IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 11/03/2011

Super 8 trailer brings us back to the Spielberg classics of the 1980s
Paramount Pictures unveils the new trailer for Super 8 on Twitter via Twitvid in an industry first. Also, the trailer is perfect.

Apple could sell 600,000 iPad 2 units this weekend
Apple's iPad 2 could sell more units than the original iPad, says analysts -- a remarkable feat by any measure.

Clearwire CEO steps down
Clearwire's CEO Bill Morrow has stepped down for "personal reasons," with chairman John Stanton taking over as interim CEO.

Devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami video roundup
We've gathered some of the most shocking and revealing footage of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan just hours ago.

BlackBerry PlayBook to get video-chat feature
A Research In Motion executive says the company's upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have FaceTime-like functionality.

PlayStation Suite coming to Tegra-powered Android devices this year
Sony's PlayStation Suite will be coming to PlayStation Certified phones equipped with NVIDIA's Tegra GPU, with future support planned for PlayStation 2 games, according to announcement on the Tegra Zone app.

Batman: Arkham City has release date
Rocksteadyâ€™s upcoming Batman sequel has an official release date of October 18.

Google launches People Finder in response to earthquake in Japan
Google moved quickly to launch a service to help connect people missing in Japan with their loved ones.

Dell retakes number-two spot in global PC sales
New figures from iSuppli show Dell is once again the number-two PC maker worldwide...thanks to Acer's netbook business being hit hard by the iPad.

Instapaper 3.0 hits iTunes App Store
Instapaper 3.0, now available on the App Store, includes some very social updates.

MLB 2K11 Review
In Major League Baseball 2K11, 2K Games have attempted to reinvent their take on baseball, with mixed results.

Jailbreak for iOS 4.3 is already up and running
A YouTube user posts a video showing an iPad updated to the newly released iOS 4.3 running an untethered jailbreak.

iOS 4.3 adds password check for in-app purchases
Apple adds a password check to all in-app purchases and removes the 15-minute window that allows users to continue making purchases after an initial password entry.

Tsunami headed for US after 8.9 earthquake hits Japan
A huge 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a 23-foot-tall tsunami that has devastated parts of the country. Now, Hawaii, Alaska and much of the West Coast are expected to be hit by the powerful waves.

Sony NGP coming to Europe on November 11, according to reports
Sony's NGP handheld gaming device could be launching first in Europe on November 11, according to unnamed sources.

Burton F-Stop pack caters to mountain photographers
This new pack from Burton was specifically designed with snowboarding photographers in mind.

POV.HD camera offers advanced video for outdoor enthusiasts
The POV.HD camera offers a ruggedized design, super wide-angle lens, and in-field edition options.

Google, Comcast-NBC merger could face antitrust hearings from US Senate
The US Senate will investigate Google's role in the e-commerce world, as well as take a look into whether or not the Comcast-NBC merger will stifle competition.

U-Boat Classico Carbon Fibre Ceramic watch is sleek in black-on-black
This high-end watch from U-Boat features a black-on-black design and carbon-fiber detailing.

Ultimate iPad 2 buyerâ€™s guide: How to buy on launch day
Hoping to score an iPad 2 on launch day? We've got the ultimate buyer's guide to help you figure out which model you want and find the best place to buy it.

High water mark: Can iPad 2 sales possibly match the original?
As the launch for the iPad 2 nears, Rob Enderle questions whether the incrementally improved successor can possibly live up to the revolutionary original.

Cell phone jammers beware: The FCC is after you
The FCC will renew the fight against cell phone jammers to keep signals strong nationwide - but there are arguments as to whether banning the devices keeps everyone safe.

Google upgrades search with user-customized block lists
Google will take a back seat and let users do some of the website blocking for themselves with customizable block lists.

Hands on with Conduit 2
Sega and High Voltage want to take the crown for first person-shooters on the Wii with the upcoming Conduit 2.

Incase Alloy Collection features metallic design, texture details
The new Alloy Collection from Incase features bags, backpacks, and laptop sleeves in a textured matte metallic nylon.

LinkedIn launches news aggregation service, LinkedIn Today
Another news aggregation service enters the market, and LinkedIn has its sights set on helping you get to know your industry better.

New cars unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Check out pictures of new production cars unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Conduit 2 releases new screenshots
Sega and High Voltage have released a plethora of new screenshots for the upcoming Wii FPS, Conduit 2.

Safari and IE8 crumble at Pwn2Own 2011
Safari and Internet Explorer went down without a fight in at the Pwn2Own security conference, while Chrome has yet to even be challenged.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 11/03/2011

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