bad implications.
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Artist’s Mac Pro glass case concept looks slick, but is it practical?
3D artist Martin Hajek created a unique and sleek-looking concept of Apple's upcoming Mac Pro. The 3D rendering portrays the Mac Pro with a glass casing, but is it actually a practical idea?
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With former Xbox brass aboard, will Zynga try to hatch a low-cost console?
Don Mattrick fled Microsoft’s Xbox division for the shores of Zynga, but what’s his master plan? It could be a low-cost console built with developers in mind.
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BBC suspends all 3D content production due to low demand
Definitely another nail in the coffin for the future of 3D television, BBC has decided to end a two year trial of 3D content production citing extremely low demand for the service among UK viewers.
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Empire State Building lit up New York City with a July 4th light show
For those who weren't able to secure a spot to watch fireworks over New York's Hudson River, the Empire State Building offered its own light show to go along with the pyrotechnics and its soundtrack.
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Toyota to sell $50,000 hydrogen car in U.S. by 2015, Tesla’s Musk says they’re ‘stupid’
Priced between $50,000 and $100,000, Toyota hopes the new production hydrogen car will replicate the success of the Prius. Toyota’s competitors aren’t convinced, though. Tesla’s Elon Musk recently called hydrogen fuel cells “fool cells.”
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Meet WorldKit, the projector that turns everything into a touchscreen
Two Carnegie Mellon researchers share their plan for making every surface in your house a touchscreen without spending thousands. Could the Kinect plus a projector be the future of touch computing?
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Your guide to surviving ‘Vengeance’ the latest ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ map pack
We've got some tips for surviving in the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 map pack, Vengeance. Read on for rundowns of the four new multiplayer maps - Cove, Detour, Rush, and Uplink - and a whole mess of info on the new Zombies map, Buried.
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Allstate: July 4 is the deadliest day on America’s roads
More people die on the road on Independence Day than any other day of the year, Allstate and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety say.
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Don Mattrick’s deal to take CEO role at Zynga worth a reported $50 million
A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveals that soon-to-be-former Microsoft exec Don Mattrick was lured into joining Zynga as its new CEO with a deal worth roughly $50 million.
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‘Fez’ due for patch following Microsoft’s elimination of Xbox Live Arcade update fees
Polytron Corporation's Phil Fish confirms that a patch is incoming for his Xbox Live Arcade game, 'Fez,' following Microsoft's move of eliminating the title update fees that Xbox 360 developers must pay for XBL Arcade games.
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How LIFX is flipping the switch on corporate competitors with its LED smart bulbs
The Philips Hue may be the first Internet-controlled smart lightbulbs to hit the market, but can the little guys who got their boost from Kickstarter become a legitimate competitor? LIFX isn't afraid of a little rivalry.
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Inventor of the computer mouse, Douglas Engelbart, dies at age 88
Douglas Engelbart, the father of the computer mouse, died at the age of 88 on Tuesday. Engelbart, a true visionary, not only created the mouse but also brought some very important ideas to the world of computing.
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Boxee Cloud DVR is dead, but Samsung televisions could get Boxee interface
Definitely bad news for anyone that was invested in the Boxee Cloud DVR service, the Samsung acquisition of Boxee means all video content stored in the cloud will disappear in less than a week.
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Culling your Facebook flock? Prepare for the 5 stages of ‘unfriending’
Research says hitting 'unfriend' is a fairly complicated and serious social media endeavor. But if you're considering a friend-purge, first you must go through the 5 Stages of Unfriending.
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Egg Minder smart tray lets you remotely check the freshness of your eggs
In its recent partnership with GE, industrial design company Quirky has unveiled the Egg Minder - a Wi-Fi smart tray that lets you check the freshness of your eggs directly on a smartphone app.
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What’s a Facebook shadow profile, and why should you care?
A recent Facebook security scare has brought more attention to the state of Facebook shadow profiles - so what exactly are they and is there any reason why you need to care?
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Google highlights its ‘Beautiful Design Summer 2013 Collection’ – that’s apps, not clothes
Google Play recently rolled out its Beautiful Design Summer 2013 Collection. Comprising eleven apps sporting "masterfully crafted interfaces", the set is designed to delight Android users as well as inspire developers to create beautiful-looking apps.
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HTC’s latest financial results show improvement, but it needs to keep pushing
HTC has published its latest financial results, applicable to the last three months of the year, which show an improvement over the first quarter of 2013.
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Nerds dressed head to toe in wearable tech are going to ruin it for everybody
We're about to inundated with wearable technology products, from watches to glasses, and shoes to helmets; however no-one is there to help guide us through the potential fashion nightmare should we give into our geek instincts and wear each and every gadget available, all at the same time.
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$450,000 Lamborghini faces crusher after cops seize supercar
A $450,000 Lamborghini Aventador seized in London last week for allegedly having no insurance may be heading for the crusher, though for its wealthy owner that shouldn't be too much of an inconvenience.
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