IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/22/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/22/2013

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Gamescom 2013 Trailer Roundup
Check out this video roundup to catch all the latest game trailers coming out of this year's Gamescom expo and get a sneak preview of the hottest new titles
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Common Galaxy S4 Active problems, and a few easy fixes
We have uncovered a few potential Galaxy S4 Active problems, and we take a look at possible workarounds or solutions for them in this roundup. If you’ve had an issue with your Samsung smartphone, you might find a fix right here.
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Garmin’s VIRB shoots HD video while recording your heart rate as you ride off that cliff
Throwing its weight into the action camera market, Garmin has announced the VIRB and VIRB Elite cameras. Taking on the likes of established players like GoPro, JVC, and Sony, the VIRB one-ups the competition with its ANT+ technology.
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Patent for Micro 4/3 lens hints at Konica Minolta re-entering the camera business
Konica Minolta got out of the camera business in 2006, ending a 78-year history. But a new patent for a Micro Four-Thirds lens submitted by the company might be a hint that it's getting back into the business.
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Yamaha returns to its roots with retro-styled, high-end stereo components
Yamaha busts out onto the high-end stereo audio scene big-time with two premium components featuring the sort of build quality we haven't seen in decades, and a retro-inspired design sure to get analog buffs salivating.
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How to make ringtones for an Android phone
No one likes to pay for ringtones (or seemingly anything for that matter). So why not keep the money and check out our quick guide for creating free, custom ringtones using GarageBand, Fried Cookies' Ringtone Maker and RingDroid.
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App Review: ‘Nook Video’ is Barnes & Noble’s Hail Mary pass to Android and iPhone
Nook tablets don't appear to be in Barnes and Noble's future, but its keeping the brand alive by bringing the Nook Video app to iOS and Android. It'll allow users to rent and buy video and access their UltraVideo library.
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Microsoft reportedly shutting down Games for Windows Live July 2014
Microsoft is said to be shutting down its Games for Windows Live service on July 1, 2014. A message, which has since been taken down, was posted to a support page revealing that information.
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Deception! Subaru unveils Japan-only BRZ tS and despite the STI logos, it’s not a real STI
Although it’s covered in STI badges, the new special edition BRZ is not an STI. It has been aptly named the tS. And if its normally aspirated engine weren’t insulting enough, it’s only offered in Japan.
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Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ heading to the big screen
At Sony’s Gamescom press conference, Ubisoft announced that its next property to head for the big screen will be the upcoming game, Watch Dogs. The film will be developed with Sony and New Regency.
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Ferrari 458 Speciale is a prancing horse with more attitude – and power
The Ferrari 458 Italia is already a brilliant supercar, so how could it be improved? The 458 Speciale earns its name with more power, more tech, and a more aggressive character.
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Laptops 101: What’s the best computer for your college major?
Ready to pick a major but don't know what computer will work best with it? What may work fine for an English major may not be enough for a computer science. Never fear; we've figured it out for you, just like your mother would if she was really into tech.
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How to stream live football games online for free
September 5 couldn't come soon enough, but how do you plan on watching the big game? Here's our guide on how to stream live football games online for free without having to shell out one month's rent for a premium package or cable subscription.
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The PlayStation 4 will be released on November 15; new PS3 model available now
Sony concluded its Gamescom press conference with the news that the PlayStation 4 will be released on November 15 in America, and November 29 in Europe. It also unveiled a new PS3.
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DICE details ‘Battlefield 4′ DLC and Premium subscriber bonuses
Electronic Arts and DICE detail the five planned DLC releases for 'Battlefield 4' and run through the benefits that fans receive when they sign up for the game's season pass, 'Battlefield 4' Premium.
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Tesla Model S breaks testing machine, is now the safest car ever crash-tested by NHTSA
The Model S scores a 5-star rating in every crash test performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), making it the safest car ever tested. This makes it safer than Volvo or Acura, automakers that usually top safety ratings.
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PS Vita price drop confirmed, and ‘Borderlands 2′ goes handheld
At its Gamescom press conference, Sony announced that the Vita will receive a price drop as was rumored this week, and Gearbox’s Borderlands 2 is coming to the system as well.
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Is China loosening its restrictions on Facebook and Twitter?
According to various news reports, China has lifted firewall control over Facebook and Twitter in 5-star hotels all over the country... psych! Turns out the accessibility is for wealthy hotel patrons only - but there are some other indicators worth noting.
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Oculus VR opens its doors to devs with a new site where they can share games
Oculus VR, makers of the Oculus Rift headset have unveiled “Oculus Share,” a new site for developers to post the demos they have already created for the VR headset, to add more, and to have the community offer feedback.
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Stunning Cadillac Elmiraj concept car is a modern-day, 500hp Eldorado
Cadillac has unveiled a concept car that takes their rear-wheel drive platform and adds some much-needed size and power. With a sumptuous interior and a 500hp twin-turbo V8, the Elmiraj could be just what the Americans need to take on the Germans.
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New York’s secret underground tunnel is an audiovisual reminder that stories live forever
Opened to pedestrians for the first time in nearly 200 years, the Voice Tunnel allows visitors to record their voices and watch as a light translation of those statements boomed across the underground chamber.
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Keep your collection bin of reactionary GIFs up-to-date with this new Chrome extension
There are almost too many good animated GIFs out there. Sick of hitting 'favorite' and saving URLs to your reader? Gif.me is a one-click Chrome extension that can solve your problems.
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OLED vs. LED: Which is the better TV technology?
The acronyms OLED and LED sound and look very similar, but the two technologies are vastly different in terms of engineering, performance and capabilities. We compare the two technologies as applied to television and ponder the question: Which technology wins when you pit OLED vs. LED?
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Do everything in your browser with these 25 awesome webapps
Why download and install a bunch of desktop software when you can get the same things done with webapps? We've rounded up 25 of the best ones on the Internet so that you'll never have to leave the comfortable confines of your browser ever again!
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BlackBerry’s new 9720 will run old OS, won’t change its financial situation (Updated)
BlackBerry has announced a new smartphone, the BlackBerry 9720, which runs its older BlackBerry OS 7.1 software. Its specification isn't exciting, but at least we can expect it to be cheap.
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Chevy says Spark EV can save you a cool $9,000 in gas over a five-year period
Chevrolet knows how important money is, which is why the American automaker is appealing to people’s wallets by claiming that the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV can save drivers $9,000 in fuel costs over a five year period.
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You people all realize the new iPhone won’t be real gold, right?
Did you hear? The next iPhone could be coming in a gold! Exciting, right? No, not really, but if you listen to the hype it's the most incredible, amazing, and innovative "feature" yet to come from Apple.
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UK authorities forget how computers work, smash a MacBook Pro to stop Snowden leaks
Heard of email? How about the cloud? Or file copying? Yes? Because apparently U.K. authorities haven't, as they smashed a MacBook Pro owned by the Guardian newspaper in an attempt to stop reporting on NSA documents leaked by Edward Snowden.
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Galpin unveils the 1024hp GTR1 ‘update’ of the Ford GT, Smurfs rejoice over the interior
Packing a twin-turbo 5.4-liter V8 estimated at 1024 horsepower, the GTR1 could have been something rather spectacular. But the ho-hum bodylines and a nightmarish interior leave us wondering: why?
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Microsoft’s ID@Xbox program to gradually encourage more self-publishing
Today, Microsoft confirmed the first details for Independent Developers @ Xbox – shortened to ID@Xbox – a program aimed at encouraging indie developers to create content for the Xbox One.
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