IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 02/06/2011

Netflix CEO: cable is still going strong despite online streaming
Netflix CEO seemed to suggest the world is big enough for cable and Netflix both during a talk given duing the All Things Digital conference today.

Motorola leaks Xoom 2 and other upcoming products
Motorola unintentionally offers a glimpse at its future lineup. Emphasis on glimpse.

Garmin updates Rino outdoor GPS & two-way radios
Garmin has updated its Rino two-way radio and GPS units with 2.6-inch displays and 20-mile radio range.

Lenovo broadens European share through Medion buy
Lenovo is buying German consumer electronics company Medion, instantly bumping Lenovo to the number-three PC maker in Germany.

Nokia says Microsoft buyout rumors “100 percent baseless”
For weeks, rumors have circulated through the tech blog underbelly saying that Microsoft was purchasing Nokia's phone division for $19 billion. Nokia has firmly denied this rumor.

Google Offers opens for business in Portland, Ore. today
Just what you were looking for: Another deal-a-day site. Google Offers finally launches in a market that's bursting at the seams.

Acer: Microsoft’s Windows 8 tablet restrictions “troublesome”
Microsoft wants Windows 8 tablet chipmakers and hardware makers to form one-to-one alliances - a move Acer finds "troublesome."

PBS hackers set their sights on Sony
The group responsible for hacking PBS.org this past weekend is now targeting Sony and its BMG business.

Hulu signs multi-year deal with Miramax
Hulu Plus subscribers will be able to tap into Miramax movies under a new multi-year deal.

Sega confirms Aliens: Colonial Marines for Spring 2012, details coming at E3
Sega confirms Gearbox Software's Aliens: Colonial Marines for a spring 2012 release on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows platforms.

Lodsys sues App Store developers
Despite a stern warning from Apple, patent holder Lodsys has filed suits against App Store developers over in-app purchasing technology.

Gameloft’s WoW-alike MMORPG earns $1 million in less than a month
Gameloft's newly released MMORPG Order & Chaos Online has earned more than $1 million in just 20 days.

Twitter rumored to be fully integrated into iOS 5
Users of the iPhone and iPad could soon see system-level Twitter integration for easier photo sharing. But some industry watchers say the social aspect of Apple's soon-to-be-released iOS 5 could go much further than that.

FarmVille developer’s Empires & Allies lets you make war with friends
FarmVille developer Zynga launches Empires & Allies, the company's first foray into combat strategy games, with an expected social media twist.

Roku partners with Rovio for a new Angry Birds channel streamed to your TV
Roku and Rovio partner up to launch an Angry Birds channel, allowing Roku users to play Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio on their TVs.

Eric Schmidt: ‘I screwed up’ Google’s social strategy
During an interview at the D9 Conference, Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt says it's his fault Google hasn't done better with social media.

Nyan cat viral video gets inside heads of viewers
A video of a Nyan cat has gone viral, though some viewers may find it hard to work out why.

Twitter unveils ‘Follow’ button for third-party websites
Micro-blogging service Twitter has unveiled a new "Follow" button for third-party websites, making it simpler than ever to follow and be followed.

US government concerned about number of web gadgets in new cars ‎
The US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has said he is concerned about the increasing number of gadgets being built into new cars.

Facebook taking over globally with almost 700 million users
The latest Facebook statistics say that the company is nearing 700 million thanks to increased usage in countries like Brazil and India.

Rolling Stone co-founder: publishers’ rush to iPad is ‘crazy’
The co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, Jann Wenner, says he can't understand why publishers are so keen to jump on board with Apple's iPad and its in-app subscription plan.

Mortal Kombat shows off ‘Skarlet,’ the first downloadable warrior
The first new Mortal Kombat character to be announced as a DLC, Skarlet, will be properly debuted at E3 next week.

Apple’s MacDefender patch checks for new variants daily
Apple has released Security Update 2011-003 to deal with MacDefender malware...and it phones home every day to see if any new variants have emerged.

F.E.A.R. 3 debuts a new multiplayer mode: ‘Soul Survivor’
The upcoming first person-shooter F.E.A.R. 3 is introducing four brand new online multiplayer modes. The most recently announced is ‘Soul Survivor’, a co-op mode that quickly becomes competitive.

Google +1 may launch tomorrow
A Google partner company pulls the rug out from under the software giant and announces the supposed launch first.

Bond Mixology app helps you make 007′s favorite libations
Mix your drinks like Bond with this handy 007 app, which comes complete with detailed drink recipes and a beverage diary of where each drink appears in the Bond series.

Rumor: iPhone 4S coming this summer?
We've been teased by iPhone release dates before, usually when they are announcing a delay. Now, we're hearing the next handheld device could be here ahead of schedule.

What will Facebook’s desktop application look like?
A new job post indicates Facebook may be moving forward with a long-rumored desktop application, but what can the social network accomplish with an app that it can't in the browser? We examine the possibilities for the so-called "Facebook Desktop."

Why David O. Russell left the Uncharted movie
Director David O. Russell has left the Uncharted adaptation and taken Mark Wahlberg with him, citing “creative differences.” A new report shines light on what those differences were.

More Android malware invades Google Marketplace
Google is still trying to get a handle on malicious apps after a fresh batch of malware was discovered in the Android Marketplace over the weekend.

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 02/06/2011

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