IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 27/04/2012

Quad-core Exynos chip confirmed for next Galaxy phone, bests Tegra 3 in leaked benchmark test
Samsung has announced the Exynos 4 Quad processor, and confirmed it will be powering the next Galaxy phone, set to be launched on May 3.

Twitter frenzy: Thrilling Euro soccer match takes tweets-per-second record from Super Bowl
Soccer has just taken the tweets-per-second record from football, with a thrilling European match this week causing even more of a twitter frenzy than February's Super Bowl.

“Indoor GPS” may soon be a reality for many smartphone owners
As more consumers around the world upgrade to smartphones, the adoption of indoor positioning systems will soon provide users granular navigation data more effectively than GPS.

Apple opens nominations for best apps in 2012 Apple Design Awards contest
Come across a really cool app for your Apple mobile device or computer recently? If so, be sure to nominate it in Apple's design contest, the winners of which will be announced in May at the Cupertino company's Worldwide Developers Conference.

Google quietly launches the Google+ Share button
Adding to the seemingly endless array of social sharing buttons, Google has launched a slightly different way to share content with Google+ users.

Google Maps boosts photo integration with 3D tours of famous landmarks
Google Maps introduced photo tours on Wednesday, offering armchair travelers a more immersive experience when visiting famous landmarks and locations around the world.

Facebook aims to make the Internet a healthier place with free anti-virus downloads
Facebook has partnered with partners including Norton, Trend Micro and McAffee to offer six-month trials of their software.

Sprint confirms unlimited data for the next iPhone, even if it has LTE 4G
We still don't know when Apple is releasing a new iPhone, or if it'll be 4G LTE-capable, but we can rest assured of one thing: Sprint will still be offering an unlimited data plan for the device.

X-Play co-host Adam Sessler parts ways with G4
Adam Sessler, arguably G4's most enduring personality, is no longer employed by the gaming-centric cable channel.

Contest: Win the Sony Dash HID-C10
Share your worst oversleeping experience in the comments below to enter to win a free Sony Dash HID-C10 alarm clock.

Coda Automotive partners with Chinese automaker Great Wall to develop EVs
Like its current sedan, the next Coda electric vehicle will borrow a chassis from a Chinese automaker.

Fixing CISPA: A guide to the cybersecurity bill’s key amendments
The contentious Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) goes before the full House on Thursday. Here, a complete guide to the key CISPA amendments up for consideration, some of which could make this bill far less dangerous than critics say it currently is.

Disney’s gaming-themed Wreck-It Ralph will feature actual gaming icons
Disney's upcoming videogame fable Wreck-It Ralph could easily have just been a generic kiddie flick, but it seems that the House of Mouse has acquired permission to feature many big-name gaming characters in the flick.

Flickr upgrades to an HTML 5 friendly uploader
Flickr introduces a much improved uploading experience with its drag-and-drop, in-transition editing system.

Crytek’s TimeSplitters 4 seen running in the wild
Free Radical lives on in rumored new TimeSplitters developed by Crytek.

Upcoming Pixar flicks focus on dinosaurs, Dia de los Muertos
Though they're still a ways from hitting theaters, new details have emerged about two upcoming films from beloved animation studio Pixar.

Motorola moves to block sale of Xbox 360 in U.S.
ITC ruling finds Microsoft's Xbox 360 infringes on four patents held by Motorola, meaning the console may not make it to U.S. store shelves in the future.

NHTSA to hold a lithium-ion battery safety forum next month in D.C.
The NHTSA will hold an informal symposium next month to discuss issues related to battery safety in electric vehicles.

Best Android Tablets
We round up the best Android tablets on the market, from the Motorola Xyboard and Samsung Galaxy Tab to the new Kindle and Nook budget tablets.

Antelope ups the ante with its new Rubicon preamp
Pleasing audiophiles can be a difficult task but Antelope's Rubicon preamp might be the next big thing in audio.

Customize your own craft beer in 10 minutes with a handheld infuser bottle
A sophisticated beer drinker needs an accessory to create their own flavors to the brew. With the Dogfish Head Randall Jr. Beer Infuser, any ingredient in your home can become part of your new favorite beer.

Atlus remaking Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner Soul Hackers for Nintendo 3DS
Long lost Shin Megami Tensei spinoff gets second life on 3DS.

Big news: Obama threatens to veto CISPA [Updated]
The Obama administration has threatened to veto the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), if the bill passes through Congress in its current form. Such a scenario is, however, unlikely.

More than a pretty face: Bertone puts a Ferrari engine in its Nuccio concept car
Most concept cars are just showpieces, but Bertone says the rebuilt Nuccio can actually be driven.

Microsoft takes on Spotify at E3 with Woodstock music service
One more nail in Zune's coffin as Microsoft's plans for a new music service are laid bare.

DT Deals: $123 compact subwoofer, $90 folding bike, $40 Sennheiser headphones and more!
Looking for an audio gear on a budget? Our top deal of the day might be the perfect fit for music lovers not looking to overspend.

Apple CEO says Windows 8 is like merging a “toaster and a refrigerator”
Apple CEO Tim Cook has come out against Android keyboard tablets and Windows 8, calling attempts to merge tablets and PCs like combining a toaster and a refrigerator. His full comments below.

Descriptive Camera concept defies the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words
This concept camera takes images and outsources them to the Internet to create written, human-readable descriptions.

Study: CAFE standards could save U.S. drivers $68 billion at the pump by 2030
According to a report by the NRDC, U.S. drivers will save $68 billion dollars in refueling costs if government-proposed CAFE standards go into effect as planned.

Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight pictures: See the light, watch it glow
Hands-on pictures of Barnes & Noble's new Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight.

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Friday, April 27, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 27/04/2012

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