IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/30/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 9/30/2013

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Gamed: EA cancels its college football series, and NCAA could pay the price
The recent decision by Electronic Arts to cancel its college football game and to settle all outstanding lawsuits with student athletes leaves the NCAA alone to fight a losing battle.
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Vicarious Visions’ president on balancing between two audiences in Skylanders
Vicarious Visions president Guha Bala chats with Digital Trends about what's to come in Skylanders: Swap Force and how the dev teams strikes a balance between kid-friendly play and depth for the older crowd.
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Lip-sync battles, real-life Monopoly and more 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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Don’t forget your hat, Heinrich, Mercedes just greenlit a topless S-Class
Mercedes-Benz executives have promised that the German luxury leader will build a convertible version of its S-Class flagship. Based on the upcoming S-Class Coupe, the drop-top will include an old-school cloth roof.
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Google City Experts is awesome now – but will it suffer the same fate as Yelp Elites?
Is being a Google City Expert as fancy as being Yelp Elite? The search giant is looking to build up the ever important reviews and insight content in Google Local by following Yelp's playbook.
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The debate over war photojournalism in the age of Instagram rages on
New research looks at the merits and problems of filtered photojournalism, and argues that there's no true way for photojournalists to capture a soldier's perspective - with or without Instagram.
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WestLicht will again auction off expensive and rare vintage cameras, no filters required
The WestLight photographic auction house in Austria will hold its 24th Camera Auction on November 23, where collectors can bid on some of the world's most rare, coveted, and expensive vintage cameras.
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Geez ‘Madden 25,’ take it easy on Atlanta, would ya?
Following a particularly bloody injury list last week, Madden 25 eases off hurting people and lays waste to only three star players in Week 4 – as well as the souls of Atlanta Falcons fans.
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Hands on: What? Your showerhead isn’t also a Bluetooth speaker?
Those guilty of singing in the shower will find lots of to like about the Kohler Moxie, a showerhead and Bluetooth speaker combination that makes it rain music and get your morning started right.
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Brand-new Audi iPad app puts the 2014 R8 at your fingertips but not in your driveway
As part of its plan to taunt fanboys, Audi is releasing an iPad app that shows the details of its entire lineup. The so-called 'Audi Library' app allows users to configure their own perfect Audi, as long as that Audi is an R8.
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You may soon be able to use your gadgets during takeoff and landing
An FAA advisory panel has reportedly recommended that the agency lift a ban on using gadgets, like smartphones and tablets, during takeoff and landing. Don't get too excited, though – the FAA still has to change the rules.
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This little device will fix your computer’s crappy sound quality
NuForce announced today the release of its latest miniature digital audio converter, the uDAC-3. Aside from more compatibility, the uDAC-3 promises revamped circuitry and software for a cleaner, wider sound stage than its predecessor, the uDAC-2, in the same convenient size.
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Tesla Model S unintended acceleration complaint filed with NHTSA
A Tesla Model S owner says the electric car suddenly accelerating while his wife was pulling out of the driveway. A Tesla engineer investigating the problem said it was the driver's fault.
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Valve concludes its week of reveals with the Steam Controller
Valve caps off a week full of reveals with a first look at the Steam Controller, a new input method that resembles a traditional gamepad, only it features dual trackpads in place of thumbsticks and features a touchscreen interface.
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Anthem unleashes refreshed receiver line, Paradigm flashes 7.1 sound bar
Anthem finally refreshed its MRX receiver line for this year, and Paradigm showed off its sleek (and expensive) new 7.1 sound bar at CEDIA..
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What’s in a name? For @Jon and @Sarah, maybe a whole lot of money
They've been mistaken for celebrities and offered money for their names, who are they? The first name handle holders of Twitter. Internet identity is a precious commodity - just ask @jon and @kristin.
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How to use Find My iPhone
Finding a lost phone used to take hours upon hours of scrounging (if you were lucky enough to find it at all). Here's our quick guide on how to use find my iPhone so you can, well, find your iPhone. Remember to consult the guide prior to losing your device.
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BMW X6 M Design Edition literally earns its stripes
The BMW X6 M isn't exactly a wallflower, but the Bavarians decided to liven things up with the Design Edition trim package, which makes this SUV/coupe chimera look like a 1970s racer.
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Surprise! Leak reveals plethora of new Porsches
Leaked presentation slides, reportedly from an Atlanta dealer meeting, reveal Porsche's upcoming models including: the 911 Targa, Macan crossover, and Cayman GTS and Boxster GTS sports cars.
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The last useful thing on Facebook, notifications, are now getting ads for games
Your Facebook notifications hub - the last sacred place - is not immune to ads. One user noticed a notification pushing him to check out a Facebook sponsored game. Could this be hitting your profile soon? Where does it end?!
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The seven-speed Stingray: GM’s new newest transmission might be coming to the C7
As if the new Corvette Stingray wasn’t good enough already, it might be getting a brand new dual clutch transmission. In a week of rumors about the Corvette C7 a GM patent for a new transmission has just been uncovered, and it might just be destined for the super sporty Z07.
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China’s 13-year ban on video games and console sales set to end
China approves plans to establish a free-trade zone in Shanghai, a policy change that includes putting an end to the country's 13-year ban on video game consoles and their games.
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Facebook finally lets you edit your posts everywhere and look like less of an idiot
Finally, you may now go through your Facebook Timeline and correct all the grammatical and typographical errors in your posts.
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Stir’s Kinetic Desk learns your sitting habits, nags you into standing up for your health
Standing desks maybe trendy, but they're not the most fun thing to use. Stir's Kinetic Desk will quietly nudge you when it's time to stand so you'll remember to switch between exercise and rest.
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Kindle Fire HDX dominates iPad Mini in this spec showdown
The Kindle Fire HDX was announced by Amazon today, and it looks like it could be a great tablet. How does it compare to other greats like the iPad Mini? We find out by pitting the two against one another with a spec showdown.
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LG keeps the OLED under wraps, succeeds in distracting us with pretty 4K pictures
LG held an offsite event during the CEDIA Expo today to show off its full line of 4K Ultra HD televisions. We got our first look at the company's latest, most affordable models and offer our first impressions.
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The BMW X5 PHEV plugs in, lays ground work for all-electric line up
The new BMW X5 PHEV is supposed to be just the first of many Bavarian plug-in hybrids. BMW plans on releasing a plug-in hybrid or electric version of every car in its range, all that stands in their way now is sorting out the batteries.
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Achieving viral: Here’s the secret sauce behind images that win the Internet
If you want a viral image on Google+, you better find a happy GIF, according to new research. Caveat: You must be using Google+.
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The rise of the machines: Nissan’s driverless cars to be showroom ready by 2020
Nissan announced today that it has obtained permission to test a driverless car for the first time in Japan. This is a major step in the Japanese automaker’s nefarious plot to dominate the world with autonomous cars by 2020; and is the latest in a number of impressive developments in self driving cars.
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HTC sells back its stake in Beats Audio for $265 million
HTC has sold its remaining stake in Beats Audio back to the company, ending a partnership in effect since 2010, and allowing HTC to walk away with a cool $265 million.
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