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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/11/2013

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Photographing the senses (with a dose of celebrity), Canon highlights the impact of print
Hosting a three-city exhibit called "Pixma Pro City Senses," Canon demonstrates how photography correlates with the human senses. Marketing stunt? Sure, but the company makes a case for why great photos need to be printed.
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10 of our favorite Sony Xperia Tablet Z cases and covers
If the svelte charms of Sony’s latest water-loving Android tablet have proven too tempting for you, we are not surprised. Let’s keep it beautiful, though. Here’s a selection of Xperia Tablet Z cases and covers to help you.
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These aren’t photos, they’re screenshots of PS4 launch titles
Take a look at 20 of the PlayStation 4 launch titles you will have to choose from on November 15 if you are among those that take home a PS4 on its launch day.
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Could this colorful browser extension make you a speed reader?
Ever wish you could read faster? Check out this new browser extension that claims to increase your reading speed by 10-30 percent using nothing more than a clever color scheme
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‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ has now set seven world records
After becoming the fastest entertainment property to reach $1 billion, Rockstar and Take Two’s juggernaut 'Grand Theft Auto 5' has set its seventh world record according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
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GoldenEar Technology proves in-ceiling speakers can hang with the best
It ain't easy to take a pre-built room in the middle of a trade show floor and turn it into a successful sound demo, let alone one using in-ceiling speakers. But Sandy Gross at GoldenEar Technology pulled it of. Here's our ears-on impressions.
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Ready for the Nexus 5? All the rumors about Google’s next big phone
The Nexus 5 is almost here, at least according to the latest rumors, all of which point to it being an exciting, high-end, LG developed smartphone with a big 1080p screen and Snapdragon 800 processor.
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The Germans took a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and made it fatter and flappier
German aftermarket tuner Novitec Rosso just unveiled its latest creation: the wide-body Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. With widened bodywork, more power, and a higher top speed, Novitec Rosso’s wide-body F12 make us wonder what the Germans can’t improve upon.
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Snack on all the rumors we’ve heard about Android ‘KitKat’
Android 4.4 KitKat is close to its official release, and while it hasn't been extensively leaked, there's still enough information floating around to pique our interest. Here's a roundup of all the information we know so far.
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This new widget lets you embed entire Facebook Albums
Want to show your non-Facebook friends some photos from the social network? Here's how you do it, courtesy of a new widget.
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Facebook continues to court TV companies with new login option
Facebook continues to foster ties to the television service industry, and is in talks with Time Warner and Verizon so you can log in using your Facebook account and start watching online video.
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‘Active Lean’ isn’t a diet supplement, it’s how Toyota’s i-Road electric trike gets around
The Toyota i-Road defies categorization. Is it s three-wheeled electric motorcycle? Is it an overgrown scooter? Whatever it is, the i-Road will soon be available to the public in Japan.
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Coming soon: A Twitter feature that gets you watching TV – not tweeting about it
In the biggest TV-related deal it's made yet, Twitter's partnership with Comcast could actually get you watching TV - not just talking and tweeting about it. It's a big step in Twitter's plan to rule television.
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BMW freshens up the all-conquering 1200 GS adventure bikes, distant locales beckon
In 1980, when BMW loosed the original oddball "G/S" on the world, its highest-tech bit was probably the solid-state ignition and a headlight. Now, the bikes feature tons of tech including ABS brakes, traction control, adjustable suspension and more.
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Fox News prepares for lift off with its ridiculous ‘News Deck’
On Monday, Shepard Smith unveiled Fox News' latest reporting technology: gigantic touch touchscreens that do … well, it's not really clear what they do.
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8 helpful tips to help make the most of your iPhone 5S
The iPhone 5S is another smash hit for Apple, but are you sure you’re making the most of it? Come on in for a look at some iPhone 5S tips to put the smart in your smartphone.
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Covert Ops and the alien-loving wackjobs of ‘XCOM: Enemy Within’
Covert Ops is a new feature added to XCOM: Enemy Within that pits humanity's alien-fighting force against a terrorist network made up of pro-invasion nutjobs that see extraterrestrial dominance as the key to human perfection.
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This new research could help you finally get those precious retweets
Can't figure out why everyone ignores your Twitter musings? A new study - and a few other applications - can help you figure out why ... and maybe correct whatever it is you're doing wrong that makes everyone hate you so much.
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LaCie’s Porsche Design USB 3.0 key looks as fast as it performs
No, they didn’t add a spoiler. LaCie’s Porsche Design USB 3.0 key features a clean design you’ll be eager to display on our keychain, even if you don’t have the Porsche to accompany it.
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‘Don’t Snoop Me, Bro’ promises total online privacy with the turn of a key
Protecting your online privacy is hard work. But it doesn't have to be, according to a new company called Don't Snoop Me, Bro, which is currently crowdfunding its DSMB Tunnel device that encrypts and anonymizes your Internet activity with the turn of a key.
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Mr. Lamborghini’s custom twin-V12 powerboat is back on the water
Rescued from the brink of oblivion, Ferruccio Lamborghini’s powerboat is back on the water. Found rotting in a boatyard this classic wooden powerboat has been subject to meticulous three year restoration. The crowning glory of this project was installing two original Lamborghini V12s.
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Kilts, Braveheart, and haggis, photographing the Scottish Highlands using only an iPhone 5S
National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson is hiking across the Scottish Highlands and equipped with just an iPhone 5S. Instagramming his photos as he goes, Richardson finds Apple's latest smartphone to be a very capable camera.
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Square Enix Collective offers publisher-supported crowdfunding
Square Enix sets up a pre-crowdfunding initiative called "Collective" that allows game makers to share their ideas with the community and possibly receive publisher assistance in setting up an Indiegogo campaign.
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BMW 4 Series Convertible leaked – the fanny pack doesn’t come standard
Are these the pictures of the all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible? If so, we’re sold on the design. What we’re not so sure about is the bike rack with extra license plate, turn signals, and brake lights. That’s a bit too dorky for us.
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Firefox OS version 1.1 update out soon, new features include push notifications and MMS
Mozilla has announced the upcoming availability of Firefox OS 1.1, the first update to its new smartphone operating system. The new version brings a variety of new features, including push notifications, email enhancements and MMS.
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Lenovo linked with HTC acquisition, hopes lightning will strike twice
A rumor places executives from Lenovo and HTC around a table, here the discussion centered around a possible acquisition. It's unofficial for the moment, but the deal could make sense for both parties.
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Microsoft pays hacking expert a whopping $100,000 for spotting Windows security flaw
Microsoft recently paid out $100,000 to a UK-based hacking expert for discovering a new exploitation technique in Windows that will allow the computer giant to “develop defenses against entire classes of attack.”
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Meet the Benjamins: America’s new $100 bills
Curious what's different about the new $100 dollar bills? Check out this gallery to see the new notes up close and take an in-depth look at all the high-tech anti-counterfeiting features they're packing
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Amazon offers developers incentives in effort to beef up its app store selection
Amazon has launched the Appstore Developer Select program in a bid to attract more developers to its platform. With its new Kindle Fire HDX tablets about to launch, the company is keen to boost the number of apps avaiilable in its app store.
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Apple expected to unveil new iPads on October 22
October 22 – that's the date Apple is expected to unveil refreshed versions of its 9.7-inch iPad and iPad Mini. The iPad 5 is expected to sport a design resembling that of the Mini, while the Mini should come with Apple's high-res Retina display.
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