IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/16/2013

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/16/2013

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Yahoo Mail will finally use SSL encryption in 2014 – but here’s how to get it now
Nearly eight years after Google turned on SSL encryption by default for Gmail users, Yahoo says it plans to add the same feature for Yahoo Mail users starting on January 8, 2014.
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Vimeo sweetens professional video hosting with more storage and unlimited plays
Vimeo has upgraded its video-hosting service designed for creative professionals and small businesses. PRO users now have 1TB of storage, unlimited video playbacks, and one-hour customer service support during business hours.
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Sony Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, and SmartWatch 2 coming to the U.S.
Sony has announced it will be selling the Xperia Z1, the Xperia Z Ultra, and the SmartWatch 2 through its own web store and retail outlets in America. All three should be available now.
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Will this Toyota do for hydrogen what the Prius did for hybrids?
More big news in the world of hydrogen cars; Toyota released its prototype fuel cell car to journalists. The production vehicle is expected to be available to consumers by 2015, and is part of Toyota’s plan to dramatically increase its presence in the hydrogen vehicle market.
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Everything you need to know about Onavo, Facebook’s most recent acquisition
Facebook just bought an Israeli start-up that specializes in data compression, and it could prove a crucial purchase for the social network. But if you want more details on the deal, here's are the bullet points.
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BlackBerry open letter to customers: ‘You can continue to count on us’
BlackBerry is seeking to reassure customers that it's not dead yet with an open letter published in 30 publications in 9 countries. While acknowledging that BlackBerry is not for everyone, it tells existing customers, "You can continue to count on us."
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Google smartwatch reportedly coming ‘sooner rather than later’
The smartwatch market is beginning to heat up, with several major tech companies already in the game. Two big hitters – Apple and Google – are yet to enter the space, although a report this week suggests the latter could be launching a device soon.
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Windows Phone Update 3 will add full HD and quad-core chip support to Microsoft’s OS
Microsoft has confirmed the third update to its Windows Phone 8 mobile OS, which will enable phones running the software to feature 1080p screen resolutions, and quad-core processors.
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What’s that Dre? I can’t hear you with these dope Sennheisers on
We're not saying all celebrity-endorsed headphones are bad; we're just saying that when an OG producer of quality cans makes a set that look this good, your search is over.
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MyTablet: UK retail chain Argos enters tablet market with budget device
Another UK-based non-tech firm is about to launch its own budget-priced tablet. Retail chain Argos will start selling its MyTablet device at its 700+ stores from Wednesday, a month after supermarket giant Tesco launched the Hudl.
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Apple hires Burberry boss Angela Ahrendts to lead its retail operations
Apple has hired Burberry boss Angela Ahrendts to lead its retail operations. The tech giant will be keen for Ahrendts to replicate her success in taking Burberry into emerging markets as it seeks to boost sales in countries such as China and India.
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Ready for the Nexus 5? All the rumors about Google’s next big phone (Updated with video)
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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Leo the ‘homeless coder’ arrested in NYC for sleeping on a bench
Leo, a homeless man in NYC who made headlines for learning how to write code, has been arrested for trespassing in a city park just days before he was scheduled to appear on NBC's "The Today Show."
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‘GTA Online’ lost characters are gone forever
Rockstar Games confirms in its latest support update that any GTA Online characters, cash, or progress lost during the game's bumpy launch week are lost forever.
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Raspberry Pi camera module now available as a bundle for the bargain price of $40
Thanks to a new camera module, the Raspberry Pi low-power mini computer can be turned into time-lapse camera, security camcorder, or anything you can think up. The camera is now available as a bundle for $40.
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Is Spotify’s vast music library overwhelming you?
Spotify just celebrated a major milestone - but these songs definitely didn't. A lot of Spotify music has never been listened to ... and these might be some of those tracks.
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Wiliams-Sonoma smart thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking
Cookware giant Williams-Sonoma has just released a new cooking thermometer that can predict when your food will be done and shoot you notifications on your smartphone. Hit the jump to see what else it can do.
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LeBron looks even LeBron-ier in the first next-gen image from ‘NBA 2K14’
The first screenshot for the next-generation 'NBA 2K14' has been released, showing off some incredible detail, improved lighting effects, and a generally upgraded look.
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Even Big Bird wants to shut down Aereo
The long journey of lawsuits and injunctions for embattled Aereo came to a head Friday, as a litany of major players filed a petition to the Supreme Court to have the service shut-down for good. The petition includes big names like Fox, CBS, and Univision, as will as odd-man PBS.
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LG G2 vs. Galaxy Note 3: Which big phone is best for you?
Is it a phone? Is it a tablet? Both the LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 qualify as phablets, but which is better? We put them side to side in a spec showdown to find out if bigger truly is better and which of these devices is best for you.
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Twitch tries out commercial free viewing
The online streaming platform Twitch is set to introduce a new financial model which will do away with commercials. The first example of this will be done in conjunction with Sony.
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Before the BMW i8 was a hybrid, it was a V10 … and a V8 … and a 6-cylinder
BMW, apparently, couldn’t get the i8 right – that is, at least for a while. Throughout its design process, the Bimmer brass fumbled around with a V10, V8, and even a six-cylinder. Ulimately, it settled on an 1.5-liter three-cylinder.
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I took Facebook’s News Feed survey, and so should you
Complaining about Facebook but skipping the surveys is like getting mad about politics and not voting - so maybe you should voice your opinion. I did, and found some interesting things about how Facebook is trying to fix its News Feed.
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Here’s yet another app that’ll keep you from sending NSFW Snapchats
As if there weren't enough things disproving the idea of disappearing content, here's one more. SnapHack is an app that will make you regret ever sending that NSFW pic or video on Snapchat.
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WWF keeps elephants safe by scaring the bejeezus out of them with drones
Wildlife conservationists in Africa and Asia are using drones to keep elephants safe from poachers – but they're not doing it how you think they are. The reality is much more awesome, and terrifying (for the elephants, at least).
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Who ya gonna call to restore the Ghostbusters’ ambulance? Kickstarter, apparently
Sometimes movie cars don't get the same fancy treatment as movie stars. The ECTO-1A ambulance from "Ghostbusters II" has been in a neglected state at Universal Studios, but a group of fans hopes to bring it back to life.
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Surface RT branding was a mess, Microsoft brass confesses
Microsoft has learned its lesson from the failed launch of the Surface RT, confessing that the ‘RT’ branding confused consumers, who didn’t understand how the hardware or its new operating system varied from regular Windows.
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Hey YouTube! See how MTV did their music awards? Don’t do that…
There was a time when MTV's VMA's were an entertaining celebration of music. As YouTube prepares to launch their own show, here's hoping it looks backward instead of foreword.
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Researchers develop algorithm that extracts your life story from your tweets
If you thought the randomness of your tweets and real-time nature of Twitter was enough to keep you something of a mystery, think again. A new algorithm is able to read your tweets and produce your life story in chronological order - and it's shockingly accurate.
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Break into Sonos’ walled sound garden with the $200 Play:1 wireless speaker
Sonos finally has a wireless speaker that delivers the stellar Sonos experience without the typically shocking Sonos price. The Play:1 will be $200, but you'll need to grab it soon to get the Sonos:Bridge that makes it work for free. After that, the Bridge will cost you $50.
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