IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 30/09/2011

Tizen OS gains support from Acer, Asus, and maybe HTC
Tizen, the OS that is replacing MeeGo, is gaining a lot of support. Reports indicate that Acer, Asus, and possibly HTC may join the party soon.

Check out these pics you must: Adidas Star Wars Campus Wampa shoes
Adidas introduces another cool set of originals with their limited edition Star Wars Campus Wampa sneakers.

Sennheiser gets colorful with two new lines of trendy earphones
Sennheiser releases two new lines of uber-colorful earphones aimed at younger listeners.

Nokia saying goodbye to another 3,500 employees
As Nokia preps its first WIndows Phone devices, it's laying off another 3,500 employees and closing facilities in Romania - and that's just the start.

Watch two floppy drives play Star Wars’ Imperial March [video]
Floppy drives have made a musical return from the pages of history with the help of a Polish hobbyist and some open-source gadgetry in this super-dork rendition of Darth Vader's Imperial March.

Video of Android Ice Cream Sandwich running on a Nexus S
An anonymous tipster sent in a video showing Android Ice Cream Sandwich running on a Nexus S, and it looks a lot like Honeycomb.

Facebook’s ‘Project Spartan’ leaked (again), next week release expected
Facebook's clandestine HTML 5-based web app portal, so-called "Project Spartan," has made another early appearance just days before its expected official release next week.

How to get Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) right now
We've got a step-by-step guide on how to immediately upgrade your Windows Phone to 7.5 (aka Mango). Anyone can do this. All it takes is patience and about an hour.

Playstation Home gets update today ahead of relaunch
Latest update to Playstation Home will improve start-up and add Active Camera functionality.

LEGO announces iPhone-based building game
New app will challenge users to build with Lego blocks and use the iPhone's camera to assess the results.

Spotify linked to major decline in music piracy
With the help of Spotify, illegal music downloads in Sweden have dropped by 25 percent since the service launched there in 2009.

PlayBook gets 40 percent price cut in wake of Amazon’s Fire tablet unveiling
Research In Motion appears to already be feeling the heat from Amazon's Fire - on the same day that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled the company's new tablet, RIM reduced the price of its PlayBook tablets by $200.

Researchers hack e-voting machine, similar to 2012 Election Day machines
A group of American computer science and security experts have performed a hack on an e-voting machine similar to ones which will be used on Election Day in 2012.

Flickr unveils ‘Photo Session’ feature and Android app
Yahoo-owned Flickr beefed up the Flickrverse on Thursday with the launch of Photo Session and its official Android app.

Google helping homeowners get solar power with $75 million investment
Google ads to its green image with a $75 million investment to help homeowners get hooked up to solar power.

Gamemageddon 2011! Best games of the Fall
Fall 2011 Preview: Christmas begins in October this year for gamers, as several of the biggest titles of the year are all released in a short span. Here’s our guide on what look to be some of the best games of the year.

New document reveals which carriers are collecting the most data and for how long
A new document shows what data your cell phone company is keeping and for how long.

DT Music Pick: Oh Land
Our pick for this week is the eccentric pop sound of Danish singer-songwriter Oh Land. Take a listen right here.

First TV ads for Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Kindle are released
Amazon has released the TV ads for the Kindle Fire tablet and the Kindle e-reader. The ad for the Fire not only tells the story of the evolution of the e-reader but also how the Fire got its name.

Samsung to pay Microsoft for every Android device they sell
Samsung agrees to pay Microsoft an undisclosed royalty fee for every Android device it sells to avoid being sued by Microsoft.

Pictures: Eco Tower Wuhan Greenland Center will be the world’s 4th tallest building
Another beautifully designed Eco-friendly structure is set to be erected in China, aimed at reducing energy costs while meeting the needs of China's ever increasing population.

Groupon tries to solve its biggest problem with loyalty rewards
Will rewards be enough for Groupon to overcome it's biggest problem: User loyalty to the site trumping customer retention for local businesses?

Infographic: A look back on the short, sweet history of the iPod
You might think the iPod is obsolete, but the little music-player-that-could was instrumental in changing the way we listen to music.

Gran Turismo 5 to receive update and DLC next month
The PS3 exclusive racing sim will receive its first batch of additional content , along with a major update.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is out and completely free on your 3DS and DSi
As promised by Nintendo earlier this year, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is now available as a free 3DS and DSi download, part of the ongoing 25th anniversary celebration for the series.

Firefox 7 tries to slim down and speed up
Yes, it's yet another major release of Firefox, but it promises to use significant less memory and crowd-source performance data for future tweaks.

Gears of War 3 DLC character revealed
The upcoming campaign add-on for Gears of War 3 will feature the character Michael Barrick from the graphic novels.

Gamers help discover two new planets
Using the game Planet Hunters, gamers have discovered two new planets in the Cygnus constellation.

Boeing 787 pictures
The long wait is over as air travel has become a little less uncomfortable with the introduction of Boeing's latest passenger jet, the 787.

Upgrade your raincoat: Fall jackets for every style
Now that Fall is officially here, so is the rain. We've picked some of our favorite options to protect you from the elements, whether you're a business dresser or ultra-casual.

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Friday, September 30, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 30/09/2011

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