IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 4/16/2012

Monday, April 16, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 4/16/2012

Digital Trends

Julian Assange’s talk show to premiere next week, wants to broadcast ‘world-shifting ideas’
Called The World Tomorrow, Assange will interview politicians, revolutionaries, intellectuals, artists and visionaries. The names of specific guests, however, have not yet been revealed.

Google starts testing device syncing for Chrome
In order to unify the Chrome experience across all devices that use the Chrome browser, the development team at Google is testing a new way to sync tab information between devices.

BlackBerry’s ousted CEO had a plan to save the company — and it didn’t involve new phones
Sources close to the former RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie claim that the company was close to opening its famed network to wireless carriers for the use of any device, paving the way for low-priced data plans. But the deal was reportedly killed at the last minute by RIM corporate infighting.

D-Link releases streaming-only MovieNite media player
As more people turn to streaming video on the Internet to avoid the high cost of cable, D-Link has launched an inexpensive set-top box through Walmart for aspiring cord-cutters.

Will new a royalty deal mean more money for labels and musicians?
A major new agreement between record labels, publishers, and digital music providers sets royalty rates for new digital music services. But will musicians actually benefit?

Attack of the startup clones: How copycat companies are changing the tech industry
There are many perils to running a startup - including having your idea copied right out from under you. It's more common (and profitable) than you might think, thanks to the complicated Web company climate.

Opinion: Performance benchmarks are worthless, here’s how to make them better
Performance benchmarks tell us little we need to make an informed buying decision, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how benchmarks could be reformed to save us time, money, and aggravation as we shop.

Over twenty percent of U.S. adults don’t use the Internet
While using the Internet has become such a common activity for the majority of Americans, it's always surprising to find out there's still a sizable amount of U.S. adults without Internet access.

Despite past setbacks, Raspberry Pi computers coming to customers next week
Forget about your Raspberry Pi disappointment, both the budget-computer's distributors have confirmed the first batch and will begin shipping the Raspberry Pi out to customers next week.

Facebook plans to sync user email with Timeline
In an attempt to upgrade all users to the Facebook email messaging system, the company is rolling out a new program over the next few weeks using vanity URLs on Timeline pages.

Nokia quickly releases Lumia 900 data connectivity fix
Reacting promptly to the outcry of Lumia 900 owners having data issues with their new smartphone, Nokia has released a firmware update to take care of the software bug.

Win a copy of MLB 2K12 for the PS3!
To celebrate the start of the 2012 MLB season, we are giving away one copy of 2K Sports’ MLB 2K12 for the PS3. Read on for details on how to enter!

Nissan to export Leaf production to England
To increase its appeal in Europe, Nissan's electric car will get a new face and a new factory in Sunderland, England.

Facebook takes another stab at deals with Facebook Offers
The new feature is primarily merchant-focused and doesn't implement location - a seemingly missed opportunity for Facebook, which has struggled with location and rewards.

Digital Blend: Fez is a game that anyone with a 360 can play–finally
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 April 15).

Fallen Earth artist details upcoming Haven revamp
Fallen Earth's most prominent town is getting a new coat of paint that promises aesthetic, gameplay and performance improvements for fans of the post-apocalyptic MMO.

Cold drinks get mobile with the Summit Round Refrigerated Party Cooler
Take your party to another level using KegWorks' Summit Round Refrigerator Cooler.

Designer Philippe Starck says he’s working on ‘Revolutionary’ Apple product: Apple says no way
Famous French designer Philippe Starck has said that he is designing a new product with Apple and that it's coming out later this year, but Apple is denying everything. The controversy and some pictures of Starck's work below.

Fez review
After years of teases and brief looks, Phil Fish's inventive puzzle-platforming game Fez finally comes to Xbox Live Arcade. If 8-bit nostalgia and cleverly designed puzzles make you smile, this is one game you'll have to play.

Can Kazuo Hirai save Sony?
Sony's new CEO Kazuo Hirai is eliminating 10,000 jobs and says Sony will focus on its core businesses, but the announcement is short on detail and long on promises.

Best Verizon Phones
We've wrangled together the five best phones available on Verizon Wireless to make sure your next two-year contract isn't wasted on a dud device.

Pokémon Black & White 2 features new characters and new plot
Despite the numerical indicator that Pokémon Black & White 2 are simple sequels, the games will include vast swaths of never before seen content.

Megaupload user data safe for now, as judge orders more negotiations
If you have personal files stored on the Megaupload servers, your data is safe — for now. At a hearing today in Alexandria, VA, a U.S. District Court judge ruled on the side of Megaupload, agreeing to allow for further negotiations about what to do with the massive amounts of information stored on servers used

Ford teams up with Dow Chemical to shed pounds and boost MPG for future cars
Ford has announced a partnership with Dow Chemical in order to develop, implement, and mass produce advanced carbon fiber composites into its next-gen vehicles.

EA pushing for Need For Speed movie adaptation
Having learned nothing from the past two decades of game-to-film adaptations, EA is pitching its Need For Speed series of racing games to a number of major Hollywood studios.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition review
Although marred by technical issues, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition still proves one of the most unique, engaging roleplaying experiences to be found on consoles.

Rolls-Royce considers plug-in hybrid powertrain for future models
The British brand's customers won't give up their V12s, but they might get some electric assistance to keep up with emissions regulations.

CISPA’s biggest problem: Trust
The real problem with the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is that its supporters demand that we simply trust the government not to abuse the bill's broad language — something no one should be willing to do.

Valve Software seeks engineers to work on mystery hardware project
Why is a company best known for hit games like Half-Life and Portal hiring an electrical engineer to work on new hardware platforms?

Why Facebook won’t buy Path
While it's one of the larger mobile social networks, Path is an unlikely acquisition for Facebook.

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