IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/13/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 8/13/2014

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Actor, comedian Robin Williams dies at 63 in California home
Extremely sad news for anyone that loved his talent, actor Robin Williams was found dead in his California home earlier today. Williams is survived by his wife and three adult children.
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2015 McLaren 650S Sprint promises to be less backbreaking than the hardcore GT3
At the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, McLaren will unveil a second racing version of the 650S. The 650S Sprint promises to be less extreme than the current GT3 racer, but still ungodly fast.
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This week in gaming: The going gets weird with naked demons and colorful air snakes
Hohokum, Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition, and other random acts of video game weirdness highlight this week's top releases.
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Bungie confirms that Destiny beta players are getting a clean start at launch
Bungie has officially confirmed that characters created during the Destiny beta are being wiped to give everyone a clean start when the game officially launches on September 9.
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Michael Fassbender promises a mix of old and new in the Assassin’s Creed movie
Assassin's Creed star and producer Michael Fassbender addresses the balance of original material and game elements in the upcoming big-screen adaptation.
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Android TV’s quest to dethrone Roku, Apple TV is an uphill battle
It's not yet clear when or how the Android TV platform, which Google announced in June, will make its debut, but the terrible flop that was Google TV casts a long shadow of doubt across the search giant's latest smart TV efforts.
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Here’s how to remove the Facebook Color Changer malware
If you recently downloaded an app that claimed to allow you to change the color of your Facebook profile, you need to read this.
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CM Punk and Shawn Michaels return in WWE 2K15′s ’2K Showcase’ story mode
2K Sports has shared the first details of 2K Showcase, the rivalry-focused single player campaign of WWE 2K15, the upcoming iteration of 2K's flagship wrestling franchise.
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Arklay series could bring Resident Evil to TV
The in-development series Arklay hopes to bring the world of Resident Evil to television, and offers proof-of-concept video reel to prove it can be done.
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Net neutrality is under threat from the FCC: What it is, and how we got here (Updated)
Over the past few weeks (or years), you’ve probably heard a lot about Net neutrality. If you want to know what it's all about, we’ve constructed a timeline to show the relevant events that led us to this point.
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When a great white shark attacks an underwater camera, guess who wins?
A team of researchers observing great white sharks off the coast of Mexico were in for a surprise when they recovered their underwater camera.
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Xiaomi reportedly collecting user data through cloud messaging service
Several reports have alleged that Xiaomi has quietly collected user data through the company's cloud messaging service. The company has denied the reports, though it has issued an update to the service to make it opt-in.
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OpenTable adds mobile payments to select NYC restaurants
OpenTable introduced mobile payments to several restaurants in New York City on Monday. The company also plans to bring the service to 20 more cities soon.
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FCC will host round table events to discuss Net neutrality
The FCC will host a series of round table discussions on the subject of net neutrality this September and October. All of the discussions will be livestreamed.
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Mercedes’ 503-HP AMG GT M178 biturbo V8 will power at least 5 vehicles
As we inch closer to the Mercedes AMG GT reveal on September 9th, we’re constantly learning more about its M178 biturbo engine. Now, we know the 4.0-liter V8 will appear in a least five Mercedes vehicles, including the GT, C63 AMG, and GLK SUV.
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Intel’s new processors range from fanless to ferociously powerful (Updated)
At Computex 2014, Intel took the wraps off a brand new slate or processors that are geared towards multiple types of consumers and devices. You can learn more about the company's newest chips here.
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Hands on: Acer claims the Chromebook 13 has guts, so we put it to the test
We went hands on with the Acer Chromebook 13, which is the world's first Chrome OS laptop with an Nvidia Tegra K1 processor inside.
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Microsoft’s cryptic invite could be for the super selfie Lumia 730 smartphone (Updated)
A new Lumia smartphone, complete with Windows Phone 8.1 installed, is being rumored for release over the coming months. It's codename Superman, and it may have an extra special front camera for super selfies.
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Forget multiple printer apps, Hammermill has a one-stop solution for mobile devices
Hammermill, a company better known for printer paper, has created a mobile app for iOS and Android that lets you print documents and photos to any Wi-Fi-enabled printer, regardless of brand.
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Soak up sunshine and slaughter in the first Dead Island 2 gameplay
Yager, developer of the critically acclaimed Spec Ops: The Line has released the first gameplay of Dead Island 2, their open world follow-up to Techland's Dead Island franchise.
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Remember Me dev announces episodic narrative experiment Life is Strange
Square Enix and DONTNOD, developer of Remember Me, have announced Life is Strange, a new episodic IP that purports to push the boundaries of both gameplay and narrative.
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Motorola Moto G2 could be here in September, but with a high price tag
According to a new report, Motorola may release the sequel to the Moto G smartphone on September 10. Potentially named the Moto G2, there's talk the price may increase substantially, with only a modest spec bump.
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CBS developing original TV series for services like Netflix, Amazon
CEO Les Moonves revealed in a recent earnings call that CBS Studios is currently developing original TV series specifically with streaming video services in mind. Moonves didn't delve into any details as to which services, in particular, CBS might be collaborating with.
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Mid-range HTC A11 smartphone with 64-bit processor leaks
HTC may soon release a new mid-range Desire smartphone called the A11. The HTC A11 may feature a 64-bit processor and other low-end specs. Images of the device popped up online.
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Play Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare one day early with a ‘Day Zero’ pre-order
The Day Zero Edition for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare gives pre-order buyers the chance to get a 24-hour head start on the game.
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Samsung may only put Tizen OS on cheap phones
The problems for the Tizen OS continue, and the latest rumor says Samsung has cancelled plans for the Samsung Z smartphone entirely, and will switch tactics for Tizen. It could mean the OS only ever appears on low and mid-range devices.
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You’re doing it wrong. Driver climbs into backseat of his self-driving Infiniti on highway
People do a lot of crazy things while driving, but this may take the cake. A German man, driving an Infiniti Q50S with Active Lane Control, climbed into the backseat on his car while at highway speeds, completely letting the semi-autonomous car take over.
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Preview: Exoskeletons, supply drops, and more in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Get your first look at the multiplayer mode in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, which features revised progression and custom class building as well as powered suit warfare.
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LG’s $3500 OLED TV is the answer to plasma lovers’ prayers
LG has announced one of its OLED TV models, the 55EC9300, is now available for $3500. The dramatic drop in price answers the call from video enthusiasts for a display that rivals the now discontinued plasma display technology.
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Check out Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s multiplayer reveal live from Gamescom 2014
Get your first look at Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's multiplayer mode in this Activision livestream from Gamescom 2014.
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