IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/2/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/2/2013

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Gamed: Games and war, which one is bad again?
Even as the country discusses war with Syria, another study concludes that violent video games don’t trigger violent tendencies in teenagers. Plus, Nintendo hates Australia, Iran hates female characters, and Uwe Boll hates us all.
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Ever wonder what a Twitter mood ring would look like? Wonder no more
A team of designers created MIMMI, an art installation that uses tweets to create a mood barometer for the people of Minneapolis. And it's pretty beautiful.
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5 best wireless mice to clear the cord clutter
The wireless mouse has become a staple to computing given it's portability, industriousness, and general awesomeness. Here are our top picks for the best wireless mice whether you're looking for an ergonomic design, comfortable build, or a chic peripheral.
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A human harp, terrifying sinkholes 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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Facebook clarifies how ads are using your data
Facebook has released two legal documents that have undergone major edits to ensure that people know exactly what the social network can do with user data.
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Report: Target preps digital movie rental service for launch
Entering into an already extremely crowded space for digital rentals and downloads, Target is planning to launch a movie and television rental service that will go head to head with Walmart's Vudu.
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10 iPhone apps you definitely don’t need
There's no doubting there are myriad insanely useful iPhone apps, but in the massive sea of available downloads, there are some strange choices. We found a handful of some of the biggest oddballs we found.
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Watching out when you aren’t: Infiniti’s and Mercedes’ car safety suites square off
Is Mercedes-Benz’s Intelligent Drive the smart choice or is Infiniti’s Safety Shield better equipped to guard you from harm? We compare the features and put them to use on real roadways to find which suite of tech protectors is most effective.
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What’s the NSA picking out of your phone calls? Just ‘unvolunteered truths’
Debates surrounding the NSA surveillance efforts have primarily focused on the possibility that some spy is listening to your phone calls. But what if what you say is actually less revealing than when, and to whom, you say it?
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Don’t laugh: Chevrolet might make a hybrid Corvette
GM President says not to laugh at the idea of a hybrid Corvette. As un-American as that might seem, a more powerful hybrid version just might be what the doctor ordered. GM has added electrification virtually across its vehicle lineup. Why should the ‘Vette be any different?
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What is ISO? A camera’s sensitivity to light explained, and how to use it
Curious what ISO is and how it affects your photos? Check out this quick and straightforward guide to learn everything you need to know about ISO and read a few expert tips on how to find the right setting.
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Best apps to make animated GIFs
I would be lying to you if I said there was a vast shortage of GIFs to discover on the Internet. Here are our picks for the best apps to make animated GIFs, whether using a Web-based application, a desktop application, or simply your smartphone on the go.
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iWatch? No thanks, I want to ditch my key fob for a smartwatch that goes vroom
From unlocking your car doors and letting you know how much you’ve been speeding, to monitoring your EV’s charge, a smartwatch catered to your car could be a driver’s best friend.
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Don’t panic, there are still places to pre-order the Xbox One and PS4 [UPDATED]
With the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One selling out at major retailers all around the country, we have a few suggestions on where you can still pre-order a system leading up to the launches this holiday.
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Toyota reveals full details of its brilliant 420 horsepower Yaris Hybrid R drivetrain
Toyota has revealed the full facts about its Yaris Hybrid R powertrain. It features a 420 horsepower drivetrain with a powerful four-cylinder, a super capacitor and three electric motors. It could also show up in a high-performance Scion FR-S.
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Truly born from jets: Bulleta Motors RF22 was inspired by Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor
With mid-mounted 505 horsepower supercharged V6 and custom, matching watch, RF22 owners can feel good about the tons of money they’ll shell out for their carbon fiber American supercar.
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Grey market cars: Everything you need to know to avoid seeing your ride get crushed
Thanks to strict safety and emissions standards, not every new car is sold in the United States. That doesn't stop car enthusiasts from importing the best of the rest of the world... or at least trying to.
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Potholes full of free juice? ZF introduces GenShock suspension tech that puts out electrical power
The GenShock-technology regenerative suspension that was recently developed by ZF and Levant Power Corp. will make your car handle like a sports car while gliding like a luxury sedan - all while it collects energy from roadways to help power the car.
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The GIF guide to commenting on all the most cliche Facebook posts
Now that you can use GIFs on Facebook, let's talk about comment responses. All those posts you just don't know how to respond to are about to become a thing of the past.
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BlackBerry Q10 ‘hit the ground and died,’ according to WSJ
According to a recent report from Wall Street Journal, sales of the Blackberry Q10 have been unexpectedly low since its release. Sales from corporations may help boost company profits, but it seems to have lost its buying power in the consumer realm.
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Business laptops aren’t just for the office, these workhorses are great for everyday use
Business laptops tend to put consumers off with their high prices, but some are both affordable and a great choice for the average user. We've picked out five enterprise laptops that are as excellent at home as they are at the office – and can be had at a reasonable price.
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Underglow isn’t just for tuners anymore! Hands on with Philips’ new Hue LEDs
Philips expands the Hue smart lighting system with the Friends of Hue line, starting with the LivingColors Bloom and LightStrips. They don't do much on their own, but combine well with an existing system.
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Tesla’s Elon Musk on the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf: Meh
How does Elon Musk see the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf? While he doesn't slam the cars as crap outright, he does call into question their performance and concepts, saying the Volt is an "amphibian" and "splits the baby." Really?
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Tips for surviving the multiplayer and zombie ‘Apocalypse’ in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′
We take a strategic look at the four multiplayer maps and all-new Zombies adventure in this starter's guide for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC pack, Apocalypse.
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The evolution of Borderlands seen through concept art and script excerpts
Take a peek at some concept art and design documents that were used as reference materials in the making of Gearbox Software's Borderlands and Borderlands 2.
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Facebook wants to add profile pictures to its facial recognition database
Facebook is considering adding profile pictures to its facial recognition database, making you even easier to spot than you currently are.
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The original Plants vs. Zombies made millions. So why is the sequel free-to-play?
After selling over 300,000 copies in just nine days, PopCap decided to take a chance and change the formula for Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time. We sat down with Senior Producer Bernard Yee to chat about the changes to the game, the benefits of going free-to-play, and more.
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Windows 9 rumored for next year, Windows 10 to be ‘cloud OS’
Windows 8 is approaching its one-year birthday, but rumors about the next version of Windows are already trickling in, including details about Windows 9, as well as Windows 10, which is rumored to be a full cloud OS.
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Keep Uncle Sam out of your inbox with our layman’s guide to email encryption
PGP email encryption is hard – but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to do it on a Mac using the Mail app that comes with OS X. Read this, and you'll be thwarting the NSA (or your snooping mom) in no time.
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i1/Z1 Rumors: Sony’s 20MP camera phone spotted in new leaked photos (Updated)
Sony has announced it will be holding a special launch event in September, where it's believed we'll be introduced to the Sony i1 camera phone, also known as the Sony Honami. Here's everything you need to know about the device.
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