IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/2/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/2/2013

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Here’s what makes BMW’s new M3 and M4 roar (in plain English)
BMW released a very long, dry recounting of the technology beneath the M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe. Accordingly, we decided to decipher the German jargon and bring you the highlights – but with some flavor.
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You can now stalk even harder as Facebook makes more content Graph Search-friendly
If you've been meaning to clean up your Facebook account for potentially damning updates, you may now use Graph Search to search for topic specific posts.
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Intel says its groundbreaking new OnCue service and set-top box will have to wait until 2014
Intel has pushed back the launch date of its OnCue OTT service until sometime in 2014. At one point, it was expected that the service would be launched before the end of those year.
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Xi3 Piston Console set for release on November 29
Xi3 Corporation sets a November 29, 2013 - Black Friday - release date for its Piston Console. Revealed earlier in 2013, the Piston is a PC built for gaming that sports a unique, modular design.
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Twitch nabs $20 million in funding as viewership grows and new hardware looms
Twitch secures $20 million in new funding from a group of investors that includes Grand Theft Auto V publisher, Take-Two Interactive. The company intends to use the money to strengthen its infrastructure and grow its viewership.
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‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ adds new difficulty mode, leaves Gotham for ‘Initiation’ DLC
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment offers up new details on the new 'I Am the Night' difficulty setting in Batman: Arkham Origins as well as the previously announced 'Initiation' DLC.
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Measuring the Internet’s emotions about the ‘Breaking Bad’ finale
We all know that 'Breaking Bad' crushed it last night – but how did we feel about it? Also of note: Samuel L. Jackson totally tweeted spoilers to the show without warning.
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Is Nissan’s GT-R the next supercar slated for a hybrid powertrain transplant?
A hybrid Nissan GT-R? It could very well happen, as Nismo, Nissan's performance and racing division, is now partnering with the Williams F1 team, constructors of the Jaguar C-X75 hybrid hyper car.
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Reference Twitter posts with ease through this citation generator
If you have a long night of referencing tweets for your term paper ahead of you, you can use this nifty tool to help you cut your citation time in half.
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Facebook is trying to steal TV networks’ attention from Twitter with new data
Facebook continues its push to become a place for real-time cultural conversation as it attempts to tighten relationships with TV broadcasters.
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Stanford snubs silicon with the first working computer built with carbon nanotubes
After years of speculation and experimentation, promising carbon nanotube technology has finally moved out of the lab and into a real, functioning computer, thanks to researchers at Stanford University.
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Swashbuckling through the golden age of pirates in ‘Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag’
We go hands-on with Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and get a sense of the massive world you’ll be able to explore, the enemies you’ll be able to stab, and hints as to Edward Kennway’s life and times.
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Hey, I’m driving here! New Jersey Grand Prix provisionally back on F1 calendar
New Jersey's Formula One race is back on the calendar, tentatively scheduled for June 2014. That's assuming the temporary street circuit gets approval, and no other problems emerge.
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Xperia Z1 F, a mini version of the fancy Xperia Z1, leaks again
A mini version of the Sony Xperia Z1 has been leaked again, this time under the name of the Xperia Z1 F, along with further evidence the phone will be every bit as powerful as its big brother.
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VW’s XL1 hypermiler went to Italy and brought back a souvenir … from Ducati
VW's amazing XL1 has been taken in a new direction with the proposed installation of the fire-spitting motor from an Italian sportbike. Perhaps because the XL1's reported mileage was significantly lower than expected, VW has decided to see how fast it can make this slippery lightweight.
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The 2014 MINI Cooper is a bitty Brit with serious sporting kit
The official details of the forthcoming 2014 MINI Cooper read more like the spec sheet of a high-end BMW or Rolls-Royce rather than a economical subcompact. Regardless, MINI uses clever designs to improve efficiency, power, and motoring enjoyment.
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‘Shadow of the Eternals’ placed ‘on hold’ following failed crowdfunding bids
Precursor Games co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Denis Dyack confirms that Shadow of the Eternals, the studio's Eternal Darkness spiritual successor, is 'on hold' for an unspecified amount of time, following a pair of failed crowdfunding bids.
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Go big or go home: Why social networks are supersizing their photos
Twitter changed its embedded photo size, allowing for bigger pictures. It's a shrewd move from the microblogging site, and one that other apps - specifically, Facebook and Instagram - are also adopting.
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See that Charger in your rearview? Don’t run, it’s the fastest police car in America
If you think your car is faster than the dogs the police drive, think again. The Charger Pursuit is setting new records. At this year’s Michigan State Police Trials, the new Charger Pursuit set all-time best lap records.
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Lenovo’s Vibe Z smartphone may be its first for the U.S.
Lenovo has announced the Vibe X smartphone at the weekend, and confirmed a Vibe series phone will at some point be launched internationally. A sneak peak at the high-end, big screen Vibe Z makes it look like a good candidate too.
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Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear coming to T-Mobile on October 2 (Updated, AT&T date and prices added)
T-Mobile has confirmed it will be selling the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear smartwatch from early October, and that you'll need $500 in your pocket on the day if you want the pair.
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UK to create new cyber defense army complete with ‘strike capability’
The UK government says it's no longer good enough to simply defend against cyber attacks. In a move costing more than $800 million, it plans to create a cyber defense army capable of launching cyber strikes against terrorists or other enemies.
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Going the ‘Long Way ‘Round?’ Check out BMW’s $800 Navigator V GPS
BMW says new features include more contextual directions ("turn left at the white church" instead of "turn left at Maple Street") and directions by photo for those times when signage might not be very reliable in the Ugandan bush.
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Polar’s Loop tracks exercise at work, on the street and between the sheets
Fitness trackers are starting to increase in functionality, and Polar wants to be seen as not just leading the way, but doing it with … um … style.
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7 hidden features in iOS 7
iOS 7 is the biggest change to Apple's operating system in six years, but finding things in its Settings menu keeps getting more and more difficult. Here are seven tips on how to get around the settings in iOS.
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Rumor: HTC One Max may launch on October 15
We're still waiting for the HTC One Max's official announcement, but if the latest rumor is correct, it may not be for much longer. HTC may be preparing to launch the phone on October 15.
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Apple hiring for ‘secret’ Maps project, possibly involving web-based version of app
In a recent job ad, Apple says it's looking for a Maps UI designer for "a new secret project", a move that suggests the Cupertino company may be planning to launch a web-based version of its Maps app along the lines of Google's popular offering.
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Apple becomes ‘world’s most valuable brand’, knocks Coca-Cola from its perch
Apple has been crowned as the most valuable brand of 2013, making it to the top spot for the first time since consulting company Interbrand started publishing the widely followed list 13 year ago.
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