Wednesday, December 15, 2010

IT News HeadLines (CNET) 14/12/2010

3D Blu-ray 'Avatar' exclusive to Panasonic into '12?
Panasonic currently has the rights to "Avatar" on Blu-ray 3D. But a new report suggests that it will stay that way through the first two months of 2012.
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WikiLeaks' Assange granted bail; Swedes appeal
WikiLeaks editor has prevailed in an appeal of last week's decision not to grant bail on Swedish charges of sexual misconduct. But Swedish prosecutors are appealing the U.K. judge's decision today.
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Nokia delays E7 to 'early' 2011
The E7 smartphone, which is expected to be the company's next "flagship" model, has been delayed. The device was previously planned for a release this month.
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R2-D2 headphones
Microsoft plans to show tablets again at the 2011 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Google wants to help you teach your parents how to cut and paste, and the R2-D2 headphones are perfect for the Jedi knight in your life.
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Comcast testing combo TV-Internet service
Looking to compete with the likes of Google TV and Apple TV, Comcast is running a "small trial" of a set-top box that would offer subscribers both TV and Web content.
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Low-cost laptops face off with iPad
Will consumers be choosing between an iPad and a laptop? Tempting holiday laptop deals at stores like Best Buy at least raise the possibility.
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CompactFlash allies rally against dominant SD
Ninety-five percent of cameras today use Secure Digital memory cards. So why do CompactFlash allies think their format still stands a chance?
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Yahoo layoffs of up to 700 employees set for tomorrow
Web giant is expected to make the bulk of the cuts at its product division.
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Soladigm lands cash for energy-saving 'smart glass'
Silicon Valley-based Soladigm raises $30 million to make auto-tinting "electrochromic glass" for green buildings.
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Author's son: Mom slams e-book piracy but pirates songs
Anne B. Ragde, an award-winning Norwegian author, criticizes ebook piracy as theft. Sadly, her son reportedly reveals that she pirated 1,800 MP3 songs.
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What you need to know about the Gawker breach (FAQ)
Here's the skinny on what happened at Gawker, what to do if you might be affected, and what you should do to protect yourself when using any Web site.
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NYT: Windows 8 could make CES appearance
Software giant Microsoft is said to possibly be demonstrating Windows 8 as part of its CES keynote alongside some unique, Windows 7-running tablets.
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Facebook: Not so music-friendly, actually
Facebook may be strides ahead of MySpace when it comes to sheer membership, but the older social networking service has it all over the young buck in terms of music integration.
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Awareness app: Upgrade your mental software
The new app uses a randomly-timed question to track users' emotions throughout various activities and guides the user with brief visual exercises to "become more aware and present."
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Sirius XM, McCartney celebrate 20 million subscribers
In an effort to commemorate the milestone, the company is having a special concert featuring Paul McCartney tonight.
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Goldman Sachs sees 'challenging' 2011 for Microsoft
Investment and securities firm Goldman Sachs says it expects an underwhelming 2011 from Microsoft due to the company's mobile operating system strategy.
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Running robot aims to take on Usain Bolt
Aptly named Athlete, bipedal robot developed in Japan takes a biomechanical approach to running in an attempt to mimic human flexibility and agility.
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TV on the fritz? You may need a firmware upgrade
CNET editor David Carnoy discovered that all the HDMI inputs on his Sony LCD TV were dead. Instead of phoning customer support, he looked for a firmware upgrade using Google.
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Fortinet: Job outlook improving for cybercrooks
Next year will see more cybercrooks hiring people to help create and deploy botnets, which will likely trigger further cooperation in security community to shut down malware at its source.
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