IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/10/2013

Monday, September 9, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/10/2013

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Too little too late? Will hydrogen fuel cell cars ever be able to catch on?
From cost-cutting breakthroughs in the catalysts that help generate power to the removal of carbon monoxide from the energy conversion process, hydrogen is making big leaps forward as an energy source. But will it ever make to the mainstream?
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Professor builds LEGO robot that strips DRM from Kindle books
Definitely a creative way to circumvent DRM restrictions on Amazon books, a professor in Vienna has built a robotic device from a LEGO Mindstorms set in order to automatically take pictures of book pages.
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Best Apps of the Week: LinkedIn, Step Away, Polyhegrams, Hill Bill, and more
Need some new apps to occupy your phone? We have you covered with the best apps and updates of the week. Open up your app marketplace of choice and start downloading great apps like Step Away, Polyhegrams, LinkedIn, Hill Billl, and many more.
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Audi revs up promotion of clean diesel technology with new TDI line-up
With the rollout of the new 2014 A6 TDI, A7 TDI and Q5 TDI, Audi is making it perfectly clear that it thinks clean diesel technology is the future of fuel efficient vehicles – and its got the goods to back it up if you’re willing to pay the price.
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Jetsetter: Sony kicks off TGS with PlayStation 4 “news you’ve been waiting for”
This week in Jetsetter, Sony finally brings the PlayStation 4 back to the company's homeland with a Japanese press conference teasing major announcements for the console. Plus, Microsoft trounces Sony pricing in India and a lost cartoon gets new life in games.
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Introducing the world’s first Instagram hotel, where selfies are definitely welcome
Looking for a hotel that supports your love of the Amaro filter and superfluous sunset shots? Then check right in to the world's first Instagram hotel.
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Hey kids, stop ruining e-cigarettes for the rest of us
Bad news, vapers. More kids are using e-cigarettes now than ever before, according to the CDC – and that probably means us adult vapers are going to suffer because of it. Let's try to make sure that doesn't happen.
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Photo essay ‘States of Decay’ about urban blight fails to prove political point
Photographers Daniel Marbaix and Daniel Barter have published a photo essay, "States of Decay," that chronicles abandoned places in the United States, using them as examples of a failed state. But have they stretched their political point too far?
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Not just for trucks anymore: Why modern diesels are more popular than ever
Think of "diesel" and what comes to mind? Semis spewing plumes of black smoke? Outside the U.S., diesel-powered vehicles have nearly reached parity with gas-powered cars and trucks. So what happened to make diesel the current liquid fuel darling?
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Surviving in Sanctuary: Your guide to getting started in ‘Diablo III’
Check this feature out for a bunch of tips that will help you survive as you explore Diablo III's world of Sanctuary for the first time on your PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.
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WTF, Internet? Babies don’t need to define their ‘brand’ on Twitter
WTF, Internet? This week's Web indiscretion comes courtesy of monster parents who are giving their babies Twitter handles. Come on, everyone. Just have a tiny bit more respect for the human race.
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Microsoft preps a docking station for the next generation Surface Pro
Definitely an ideal accessory for anyone that currently owns the Surface Pro tablet, Microsoft is working on a docking station specifically for the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 tablets.
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NBA levels the playing field by expanding SportVU player-tracking technology to all 30 teams
SportVU, the camera system that captures gazillions of player movements per game and translates them into actionable analytics, will soon roll out league-wide.
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Gamed: You should be ashamed of yourself for not appreciating Hideo Kojima’s misogyny
This week in Gamed we look at Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima’s response to accusations of misogyny, Madden’s weak debut, and how to do a crowdfunding campaign right.
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7 surprising selfies that prove we’re all human
Selfies are annoying, sure - but when some of the most powerful people in the world are behind them, things get a little more interesting.
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Burning Man, TV pranks and twerks gone horribly awry 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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Honda links cars, pedestrians, and motorcycles with V2V tech
V2V, or Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication, is being tested as a potential safety feature for future cars. Honda is taking things another step further by bringing pedestrians and motorcyclists into the network.
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5 cameras that say it’s never too early to get your kids started on photography
When's a good time to get kids interested in photography? As soon as they grab onto a camera without dropping it. Here are five digital cameras that will get children started on the path to great photography.
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This unintentionally racist app wants to show you where the nicer side of town is
One of the challenges every person on the road has to face is knowing where to go, and whether or not it’s OK to go there. Safety in travel should always be a prerequisite when you’re someplace new to you, so when a new site emerges and offers you a way to consult with locals [...]
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Instagram obsessives, hear this: The #AntiSelfieMovement has begun
Sick of selfies? Well good news! You can now turn your hate into activism. The anti-selfie movement is taking shape in a variety of forms to gently point out that we've seen enough of your face, thanks.
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Don’t worry about watching football tomorrow, ‘Madden’ already picked the winners of week 1
With the NFL season getting underway this week, we turned to EA Sports ‘Madden 25’ to get a prediction for who the winners and losers will be. Check back with us each week for new predictions!
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Smartwatches are going to make smartphone screens obsolete
Today’s smartwatches are still rudimentary, but they highlight the appeal of a “modular computer” that could turn your smartphone into a hub for a raft of different screens and other connected devices.
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Report: Amazon wants to offer free smartphones without a contract
Potentially a game changer that could steal a significant amount of market share from Apple and Samsung, the Amazon smartphone rumor has reappeared with the added twist of being completely free.
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NYPD arrests man that uploaded his reckless driving video to YouTube
Definitely not the smartest move, a driver seeking notoriety for making a speed run around the island of Manhattan caught the attention of the NYPD after posting a video of his traffic infractions on YouTube.
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Six tips on how to succeed in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ from Activision
Every week there are dozens of Call of Duty clips posted online depicting tricks, tips, and just generally doing cool things in 'Black Ops II.' Here are our favorites of the week.
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A new kid called Oppo is poised to take on Samsung and Sony in the camera space
A relatively unknown Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer called Oppo is ready to take on Samsung, Sony, and other in the photography market. The company is launching a photo-centric device called the N1 this month.
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Philips makes some big promises with its new Cloud TV service
Philips TV steps into the cloud, promising users both easy access to all media in their Dropbox account, as well as 'hundreds of channels from its two new services, Cloud Explorer and Cloud TV, which will be available on all Philips Smart TVs from 2012 or later.
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Ambilight strikes back! Philips unveils new 4K TVs with Ambilight at IFA 2013
Phillips jumps into the 4K TV business with its new 9000 series Ambilight TVs. Unveiled this week at IFA, the TVs will be available in both 84-inch and 65-inch models and will feature correspondent LED lighting on the top and side panels to enhance the viewing experience.
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Smart concept car does away with doors, adds in skateboards
Taking design cues from the first Smart model series, much of the Smart fourjoy’s styling elements - including having no roof or doors - are centered on the idea of unlimited open space. Also, powered skateboards are included with the car.
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Pinterest, Path, and the battle over ‘P’
Path is trying to stop Pinterest from trademarking its logo, since both companies use a curly P and a similar color scheme. Looks like we might have another redesign to watch for now that Yahoo's all done with.
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