IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 25/03/2011

Saturday, March 26, 2011

IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 25/03/2011

Digital Trends

Iran accused of attempted cyber-attack on Google, Yahoo, Skype
Internet security company Comodo Group says a recent round of failed attacks on major websites of Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Mozilla and Skype were most likely the work of the Iranian government.

Pioneer SE-NC31C-K earbuds sport active noise cancellation
Pioneer's new SE-NC31C-K earbuds sport active noise cancellation so listeners can hear more of their music and less of what's happening around them.

MSI GX680 gamer notebook packs Core i7, Nvidia graphics
MSI's new MSI GX680 gamer notebook packs a second-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce GT 55M graphics, and room for ample memory and storage.

Nintendo 3DS coming Sunday; retailers offering trade-in discounts
Need a Nintendo 3DS? They launch Sunday March 27, and retailers are hoping to lure in gamers with trade-in discounts on old DS systems.

AT&T vows to improve â€کinaccurateâ€™ broadband metering
AT&T Internet customers say the company's broadband meter readings are completely inaccurate. But the company has promised to improve their system before data caps go into effect on May 2.

Google wonâ€™t pull DUI-evasion apps
RIM has taken down apps that point out sobriety checkpoints. Google says it won't take any action. And Apple remains silent

Microsoft pays a premium for Nortel IPv4 addresses
The Internet handed out the last IPv4 addresses earlier this year...and now Microsoft is paying a premium for IPv4 addresses from bankrupt Nortel Networks.

â€کLameâ€™ Color photo-sharing app to address user complaints with update next week
Color, a new mobile app that shares users' photos with any other nearby user, has been pounded by bad reviews in the first 24 hours after its release. But the company is listening, and says an update to address the complaints is on its way.

Google Music launch appears imminent
Sources say Google has begun in-house testing of its rumored streaming music service, Google Music, which indicates an impending release.

Audible content comes to Amazonâ€™s Kindle via Wi-Fi
Amazon updates its Kindle e-reader to receive Audible.com purchases via Wi-Fi, also launching a 30-day free AudibleListener Gold trial that includes two free audiobooks.

Android getting in-app purchases next week
Google kicks off developer testing for Android's in-app purchasing, with plans to launch the feature for the public sometime next week.

Nook Color to get Nook Store for apps, probably Flash support as well
Barnes & Noble's Nook Color e-reader/tablet is getting a Nook Store for apps and (probably) Adobe Flash support in April.

Incase Courier Collection for spring offers bike-conscious designs
The new Courier Collection from Incase focuses on cycling convenience and bright colors.

RIM confirms Blackberry PlayBook Android integration, with a catch
RIM will broaden the app horizons of its PlayBook tablet by allowing it to run Android apps, but don't toss your Tab just yet - there's a catch.

LG Revolution impressions: itâ€™s fast, but 4G LTE has drawbacks
We took some time to check out the LG Revolution at CTIA, LG's first stab at a 4G LTE phone for Verizon. The Web is fast, but the speed comes at a hefty cost: battery life and processing power.

Alesis iO Dock for iPad lets users create music on the fly
This unique docking station for the iPad turns your device into a place to create, record, and produce music with professional gear.

Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga attacks from above with a gameplay trailer
Originally released as the games Divinity II: Ego Draconis and the expansion pack Divinity II: Flames of Vengeance, The Dragon Knight Saga combines the two into one special edition package.

Facebook revamps and reintroduces Questions
After an initial test run last year, Facebook's making an official go with its Questions application.

Kratos takes on the Mortal Kombat fighters in this new trailer
When Mortal Kombat is released, the PS3 version will feature the arrival of one very angry former God of War, Kratos.

New YouTube tools make anyone an animator
We feel a surge of viral videos in the making! YouTube puts animation controls at your fingertips with newly integrated apps.

Hands-on with the HTC Flyer (Sprint EVO View 4G), a surprisingly useful 7-inch tablet
I spent some time with HTC's new Flyer tablet (also known as the EVO View 4G on Sprint) and walked away impressed. Using a custom version of Android Gingerbread, HTC has brought a compelling, unique tablet experience in a small, 7-inch form factor.

Oxford English Dictionary welcomes LOL, OMG, and FYI
When the Oxford English Dictionaries recognizes "OMG," you know Web-speak has taken over.

Skybar Wine Chill Drops cool your wine in a hurry
These smart stainless-steel drops stay in your freezer and can perfectly chill a glass of room temperature wine in minutes.

Google launches UK-based online magazine â€کThink Quarterlyâ€™
Google still insists it's not a media producer, but has launched a business-driven magazine for UK partners.

Acronym Laptop Tote Bag stays upright with center laptop sleeve
This high-end laptop bag boasts a sleek black design and a central laptop sleeve for protection and balance.

Patagonia Ultralight Down Shirt provides thin thermal efficiency
The new Ultralight Down Shirt from Patagonia provides a thin layer of close-fitting warmth for prime layering.

Dead Island releases new, blatantly anti-zombie screenshots
The upcoming zombie action game has unveiled a handful of new images that depict viciously besmirch the good name of zombies everywhere.

Rumor: Signs point to in-house Motorola OS development
Speculation has come to a head that Motorola is creating its own Web-based OS, all while the company confirms its commitment to Android.

NPD: Fewer than 1 in 10 Americans get music via P2P
The demise of LimeWire seems to have had an impact: according to NPD, just 9 percent of Americans used P2P file sharing to download music in the fourth quarter of 2010.

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