Wednesday, July 24, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 7/25/2013

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A look at all the DC comic films rumored and in development
While its rival Marvel has carved up the box office and redefined superhero movies, DC Comics is slowly trying to get its act together and make better movies based on its properties. Here’s a look at the films currently in development and rumored to be coming soon featuring DC characters.
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Droid Mini vs. Droid Ultra vs. Droid Maxx: Spec Showdown
Verizon is getting a full line of new Droid devices from Verizon. Which one is best for you: The Mini and its compact power, super slim Ultra, or MAXX and its unbelievable battery? We find out in a spec showdown.
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Droid Ultra vs. iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S4: Verizon Spec Smackdown
The Droid Ultra from Motorola will make its debut on Verizon in August. We pit it against the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4 to see how it stacks up to the competition when it comes to raw hardware specifications.
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Hands on with Flipboard for Web: A good start, but missing the mobile app’s polish
Flipboard used to be exclusive to tablets, but now it's expanding into the world of desktop browsing. While a browser addition is welcome, Flipboard skimps on the features we've gotten used to in the mobile version.
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Don’t want to wait for Windows 8.1? Here’s how to install Preview today
Let's face it; Windows 8 has its issues. Luckily, Windows 8.1 fixes a lot of these problems. Don't want to wait until Windows 8.1 is released this fall? Here's how to download and install Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Preview today.
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To infinity and Beyond Verbal: The Web app revolutionizing the science of voice analysis
Beyond Verbal is advancing the science of voice analysis and making its technology available for a wide range of possibilities. No longer will be limited at taking words at face value - because Beyond Verbal will be able to take you deeper.
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Verizon’s new Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx and Droid Mini cater to every crowd
Verizon has announced three new Droid smartphones at a brief event in New York. Apparently replacing the Droid Razr series, the Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini will all be on sale by the end of August.
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Five supercars that brought new technology to driving
Today’s high-tech automotive flagship can be easily be supplanted by a new car with more innovations or a more refined, better-performing version of existing tech. Still, someone has to get there first. Here are five supercars that set new standards.
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Hands on: SkyDrive in Windows 8.1 sees improvements, but still needs work
We spent some time with the updated SkyDrive in Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Preview. SkyDrive now lets users share Office files, doubles as a local File Explorer, and shows up as just another drive on Desktop.
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DT Deals: Steam Summer Sale’s got nothing on Name Your Own Price
If you missed out on the Steam Summer Sale this year, not to fear. DT Deals' got you covered with our own gaming sale, and this time around, you can choose to pay whatever you want.
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Kaleidescape brings its exotic media servers to a wider audience with the $4,000 Cinema One
Kaleidescape isn't just for the super-rich anymore. It's new $4,000 Cinema One system brings all the user-friendly features that have made it's more expensive products so popular down to a price point that should find favor with a much wider audience.
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LG G2 Rumor Roundup: What we know about the next Optimus (Updated with new teaser video)
LG has scheduled a special event for August 7, where it's expected to launch the successor to the Optimus G, the LG G2. There has been a wealth of official comment on the device, along with a host of rumors, so here's a roundup of everything you need to know about LG's next super phone.
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The space-age Ubuntu Edge phone is super cool, but a galactic gamble
Ubuntu has announced its first smartphone to run its Ubuntu Mobile operating system. Called the Ubuntu Edge, it's a super high-spec smartphone which won't be out until next year, and its launch is being made possible through a crowd-funding website.
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200 million: Messaging app LINE doubles user base in six months
The Japan-based company behind messaging app LINE said Tuesday its user base had crossed the 200 million mark, doubling in the space of six months. It's still to make a name for itself in the US, though a recently opened office in LA is hoping to change that.
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How long until Britain’s anti-porn measures are thwarted? 5 minutes? 10?
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has a plan to institute widespread porn filters to keep adult content from tainting children. Too bad kids are the only ones who will find a way around them.
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Netflix to make documentaries and stand-up specials as part of Originals expansion
Netflix announced Monday it'll be expanding its range of original output to include documentaries and stand-up comedy specials. The news come days after the video streaming company became the first ever to receive an Emmy nomination for an online-only show
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Apple hits one billion podcast subscriptions via iTunes store
Eight years after bringing podcasts to its iTunes store, Apple has reached one billion subscriptions. The company is marking the milestone by highlighting a number of classic podcasts, as well as a selection of current and up-and-coming offerings.
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eBay expands one-hour-delivery service to desktop, more regions
Potentially ideal for people living in New York City, the San Francisco Peninsula, Chicago and Dallas, eBay Now is expanding within those areas and offering a new desktop user interface.
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