IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 04/03/2011

Groupon facing threat of class action lawsuit over deal expiration dates
A lawsuit filed in Chicago alleges Groupon isn't following the law when it sells its deals to consumers.

Windows 8 screenshots leak
The first look at Windows 8 is a mild one, but it may have to hold you over until June.

63 percent of Web videos no longer require Flash
A new study shows that nearly two thirds of all streaming Web video is HTML5 compatible. In other words, Adobe Flash is no longer needed for a majority of Web content.

U.S. Navy to ignite the robot apocalypse
Somebody call Will Smith. The Navy is proposing to create a race of robots that can swarm together and construct new machines on the fly.

Samsung considering Galaxy Tab 10.1 overhaul after seeing iPad 2
The iPad 2 event made an impression on more than just Apple fanboys: Samsung will rethink its Galaxy Tab 10.1 as a result.

HBO debuts full-length Game of Thrones trailer
It is a big week for George R.R. Martin fans, as the fifth book has officially been announced for a July release, and HBO has released a new full-length trailer for the upcoming Game of Thrones.

Gartner forecasts tablets will erode PC growth
Market analysis firm Gartner has cut its forecasts increased PC shipments by about a third, citing consumers' demand for tablets.

Google wants to fix its Android fragmentation problem
Android coders will now be able to develop across the board with a new compatibility tool that Google hopes will held paste together its fractured user base.

Digital Trendsâ€™ top 5 viral videos for March 4, 2011
In this weekâ€™s edition of our weekly viral videos: A skier, a surfer and a biker all taunt death.

New concept cars unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Check out pictures of new concept car unveiled this week at the Geneva Motor Show.

Second time not a charm for Windows Phone 7 update?
Some Windows Phone 7 users are still reporting problems with Microsoft's update to Windows Phone 7, even after the company pulled and re-released the code.

Fight to the Death with Anarchy Reigns
Sega and Platinum Games have released a new trailer for the upcoming Anarchy Reigns, were basically everything wants to kill you.

AOL buys â€کhyper-localâ€™ news site Outside.In for less than $10M
AOL's Patch has purchased hyper-local news aggregation website Outside.In for less than the company has received from investors. Can Patch revive the floundering hyper-local news sector?

Angry Birds to surpass 100 million downloads
Angry Birds is about to surpass 100 million downloads, its developer Rovio announced at the Game Developer's Conference. The game has been out for less than a year.

Samsung prepping an 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab?
Samsung is teasing that it may unveil yet another Galaxy Tab this month at CTIA...and seems to be hinting at an 8.9-inch version.

New cyberattacks hit South Korea
Nearly 40 institutions in South Korea have been hit with DDoS attacks, including South Korean government and military sites, banks, and U.S. forces.

Behold the true face of the Red Skull!
Entertainment Weekly has managed to snag the first official look at Hugo Weaving in full Red Skull makeup, in the upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger.

AOL planning layoffs after Huffington Post buy?
Reports have AOL planning significant layoffs in the wake of its $315 million acquisition of the Huffington Post.

Former Halo developer Bungie confirms â€کmassively multiplayer action gameâ€™
Bungie lead network engineer David Aldrige confirms that the studio is currently working on a "massively multiplayer action game" as part of a 10-year publishing deal with Activision Blizzard.

Japanese scientists develop human-shaped phone that feels like real skin
There are no limits to the imagination of Japanese scientists. A group of researchers has created a portly mobile phone that is shaped like a naked genderless doll and feels like human skin.

Report: Microsoft wonâ€™t release Windows for tablets until 2012
A new report indicates Microsoft will begin public tests for a tablet-ready Windows operating system by the end of 2011, gearing up for a 2012 launch.

Apple allegedly in talks with record companies over repeate iTunes downloads
A new report indicates that Apple is in talks with the major record companies to negotiate new iTunes functionality that would allow users to download music files an unlimited number of times, to multiple devices.

The 11 best Ken Jennings Reddit AMA quotes
"Jeopardy!" superstar Ken "WatsonsBitch" Jennings took to Reddit this week to answer users' question. The results were incredible.

AT&T details how iOS 4.3 Personal Hotspot feature will work for iPhone users
AT&T re-confirms the cost of Personal Hotspot tethering, previously announced last summer as a $20 add-on to any $25/month Data Pro plan.

Netflix spruces up iPad app to be more tablet-friendly
Netflix updates the interface of its iPad app to be more tablet-friendly, also removes the DVD queuing feature.

Star Wars: Episode I returns to theaters on February 12, 2012 in 3D
Lucasfilm confirms that Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace will get a theatrical 3D re-release on February 10, 2012.

WordPress suffers devastating DDoS attack
A massive DDoS attack against Wordpress.com jeopardized the functionality of 10 percent of websites in the world. Who exactly orchestrated the attacks remains a mystery.

The Adjustment Bureau Review
Review: Matt Damon and Emily Blunt turn a supernatural thriller into a memorable love story.

Mr. Porter opens as menâ€™s companion to fashion site Net-a-porter
New men's fashion site Mr. Porter features luxury goods and a clean, magazine-style layout.

Activision confirms â€œFind Makarovâ€‌ site a fake
Ok, so they got us. Last week, a websiteآ popped up with a cryptic countdown timer, stylized in what many recognize as the familiar font and color used by the Modern Warfare games, and the site was even called findmakarvov.com, which is a reference to one of the surviving antagonists from the Modern Warfare series. Turns [...]

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IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 04/03/2011

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