Thursday, October 17, 2013

IT News Head Lines (VR-Zone) 10/18/2013

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Sony rolling out new firmware update for the Xperia Z1 that fixes camera issues
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Sony has begun rollout of a new firmware that fixes minor issues like image quality and Wi-Fi connectivity that has been affecting Xperia Z1 users. The latest firmware for the Xperia Z1 is 14.1.G.2.257, and it fixes a few flaws that were noticed on the device. The update still retains the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean [...]
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Apple’s iOS 7 lacks design consistencies and identity says expert
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Apple’s new iOS 7 is making headlines across the web, but whether or not you like the new user interface, iOS 7 is here to stay.  Critiques from users without a background in graphics design will stand as just another opinion, but the ones from true professionals might be more enlightening. In an interview with [...]
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Google Chrome for Windows XP to receive support until ‘at least April 2015′
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Google is showing Microsoft Windows XP users some love by extending Chrome support until “at least April 2015.” In a blog post today, Google’s Mark Larson states that, unlike Microsoft, the maker of Chrome cares about the “hundreds of millions of users” that are still relying on the desktop OS that is over a decade [...]
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Microsoft’s Albert Penello searches for a comprehensive listing of Xbox One & PS4 game resolutions; these are his findings
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Like many gamers, Albert Penello wants to know the current confirmed resolutions of Xbox One and PS4 games. After scouring the net and sources like NeoGAF, he has made the community aware of his findings.
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Unverified video shows possible Xbox One boot sequence
Xbox One Boot Screen
An unverified leaked YouTube video supposedly shows the Xbox One's start-up screen, and if genuine, gives an impression on the console's hasty boot sequence.
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Trevor’s voice actor calls mo-cap of ‘GTA V’s infamous torture scene ‘another day at the office’
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GTA V's torture scene is quite controversial, but Steven Ogg, the actor who lent his voice to the game's psychotic Trevor Philips, reveals that mo-capping the infamous moment was "another day at the office".
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‘Pokémon X and Y’ sold more than 4 million copies in two days
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Nintendo has reported that their global launch of 'Pokemon X & Y' has been met with impressive sales figures, with over 4 million units being sold across multiple regions in the first weekend.
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Square Enix: ‘Final Fantasy 7′ on mobile devices won’t happen for years to come
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Despite Square Enix's interest in bringing the much-beloved RPG to mobile phones, the company won't be tackling the port for quite some time due to the game's higher storage requirements.
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Nintendo offers new limited edition Zelda ‘A Link Between Worlds’ and Luigi 3DS handhelds
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To commemorate the anticipated launch of 'A Link Between Worlds' and the Year of Luigi, Nintendo is offering special edition 3DS XL systems emblazoned with golden tri-forces and green Luigi's.
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Investigative work based on Twitter hints points at October 28 Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 intro
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As I’m sure you all realized by now, October 15, which many “rock-solid” insiders pinned down as Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat’s D-Day, came and went, with no chocolaty treats or Full HD-toting, pure Android-running hardware detailed. Which brings us back to square one, where we’re grasping at straws and seeing hints where there [...]
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iPhone 5s outselling 5c 8:1 in China, 5c production cuts confirmed
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China doesn’t seem to be taking too kindly to Apple’s colorful new iPhone 5c, as a report claims the device is being outsold eight to one by the flagship iPhone 5s in China. That’s a whopping four times higher than the two to one ratio of iPhone 5s and 5c sales in the U.S., and [...]
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Mobile spec wars enter a new stage with Vivo Xplay 3S, world’s first 2,560 x 1,440 phone
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Lock and load, ladies and gents keeping an eye on the so-called ongoing spec wars of smartphones, as Chinese OEM Vivo is reportedly prepping an unprecedented attack against everyone from Samsung to LG to Apple. A savage attack, too, and one that I’m not sure anyone’s ready to respond to. The follow-up to the rather [...]
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HTC One max gets redonkulous off-contract price tags: $950 in UK, $830 ‘internationally’
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When word first started trickling out that HTC considered downsizing One max’s processor and go the Snapdragon 600 way instead of S800, I’ll not lie, I was pretty bummed out. After all, why go the “max” way if you won’t go all the way? But then, as pundits tried to explain the inexplicable, it dawned [...]
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Origin PC’s CEO says poor support, high failure rate led to dropping AMD
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Origin PC CEO denies claims that Nvidia paid for AMD to be dropped, maintains that sales and technical support difficulties were the reason for “going green”. In an interview with Bright Side of News‘ Anshel Sag, Kevin Wasielewski, the CEO of Origin PC, has shed some light on his company’s decision to no longer offer [...]
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LG pushes fun-poking ads to Samsung, Apple and HTC phones, but they mostly miss the mark
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Brazen, cheeky and often rude commercials mocking the competition used to be Samsung and Apple territory until not long ago in the mobile landscape, but Nokia and LG have recently joined the fun. Interestingly enough, LG, which is still a mere blip on Samsung and Apple’s radar as far as actual device sales are concerned, [...]
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Intel confirms Broadwell delay in earnings call
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Intel confirms volume production of the chip is delayed due to a “defect issue” that has been resolved. During an earnings call Intel said that production of its upcoming Broadwell chip had been delayed by a quarter, pushing the 14-nanometer chip’s likely release to 2015. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich says the delay is due to [...]
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New Twitter feature: receive direct messages from any follower
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Twitter has enabled receiving direct messages from any follower, which is viewed as a move to improve the social network as a platform used by businesses in receiving messages. If Facebook is for sharing of photos and connecting with friends, then Twitter is a platform mostly used for sending updates and tracking relevant conversations based [...]
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Amazon working with HTC to launch a smartphone line
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Amazon is said to be working on a smartphone line, and has chosen HTC as the device manufacturer. According to the Financial Times, Amazon is collaborating with HTC in building a smartphone line. Unlike its Kindle series of tablets, Amazon will not be involved in the design and manufacturing stages of the production, and this will [...]
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Ubisoft delivers unclear details on the fate of ‘Watch Dogs’ console bundles
Watch Dogs PS4 Bundle
Since Ubisoft has pushed back Watch Dogs to a 2014 release, what happens to gamers who have pre-ordered Xbox One and PS4 bundles that include the game? Ubisoft has delivered some vague details on the subject, leaving the fate of the bundles up in the air.
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Angry Birds GO! replaces bird flinging with go-kart racing, releasing in December
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Bored of all the bird flinging and pig slaughtering in Rovio’s countless Angry Birds games? If your answer to that question is a resounding yes, then Angry Birds GO! might just be what you’ve unknowingly been waiting for. As expected, Angry Birds GO! is a Mario Kart-esque game that will involve a race to the [...]
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