IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 27/11/2013

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 27/11/2013

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From the department of irony, China wants to stop fake images from making onto Web
To combat against fake images used for blackmailing government officials, the Chinese government is pouring money into development of technologies that could detect photos that have been manipulated using Photoshop and other image-editing software.
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Porn finds its way to the next-gen consoles, because of course
The adult entertainment provider SugarDVD has announced a new app that will work with the Xbox One and its gesture based controls, while PS4 users find new uses for the camera and "share" button.
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Grow a plant … on your router?
Ever wanted to grow fresh herbs on your wireless router? Of course you haven't - but with the new Cybernetic Meadow router, doing such a ridiculous thing is totally possible
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Cadillac used a 3D scanner to create the Elmiraj concept in less than a week
It turns out that the gorgeous Cadillac Elmiraj has a lot of technology behind its gorgeous lines; in fact GM used 3D scanning to perfect its design. 3D scanning not only helps create beautiful designs, it also helps them go from drawing board to showroom in record time.
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BMW’s Active Tourer front-wheel drive minivan is a heresy twofer – and coming Statside in 2015
In a first for BMW the new Active Tourer will be front wheel drive, and a minivan. This groundbreaking car will be coming to the US in 2015. Once on sale BMW hopes that it will attract new buyers to the brand.
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Photographer’s homemade macro camera rig captures stunning snowflake images
Photographer Alexey Kljatov created a homemade camera system by taping together an old Canon PowerShot camera and Soviet-era lens, allowing him to capture beautiful images of snowflakes.
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Loophole lets anyone see part of your Facebook friend list, even if it’s set to private
Facebook doesn't think it's a problem, but your friend list isn't as private as you think it is. Even if you're taking all the proper precautions, a security researcher found that pieces are accessible to strangers.
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What body part would you sell? One man is selling his testicle to buy a Nissan 370Z
We have all heard someone say, I would pay an arm and a leg for that, but how about a testicle? Thats just what Mark Parisi is doing for a shiny new Nissan. He revealed his plan to sell one of his precious, but perhaps rarely used testicles, on the CBS show "The Doctors." If only he had chosen a better car.
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Rejected! Obama admin reportedly prevented NSA chief from resigning
The head of the National Security Agency, Gen. Keith Alexander, reportedly wanted to step down from his position after former NSA contractor Edward Snowden went public and revealed some of the agency's shocking practices.
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Make the Xbox respect your authority with our guide to Xbox One voice commands
Finally got your hands on a Xbox One, but have no idea what to say? No problem. Check out our quick list of Xbox One voice commands so you can make the most of the Kinect's voice recognition software and use your console completely hands free.
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This iPhone thief hand wrote and mailed a thousand contact names back to his victim
After stealing an iPhone in China, a thief got a threatening SMS message saying he should return it or else. Rather than lose his prize, he decided to do something slightly out of the ordinary.
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Microsoft records its best console launch yet, moves 1 million Xbox Ones in a day
Microsoft has announced that the November 22 launch of the Xbox One is the company’s best console launch yet, with over 1 million units sold around the world. That far outstrips the launch of the Xbox 360, which shipped just over 1.5 million total units in its first two months. Despite the news, we probably […]
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Is a Windows operating system merger coming?
Though this isn't expected to happen anytime soon, a Microsoft executive recently stated that there are simply way too many versions of Windows on the market, and that they will be cut down at some point.
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Two champions crowned in the Major League Gaming Championships
The Major League Gaming Championships in Columbus, Ohio are in the books. The ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ winners walked away with $20,000, while the ‘Dota 2’ winners took home $68,381.
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Twitter gets serious about user privacy with added encryption
Snooping on your Twitter account and messages just got a lot more difficult. On Friday, the social network announced that it has bolstered its system with a robust privacy technology that makes it extremely difficult for anyone to get a look at your Twitter data.
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Forget 3D-printed guns, this dude makes firearms with stuff you can buy at the airport
3D printed guns are no match for Evan Booth's arsenal of airport terminal weaponry. Using nothing more than junk bought at terminal gift shops, he builds crossbows, shotguns, and even grenades.
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Qualcomm’s Toq smartwatch is available for pre-order, if you’ve got $350 lying around
Qualcomm announced the Toq smartwatch back in September, and has now confirmed the gadget will be going on sale December 2. To enjoy its Mirasol color display, you'll need to hand over $350.
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Does putting a display in a motorcycle helmet make you suicidal … or safer?
While distracted driving is a daily headline and in-car tech seems to increase the distraction quotient with every model year, there’s one place where a pure focus on the road ahead seems to persist: on a motorcycle. But that may be about to change.
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Tis a thing of beauty: The first #selfie ever taken
No, it wasn't on Instagram, or anywhere else online. Just consider this self-photographer way ahead of his time. Way, way, way ahead of his time.
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Leaked NSA slide says it infected over 50,000 networks with malware
The TAO, which is an arm that runs under the NSA, has been busy. They have infected over 50,000 computer networks with malware. The purpose? To steal data and keep tabs on people's conversations.
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The One will rise again: Everything we know about the next HTC One
It's almost inevitable HTC will launch a sequel to the HTC One smartphone in 2014, and sure enough, rumors are gathering around a device known as the HTC M8, which just could be the, er, One Two.
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FDA tells Google-backed DNA test startup 23andMe to halt sales
The FDA has ordered DNA testing startup 23andMe to stop selling its DNA Spit Kit due to the company's failure to receive full approval from the agency to sell a medical device.
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The awkward-looking Jaguar C-X17 concept returns … but this time as a golden 5-seater
The Jaguar C-X17 concept has already appeared at the Frankfurt and Dubai Motor Shows, and will now appear in Guangzhou. In all of its time in the spotlight, this crossover hasn't gotten any prettier.
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Using data to measure heartbreak is a beautiful bummer
Some people experience breakups and take solace in ice cream tubs and Netflix ... others use data-sets to analyze their post-heartache habits.
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NJ Gamblers place bets on internet casinos
Some of those who participated in NJ's Internet gambling trial had good things to say about the program, despite the fact that others experienced glitches when the test run began last week.
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Just got a cool new app for your car? Yeah, the NHTSA might not let you use it
The NHTSA will try to stop distracted driving by regulating not just cars, but smartphones. The agency says it has the power to regulate devices used in vehicles, and plans to issue a set of guidelines soon.
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This screen protector adds a layer of Gorilla Glass on top of your iPad screen
Armorz has announced a new screen protector designed for the Apple iPad Air and iPad Mini. Instead of plastic, this screen protector is made from a super thin sheet of Gorilla Glass.
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What Apple’s acquisition of Primesense motion detection means for gesture-based TV
We've all been waiting anxiously for Apple'sTV to materialize, and it makes sense that we'd be excited - Apple makes awesome stuff. But we've been waiting this long for a reason, and it's not because Apple is having trouble realizing an iTV as we have dreamt it
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This $1.2 million lawsuit is why you shouldn’t steal photos from Twitter
Two photography agencies took Daniel Morel's photos from Twitter and used them without payment or permission - but now he's getting a $1.2 million payday.
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Lego ‘The Hobbit’ confirmed for multiplatform launch in spring 2014
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games confirm a spring 2014 launch for Lego The Hobbit, which is based on the first two movies in Peter Jackson's planned trilogy.
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