IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 10/02/2011

Will Sony open up the PlayStation Move to hackers?
It's possible that Sony is toying with the idea of giving users everything they need to hack Move controllers and bring motion control to a PC near you.

White House unveils five-year wireless broadband plan
The White House's National Broadband Initiative would have wireless broadband available to 98 percent of the U.S. within five years.

Publisher greed: Little girl amasses $1,400 iPhone bill playing â€˜Smurfâ€™s Villageâ€™
An 8-year-old girl has been charged $1,400 for buying Smurfberries in Capcom's 'Smurf's Village' for the iPhone. Is it ethical to dangle expensive in-app purchases as the quick route to success in a game aggressively marketed to children?

EBay wants to help you land a Verizon iPhone by offering cash for your old smartphone
Owners of an AT&T 32GB iPhone 4 can earn over $500 by trading in their device, so long as its in good condition.

Sprint gains subscribers for first time since 2007
Sprint added over one million subscribers during the fourth quarter - the first time the carrier has gained subscribers since 2007.

Verizon iPhone 4 crowds non-existent in NYC
Despite a tsunami of hype surrounding the launch of the long-awaited Verizon iPhone 4 launch, almost no one showed up for pre-hours at Apple’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City Thursday morning, reports CNET. But Apple and Verizon Wireless shouldn’t get too alarmed just yet â€” it was pretty cold, which could [...]

Internet Explorer 9 release candidate available
Microsoft has posted its first release candidate for Internet Explorer 9: can IE9 capture momentum back from the likes of Chrome and Firefox?

Opera Mini coming to the iPad
Can Safari use some competition? Opera MIni for the iPad will be unveiled next week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Apple files patents for OLED and touchscreen â€˜hoveringâ€™
Apple has been busy filing patents lately. The iPhone maker has filed three patents related to OLED displays and touch, as well as a patent to improve the 'hover' sensitivity of iOS devices.

Google helps mortgage scammers con needy homeowners, study finds
Public advocacy group Consumer Watchdog says Google ads are helping mortgage relief fraudsters trick desperate homeowners, and has contacted the FTC to help make them stop.

Hipstamatic 200 update released with new lens, new features
The analog-emulating camera app, Hipstamatic, has been updated, and includes a new free Mac & Milk Fashion HipstaPak and a rapid-fire shooting feature.

Never-seen footage of the aliens in James Cameronâ€™s The Abyss
A new DVD collection from visual effects legend Steve Johnson looks back at the making of James Cameron's The Abyss, featuring never-before-seen footage.

HP TouchPad Snapdragon chip capable of 1080p, 3D, says Qualcomm
The Qualcomm-made Snapdragon processor that will power the HP TouchPad tablet has serious potential â€” but is it enough to compete with Apple's juggernaut device?

Nokia and Microsoft in negotiations, WP7 partnership likely
Microsoft and Nokia are said to be nearing a deal that would put Windows Phone 7 on Nokia devices. It could be announced as soon as tomorrow.

iPad 3 rumors kick up in advance of the suspected iPad 2 announcement
As the suspected second-gen iPad announcement approaches, rumors are already to swirl about Apple's plans for an iPad 3.

Apple TV to offer online games?
Suspicious lines of code in iOS 4.3 beta have us wondering if Apple plans to sell, stream, or rent games online with Apple TV.

Google, Facebook considered buying Twitter for $8-10 billion â€” a sign of the second tech apocalypse?
Interest in Twitter Inc from both Facebook and Google has placed the value of the micro-blogging site at around $10 billion. That's insane â€” and dangerous, say analysts.

Sonos releases official Controller app for Android
Sonos' free Controller app allow any Android device to serve as a do-it-all remote for a Sonos home theater system.

iPhone security flaw puts keychain passwords at risk
Researchers have discovered an iPhone security flaw that circumvents the device's system passcode and puts passwords and other private information on a lost or stolen phone at risk of being hacked.

Verizon iPhone goes on sale, AT&T competes with new mobile-to-any mobile offer
The Verizon iPhone 4 went on sale at 7 a.m. EST this morning as AT&T unveiled a new mobile-to-any mobile offer, designed to lure customers away from the temptation of switching providers.

Activision finally kills Guitar Hero
With customers no longer clamoring to get their hands on a plastic axe, Activision has decided to put the Guitar Hero franchise to rest.

Five reasons why the sun is setting on Windows dominance
The world is changing, and the clumsy Redmond behemoth just can't seem to keep up. Here's why the sun is setting on Microsoft's once-invincible Windows empire.

Switch Modular Pocket Knife lets users carry just the right tools
Switch's modular pocket knife transforms from an everyday tool kit to an adventurer's must-have - and back - by simply adding and removing tools.

Camera Armor protects your DSLR with rugged silicone
Protect your valuable DSLR camera with this silicone casing from Camera Armor.

HP TouchPad photos
Check out photos of HP's new TouchPad tablet.

Mophie adapts Juice Pack Air for Verizon iPhone 4
The much-lauded external rechargeable battery case made by Mophie, the Juice Pack Air, will soon be available for the Verizon iPhone 4 on Feb. 28.

Rumor: PlayBook to sell for $499.99, arrive late April
As a slew of business-minded tablets are announced this week, a leaked image suggests the PlayBook will arrive in late April at a price to match Apple's cheapest iPad.

INQ shows off Facebook-optimized Cloud Touch on video
It remains to be seen whether this is the "Facebook phone," but until then a supremely Facebook-integrated option is coming from INQ.

HP TouchPad: Game changer or missed opportunity?
HP has aggressive plans for the TouchPad, but a generic name, late timing and lack of apps could foil the would-be iPad challenger.

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IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 10/02/2011

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