IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 06/04/2011

AVS Gear Zippy Bluetooth keyboard handles six devices
Want to control half a dozen PCs, a tablets, set-top boxes, and a game systems from one keyboard on your couch? Check out the AVS Gear Zippy BT-637 Bluetooth keyboard.

New Twitter homepage rolls out amidst technical difficulties
You may have noticed some glitches on Twitter yesterday, which have disabled some of the site's new elements. Regardless, a new homepage is on its way and the site will keep continue to renew focus on customized search results.

Will LightSquaredâ€™s LTE network block GPS?
As LightSquared gets ready to deploy 4G mobile service, some GPS makers warn the system could interfere with GPS reception.

PC sales off to slow start in 2011, â€کusurpedâ€™ by the iPad
A new analyst report suggests that tablet makers will have a very hard time keeping pace with Apple's iPad 2 moving into 2012.

MPAA sues DVD-streaming service Zediva
The MPAA is suing DVD-streamer Zediva for copyright infringement, saying Zediva's claim it's a rental service is just a "gimmick."

Microsoft names Capossela new marketing chief
Microsoft vet Chris Capossela is the Redmond giant's new marketing chief, taking over after a decade under for Mich Mathews.

Motorola Xoom, Atrix 4G sales fall flat
Analysts say sales of the Motorola Xoom and Motorola Atrix 4G have been so miserable, the company is expected to generate more than $1 billion less in revenue this year than previously predicted.

Net companies challenge French data retention law
Internet companies are lining up to challenge a French law mandating they retain users' personal data - and passwords - for a year in case the government wants it.

Verizon settles government overbilling case for $93.5 million
Verizon has agreed to pay the U.S. government $93.5 million to settle allegations it overcharged for voice and data services.

Google pulls streaming music app Grooveshark from Android Market
Grooveshark still hasn't worked it out with the record labels and that may have cost it a spot in Google's Android Marketplace.

Creepy: Three lifelike Androids converse with their human masters
Video: Three lifelike androids meet up to chat and their masters come along as well. Oh, and they look identical to the Androids.

Windows 8 leaked â€کImmersiveâ€™ mode shows Windows Phone influence
Microsoft is keeping a tight lid on Windows 8, but not tight enough. Today a screenshot showing a Windows Phone-like UI has leaked.

Appleâ€™s new iOS 30-pin connector compatible with Thunderbolt, USB 3.0
A newly granted Apple patent reveals the company's next-generation iOS connector.

Android Music 3.0 app with cloud streaming leaked
A "failed" Android update has revealed new details about Google's Android Music 3.0 app, which will apparently feature music streaming functionality.

Dish Network wins Blockbuster auction with $320 million bid
Dish Network has won a bid to buy Blockbuster, which will save the bankrupt video rental company from having all its assets liquidated.

Netflix nabs Mad Men reruns
Netflix has coughed up at least $39 million for the rerun rights to all four seasons of Mad Men, and future seasons.

Facebook to co-host â€کtown hall meetingâ€™ with President Obama
Talk about appealing to the masses. In two weeks, President Obama will team up with Facebook execs to discuss the country's economy and take questions from the public.

FBI crowdsources codebreaking to help solve murder mystery
The FBI wants the public to help it de-code two mysterious notes found on the body of murdered man.

Billingham Classic 550 Camera Bag defies time, elements
Billingham's Classic 550 Camera Bag offers timeless British styling, construction, and plenty of pockets.

LivingSocial files to raise over $500M; can it overtake Groupon?
Is there room for two in the daily deals community? Whether there is or isn't, LivingSocial definitely has momentum on its side.

Deuter Shelter II protects you from rain, helps in emergencies
This handy lightweight shelter will protect you from rain and signal that you need help in a dire outdoor situation.

The next Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack has been leaked
An Australian retailer has accidently let slip details of the next Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack, dubbed â€œEscalationâ€‌. It will contain four new competitive maps, one zombie map, and it will debut on Xbox Live on May 3.

PopCap launches â€کexperimentalâ€™ games studio with a sadistic sense of humor
PopCap, a leader in casual games, has launched 4th & Battery, a new experimental studio aimed at releasing some of the publisher's crazier and more inappropriate game concepts. It's first title: Unpleasant Horse.

Resident Evil celebrates 15 years by releasing a bunch of games
Trailer: Resident Evil celebrates turning 15 with a new video clip highlighting its three new and two remastered upcoming games.

Next-gen iPod Touch to bring capacitive home button, 128GB?
Get your skepticism ready: A supposed iPod Touch image has surfaced revealing a lack of buttons and massive amounts of storage.

Twitter ponders Facebook-style pages for brands
Twitter is considering adding branded pages to its site, much like LinkedIn and Facebook have done in recent years.

Seagate GoFlex Slim external drive just 9mm thick
Seagate says its new GoFlex Slim external hard drive is the world's thinnest at 9mm thick...and its sports USB 3.0 and 320 GB of storage.

Spider-Man: Edge of Time debuts with a new trailer
Trailer: Developer Beenox returns to the world of Spider-Man and teams the Amazing Spidey with the 2099 Spidey to save the life of Peter Parker.

Commodore 64 triumphantly returns with modern capabilities
The Commodore 64 is back and better than ever. No longer just an 8-bit system, the new C64 can satisfy your geek nostalgia while simultaneously handling all your computing needs.

Report: Verizon iPhone 4 drops fewer calls, but customer satisfaction even with AT&T
A new report shows how well Verizon is dealing with its iPhone coverage, and how pleased consumers are with their iPhone 4s in general.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

IT News HeadLines (Digital Trends) 06/04/2011

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