IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 09/03/2011

NASA: Donâ€™t believe the â€کalien lifeâ€™ hype
A recent study claiming to have found conclusive evidence of alien life is likely incorrect, says NASA and many in the scientific community.

MLB 11 The Show review
Review: SCE Sand Diegoâ€™s MLB The Show franchise has long sat atop the baseball video game pile, and MLB 11 The Show is the best version yet.

Chinese activist infuriated by Mark Zuckerbergâ€™s dog profile
Chinese human rights activist Michael Anti wants to know why Mark Zuckerberg's dog is allowed to have a Facebook page, but he's not.

Google Instant Previews come to Android and iOS
Google brings touchscreen-friendly Instant Preview functionality to Android and iOS devices.

BlackBerry Playbook will launch with 13 million song catalog from 7digital
Research In Motion announces a new partnership with 7digital that will bring the online music store's DRM-free 13 million song catalog to the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

Oakley Airbrake goggles feature interchangeable lenses
The new Airbrake snow goggles by Oakley feature an interchangeable lens system for clear vision in any conditions.

Foursquare 3.0 lands right in time for SXSW
Foursquare will offer a major revamp for iOS and Android users, attempting to solidify itself as geo-social's leading innovator.

New technique unmasks anonymous email senders
In an attempt to help police with investigations, researchers at Concordia University have developed a technique for unveiling the identities of anonymous email senders.

The death of DVD
It's been a long time coming: Facebook video streaming and a gang of similar competitors could be the straw that will break the DVD's back.

Apple MobileMe and iOS 5 event possible in April
Rumor has it that Apple is planning a follow-up even next month to announce updates to MobileMe and iOS 5.

Opera debuts mobile app marketplace
Opera has officially entered the competitive world of mobile app sales with a new online app store.

64GB iPhone 4 surfaces in China
A new round of Apple rumors say the 64GB iPhone 4 may be a reality - at least in China.

Muuto Wood Table Lamp adds some nature to your deskscape
This wood lamp from Danish company Muuto highlights clean Scandinavian design and simplicity.

Facebook adds suicide alert system
Facebook has partnered with suicide prevention groups in the US and UK to help users deal with distressed friends when they're not sure where else to turn.

Alice: Madness Returns debuts a new gameplay filled trailer
American McGee developer Spicy Horse and EA showed off the gameplay of Alice: Madness Returns last week at GDC, and now they have released a trailer to go with it.

Women post more photos on Facebook to boost self-esteem, study finds
A newly released study by the University of Buffalo finds that image-conscious women post more pictures of themselves on social networking sites in order to feel better about themselves.

iRobot Scooba 230 makes cleaning your bathroom a no-brainer
The Scooba from iRobot uses a three-stage cleaning system to clean tight spaces in your bathroom or kitchen.

Shadows of the Damned trailer brings grindhouse action to Hell
EA and developer Grasshopper Manufacture have released a trailer for the upcoming horror action game, Shadows of the Damned, a game with a grindhouse flair.

Google focuses on simplicity with Chrome 10 update
Chrome 10 brings a simplified settings UI and a notable speed boost from Google's "V8" engine.

The Furious Five return in this new Kung Fu Panda 2 trailer
Dreamworks and Paramount have released a new trailer for the upcoming sequel, Kung Fu Panda 2.

Skype rolling out ads for Windows client
As the world awaits for Skype to go public, the company is rolling out a new plan to generate income in the form of advertisements.

Panasonic announces pricing for 2011 Lumix lineup
Panasonic's new cameras will be here at the end of the Month, but until then here's a look at the prices.

Fast Five punches Rio in the face with a new trailer
Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson destroy Rio De Janeiro in the fifth Fast and Furious move, Fast Five.

Craigslist founder launches socially-responsible craigconnects
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark has launched craigconnects, a site where non-profits and socially-responsible organizations can hook up with each other.

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates gives away â€کworldâ€™s richestâ€™ title
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has given away so much of his wealth to charity that his oft-held title of "world's richest person" is now well out of reach.

Meet Katherine Marlowe, Uncharted 3â€™s new villainess
At GDC last week, Sony and GDC showed off a 3D section of Uncharted 3: Drakeâ€™s Deception, as well as giving us a first look at the gameâ€™s new antagonist.

Pioneer VSX-1021 A/V receiver supports Apple AirPlay
Pioneer has launched four new A/V receivers aimed the digital home, including the VSX-1021, its first model to support Apple AirPlay.

Million-dollar mistakes: 2010 data breaches cost US companies an average of $7.2M
It hasn't been a great year for cybersecurity, and a new report shows that victims of malicious attacks are paying more and more for their infiltrated networks.

JBL teases On Air Wireless AirPlay speaker dock
JBL is already promoting its On Air Wireless AirPlay speaker dock...but isn't saying how much it will cost or when it might be available.

Spotify reaches one million paying subscribers, still not available in U.S.
Spotify has achieved a streaming music milestone by capturing its one millionth paying customer. Can a U.S. expansion be too far off?

Thursday, March 10, 2011

IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 09/03/2011

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