IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/18/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/18/2013

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Remembering audio innovator and technology pioneer Ray Dolby
Ray Dolby, audio pioneer and founder of Dolby Laboratories, died yesterday at the age of 80. Dolby was the inventor of Dolby NR, a noise reduction technology that virtually eliminated tape hiss. He later laid the ground work for modern surround sound, which is still being innovated by Dolby Laboratories today.
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Tumblr’s first official book club taps your inner ‘fangirl’
Tumblr just launched its first official bookclub with "Fangirl," a novel celebrating Internet culture. We got in touch Rachel Fershleiser, the woman behind Reblog Bookclub, to see what it has in store.
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Ford chargers for employees could help improve EV infrastructure
Following Tesla’s announcement earlier this year that the company plans to expand its network of free Supercharger stations for the Model S, Ford says it will soon offer its employees free charging perks for its line-up of EVs.

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BMW has ‘M’ and ‘i’ brands and – stupidly – says never the twain shall meet
BMW says that the M engineers had nothing to do with the design of the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car – and they never will. BMW said it kept its i brand away from the M brand as the two are designed to be two pillars supporting the identity of BMW.
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Got ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ questions? We’ve got answers
You already read in our review about how strong 'Grand Theft Auto V' is overall, but this is a big game and you've probably got tons of other questions about minor features. Ask away, and we'll tell you what we know.
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What’s on, matey? Online piracy helps Netflix decide which shows to buy
Online piracy isn't all bad, if you ask Netflix. Reports show that the streaming giant regularly checks out illegal file-sharing platforms to help it decide which television shows and movies to add to its service.
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NASA will boldly grow where no man has grown before
Ever wonder it is we’re gonna eat after we’re forced to leave Earth in the wake of the near-certain robot (or zombie) apocalypse? The answer is zucchini. And maybe lettuce.
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Demystifying the audio settings on your PlayStation 3
Unless you spend all your free time reading up on the latest surround codecs, bit rates and sampling frequencies, the PS3's audio setting menu can be downright frustrating. Here, we spell out how to optimize your PS3 settings for the best Blu-ray audio experience possible.
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Instagram selfies are apparently inspiring top fashion moguls
Perhaps selfies aren't entirely useless after all. Fashion influencers from Vogue chief editor Anna Wintour to designers Jason Wu and Nanette Lapore are using selfies as a source of inspiration for their upcoming projects.
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Rockstar warns against installing both ‘GTA V’ discs on Xbox 360
Rockstar Games advises against installing the "play" disc for Grand Theft Auto V on your Xbox 360 hard drive. As Digital Foundry discovered, doing so creates issues in the game's open world with texture pop-in.
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49ers QB Colin Kaepernick loses the game, but keeps his eyebrow
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson were featured in an ad for ‘Madden 25’ betting an eyebrow on the outcome of the game. And now the results.
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HTC One Max Rumor Roundup: What we know about HTC’s phablet (Updated)
Following the HTC One and the HTC One Mini, the company's next major smartphone release is rumored to be a larger version of the One, codename T6 and known as the HTC One Max. Here's a roundup of all the juiciest rumors surrounding the device.
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Twitter’s advertising power is getting a high profile test
Attempting to make its comeback as the "cool" clothing brand, Gap is partnering with Twitter on its next big ad push, and the results may serve as a good example of Twitter's marketing power.
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‘Grand Theft Auto V’ companion app offers dog training and car customization
Rockstar Games releases iFruit, the companion app for this week's Grand Theft Auto V, in the iOS App Store. Players can use the app to customize cars and train Franklin's dog, Chop.
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Bulb flashlight uses built-in battery to keep things bright during power outages
Forgetting to supply batteries for a flashlight is a problem of the past thanks to this Bulb Flashlight from the MoMA store that has a rechargeable battery to give users an extra three hours of light in case of power outages.
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‘Battlefield 4′ open beta begins October 1
Electronic Arts Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore confirms that the open beta for 'Battlefield 4' launches on October 1, 2013. This raises some questions about those with early access, as that portion of the beta was set for "early October."
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Rumor: Galaxy Gear sequel coming soon with lower price and wider device support
Samsung is rumored to be working on the sequel to its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, and it could be out early next year with cutdown specs, a cheaper price and more device compatibility.
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Jolla boasts its Sailfish OS will run Android apps
Jolla has announced its Sailfish OS, one of several new challengers to Android and iOS out this year, will be compatible with Android apps and hardware, opening the software up for both potential owners and manufacturers.
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Rdio planning free option for its music service following Cumulus deal
After striking a deal with radio station operator Cumulus Media, music subscription service Rdio looks set to launch a free ad-supported option for users. Subscirbers currently pay a monthly fee of between $5 and $10 for the service.
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Rumor: LG planning a 6.4-inch phablet, because the 5.2-inch G2 isn’t large enough
A new rumor suggests LG may be planning to follow up the G2 and G Pad 8.3 with a smartphone/tablet hybrid, and it could be equipped with a big 6.4-inch screen and Android 4.4 KitKat.
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Microsoft pulls bizarre anti-Apple ad poking fun at new iPhones
A Microsoft ad attempting to poke fun at Apple's new iPhones has been pulled by the computer company after it admitted it was “off the mark”. The bizarre ad features Apple ‘employees’ pitching ideas to ‘executives’ for the design of the new phones.
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Hapless Street View driver in three separate smashes with two buses and a truck
The driver of a Street View car in Indonesia must be kicking himself for driving off following his initial crash with a bus, as his decision led to a further two smashes before he was finally detained by police.
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RIDEYE is a black box recording system for cyclists
Designed to increase the safety of anyone that likes to save on gas costs and bike to work, the RIDEYE is a camera system for cyclists that records constantly in order to capture accidents.
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How to find and buy the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S
Excited to get your hands on one of Apple's new iPhones? Of course you are, so we've put together a guide on the networks and stores selling the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S, the release dates, and the prices.
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Sprint preps ‘One Up’ early upgrade plan to launch on September 20
Potentially an ideal service for anyone that loves to carry around the latest smartphone from Apple or Samsung, Sprint's One Up program will provide options for early upgrades every twelve months.
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