IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 3/20/2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 3/20/2012

Digital Trends

Ford Media Drive: 2013 Ford Mustang first impressions
Ford unleashed a stable of stallions last week in Portland, Oregon and despite the snow-covered roads and grey skies, the blue Oval -- and its flagship stallion -- managed to lighten up the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest with the newly designed 2013 Ford Mustang.

Researchers turn smartphone users into unwitting minions with a simple app
With mobile users becoming more reliant on their devices and accompanying applications, researchers from Northwestern University have discovered the ease with which user's mobility can be "soft" controlled.

Three methods of jailbreaking new iPad surface within hours of its release
Within a matter of hours, three methods of jailbreaking the new iPad were unveiled in record time.

Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley gets back to his gaming roots with new mobile-game startup
Seamus Blackley helped radically reshape the future of gaming with the creation of the Xbox, but with his new startup, he'll draw upon the past to rekindle the spirit that made classic arcade games great.

New atlas app invites children to take the world for a spin
The Barefoot World Atlas app, a colorful and feature-packed interactive globe that encourages children to explore the planet, launched this weekend with a $7.99 (£5.49) price tag.

Retro glass camera hack captures the best of yesterday and today
Using an old 1919 Picolette Contessa-Nettel folding camera, Jason Bognacki hacked his Canon 5D to produce vintage-style shots without software. The resulting photographs are impressive.

AT&T loses unlimited data throttling case, forced to pay iPhone owner $935
While 17 million AT&T customers still on the unlimited data plan are subject to data-throttling, one consumer took on the corporate Goliath in court over the new policy and won.

Mozilla launches Firefox 11 and Thunderbird 11
As Google, Microsoft, Apple and Mozilla continue jockeying for position in the browser market, Mozilla issued an update to Firefox this week to add a new feature.

DirecTV begins working on broadcasting Ultra HDTV signals
As many consumers around the world are still debating over upgrading their television sets to 3D, service providers and television manufacturers are already moving on to Ultra HD resolution.

Lifebrowser: Microsoft’s solution to curate your virtual life
Microsoft has been working on "Lifebrowser," a software akin to an intelligent search engine that collects, organizes and curates your virtual life.

Opinion: Imagining Nokia’s iPad-destroying Windows 8 tablet
It’s possible for Nokia to dethrone Apple’s market-leading iPad with its upcoming Windows 8 tablet, but a watered-down iClone won’t do it. Here’s what the company will have to improve to have a shot at success.

Twitter’s message to musicians not yet on the site: sign up now!
If there are any musicians and artists out there who aren't yet using Twitter, the microblogging service wants you to sign up forthwith.

Rumor: Google Nexus tablet a ‘done deal’, could cost as little as $149
There's been talk for a while now of Google bringing out its own tablet, with a new report suggesting it could cost as little as $149.

1GB P2P file transfer coming to Facebook through Pipe
Soon you'll never have to leave Facebook: Pipe makes it so you can transfer up to 1GB of data on the social network.

Subaru will debut EyeSight safety system on 2013 models
Subaru's new safety system puts tech normally seen on Mercedes and Volvo cars in an affordable package.

If you didn’t get a new iPad, this will make you feel better (video)
Bitter that you didn't get a new Apple iPad today? This hilarious video will make you feel at least a little bit better.

Oink alternatives: Best rating apps to feed your need to judge
Need something to fill the hole that Oink has left in your life? Check out these ratings and recommendation apps that want your stamp of approval.

LightSquared fires back: Appeals FCC decision to kill LTE service
After earlier news that Sprint would be pulling out of a deal with LightSquared valued at nearly $9 billion, the satellite broadband provider has gone on the offensive and filed an appeal with the FCC.

iPad 4G LTE showdown: AT&T vs Verizon
We compare the 4G LTE data plans available for the new iPad on both AT&T and Verizon.

Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) hands-on preview
Digital Trends goes hands-on with the PlayStation Vita port of NetherRealm Studios' 2011 reboot, Mortal Kombat.

‘This American Life’: Our damning Apple-Foxconn show was ‘partially fabricated’
"This American Life" says it will retract an entire episode about Apple's Foxconn factories in China because "significant" portions of the show were based on "fabricated" information from playwright Mike Daisey.

Digital Blend: The new iPad arrives and, with it, a flood of updated games
Welcome to Digital Blend, your one-stop-shop for coverage and recommendations of all things relating to mobile gaming, digital marketplaces, and indie titles (for the week ending March 18).

Photos: New iPad sleeve from Grove wraps it up in wool felt and bamboo
If you need a new sleeve to go with your new iPad, look no further. The Grove Wool Felt sleeve keeps it sleek and safe in typical understated style.

Pinterest profile makeover brings new nav bar, more customization
After Pinterest's SXSW announcement of feature and interface changes, the pinboard social network has delivered with a new profile page and discovery features.

Rumor: Apple MacBook Pro sans optical drive enters production
Following rumors that Apple will be merging its MacBook Air and Pro notebook lines, reports have surfaced indicating that Apple will keep the "Pro" label, but slim down the laptop by ditching the optical drive.

iPad unboxed: Hands-on photos of Apple’s new tablet
It's iPad day. Here are some photos of the new tablet, it's packaging, and some size comparisons to the Xoom and Kindle Fire.

General Motors looking to slam the breaks on proposed Washington State electric car tax
The State of Washington has gained the ire of General Motors as the American automotive company seeks to oppose Senate Bill 6455, a proposed tax on electric vehicle drivers.

The e-sport evolution continues as gaming edges closer to pro sport status
According to those in the know, we're all about the see video games finally earn the pedigree of professional sport.

LED gloves for winter bikers add signalling for urban bikers
Make night riding safer with these LED biking gloves.

Google being probed by US, EU regulators over Safari privacy gaffe
US and European regulators have launched investigations into Google's bypassing of Safari privacy settings to get "+1" buttons in to ads.

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