IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/5/2013

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/5/2013

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Don’t park so close to me: skyscraper’s reflection melts down man’s Jaguar XJ
Martin Lindsay parked his Jaguar XJ near the ‘Walkie-Talkie’ building in downtown London last week. When he returned two hours later, Lindsay found it partially melted by the reflection given off by the nearby, partially constructed skyscraper.
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First official photos of BMW i8 leaked and the interior is, well, busy
The first official photos of the BMW i8 have been leaked and they show a very intriguing vehicle indeed. The exterior looks like a sported-up 6 Series while the interior is far too gray and busy for our tastes.
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Xbox One will allow eight controllers at once
When it is released this November, up to eight controllers will be able to connect and play on the Microsoft's Xbox One at the same time.
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How to use Reddit to incubate your million-dollar idea
What's more awesome than being your own boss? Not screw up at being your own boss – and that's the hard part. Luckily, Reddit offers a cheat: Starting your own subreddit can teach you valuable lessons about your entrepreneurial potential.
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Is this the next camera in Olympus’ OM-D Micro Four-Thirds series, called the E-M1?
Olympus will debut a new high-end Micro Four-Thirds OM-D camera next week called the E-M1, according to the 4/3 Rumors website. Olympus has been running teasers of a new camera on its websites, suggesting the rumor could be true.
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The inevitable happens as a clothing brand starts sexting people on Snapchat
Online retailer Karmaloop is attracting Snapchat followers by sending racy photos. Smart marketing move or over-eager brand ploy?
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Semi + jet engine = dragstrip fan favorite, torched signage
While spectators hoot and holler, the unidentified turbine-powered semi tractor gets the crowd warmed up - literally - by injecting some excess fuel into the jet engine's intake and then setting it alight as it exits. What could possibly go wrong?
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Magellan enters the fitness tech game with a ‘dumb’ watch
GPS device giant Magellan's new watch leverages Bluetooth Smart technology to turn your phone into a wrist-bound performance computer.
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Opel (Yes that Opel) creates buzz with the Monza concept
Set to debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor show, the Opel Monza concept features next-generation connectivity and a plug-in hybrid power train, all wrapped up in a sleek fastback coupe body.
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Luxury speed: Bentley Continental GT V8 S targets the Rolls-Royce Wraith
Bentley cleverly counters the forthcoming Rolls-Royce Wraith, the most powerful Rolls ever made, with yet another variant of the Continental: the Continental GT V8 S. With 521 horsepower sent to all four wheels, the new Bentley is capable of both sport and luxury driving.
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Google sells out, names next version of Android ‘KitKat’
In a story that would be funnier on April 1, Google has announced that the next version of Android will be called 'KitKat,' taking its name from Nestle's chocolate-covered cracker treat. Android 4.4 KitKat will be co-promoted with Nestle.
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Spotify’s ‘Connect’ aims to muscle Bluetooth, Airplay out of your wireless audio system
Spotify connect will only be available to Spotify premium subscribers and currently requires a Wi-Fi network to work, but it does offer an interesting way to transfer playback control to other devices.
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Rule #79 for teenagers: Don’t Vine your breakup
If you thought being broken up with in a text or over the phone was bad, this Vine is going to make you weep for humanity and all the 'simpler times.'
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The day is set: New iPhone(s) coming Sept. 10
Apple has announced a special event for September 10, where it's expected to launch the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C smartphones, along with the final version of iOS 7.
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6 facts (and one wild guess) about Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia
The acquisition of Nokia's mobile division, including the rights to the Lumia brand name, by Microsoft this week has turned the mobile industry on its head. Here are seven points about the deal you may not know.
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Double Fine’s Kickstarter hit ‘Broken Age’ features Jack Black, Jennifer Hale
A now-confirmed voice cast for Double Fine Productions' Kickstarter success, Broken Age (formerly known as Double Fine Adventure), includes the talents of Brutal Legend stars Jack Black and Jennifer Hale.
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PlayStation 4 said to support virtual reality headsets from Sony
Sony reportedly plans to reveal virtual reality headset support for the PlayStation 4 in 2014. Rather than use Oculus VR's Rift headset, the PS4 peripheral will be a proprietary piece of hardware.
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Lenovo unveils 5 new thinner, lighter ThinkPads
Today in Berlin, prior to IFA, Lenovo announced five new Haswell-powered ThinkPads that offer longer battery life, and are thinner and lighter than before: the ThinkPad X240, ThinkPad S440, ThinkPad S540, ThinkPad T440, and ThinkPad T440s.
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Sony rumored to be working on a sensor-shifting camera that ‘autofocuses’ any lens
According to Sony Alpha Rumors, Sony is working on an E-mount mirrorless camera with a sensor that shifts up to 18mm, allowing it to autofocus any brand of lenses attached. There are no details, but SAR says Sony is gunning for Canon and Nikon users.
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Mass Effect comes to Minecraft on Xbox 360 in the first ‘mash-up pack’
Mass Effect and Minecraft collide on Xbox 360 with a "mash-up pack" DLC release that inserts textures, skins, musics, user interface tweaks, and a custom world map themed after BioWare's popular RPG series.
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Xbox One rewards cord keepers with live NFL games
More and more people are "cutting the cord" and ditching their cable TV subscriptions. Microsoft and the the NFL are trying to buck that trend by offering cable subscribers something more with the Xbox One.
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Vimeo offers filmmakers $10,000 for first-run digital rights
Vimeo has said it'll offer $10,000 to filmmakers premiering work at this week's Toronto International Film Festival if they agree to let the site show their movie exclusively for one month on its Vimeo on Demand platform.
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Facebook pays researcher $12.5K bounty for uncovering image-deletion security flaw
A 21-year-old electronics and communication engineer who uncovered a security flaw on Facebook that allowed anyone to delete posted images has received a $12,500 reward for his discovery.
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HTC’s feeling blue with new One and One Mini models, cheers itself up with some bass
HTC has expanded its range of colors the HTC One and HTC One Mini are available in, by introducing a Vivid Blue model. It has also announced a standalone subwoofer speaker named the BoomBass.
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LG’s new Gallery OLED HDTV moonlights as post impressionist artwork
LG has unveiled its latest OLED TV, the 55-inch Gallery. This first wall-mountable OLED looks like a painting, complete with frame and canvas. But the canvas and frame hide a few extra goodies as well.
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Technology solving the NFL’s concussion problem is a no brainer, right? Not exactly …
New systems from X2 and Riddell can help NFL football with the concussion crisis, but the hurdles – from the technology to the politics to even the players themselves – remain high.
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New HTC Desire 601 comes with 4G LTE and 4.5-inch screen, set for release in October
HTC has announced the Desire 601, a phone previously leaked as the Zara. It shares a similar design to the popular One Mini phone, and is coming to various markets in October.
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Shazam: Latest iOS update brings Twitter previews, faster tagging, and more
Shazam has been rolling out a few updates in recent months, with the latest one on Monday bringing iOS users song previews from within Twitter, faster tagging, more up-to-date charts, and a few other goodies.
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Disgruntled British Airways passenger buys promoted tweets to vent frustrations at airline
Unhappy with a company's customer service efforts? You could always follow Hasa Syed's example and buy some promoted tweets to air your frustrations on millions of Twitter timelines.
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CBS and Time Warner reach deal, Web access blackout to end
Definitely good news for Time Warner subscribers in areas such as New York City and Los Angeles, the CBS blackout ended today after the two companies finally came to a agreement on retransmission fees.
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