IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 28/04/2011

Feds to remotely delete Coreflood from infected PCs
A just has approved a plan to remotely delete the Coreflood botnet Trojan from infected PCs...so long as users sign a consent.

3DS isn’t selling well, says Nintendo
Nintendo is not selling quite as many 3DS systems as it had hoped, but is it because people aren't interested in 3D or is it a lack of killer software?

Japan, other countries getting the iPad 2 this week
Japan, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and eight other countries are getting the iPad 2 this week - and the Wi-Fi version lands in China May 6.

Nokia cuts 7,000 jobs, shifts Symbian to Accenture
With its Microsoft deal finalized, Nokia is letting the axe fall: 7,000 employes are being cut, and Symbian OS is being shifted to Accenture.

Horror actors to star in Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation
Four cult horror actors and one legendary writer are coming to the new Escalation DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation.

Conned by convenience: The dangers of too much aggregation
Aggregators like Google News, Flipboard and Zite make life easier for users, but at what cost? Here’s why too much aggregation could actually be bad for people, and the companies playing into the game.

Apple’s response to location-tracking controversy: “Apple is not tracking your iPhone”
With customers and heads of state demanding answers, Apple has issued a statement that explains why iPhones are recording location data.

Windows Phone 7 stores your location too
Microsoft has joined the location information party, admitting that Windows Phone 7 does store and track your location, like any other smartphone platform.

The typewriter’s death is imminent, but QWERTY lives on
The last typewriter manufacturer in the world may be down to its last 500 machines, but the famous QWERTY-style keyboard will live on.

Tired of black? White iPhones go on sale tomorrow
Apple has finally finished work on the white iPhone 4. It will go on sale tomorrow all around the world.

News Corp. seeking $100 million for MySpace, bids expected this week
Six years ago News. Corp paid over half a billion dollars for MySpace. Now the company is hoping to sell the social networking site for $100 million -- and that might not be a bargain.

Man sues Facebook for $1 to get attention
AOL columnist David Fagin is suing Facebook for $1 in order to make a point: There's no other way to get a hold of a human at the social media giant.

Amazon responds to Apple’s ‘Appstore’ lawsuit, says the term is generic
Amazon has responded to Apple's "Appstore" lawsuit, calling it generic, at the same time using a quote by Steve Jobs to further argue its case.

SETI puts search for alien life on hold to search for dollars
Due to a lack of funds, the SETI Institute's search for alien life has been put on hold until new donors can be found.

Angry Birds hits 140M downloads, Rovio boss says iPhone changed everything
Rovio's CEO Peter Vesterbacka, speaking at a conference in Beijing on Wednesday, claimed that "the iPhone changed everything" for his company. Meanwhile, it is announced that Rovio's Angry Birds has now been downloaded 140 million times.

Using smartphones to sell public transit
Put down the keys and pick up your phone: A new study says apps and smartphones could help persuade drivers to use public transit.

You might be sick of it, but the white iPhone is important
Despite how annoying the phrase 'white iPhone' has become, the device will have some serious implications for Apple sales.

Water for Elephants Review
Review: Water for Elephants is a sort of comeback film for Reese Witherspoon and a coming out film for Robert Pattinson, but will it do the trick?

Crystograph offers new, sparkling gold version of iPad 2 for $10,000
Be the belle of the tech ball with this opulent, expensive, Swarovski-studded iPad 2, which rings in at a whopping $10,000.

Clif Climber Pouch simplifies wine-tasting in the great outdoors
Take your wine on the trail with these eco-friendly, lightweight wine pouches from Clif Family Winery & Farm.

Sony admits user data was compromised in PSN security breach
Sony has kept a fairly tight lid on its PSN and Qriocity outage, but has now revealed that subscriber information has been stolen.

Photography tips: How to take great pictures of your kids
Learn how to take great pictures of your kids with seven simple photography tips that will turn your blurry, out-of-focus snapshots into masterpieces.

Nintendo’s Miyamoto teases Super Mario 3D, other upcoming 3DS games
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Super Mario, met with the media in Paris, France a few days ago and revealed some new gameplay details about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Super Mario 3D, Star Fox 64 3D, and other upcoming 3DS games.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo Review
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata looks sleek, and thanks to a 270HP powerplant, drives with more muscle than you would expect.

IPhone case freezes Steve Jobs in carbonite, a la Han Solo
Do you love Star Wars and Apple? And creepy things? If so, check out this strange iPhone case, which makes Steve Jobs look like he's trapped in your iPhone.

China to launch space station by 2020
China will take a giant step with its space program by launching its own space station in 2020.

Best Android Apps
The best Android apps are getting harder to find in the increasingly crowded Android Market. We're here to help as we test and rank the top applications available for Android phones.

Report: Apple’s iPhone 6 to boast improved LCD display
Apple's iPhone 5 is still up in the air, but rumors are already looking ahead into 2012.

Dell beefs up Precision mobile workstations
Don't let the sedate cases fool you: Dell's Precision M4600 and M6600 mobile workstations pack serious power.

Nintendo spills sales and release dates
Nintendo's profits have seen better days. At its investor's briefing today, Nintendo shared some sales information and a release schedule for the Wii and 3DS.

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 28/04/2011

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