Tuesday, September 10, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/11/2013

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Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 preview: Five hottest car debuts
The Frankfurt Motor Show kicks off auto show season with a variety of concept and production car debuts. From the BMW i8 to the Mercedes S-Class Coupe, here are the five most likely to draw stares on the show floor.
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Which 2015 Ford Mustang concept renderings circling the web gets your vote?
Practically everyone from major buff books the likes of “Car and Driver” magazine to custom shops like JC Design have come up with some interpretation of how the next Ford Mustang will look. Here's a look at the best so far. Which one has your vote?
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How does Xbox Music for iOS and Android stack up?
If you remember the Zune, you'll remember Microsoft once led the way in streaming music. Now it's playing catch up to other streaming services with its Xbox Music app, available for iOS and Android devices.
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Better the second time around? Microsoft plots Surface 2 announcement for Sept. 23
After a rough initial launch, Microsoft has headed back to the drawing board and will show off the second iteration of Surface tablets on September 23: the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2.
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Audi drops the curtains – and the cloth top – on the new, tech-savvy A3 Cabriolet
The base Audi A3 Cabriolet might only go 0-62 mph in 9.1 seconds but it will come standard with an LTE hotspot and Google Street View navigation. So if going fast isn’t a top priority, there are few cars that can touch the tech-savvy German drop top.
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This video explains what Reddit is better than anything else
Reddit may be popular, but it's still a mystery to many Web users. Luckily, YouTube's expert explainer CGPGrey has released the only primer you need to get to know "the front page of the Internet."
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For University of Cincinnati football players, seeing tiny little lights means they don’t have a concussion
Dynavision, the flashy, blinky light board thing you may have seen in Gatorade commercials, is being credited with helping the Bearcats achieve a concussion-free football camp
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Stunning Audi ‘nanuk’ quattro concept pumps 544 hp from a V10 diesel
The Audi nanuk quattro concept is mid-engine supercar and off-roader all in one. Its 544 horsepower V10 TDI can propel it to 60 in 3.8 seconds and also achieve 30 MPG. Has Audi built the ultimate car? Quite possibly.
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Nexus 4 cases: Protect that fragile glass back!
Whether you’re looking for something stylish, minimalist, or super protective we have something for you here. These are the best Nexus 4 cases that money can buy.
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The ‘Robocop’ reboot will test whether tech can terrify the iPhone-wielding masses
The trailer for next year’s ‘Robocop’ reboot debuted last week, but it’s 20 years too late to freak out today’s youth like the original did.
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BlackBerry Q10: Helpful tips and tricks
Looking for a distilled shot of BlackBerry Q10 tips and tricks? Step right up; we’ve got advice for newbies and veterans on how to unlock the full potential of your Q10.
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Volkswagen’s ‘Car-Net’ telematics system rats out teen drivers, takes on OnStar
Car-Net has more in common with GM's telematics system than any of the flashy infotainment systems being offered by rivals. Will buyers accept VW's low tech solution, or is Wolfsburg behind the times?
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Alfa Romeo 4C to weigh 220 pounds more in U.S. – and not because of the driver
The Alfa Romeo 4C was designed with lightness at its core with aluminum and carbon frames and bizarre looking, lightweight headlights. Word has come, though, that Alfa had to bump up the weight of the 4C for the American market by 220 pounds.
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Sony reveals a slimmer PS Vita, and plans for Vita TV
A thinner, lighter model of PlayStation Vita and an Apple TV-like PS Vita TV box are both coming to Japan in 2013, with other territories to follow, as Sony's pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference confirmed.
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Leica C may be a Panasonic LF1 with stylish new clothes, but it’s something you can afford
The Leica C is nothing more than a rebadged Panasonic LF1, sharing the exact specs. But for $200 more, you get a beautiful design and a copy of Adobe Lightroom, making this camera a good deal.
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Liar … liar? It takes 10 percent longer to type a lie than the truth
Taking a while to respond to a text? According to a new study, you may be concocting lies! People who heavily edit, write short responses, and take longer to text or type responses on Facebook were usually lying.
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Just when Aereo thought it was out, FilmOn pulled it back in
In the latest of a slew of courtroom battles, a D.C. District Court judge has ruled against FilmOn for violating copyright laws by transmitting broadcast TV over the internet, which could lead both FilmOn and rival Aereo to a battle against TV broadcasters in the Supreme Court.
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App developers can take control of Sony’s cameras thanks to company’s new API
Sony has released a new API that would allow third-party developers to add support for Sony cameras into their smartphone and tablet apps. The Camera Remote API, currently in beta, will allow remote control over select models, including the new Cyber-shot QX series.
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The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Titstare app pitch
Here's how not to be a positive force in the tech community: waste everyone's time launching a stupid, unfunny joke app. Name it Titstare. Take it to a major tech conference. Inspire the Internet's hate.
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Facebook apes Twitter once again by integrating conversation into live news
Facebook is making another play for Twitter's lead on real-time conversation. Of course, we don't use Facebook the same way we use Twitter, so breaking our habits will be the most challenging part.
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‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ pre-orders includes new Eminem album
Activision announces a partnership with Eminem that adds a coupon code for the rapper's next album with GameStop pre-orders of Call of Duty: Ghosts. Both the game and the album are due for release on November 5, 2013.
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New Moneual handheld cleaner uses ultraviolet to zap fabric with freshness
If you haven't the time to wash your clothes and wait for them to dry, apparently this ultraviolet cleaner can zap your fabrics with some fresh sanitizing. And we do like us some lazy cleaning tools.
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Jaguar’s C-X17 crossover concept is one bloated blue wildcat
The C-X17 is Jaguar’s first crossover concept and it’s set for debut at Frankfurt. Although we don’t yet know what will power it, we do know Jaguar has said it won’t be as off-road capable as its cousin the Range Rover Evoque.
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Galaxy Note 3: What You Need to Know about Samsung’s new phablet
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 is set to be unveiled on September 4. If you’re wondering how this device will fit into the, frankly mammoth, Samsung line-up we have some possible answers for you right here, as we run through the top Note 3 rumors.
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Ready for the iPhone 5S? Here’s how to sell your old iPhone without getting ripped off
Our guide to selling your iPhone (without getting ripped off) — whether you're looking to upgrade to the latest-and-greatest, making the switch to the Android platform, or just in dire need of some cold, hard cash.
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Facebook tests LinkedIn-esque ‘Professional Skills’ tab
Facebook's not just about party invitations and photos from last week's gatherings. The social network is testing a new "Professional Skills" feature so you can boast about the things you're good at doing on a weekday afternoon.
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PlayStation 4 launches in Japan in 2014
Sony confirms that the PlayStation 4 will launch in Japan on February 22, 2014. All consoles are packaged with the game Knack in Japan, and consumers will have an addition 18 launch titles for purchase to choose from.
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Leaked Windows Phone GDR3 update reveals new features, could debut on the Lumia 1520
Several new features have been revealed in a leak of the Windows Phone GDR3 software update, which came installed on a secondhand Lumia 920, including a rotation lock and a driving mode.
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James Bond’s Lotus Esprit ‘submarine car’ to be auctioned Monday, could fetch $1.5m
James Bond’s Lotus Esprit ‘submarine car’ from the 1977 movie The Spy Who Loved Me goes under the hammer in London on Monday. The car, considered to be one of the most famous in movie history, could fetch as much as $1.48 million.
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Instagram: Ads coming within next 12 months as app reaches 150m users
Keen to see a return on its billion dollar payout for media-sharing service Instagram, Facebook is all set to bring ads to the app in the next 12 months. The news comes on the same day that Instagram announced its user base has reached 150 million.
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