IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 02/03/2011

Charlie Sheen trainwreck takes to Twitter
Actor Charlie Sheen has taken his porn star- and drug-tastic antics to Twitter. Now all the world can party with him.

Google removes publisherâ€™s 21 trojan-laced apps from Android Market
Google's removes one publisher's 21 apps from the Android Marketplace after all were discovered to contain code that takes advantage of a root exploit to steal user information and more.

Apple staffer: Forget iPad 2, iPad 3 is where itâ€™s at
Apple is expected to unveil the iPad 2 later today. But according to an Apple insider, the second-generation iPad is merely a pit stop on the path to our ultimate destination: The iPad 3.

Cancer detection device uses nanotechnology for quicker, cheaper, more accurate results
A newly developed, telephone-sized device that uses a miniaturized nuclear magnetic resonance system detects cancer in patients more quickly and effectively, and for less money, than traditional methods.

Teaching reading to kids with interactive storybook apps
These interactive story apps for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad make teaching reading to kids easy â€“ and fun â€“ for kids and adults alike.

Facebook pursues group texting with Beluga acquisition
Facebook acquires Beluga, a group texting service that offers users free sharing of text updates and photos with a select group of recipients.

Battlefield 3 first-look
Trailer: EA and DICE kicked off GDC with a bang and a boom, thanks to the first look at gameplay footage from the upcoming Battlefield 3.

Crysis 2 debuts new demo and multiplayer trailer
Trailer: At GDC today, EA unveiled a new multiplayer trailer for Crysis 2 to coincide with a newly released demo available on Xbox Live and PC.

Creditor Carbon Fiber Money Clip Knife combines wallet and blade
This carbon fiber and titanium blade folds up into a regular-sized money clip.

Native Shoes offers two new styles for spring
Quirky brand Native Shoes makes stylish casual footwear out of injection-molded EVA material.

Oakley Frogskins Acid series sunglasses leap out
The collector's edition Frogskins Acid Series feature bright, transparent colors in the signature Oakley style.

Internet and WikiLeaks up for Nobel Peace Prize
The Internet and WikiLeaks both secure spots among the 200 plus nominees for this year's award.

Columbia Koozie Hoodie features bottle opener, beer pocket
The clever Koozie Hoodie from Columbia Sportswear is stain-resistant and features a beer pocket and bottle opener.

Sega Rally hands-on preview: A new age for digitally distributed games?
Call it "just another racer" if you will, but Sega Rally for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network could change the way you buy games.

Googleâ€™s content farm crackdown causes collateral damage
Google issued its largest search algorithm update ever in attempt to weed out "low quality" sites last week, but an odd number of legitimate Web sites have been hit by the update as well. Meanwhile, some spammy sites seem entirely unaffected or boosted by the update. Does Google know what it's doing?

Verizon will pull unlimited iPhone data plans
That was quick. Shortly after introducing the iPhone, Verizon will cut out its unlimited plan and force users into tiered pricing.

Rumor: Steve Jobs might be at iPad 2 announcement
Less than 24 hours to go until we find out what Apple has in store for us - and it might include an appearance from Steve Jobs.

New Jersey congressman beats IBMâ€™s Watson
Watson is finally taken down by congressman Rush Holt in a match between lawmakers and IBM's Jeopardy champ.

Selective censorship: How to prepare your Facebook for college admissions
Somewhere between sending in personal essays and accruing community service, college hopefuls now must prepare their Facebook accounts for university scrutiny. Here's how to tidy up your high school debauchery and put your best face(book) forward.

Zero XU electric motorcycle caters to city dwellers
Zero's new XU electronic motorcycle combines the lightweight frame of its dirtbikes with a city-tuned suspension and brand new removable battery that makes it possible to charge no matter where you park.

Tobii shows off eye-controlled Lenovo laptop
Is this the end of the mouse and keyboard? Lenovo and Tobii demo an eye-controlled computer.

The Best iPhone Apps
From time-saving productivity tools to games you wonâ€™t be able to put down, we round up the best iPhone apps available today.

Panasonic Vieraâ€™s 3D HDTVs coming in April
Panasonic's TC-L37DT30 and TC-L32DT30 3D HDTVs - with Internet connectivity, four HDMI connections, DLNA, SD card, and more - will go on sale in April.

Apple and Microsoft spar over â€˜App Storeâ€™ trademark
Apple claims "App Store" is just as generic as Microsoft's trademark on "Windows," in a new filing with the PTO.

U.S. calls out Baidu, Pirate Bay, Taobao for piracy
A report on "notorious markets" calls out China's Baidu and Taobao as well as The Pirate Bay as top markets for pirate and counterfeit goods.

Worldâ€™s first interactive 3D movie also the creepiest
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have created the world's first interactive 3D film â€” and it is sure to creep you out.

Report: Apps to become $38 billion industry by 2015
The app industry's salad days lie ahead in the not-too distant future, according to a new report.

PlayStation 3 imports banned in Europe
European customs officials are seizing PlayStation 3 shipments thanks to a 10-day ban won by LG over Blu-ray playback.

T-Mobile shutting down Sidekick service May 31
T-Mobile will be shutting down the Danger services supporting Sidekick phones on May 31.

Valve announces â€˜big pictureâ€™ TV mode for Steam
Valve has unveiled plans to add a "big picture" mode to its Steam PC gaming platform, adding big screen TV play options.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

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

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