IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 4/12/2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 4/12/2012

Digital Trends

Viral Video: Facebook flash mob visits a 9-year-old’s imaginative cardboard arcade
Easily one of the most heartfelt viral videos of 2012, a 9-year-old's dream of operating his own popular gaming arcade was brought to life by a Los Angeles filmmaker and a flash mob organized through Facebook.

Amazon Appstore jumps on the bandwagon with in-app purchases
It was an inevitable decision. On the heels of Google and Apple, Amazon's Appstore has taken the plunge and joined in launching its own in-app purchasing service.

YouTube experimenting with pay-per-view option for publishers
Celebrating the first birthday of the launch of YouTube Live, the development team behind the project has rolled out a variety of new tools for publishers.

GameStop required to pay customers in California over DLC dispute
A GameStop settlement will soon be paying out to customers in California who couldn't get DLC for free.

Twitter to the rescue! Girlfriend’s tweet helps lead rescuers to carjacking victim
When a South African man was bundled into the trunk of his car by two armed robbers, they forgot to take his mobile phone off him. As they drove his car through the streets of Johannesburg, the trapped victim contacted his girlfriend, who then tweeted about the emergency situation, setting off a chain of events which eventually led to his rescue.

Sprint may get the Galaxy Note: Is LTE turning things around?
A feature box on the homepage of Sprint.com shows what appears to be a Galaxy Note. Could it be coming to Sprint?

NASA funds giant flower-shaped satellite concept, could provide solar energy for Earthlings
Looking for unique renewable energy solutions, NASA has decided to throw some funding behind a giant flower-shaped satellite, in an attempt to harness the power of the sun.

A smaller sports car from Nissan?
Downsizing is all the rage in the auto industry. Nissan is contemplating a smaller version of its 370Z, or a second sporty model.

Google beats Apple, Facebook, and Twitter in popularity poll
Despite a recent wave of bad press, Google is considered America's most popular tech brand, according to a new poll.

New CISPA amendments expected — but the fight will go on
CISPA co-sponsors have indicated that new provisions will be added to the cybersecurity legislation in an attempt to placate opponents, but so far, it doesn't seem to be working.

Italian kitchen designers make cooking high tech with the Prisma kitchen
Kitchen islands get a dose of Star Trek styling with the Prisma kitchen concept by Toncelli.

Google adds a desktop to Chrome OS: Is it innovation or backpedaling?
Google's Chrome OS has always prioritized simplicity, but now Google has added the ability to use multiple resizable windows, just like a normal desktop OS. Does it offer more power, or is it just a blast from the past?

Resident Evil 6 release moves up to spookier October date
Resident Evil 6 will avoid the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Assassin's Creed 3 rush of November by releasing earlier than planned in October.

Metal Gear Solid 4 producer starts Kickstarter campaign for République
Production studio Logan (Halo, Skyrim, and F.E.A.R.) and former Kojima Productions producer team for ambitious iOS game.

Can I turn on the coffee pot with my computer? Study reveals bizarre helpdesk requests
A new study shows that we rely on our IT helpdesk for much more than just computer trouble.

Special SL65 celebrates 45 years of Mercedes-Benz AMG
Mercedes' in-house hot rod shop builds itself an anniversary present: a 621 hp roadster.

Sony to report $6.4 billion loss, cut 10,000 jobs. What does this mean for PlayStation?
After a catastrophic year, Sony's former PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai prepares to take over as CEO. With the company reporting record losses, what's going to happen to its gaming business?

Harken back to the days of Edison with these Menlo Park Lamps
Menlo Park Lamps use vintage Edison-style lightbulbs to imbue a simple design with a warm, retro charm.

2013 Dodge Dart to feature industry-first, wireless charging mat for mobile devices
Forget wires, Chrysler has announced it will offer and industry-first, wireless charging solution in the 2013 Dodge Dart.

CISPA and SOPA like ‘apples and oranges,’ say chief co-sponsors
CISPA co-sponsors Rep. Mike Rogers (D-MI) and Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger (D-MD) say allegations that CISPA is like SOPA are entirely unfounded.

Here’s how Instagram will be integrated into the Facebook Timeline
Official Timeline app status is only the beginning of what yesterday's acquisition means, but it's a start.

Best Buy CEO resigns: Struggling retailer begins searching for a savior
Best Buy has announced that its CEO Brian Dunn has resigned. Now, as it hunts for someone new, we wonder just what it might take to turn the electronics retailer around in the age of Amazon.

Party too hard and feel like hell? Hop aboard Vegas’ Hangover Heaven bus
A new Las Vegas service bus, dubbed Hangover Heaven, will help you go from zero to hangover hero in less than an hour.

Toshiba revamps All-in-One PCs: Windows 8 ready, with fast capacitive touch like your phone
Toshiba has unveiled a revamped All-in-One PC with a 1080p capacitive touchscreen and Windows 8 compatibility. Specs and our impressions.

Epic kicks, whips, then cancels Bulletstorm 2
Epic Games says that a follow up to People Can Fly's Bulletstorm has been killed off after the series failed to meet EA's sales expectations.

Iran: reports that we’re shutting down the Internet were based on an April Fool’s joke
Iran's Communications Ministry says that reports that it plans to cut off all access to the World Wide Web by August are "baseless," and derived from an April Fool's Day hoax.

Suzumo sushi robot can roll 3,600 pieces an hour
Have robots gotten crafty enough to make sushi better than humans can? Only the taster can be the judge of that, but we do know they sure can make 'em fast.

Toshiba tablet blowout: Photos and impressions of the new Excite 7.7, 10, and 13 (yes, 13 inches)
We've got many pictures, full specs, and our impressions of Toshiba's three new tablets, the Excite 7.7, Excite 10, and Excite 13, which range from very small to quite huge.

Goodness grapecious: Red wine may help prevent obesity
Purdue University researchers have found a compound in red wine that may help prevent fat cells from developing. Is it too good to be true?

Will the mysterious D1L project provide the makeover LG needs to challenge the Samsung Galaxy S III?
LG needs to reassert its position as a driving force in Android smartphone development, following a difficult 2011 and Samsung's rapid rise to the top. Could the mysterious D1L project be the smartphone to do so?

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