IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 24/06/2011

Viacom goes after Cablevision for iPad streaming
Viacom is try to work out a deal with Time Warner over streaming TV programming to iPads - and is now suing Cablevision for the same thing.

What does Lytro mean for photography?
Lytro has grabbed our undivided attention, but while we click and refocuses those gallery pictures in wide-eyed wonder, we have to ask what it will really mean for the digital photography industry.

FBI-coordinated raids take down scareware scammers
Working with authorities in the UK, Ukraine, Latvia, and other countries, the FBI has targeted gangs that took in more than $72 million using scareware.

Archos G9 Android tablets sport hard drives, Android 3.1
The new Archos 80 G0 and Archos 101 G9 tablets will sport Android 3.1, 8- and 10.1-inch screen sizes, 1.5 GHz processors - and hard drives.

Viacom, Time Warner call a time-out on iPad fight
Time Warner and Viacom are postponing their court battle over making TV programming available on the iPad while they try to work out a deal.

FTC to hit Google with antitrust probe, report says
Adding to Google's long list of legal woes, the FTC is reportedly preparing to launch an antitrust investigation into the search giant's dominance.

Pentax Q brings interchangeable lenses to pocket-sized camera
The Pentax Q offers interchangeable lens technology in a camera no larger than a compact point-and-shoot digital camera.

F.E.A.R. 3 Review
A strong survival horror setting and engrossing multiplayer modes make Warner Bros and Day 1 Studios’ F.E.A.R. 3 more than just a generic shooter.

90 percent of companies have been hacked, survey shows
A new survey shows that business vastly under-fund cybersecurity measures, which as led to a massive surge in computer breaches.

Winklevoss twins drop legal action against Facebook
Seven years and $65 million later, the Winklevoss twins have finally decided to stop suing Facebook.

J.K. Rowling solves ‘Pottermore’ mystery, announces Harry Potter ebooks
Pottermore.com will be a collaborative website for Harry Potter fans, chocked full of new material from the author, JK Rowling has announced. Harry Potter ebooks will also be available, through the site, for the first time ever.

Fallout: New Vegas DLC ‘Old World Blues’ Dated For July 19
Bethesda Softworks confirms the release of Fallout: New Vegas expansion "Old World Blues," the third of four announced DLC packs, for July 19.

Uncharted 3 beta launches for PlayStation Plus users next week
The multiplayer beta test for Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception launches for PlayStation Plus members on June 28.

Quake celebrates its 15th anniversary
Quake, the classic first-person shooter from id Software that helped sell the idea of online gaming, turns 15 today.

Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept pictures
Check out pictures of the Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept truck.

Foursquare’s upcoming AMEX partnership helps users check-in to better deals
A new partnership with American Express is helping Foursquare users to more significant deals and shows that the company is growing up.

Rumor: PopCap Games gets $1 billion offer from mystery buyer
PopCap is rumored to have been bought for the high sum of $1 billion. No news on who the mystery buyer may be.

Put a chip in it: A glimpse at the age of smart everything
From active suspensions to simplified home automation and computer-augmented humans, Freescale’s Technology Forum highlighted how shrinking processors could radically shift the near-term future.

Google projects: Social gaming platform and Chrome video chat
Google's got a few tricks up its sleeve, as it looks like the company plans to create a social gaming platform and its own video chat application.

Hands-on with MakerBot’s Thing-O-Matic, a printer for 3D objects
We spent some time with the guys at MakerBot and their revolutionary Thing-O-Matic, which makes 3D object printing a real possibility for almost anyone.

New legislation aims to better define 4G
The Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act wants consumers to know what 4G is and what they should expect from it.

LulzSec hacked by TeaMp0isoN
As one of its alleged members is charged with cybercrime offenses, LulzSec meets yet another enemy.

Dutch parliament approves mobile neutrality bill
The Dutch parliament has approved legislation requiring mobile operators to let customers use services like Skype and WhatsApp at no additional charge.

Apple awarded prized touchscreen patent
Amidst ongoing legal sparing over mobile technology, Apple has won a broad patent relating to the touchscreens found on its iPhone and iPad.

Israel asks Apple to remove ThirdIntifada app [UPDATE: Apple pulls app]
Israel is pushing Apple to pull an app advocating and supporting a Palestinian revolt.

Barnes & Noble ebooks selling three times more ebooks than print
Barnes & Noble says it sold three times as many ebooks as physical books during its fourth quarter. But physical books still seem to make more money.

Japan’s newest pop singer is actually a CGI creation
Only in Japan: Fans of Japanese idol band AKB 48 had their minds blown this past weekend when it was revealed that the group's newest member, Aimi Eguchi, was nothing more than a CGI character.

Arnova 7 Android tablet coming to U.S. for $99
The Archos-designed Arnova 7-inch Android tablet lacks cameras and access to the Android market...but for $99 it's hard to argue.

Rumor: Apple said to have full television in the works
Once again, rumors have surfaced that Apple is preparing to launch a full-blown television set this year or next. We'll believe it when we see it.

Nokia and Accenture finalize Symbian deal
Accenture will be taking on 2,800 Nokia employees and will continue Symbian software development and support through 2016.

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Friday, June 24, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 24/06/2011

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