IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/20/2013

Thursday, September 19, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/20/2013

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Official pictures of the Nikon 1 AW1
The Nikon 1 AW1 compact system camera (CSC) is billed as the “world’s first waterproof, shockproof interchangeable lens camera.” The AW1 will go on sale in October as a one- ($800) or two-lens ($1,000) kit (the lenses are also rugged), available in black, silver, or white. The AW1 is waterproof down to 49 feet, can [...]
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Nikon’s 1 series gets tough with waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof AW1
In the spirit of the old Nikonos 35mm underwater cameras, Nikon's new AW1 is billed as the world's first waterproof and shockproof interchangeable lens camera. Plus, Nikon introduces two new rugged Nikkor 1 lenses to complement the camera.
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‘NBA 2K14’ devs explain this year’s upgrades
2K Sports and Visual Concepts explain some of the improvements to the LeBron James-infused ‘NBA 2K14.' These improvements include better AI defenders under the paint, and a view towards the next gen.
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The Corvette Z07 could get the twin-turbo V8 from the Cadillac Elmiraj
The forthcoming performance ‘Vette – the Z07 – could receive a downsized, twin-turbo 4.5-liter V8 in place of the standard 6.2 of the Stingray. Producing more than 600 horsepower, the all-new engine would be the ideal modern update to the very sophisticated C7 Corvette.
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‘Grand Theft Auto V’ clears $800 million in 24 hours, shatters sales records
Rockstar and Take-Two’s ‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ has reportedly sold over $800 million dollars worldwide in its first day, making it the fastest-selling game of all time.
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Volkwagen charges forward with innovative engine technology, going turbo-only in three to four years
Less than a week after reports surfaced of the company's goal to be the top seller of EVs and hybrids by 2018, Volkswagen AG has said it plans to replace its remaining conventional gas engines with turbo engines in the next three to four years.
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Klipsch pairs rock-solid grit with polished elegance for its new Status headphones
Renowned sound designers Klipsch unveiled a new pair of over-ear headphones called the Status. The new 'phones are constructed from high strength materials for an extremely durable frame, and also fold down for easy travel. The headphones have 40mm drivers and sport leather clad memory foam pads.
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JBL aims to bring live sound straight to your dome with new Synchros headphones
JBL announced today the release of an all new five-model lineup of headphones today, called the Syncrhos. The headphones range from premium powered over-ears to mid-tier in-ears, promising to bring the live stage sound of JBL's professional monitors into a miniaturized package.
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Cambridge Audio wants to simplify your hi-fi with its powerful all-in-one streaming device
Cambridge Audio brings a whole new dimension to streaming media with its new Minx Xi. Packed with loads of inputs, multiple ways to wirelessly stream media, and an onboard amp, the system is a miniaturized all-in-one hi-fi device for the home and loaded with high grade components.
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Facebook apologizes for its most tasteless ad of all time
Facebook issued an apology after one of its advertisers posted a shockingly tasteless ad.
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Zeega is the interactive storytelling tool you never knew you always wanted
Between Vine, Instagram, Storify, and many more, there are already a lot of storytelling tools out there. But Zeega provides an interesting platform for interactive multimedia slideshows.
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Facebook reveals we upload a whopping 350 million photos to the network daily
If you still have doubts about how addicted you are to Facebook, these numbers should convince you once and for all.
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22 video games Hollywood hopes will be silver-screen gold
With the comic book industry proving that films based on unreal properties can be wildly successful, Hollywood has turned its eye to video game properties. Here’s a look at the films based on video games, and how likely it is they make it to film.
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Becoming the Dark Knight in ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’
We spend some time beating down Gotham City's criminals in a hands-on with Batman: Arkham Origins that highlights familiar returning gameplay alongside new features, as demonstrated in a boss fight against Deathstroke.
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Monster is selling a $149 tablet at Walmart, but do you want it?
Monster announced its first tablet today, named the M7. It's available at Walmart and for a very cheap price. But do you want it? We examine what we know so far to help you make a decision.
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Thunder cat: could Jaguar be planning an EV alongside its latest crossover?
Jaguar just recently unveiled its latest concept, the C-X17 crossover based upon the new iQ[Al] platform. In a new video, Jaguar designer Ian Callum hints that the automaker could use the chassis to build four new models. We think one might be an EV.
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Coda Cars is selling leftover EVs – but should you buy one?
Coda Automotive's electric sedan is back... sort of. A new consortium is selling leftover inventory from the defunct electric car brand. They're the ultimate automotive orphans.
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Samsung vs. LG: Whose TV belongs in your living room?
While it would be wildly irresponsible to generalize and claim one brand better than another, there are some distinct characteristics among brands that might help with research and decision making when buying a new TV. Here's our take on how LG and Samsung stack up against each other.
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A self-reliant EV? Tesla to have self-driving cars by end of 2016
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, said that his company will have self-driving cars within the next three years. This comes on the heels of Mercedes-Benz’s announcement that it would have fully autonomous cars by 2020.
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The 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C will mend the hearts of millions of motoring enthusiasts
With its sleek Italian styling, lightweight chassis, and 240 hp turbocharged engine, the Alfa Romeo 4C is a car to melt enthusiast's hearts. It will mark Alfa's triumphant return to the U.S. next year.
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Pandora revamps iOS app to beat back iTunes Radio competition
Pandora has launched a new version of its iOS app ahead of the release of iOS 7 and its new competitor, iTunes Radio. Is it enough to keep the streaming radio service from falling behind the pack?
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Everything you need to know about Mark Zuckerberg’s plans to get the globe online
Don't want to read the 70 page white paper detailing these plans? Here are the 6 things you need to know.
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Nat Geo magazine dedicates 125th anniversary to the photography that shaped its history
Photography has played a crucial role in National Geographic magazine's history. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, the magazine is dedicating its October issue entirely to photography, and launching new photo-related initiatives to complement.
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‘Wii Sports’ returns with HD and online play
Nintendo revives Wii Sports for the Wii U as Wii Sports Club, which breaks up the game's five sports into separate purchases, all of them refitted with HD graphics and online play support.
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Why Gmail’s new tabs are freaking out retailers (and why they should relax)
Google's most recent change to its e-mail service is bad news for retailers that rely on email.
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You can get the next Wii U fitness program for free
Nintendo reveals a free trial download for Wii Fit U that allows users to keep the personal fitness software at no charge, provided they purchase and sync a Fit Meter, which comes packaged with the full Wii Fit U release in December 2013.
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Hated cell phone unlocking ban may be lifted by FCC
Good news, everyone. A petition by the Obama administration's NTIA may eliminate the federal ban on cell phone unlocking without wireless carrier approval.
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Ping helps iPhone email feel more like text messaging
We try out Ping, the latest attempt to reinvent email. This time, it's focusing on mobile, and its innovative method of categorizing messages and conversational message style means it comes pretty close to managing it.
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Apple now allowing owners of older iDevices to download ‘last compatible version’ of apps
Apple has started to allow those with iDevices running older versions of iOS to download the last compatible version of an app, allowing owners to get a lot more use out of their aging iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
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Prepare for the Lumia 1520, as Nokia has announced a special event for October 22
Nokia has announced it will be holding an event on October 22, and although the location is still a mystery, it could be for the launch of the Lumia 1520 smartphone/tablet hybrid, running Windows Phone 8.
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