IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 14/04/2011

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS set for June 19
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS is set for release on June 19, with expanded gameplay for the 3D console.

Maine schools to spend $200,000 on iPads for Kindergartners
Crayons are so 2010. The Auburn school board in Maine has just approved a $200,000 plan to equip more than 300 incoming Kindergarten students with iPad 2s.

Wii price drop to $150 could be incoming on May 15
Reports indicate that Nintendo may be planning a $50 price drop for its Wii gaming console on May 15, bringing the cost down from $200 to $150.

Goodbye, USB: Intel to release Thunderbolt developer kits
Intel has announced that it will soon release developer kits for its high-speed data transfer system, Thunderbolt, which will help accelerate adoption of the technology.

China bans time travel (in movies)
China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has placed a ban on the production of movies that feature time travel.

Grammy Awards adds ‘video games’ descriptor to four categories
The Recording Academy adds "video games" to the descriptors for four Grammy Awards categories, all of which honor outstanding work in "visual media."

T-Mobile unlimited everything plans made official, heavy data users to have speed capped
T-Mobile confirms the launch of two new wireless plans which offer unlimited every -- voice, data and text -- for industry-low prices, the trade off being that those with more than 2GB of data usage in a month will be speed-capped.

Apple to launch revolutionary cloud-based TV service, says analyst
Apple has forever altered the music industry with its popular products. But now, says analyst Peter Misek, Apple plans to launch new products and services that will transform the television industry as well.

Final Cut Pro X goes 64-bit in June for $299
Apple finally reveals details on the next update to its high-end video editing suite, Final Cut Pro X, in a presentation at the NAB Show.

Steak Button Thermometers take guessing out of the equation
Use these handy thermometers to cook the perfect medium-rare, medium, or well-done steak.

Braun reissues minimalist analog watch designs
Braun revives minimalist timepiece designs from the 70s and 90s with a new collection.

Protect your flimsy human body in Portal 2 boots seen in this new trailer
In this, the fourth Aperture Investment Opportunity, the lab behind Portal 2 wants you to consider purchasing a new set of boots. Unless you want to die horribly, of course.

Law enforcement agencies vacuum up data online, lack reporting procedures
Police and other agencies are deferring to the Internet for investigation purposes - and a new paper points out is no required report for this activity.

Nokia unveils the X7 and E6, new Symbian handsets
Nokia has announced two new handsets: the X7 and the E6. Both devices are running an enhanced version of Symbian 3.0 called "Anna"

Taking lyrics (too) literally: 5 ridiculously impractical love songs
What would you do for love? We list and examine five famously over-the-top love songs and explain just how desperately impractical and poorly planned they are.

NeverDead shows off in these new screenshots
Konami’s upcoming third-person action game, NeverDead, about a nearly unkillable demon hunter with a penchant for removing his limbs and attaching them to things, has released a slew of new screenshots.

Samsung sells Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab 7.0 for $349.99
Samsung has begun selling a Wi-Fi only version of its Galaxy Tab 7.0 for $349.99 in preparation for its upcoming tablet launches.

Reflective biker socks and gloves keep you visible at night
These socks and gloves from SUCK UK have reflective patches sewn in to help keep you safe while you ride.

HP EliteBook laptops get sleek, Apple-like redesign
Today, HP has announced a redesigned, more durable line of EliteBook laptop computers. The new notebooks also use the electronics maker's new DreamColor screen technology, allowing more vivid color.

Opera 11.10 released, loaded with ‘Turbo’ mode
Opera has released the newest version of its OS, Opera 11.10, which features a new turbo mode for faster browsing on slow connections. The company also poked fun at the big budgets of its competitors.

China’s Beidou will challenge US GPS systems
Beidou is meant to replace US GPS systems that Chinese citizens currently use, and will also be a part of the country's plan to provide government-created online mapping.

New services promise lifetime iPhone unlocking, for a price
Their methods are still a little fuzzy, but a few websites are advertising an authorized iPhone unlock that won't void your warranty.

Bing makes up ground on Google, accounts for 30 percent of all searches during March
According to a new report Bing may be steadily closing the gap on Google. But can Microsoft's search engine continue to make inroads without making innovations?

Nokia prepares to slash up to 6,000 jobs
Warnings or no warnings, coming jobs cuts from Nokia will massively restructure the company.

Mortal Kombat Legacy, Episode 1 debuts online
Warner Bros have released the first of a ten-part live-action webisode series, called Mortal Kombat Legacy.

Asus claims world’s fastest external Blu-ray burner
Feel a need for Blu-ray burning speed? Asus's new BW-12D1S-U offers 12x Blu-ray burning and a USB 3.0 interface.

Toshiba debuts new Tecra and Portégé notebooks
Toshiba's new Tecra R840 and R850 and Portégé R830 are the thinnest the company has ever made - and they sport second-gen Intel Core processors.

Gears of War 3 developers talk multiplayer in anticipation of the coming beta
The Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta is among the most anticipated of the year, and Epic Games has released a new developers’ diary talking about what to expect.

Microsoft releases platform preview of Internet Explorer 10
Microsoft demoed its first platform preview of Internet Explorer 10 today, which is now available for download. The company showed the new browser's extensive HTML5 and CSS support and had some harsh words for Google Chrome.

Priceline “inventor” Walker Digital sues everybody
Walker Digital, the tech research company that gave rise to Priceline, has filed 15 patent infringement suits against over 100 tech giants.

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 14/04/2011

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