IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 14/09/2011

Mac sales poised for record-breaking quarter
OS X Lion and refreshed Macbook Air and Mac mini models are fueling a huge quarter for Apple's Mac sales.

Samsung files patent complaint against Apple in France
Samsung vs. Apple brawl spills over into France with new accusations of patent infringement.

Android overtakes iOS in top European markets, says ComScore
In the top five European markets, Google's Android mobile operating system has surged in popularity, passing Apple's iOS to become the second most popular mobile OS in the region.

Researchers control tablet with ‘kick gestures’ and a Kinect
Researchers in the UK and Canada have figured out that its possible for people to understand and execute kick gestures on mobile phones and tablets. But would we want to?

HTC says “iPhones are not that cool anymore” and WP7 needs 4G
At Mobile Future Forward, HTC's Martin Fichter argued that the iPhone may not be the cool device it once was, talked about patent disruption, and said that Windows Phone still has a big problem.

Nintendo announces ‘unprecedented range of games’ in bid to save 3DS
In a bid to save Nintendo's struggling 3DS handheld gaming deivce, the president of the company today announced plans for an "unprecedented range of games." But will it really make any difference?

TNT, NBC and TBS bring full-length TV episodes to iPad for free
With television networks bringing iOS applications to market, an acquisition of Hulu has likely become slightly less attractive. While ABC has provided ad-supported television episodes on the iPad since launch, three more networks joined the fun.

LivingSocial and Whole Foods link up for national daily deal
The second largest daily deal operator, LivingSocial, is linking up with Whole Foods stores in the US for a national offer set to run on Tuesday.

Study: Partnering with a daily deal site is bad for Yelp rating
Are thrifty shoppers more critical of the value of goods or services received? A study performed by researchers at Harvard and Boston University looks at the correlation of declining Yelp ratings and Groupon promotions.

Philadelphia newspapers offer $99 tablet with Gingerbread to subscribers
Philadelphia residents will have access to a $99 tablet offer (complete with 2.3 Gingerbread) for subscribing to Philadelphia digital newspapers.

Astronomers discover 16 new ‘super-Earth’ planets
In the largest discovery of planets in history, astronomers have found 16 new 'super-Earth' planets, one of which has a strong potential to support alien life.

Report: Americans can’t get enough of social networking sites
A report published this week by market research firm Nielsen has told us what we already suspected - Americans can't get enough of social networking sites - especially Facebook.

Breath-detecting machine could help locate trapped disaster victims
An electronic sniffer dog is being developed by scientists in the UK that will be able to locate trapped disaster victims by detecting particular chemicals in their breath.

Pentax Optio RZ18 superzoom crams in 16 megapixels, 18x zoom
Pentax's Optio RZ18 boasts impressive zoom and resolution numbers to stand out in an increasingly crowded field of superzooms.

JVC Riptidz headphones shirk sweat, Gumy, Marshallow get tastier with new models
JVC's line of inexpensive replacement-style headphones has been updated with three new models and the latest iPod color scheme.

iPhone 4 still selling well despite the iPhone 5 release looming
Apple's iPhone 4 is still selling extremely well even though the iPhone 5 is expected to be released in October.

Fusion Garage slashes $200 from Grid 10′s price tag
Fusion Garage takes notes from HP's fire sale of the TouchPad and reduces the price of it's upcoming Grid 10 tablet by $200.

Mobile Internet users to surpass PC Internet users by 2015, study shows
The number of people accessing the Internet from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices will surpass the number of users connecting from a home or office computer by 2015, according to a new study by market analyst firm IDC. According to their predictions, smartphones will begin to replace standard-feature phones at an increasingly rapid rate

Bartz bails on Yahoo board and AOL merger rumors refuse to die
Former CEO Carol Bartz is officially gone and for some reason, it all keeps coming back to a Yahoo-AOL merger or acquisition - and it never stops sounding like both companies are grasping at loose straws.

Would AT&T buying T-Mobile benefit consumers?
Now that the Justice Department is suing to block AT&T's proposed merger with T-Mobile, AT&T claims the combination will increase competition and benefit consumers. Is that true?

Incase reveals new collection in collaboration with Ace Hotel
The Incase for Ace Hotel collaboration features Apple-centric products made from military-like Original Wax cotton in olive drab.

Awe-inspiring audio: The most over-the-top speakers seen at CEDIA 2011
Peek into the world of no-holds-barred audiophilia with a glimpse at some of the most exotic, extravagant and expensive speakers in the world, as seen on the show floor at CEDIA 2011.

Lit Motors unveils fully-enclosed electric motorcycle that won’t fall down
If a motorcycle has a roof, doors, a steering wheel and can't tip over, is it still a motorcycle? When it's as cool as Lit Motors' C-1, it doesn't matter.

Google removes eBook purchasing on iPad and iPhone
Google has removed the ability for iPhone and iPad users to purchase eBooks in the Google Books app due to Apple's demand for a 30 percent cut of all in-app purchases.

Alienware M11x warranty coverage extended to all, even those no longer covered
Dell extends warranty support for R1 and R2 models of the Alienware M11x notebook to all users dealing with faulty hinge issues, regardless of their warranty status.

GameStop plans to release branded Android tablet next year
GameStop is working with an unnamed manufacturer to develop a store-branded Android tablet as a "GameStop certified gaming platform."

Mophie Juice Pack Reserve gives your iPhone a battery boost
Give your iPhone an extra battery boost after a long day of use with the handy and compact Mophie Juice Pack Reserve.

TechCrunch officially announces Arrington’s departure, names new editor
After a week of turmoil, Arrington is officially out of TechCrunch. While the site's future is up in the air, AOL's direction is also questionable.

Facebook Music speculation: What we ‘know’ and what we want
The f8 developers conference is just around the corner, where Facebook is likely to announce its music application. Here are the expected features as well as a few we'd like to see.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 14/09/2011

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