Friday, February 4, 2011

IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 03/02/2011



Digital Trends
Sony teases Xperia Play with disturbing thumb-graft promo
The day of the PlayStation Phone (now known as the Xperia Play) is finally upon us, and Sony's finally getting in on the hype with a teaser.


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Verizon warns heavy data users of slower speeds ahead
As it prepares for the iPhone, Verizon Wireless warns data happy customers to get ready for slower speeds. Can acting early keep it from the same fate as AT&T?


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Motorola Atrix 4G to hit AT&T March 6 with laptop dock
AT&T has released the price and launch date of the Motorola Atrix 4G. The phone will hit for $199 on March 6, but pre-orders begin on Feb. 13.


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Rumors have Nokia jumping on Windows Phone 7
Nokia shares have been climbing since an analyst urged Nokia to abandon Symbian for Windows Phone 7. But, so far, Espoo is mum.


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Vodafone says Egypt commandeered network for govt messages
Vodafone says Egyptian authorities forced the company to send scripted text messages during anti-government protests.


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Facebook is more addictive than sex and cigarettes
A small study by a trending company shows that Facebook addiction is one of the fastest growing searches related to addiction. It is more popular than searches for sex or cigarette addiction.


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Behind-the-scenes documentary for The Social Network goes online
Ahead of the Oscars, a behind-the-scenes documentary about The Social Network lands online.


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Best Buy’s Buy Back program gets a boost from Justin Bieber and Ozzy Osbourne in Super Bowl ad
Best Buy will formally announce its Buy Back program at Sunday's Super Bowl, with a little help from Justin Bieber and Ozzy Osbourne.


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New York indicts 27 in Apple cybercrime ring
New York has issued 27 indictments connected to the "S3" cybercrime ring that used hundreds of compromised accounts to purchase and resell Apple products.


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Volkswagen Super Bowl ads channel Star Wars, Ram Jam’s ‘Black Betty’
Volkswagen has a pair of entertaining commercials airing during this Sunday's Super Bowl, one of which is an adorable nod to Star Wars.


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