IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 3/29/2012

Video: Galaxy Note may be too big for humans, but it’s just right for elephants
In a short video posted on YouTube this week, an elephant called Peter proves himself a deft ~~hand~~ trunk when it comes to using Samsung's Galaxy Note.

Square rebrands Card Case app, adds encryption to dongle
Square is gearing up for the competition with PayPal, updating its touchless pay app Card Case, and answering security concerns by encrypting its dongle.

All aboard! Street View takes to the tracks to capture the Swiss Alps
Google announced on Tuesday that Street View users can for the first time take a train ride with the mapping service. The images show part of the Swiss Alps and are set to be a hit with armchair travelers in need of some fresh air.

Toyota teases all-new Avalon ahead of New York Auto Show
Toyota released a teaser image of its New York Auto Show-bound all-new Avalon.

Here’s why Pinterest is a spammer’s paradise
Another hitch hits Pinterest, as a spammer confesses that the site is full of fake accounts and artificial pins.

Anyone want a 1,000 horsepower Mustang?
Shelby American will unveil its most powerful Mustang ever at the New York Auto Show.

Meet the online snoops selling your dirty laundry and how you can stop them
Big Brother is watching, and his name is data broker. Here, a guide to these shadowy companies, what dirt they have on you, and how you can shield yourself from their prying eyes.

From red liner to eye liner: The top 10 new cars with the largest number of female owners
Inside Line recently released their list of top ten new cars with highest percentage of female owners, and some of the results may surprise you.

Believe it or not, email is still the killer app
Despite the booming popularity of social networking like Facebook and Twitter, a relic from the 1980s remains the most-used feature of the Internet. Here's why email is still the glue that binds the Web together, and why the end may not be as near as you think.

Porsche recalls 2012 911 due to fire risk
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says 911 fuel lines could become disconnected and leak fuel.

Google will challenge Facebook Comments with third party commenting system
Google will strike at Facebook again by launching an outside commenting system that will leverage its Google+ social network. The question is, will we want to use it?

Sony removes Everybody’s Golf, MotorStorm PSP games from PSN to block pirates
Sony tries to stay in front of the Vita homebrew community by removing PSP titles from its digital store.

The Black Keys: Sean Parker is a thief and an ‘a**hole’
The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney says that Napster co-founder and Spotify board member Sean Parker made his billions by stealing money from artists.

Boss battle: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE takes on Ford’s race-ready Mustang
General Motors has officially lifted the veil off the 2013 Camaro 1LE, an impressive trim package aimed at race-track enthusiasts.

How we test receivers
We outline exactly how we test A/V receivers, stereo receivers and integrated amps when performing a product review.

Phantasy Star Online 2 free to play on Vita, PC, iOS, and Android
A sequel to Sega's trailblazing Dreamcast online role-playing game embraces the free to play future.

Can you really make a ‘personal’ social network?
A new social networking trend has users getting increasingly personal with their digital content.

The Revolution Comes: Assassin’s Creed 3 Preview
Ubisoft shows off the next game in the Assassin’s Creed series, which features a new setting, new time period, new hero, and an all new attitude.

Xbox Lite makes its debut at E3 says MS informant
Microsoft might just have a new Xbox in the cards for E3, but it won't be the Xbox 360's successor.

Viral videos: Kid creates working scientific calculator in Minecraft, Tenacious D returns
We've got two new viral videos for you: Tenacious D's epic return to form and a kid who created a completely mechanical scientific calculator in Minecraft.

WTF? High school senior expelled for swearing on Twitter
A high school senior in Indiana has been expelled for swearing in a tweet — even though he posted the offending message from home. Where's the First Amendment?

BMW recalling 1.3 million 5 and 6 Series models over potential electrical malfunction
BMW has recently recalled 1.3 million 5 and 6 series models worldwide due to faulty battery cable covers.

Ever want to sleep in a giant tube pipe? Check out Tubohotel
Tubohotel recycles tube pipes into unique accommodations in the exotic camping grounds of a Mexican city.

Temple Run speeds its way onto Google Play
After almost a year since its iOS release, Temple Run has finally arrived to the Android platform.

DT Morning News Roundup — March 27, 2012
In today's morning news, scientists may have found a cancer wonder-drug, Comcast on Xbox pushes net neutrality limits, technology rewires our brains, and much more.

Locator chips alert parents if their students are skipping school
At least 20,000 students in Brazil will be required to wear "intelligent uniforms" that will contain locator chips to make sure students are attending their classes.

Google integrates Play into its navigation bar, further explaining the recent name change
Google has added a link to its Google Play digital store above its homepage. While this will help encourage visitors to the store, it also helps us understand the need for the recent re-branding.

Power Line Cable Organizers clean up your desk and remind you how power gets there
Organize your desk with some style using the Power Lines Cable Organizer concept from Daniel Ballou.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 3/29/2012

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