IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/13/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/13/2013

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Frankfurt 2013: Volvo Concept Coupé could help revive the troubled brand
Inspired by what Volvo officials describe as a “contemporary, progressive Scandinavian lifestyle elements,” the Concept Coupé is the first of three concepts that will usher in the company’s new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA).
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Common Lumia 1020 problems and how to fix them
Is your Nokia Lumia 1020 running exactly as well as you’d like? We’ve turned up some Lumia 1020 problems, and in this article we provide potential fixes and workarounds.
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9 of the coolest cars from the Frankfurt Auto Show (and 1 hellacious truck)
This year in Frankfurt, carmakers proved that "green" and "cool" aren't mutually exclusive. From the BMW i8 to the Porsche 918 Spyder, here are the 10 coolest cars to debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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Our favorite Nexus 7 Accessories
The new Nexus 7 is still inexpensive, leaving room in the budget for a few sweet accessories. You can make this little tablet more productive or give its multimedia powers a big boost (plus a lot more) with the gadgets on our list.
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Canon adds AirPrint and Google Cloud support to new ImageClass printer
Recognizing increasing use of smartphones in the office environment, Canon's new ImageClass office laser printer supports Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print, in addition to Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity.
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Frankfurt 2013: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse is lean and mean
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse is yet another special edition of Lambo's soon-to-be-retired supercar. With 570 hp and an ultralight curb weight, though, it should stand out.
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Rhode Island loan to Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios is now under investigation by the SEC
The deal between Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios and the state of Rhode Island which produced ‘The Kingdoms of Amalur: reckoning’ before leading to bankruptcy, is now being investigated by the SEC.
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‘Battlefield 4′ producer takes over VR dogfighter, ‘EVE: Valkyrie’
Owen O'Brien, a former executive producer at DICE on Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, and Mirror's Edge, joins CCP Games' Newcastle, UK-based studio to head up development on the company's virtual reality space dogfighting sim, EVE: Valkyrie.
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No, there’s nothing wrong with your eyes – Facebook ads are getting bigger
Facebook is rolling out changes to its ads, boosting their size. Yes, that's right, if you thought ads had already taken over Facebook, think again.
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How Seattle beat Carolina last Sunday with their hands in these pockets
The Seahawks win over the Carolina Panthers in this season’s NFL opener could be credited to their steel drum defense, their crafty quarterback, or just the weird tech they wore on their hands.
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Don’t live in NYC? Visit the 9/11 Memorial through Google Street View
Just a reminder: Even if you don't live in NYC, you can still reflect on September 11 at the 9/11 Memorial, thanks to Google Street View. See? Not everything that's happened since 9/11 is all bad.
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What we know about Amazon’s next Kindle Fire flare up
It's almost certain Amazon is hard at work on a set of 2013 Kindle Fire tablets to replace the models launched this time last year, so to make sure you're fully up to date on the latest developments, here's a roundup of all the top rumors.
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Samsung’s ambitious Smart Media Player marches forward after ducking FCC red tape
Samsung's new set top box aims to bring the worlds of online streaming and digital cable together, accessed by a single interface. A new waiver by the FCC allows the box to go ahead without an analog tuner, prompting Samsung to slate its release some time in the holiday season.
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It looks like Amazon’s next Kindle Fire HD will have some sharp corners
Some new images of what appears to be Amazon's next Kindle Fire HD have leaked. We've got a couple images and links to many more, as we begin counting the days until Amazon fully reveals its next tablets.
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China to jail dissidents whose criticism goes viral
China strengthened its laws against libelous Internet users, sparking concerns that it is cracking down on political critics.
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Don’t panic! Apple’s fingerprint scanner should appease conspiracy theorists
Apple's iPhone 5S has a fingerprint scanner called Touch ID. And despite what your conspiracy theorist friend says, the NSA (probably) can't snag your digit details. And besides, this thing looks pretty freakin' awesome. Here's what you need to know about Touch ID.
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‘Incognita’ is like Xcom for James Bond wannabes, and $17 buys you in early
Klei Entertainment kicks off pre-orders for its turn-based tactical espionage game, Incognita. An early buy nets you two copies of the 2014 release as well as early access to the game's alpha (and subsequent updates), starting now.
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Everything you need to know about iOS 7, coming Sept. 18
Apple has revealed the next version of its mobile operating system, named iOS 7, during the keynote presentation at its Worldwide Developer Conference. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Cause a stir with app-connected cooking assistant Philips HomeCooker neXt
Unveiled in details at IFA 2013, Philips announces plans for an Internet-connected autocooker that'll help guide users through recipes, auto-stirring and steaming food whenever necessary.
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‘Infinity Blade III’ concludes the trilogy and push mobile graphics even further on Sept. 18
Char Entertainment confirms that Infinity Blade III launches on September 18, 2013, concluding the trilogy games with new gameplay, multiple worlds to visit and explore, and, for the first time in an iOS game, 64-bit graphics.
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Official pictures of the Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus unveiled its latest OM-D Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, the E-M1. Touted as a successor to the E-5 DSLR, the camera uses a new 16.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and a new TruePic VII image processor, with ISO ranging up to 25,000, 6.5 to 10 frames-per-second burst mode, and 1/8000th-second shutter speed. There’s also the hybrid Dual [...]
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Frankfurt 2013: BMW X5 eDrive is a sensible counterpart to the flashy i8
And now for something completely different... Sharing the Frankfurt show stand with the BMW plug-in hybrid sports car was this X5-based plug-in SUV concept. Did anyone notice it?
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2 Chainz is releasing an Instagram cookbook, so let’s look through his personal food porn
If 2 Chainz's Instagram food porn habit is any indication, we should be excited for the release of #MEALTIME. Seriously, I dare you to look through this gallery without getting hungry.
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Moto X: Motorola’s Texas facility now assembling 100,000 units a week
Motorola boss Dennis Woodside said Tuesday that of the 150m smartphones in the US, its new Moto X device is the only one made in America. It's just been revealed that the Texas factory producing them is currently shipping 100,000 units a week.
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The gold iPhone has started a social media civil war
Do you like the gold iPhone? Hate it? Would kill for it? The Internet has plenty to say about Apple's lavish new device - the comments unsurprisingly range from horrible to horribly upsetting to shocking to pretty damn dead on.
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Vimeo On Demand gets update, offers filmmakers more options for selling movies
Vimeo on Demand received a significant update this week, bringing with it a number of new features, including more flexible pricing options. Launched in March, the platform offers filmmakers an easy way to sell their work online.
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Hot or Not? How the new features of the iPhone 5S stack up
We list the many new features of the iPhone 5S and if you should be excited to use, or brag about them. Which features are worth lusting over, for real, and which are just a bunch of crap? We've got the answers.
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Apple ditches black color scheme across iPod range, replaces it with new Space Gray
Following the introduction of the Space Gray iPhone 5S, Apple has also added the new color to the iPod range, specifically the iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle.
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Taxi firm to fit cabs with alarm-enabled lost property detectors
Imagine this – during a cab ride, your mobile phone slips out of your pocket onto the back seat. As you pay your fare and go to leave, an alarm sounds, alerting you to your forgotten phone, and saving you a whole load of hassle.
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Cell phone saves man in polar bear attack
A Manitoba man had the fright of his life on the weekend when he was chased down by a polar bear. Unable to fend off the bear, he pulled out his mobile device and waved its lit screen in its face. Incredibly, it appeared to do the trick.
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