IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 23/04/2011

A brief history of F.E.A.R. 3, retold in this trailer
Trailer: Warner Bros. and Day 1 Studios have released a new trailer for the upcoming survival horror FPS F.E.A.R3, highlighting a brief look at the story so far.

AT&T’s spin on buying T-Mobile: “Mobilize Everything”
AT&T says being allowed to by T-Mobile will bring LTE mobile broadband to over 97 percent of the U.S. population, while critics call it Ma Bell all over again.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class concept: so sexy it could kill, quite literally
Mercedes-Benz shows off its Concept A-Class at the New York International Auto Show. We've got pics and several hundred reasons why this car could kill you.

Google fined $5 million in Linux patent case
A $5 million patent infringement reward might set a precedent that could impeded adoption of LInux...and impact related operating systems like Android.

Mac vs PC: User differences fit stereotypes, study shows
A new study from market research firm community Hunch shows that the differences between Mac users and PC users are, essentially, exactly what we'd expect.

Dish asks for more time to sort out Blockbuster stores
Dish Network has asked a bankruptcy court for more time to figure out which of Blockbuster's 1,500 retail locations it wants to maintain.

New York Times claims over 100,000 digital subscribers
The New York Times' net income might be down 57.6 percent, but the company says over 100,000 people have paid to get through the company's new paywall.

Police use Apple iOS tracking data for investigations
It remains unknown why Apple is recording and storing iPhone and iPad user location data — but the police seem to be using it to solve crimes.

Great deal: Amazon selling HTC ThunderBolt for $129.99 thru April 25
Looking to join Verizon? Amazon is selling the HTC ThunderBolt at nearly half-price until April 25.

U.S. Army readying Android for battle
The Army has decided - at least for now -- to use Google's Android to begin testing a smartphone framework which it hopes will be issued to soldiers by fiscal year 2013.

PSP Go not entirely dead after all, production continues in U.S.
Sony Computer Entertainment America confirms that production and distribution of the PSP Go will continue in North America, despite an earlier statement from the company that the product was being discontinued.

Google moves to take on Groupon with beta launch of Offers
Google launches the beta sign-up page for its Groupon daily deals competitor, Offers, which will launch first in Portland, followed by New York City and San Francisco.

Anonymous blamed for Sony PSN outages
Despite denials, a possibility remains that hacktivist group Anonymous pulled the plug on the Sony PlayStation Network.

Apple sending A5-powered ‘iPhone 4S’ to game developers
In a sign that gaming will play a central role in Apple's iPhone 5 plans, Cupertino has reportedly given mobile game developers prototype iPhone units loaded with the speedy A5 processor.

Samsung files countersuit against Apple, claiming 10 wireless tech patent infringements
Samsung responds to Apple's recent lawsuit with a countersuit claiming that the Cupertino-based company's iPhone and iPad infringe on 10 wireless technology patents.

Stream of rumors about Wii 2 specs, price and release date hit the web
New rumors about Nintendo's latest console including pricing, release date, hardware specs and even a possible name are starting to hit the web.

Graphine paper 10 times stronger than steel
New material processed from raw graphite is stronger than steel and may revolutionize the automotive and aviation industries.

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Review
It’s easy to feel like there’s a price ceiling when it comes to point-and-shoots: If you spend too little, you’ll be replacing the thing every six months. Spend too much and you’ll end up feeling like you may as well have sprung for a DSLR. So before you write off the Finepix F550 EXR and [...]

Apple’s new music service to let users store iTunes library in the cloud
According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter, Apple looks set to beat Google in the race to launch a cloud-based music service.

Once an April Fool’s joke, iCade becomes reality and sells out
The iCade retro games machine, which started life as an April Fool's joke, has sold out soon after becoming a reality.

Android phones also track user locations
Following reports of the iPhone location tracking capabilities, a Swedish researcher has found that Android phones are doing the same.

Everyday Twitter users are prone to breakups
OkCupid has scoured its user data and found that Twitter isn't good for your romantic life.

Meet Roland and Celian, the stars of the upcoming game, The First Templar
Trailer: Developer Haemimont Games and Kalypso Media have released two new videos showing off the two playable characters in the upcoming action game, The First Templar.

Take a look behind the scenes at the making of Hunted: The Demon’s Forge
Trailer: Bethesda and developer inXile Entertainment have released a new video offering a behind the scenes look at what to expect in Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

Merrell Barefoot Glove shoes offer minimal covering, condition-specific designs
These new Barefoot Glove shoes from Merrell offer a super lightweight design without the dreaded split-toe look.

Chrome notebook for sale this summer?
The Cr-48 is just about out of beta testing and could be yours by this summer - provided you're ready for a subscription plan possibly linked to a Google account.

Facebook lobbyist says it allows ‘too much’ free speech in some countries
Some recent statements from Facebook execs make it sound as if the company is trying to pave its way to China--but at a cost.

Mortal Kombat Review
Review: Mortal Kombat returns to its bloody roots with new game stuffed with content that will appeal to fans, and could win over converts.

No new PlayStation, Xbox console til 2014
Patience is a virtue, and one Xbox and PlayStation apparently take very seriously: It's looking like both are waiting until 2014 to release next-gen consoles.

Rise through the ranks in this L.A. Noire trailer
Trailer: From patrolman to vice detective, work your way through the ranks of the LAPD in Rockstar’s L.A. Noire.

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 23/04/2011

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