IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 3/22/2012

Virgin Mobile customers experiencing nationwide data and texting outage
With approximately six million cellular subscribers within the Unites States, Virgin Mobile is scrambling to fix data service for users across the nation.

Scientists develop robotic mobilization device that gives paraplegics unprecedented freedom
Scientists in Turkey have developed a remarkable robotic mobilization device which has the potential to radically transform the lives of those paralysed by spinal cord injuries and illnesses.

Western Digital launches 2.5-inch, portable 2TB hard drive
As more consumers look for storage devices to fill with high definition movies and vast quantities of music, Western Digital has updated the My Passport line with a 2TB hard drive.

Square poaches PayPal VP in order to expand internationally
PayPal may have launched direct Square competition, but Square is intending to match PayPal Internationally, and has stolen a VP to head up its global ambitions.

Nokia patents ‘vibrating tattoo’ that would let you ‘feel’ who’s calling
Nokia have been thinking about ways to prevent mobile phone users ever missing another call and have come up with the vibrating tattoo.

Daredevil skydives from mind-bending 13 miles up…and it’s just a trial run
Felix Baumgartner and the Red Bull Stratos team will attempt to set a skydiving record — and break the sound barrier in the process.

Can Android spark new life for the point-and-shoot camera?
Blame it on the iPhone or blame it on Instagram, the mobile revolution is a thorn in the camera industry’s side, and now we’re glimpsing the resistance.

Can’t Mac and Windows fans just get along? How evangelical fanboys do more harm than good
Windows or Mac? Xbox or PlayStation? Android or iPhone? Drawing lines in the sand over our smallest differences doesn’t accomplish much besides fracturing a community that should share many of the same goals.

Fiat Abarth Venom: Fiat’s retro hatchback reveals its dark side
Performance parts from Magnetti Marelli created the cute 500's evil alter ego. Will Americans ever get to indulge in a little villainy?

Beats and HTC set to buy MOG music service
Sources indicate that Beats and HTC are very close to buying out streaming Internet music service, MOG

Our Leisure Suit Larry HD hands-on impressions, and a chat with the men behind it
Digital Trends sits down with Replay Games' Paul Trowe and Adventure Mob's Oded Sharon for an early hands-on look at the Leisure Suit Larry HD remake and a chat about how things are coming along.

Mercedes-Benz ‘In-Vehicle Hot Spot’ turns your Merc into a mobile office
In-car internet service provided Autonet Mobile is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz and turning your car into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.

Infographic: SXSW 2012′s most buzzed about people, events and start-ups
If you've missed this year's SXSW or want a recap, tracx released the ultimate post-SXSW infographic covering the brands, start-ups and people that received the most social media buzz.

Square-Enix plots possible Soul Reaver resurrection
New rumor suggests that Square-Enix will continue its trend of bringing back the hits of 2000 with a brand new Soul Reaver.

Comedian Aziz Ansari jumps on the direct Web distribution bandwagon
Comedian Aziz Ansari has joined fellow funnymen Louis C.K. and Jim Gaffigan by offering his self-produced stand-up special, "Dangerously Delicious," direct to fans via his website.

Street Fighter X Tekken review
Namco Bandai’s Tekken franchise steps into Capcom’s dojo for the beautiful and familiar Street Fighter X Tekken.

Fisker CEO says Karma shut down to protect itself
By shutting down, Fisker CEO Tom LaSorda said Consumer Reports' Karma performed as it was designed to.

How we test iPod speaker docks
Find out exactly how we test iPod speaker docks when undertaking a full product review.

Amazon acquires Kiva for $775 million to bolster robotic workforce
With the increasing pressure to keep up with its customer's demands, Amazon has acquired warehouse automation solution, Kiva Systems Inc. to bolster its robotic workforce.

Save the galaxy with the Omni Blade prop
Cosplay designer Chris Myles built his own Mass Effect Omniblade bringing the multi-use tool to life.

Sega strengthens Steam presence with Binary Domain
PC gamers will get to tell AI partners they love them while simultaneously shooting robots when Binary Domain comes to Steam in April.

Exclusive: Brian Fargo of InXile talks Wasteland 2 Kickstarter success
InXile Entertainment set out to raise $900K for the development of Wasteland 2 in one month. It's made $1.4 million in seven days. Brian Fargo spoke with Digital Trends about how more money will make for a better game.

Photos: Mercedes-Benz drops the top on V12-powered SL65 AMG roadster
Check out the recently revealed Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, a hard hitting V12-powered roadster that is anything but soft.

Online dating vs. online gaming: Are gamers really forever alone? (infographic)
A look at the stats shows that the "forever alone" gamer stereotype is no longer accurate.

Light up your porch with Chester Outdoor furniture
Chester Lit sofas add some light to your outdoor gatherings along with a comfortable seat.

Blast from the past: Nissan to officially bring back Datsun as budget brand
After 31 years Japanese automaker Nissan is bringing back the Datsun nameplate to emerging auto markets with low cost and fuel efficient vehicles.

Microsoft’s ‘Projector Eyewear’ brings Xbox closer to virtual reality
A newly uncovered Microsoft patent describes the new Xbox accessory that puts the game directly in front of your eyes.

New York Times cuts back on free articles as more readers pay up
The New York Times is tightening its paywall, reducing the number of free articles visitors can read from 20 per month to 10.

The Hunger Games review
Review: A solid opening salvo for the next potential blockbuster franchise that has a few minor flaws, but nothing that will stop The Hunger Games from being a massive hit.

Move over, Nokia: Dell has Windows 8 tablet plans, too
Dell plans to reenter the tablet space with Windows 8, but can it beat out heavyweight competitors like Nokia by focusing on a niche?

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 3/22/2012

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