IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/22/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/22/2013

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Photoshop isn’t the only solution: 5 best programs for resizing images
Resizing an image isn't the toughest thing in the world despite seeming like a hassle. Here's our guide on how to resize an image using a variety of software available on PC, Mac, and the Web.
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Gamed: Homicidal hedgehogs, Steam digs deep, and EA’s NCAA Football goes bye-bye
In this week’s edition of Gamed, a new weekly column that looks at some of the week's biggest gaming stories, we look at Sonic's descent into murder, Oculus VR's transformation into hippies, and Steam's summer sale.
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Domino records, roided-out lawnmowers, 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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Apple needs to re-evaluate its censorship, but we don’t want the walls to come down entirely
Apple won't autocorrect you when you misspell words such as abortion, and murder, which is another example of its bizarre, vaguely censorious attitude. While we want it to give us the choice, we'd rather it didn't abandon its vigilance entirely.
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Justin Chavarria’s 250,000 reasons to love ‘MLB 2K13’
'MLB 2K13' Perfect Game Challenge winner Justin Chavarria shares some of the secrets and strategies to his success after taking home the 2K Games-sponsored competition's $250,000 grand prize.
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The Windows 8 Match Game: Which device best fits your workplace personality type?
What computer best fits your workplace personality? Is it a Windows 8 tablet, hybrid, or laptop? From Burning-the-Midnight-Oilers to Slackers, we've found the right device for you based on how you really work.
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In the storm of smartphone cameras, megazooms help batten down the hatches
It's not all doom and gloom in the camera industry. Products like the new 60x Panasonic Lumix FZ70 megazoom are areas where camera makers still have a hold. But will this category see the same fate as its budget point-and-shoot cousins?
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Miss Netiquette’s guide to using location and check-in apps without harassing your friends
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 check-ins and location apps.
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How Facebook Chat helped two high schoolers become playwrights
Rachel Kaly and Alec Grossman were high school students when they wrote a play over Facebook chat. Now it's featured in the New York Fringe Festival.
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Sony’s rumored smartphone lens borrows parts from high-end cam, but how real is it?
According to a rumor site, Sony is about to reveal a "lens camera" accessory that would attach to a smartphone. While the fuzzy image looks suspicious, the idea isn't that far-fetched. Here's a look at why it could exist.
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BlackBerry A10 Rumor Roundup: What you need to know about the big-screen BlackBerry
The BlackBerry A10, also known as the Aristo, is rumored to be a big screen smartphone/tablet hybrid, perhaps with a 5-inch, 720p screen. Here's all the talk about this interesting device collected together in one place.
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Yawn and you shall receive coffee from this thoughtful vending machine
In a quirky marketing campaign, Dutch coffee company Douwe Egberts created a vending machine that uses facial recognition software to give out free coffee when it sees someone yawning.
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The most recent job destroyed by technology? Basketball shooting coaches
Great jump shooters spend hours in the gym perfecting their stroke, usually relying on a coach or video analysis to break it down. The Shot Coach system brings measurable analytics into the equation.
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Screw practicality! Why I picked a fire-breathing Jag over a whisper-quiet Tesla S
Tesla’s Model S may have performance, but between the scarcity of electric charging stations and that maddeningly quiet motor, it just wasn’t for me. Here’s why I went with the louder, hungrier of the two (and never looked back).
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Aereo’s CEO wants to turn TV on its head (and Big Media wants his head)
Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia speaks with Digital Trends about forthcoming market launches, breaking down the barriers that stand in between what viewers want and what Big Media wants, and how his company plans to turn TV on its head.
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Making competitive gaming fair: MLG’s President talks about creating a balance
Major League Gaming wants to become more ESPN and less NFL by making sure games are eSports-ready out of the box. We speak with MLG President Mike Sepso about the future of eSports.
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Wiggle your “Long Mover” in the vividly surreal ‘Hohokum’ for PS4
Sony Santa Monica teams with UK-based developer Honeyslug Games and artist Richard Hogg for a surreal exploration of color and sound in 'Hohokum,' coming in 2014 to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.
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Guns, drugs, and timeshares: 14 things PayPal won’t let you buy
Want to buy a house with your eBay earnings? How about jewelry, prescription drugs, or a money order? Think again. Here are 14 things PayPal won't let you purchase, no matter how bad you want it.
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Instagram lawsuit dismissed in part because woman who filed loves Instagram too much
After Instagram changed its terms of service, one user sued the service.While the suit was transferred to a different users, the case was dismissed in part because people just love Instagram way, way too much.
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Your car is being watched: Are license-plate readers valuable tools or tattle tales?
A report by the ACLU indicates that known criminals aren’t the only ones getting data stored on them by law enforcement agents using license plate readers. Police agencies love the tech, but is it being misused?

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DuPont and PMA aims to make everything a wireless charging surface, even kitchen tops
Apple can keep toying with new charging cable designs all it wants, but two companies are working together so that wires would forever be a thing of the past - starting in the kitchen.
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R.I.P.D. review: A familiar take on a new world
Red director Robert Schwentke comic book adaption of R.I.P.D., starring Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds, blends the fun and the familiar for a supernatural buddy-cop adventure.
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Pwn your Mac with the best OS X keyboard shortcuts
Memorizing all of the Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts just isn't necessary, so in addition to the full list, we've included a curated list of the shortcuts that you're most likely to find useful.
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Now’s a great time to buy a cheap tablet, but should you?
Several high profile tablet computers have been reduced in price over the past few weeks, including the Nook HD range and Microsoft's Surface RT. Any cheap piece of tech is tempting, but should you give in to one of these, and if not, what are the alternatives?
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The White House is giving Data.gov a face lift – and it all looks awfully familiar
Teasing the White House's redesigned public database, Next.Data.gov catches up with the latest design trends and comes off as developer-friendly. And you might recognize a few of the design elements...
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AT&T Next vs. T-Mobile Jump vs. Verizon Edge: Which is the biggest ripoff?
Want to upgrade your phone more often than every two years? With AT&T Next , Verizon Edge, or T-Mobile Jump, you can do exactly that. But how much will it cost and which is the best (or worst) deal? We dig into the math to find out.
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Sports has a new silver bullet and it’s no beer (but it will keep you from smelling like one)
With all do respect to concussions, there's another medical crisis that's been facing sports for generations: They absolutely reek. But the solution has been hiding in the elemental table all along.
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Google’s Larry Page ‘very excited’ about Moto X as leaked memo suggests Aug. 26 launch
An internal memo reportedly from US Cellular suggests the much-anticipated Moto X device from Google-owned Motorola will launch with the carrier on August 26. Google boss Larry Page, meanwhile, said Thursday he's "very excited" about the upcoming handset.
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Grit-blasting robots to clean Sydney’s iconic bridge in massive repaint project
A huge maintenance project for Sydney Harbour Project was deemed so dangerous that the team behind the work, together with researchers at Sydney’s University of Technology, have come up with a robot-based solution to deal with some of the tasks.
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Has Microsoft ‘fixed’ Windows 8? Our final verdict on the Windows 8.1 Preview
Microsoft didn't drag its feet with the development of Windows 8.1 and plans to release the new OS less than a year after Windows 8. But has this unusual speed allowed time to resolve Windows' most pressing issues, or is 8.1 just a minor patch for a massive problem?
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