IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 30/04/2012

Panasonic and NHK unveil 34-million pixel, IMAX-worthy 145-inch TV
Panasonic's new 145-inch Ultra High Definition television boasts resolution of nearly 34 million pixels, demonstrating what the future of television may eventually look like.

Ask DT: Our answers to this week’s reader questions
This week, we're answering reader questions about how to manage the new Facebook, what mobile OS is a developer's best bet, and how not to get tricked by technology overseas.

Smartphone-enabled Hugvie adds physical sensation to phone calls
As more families rely on technology to provide methods of communication when separated, a roboticist in Japan is attempting to replicate the human connection lost in a long distance relationship.

Adoptee discovers his own picture on a site for missing children
While social media has been a useful tool for connecting with lost relatives, one Philadelphia software salesman used a missing child website to stumble across his own past.

Hands on with Tokyoflash Kisai Stencil, the simple yet hip LCD watch
Long gone are those days of telling time with a two hands around a circle. This fan-designed Kisai Stencil watch might look hard to decipher at first, but it's a neat little accessory to add some funk to your outfit.

Exclusive: Respawn Entertainment founders discuss their new title, and the narrowing gap between gaming and Hollywood
In this exclusive interview, Former Infinity Ward heads Jason West and Vince Zampella, now the people behind the fledgling Respawn Entertainment, discuss working on their new project, and the ever increasing connection between gaming and Hollywood.

Risen 2: Dark Waters review
Risen 2: Dark Waters is a deeply flawed open world RPG that will entertain those who are willing to stomach some hefty mechanical shortcomings for a pitch-perfect treatment of a pirate fantasy.

Opinion: Not ready for an electric car? Get an electric scooter
Until charging stations dot the country, electric scooters make more sense than electric cars. Here’s why – and a look at what might be one of the most unique and practical models yet.

Mac App Store hits 10,000 apps milestone just over a year after launch
Just over a year after launching, Apple's Mac App Store now contains over 10,000 apps for use with the company's desktop and laptop machines.

Texas residents have to start paying sales tax on Amazon purchases in July
As Amazon continues to battle with various states over the issue of sales tax collection, purchases made within Texas will soon become more expensive for current residents.

Space shuttle Enterprise races along the NYC skyline
Much to the delight of people living within New York City, the space shuttle Enterprise took off from Washington earlier today on its journey to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.

The Can: Relive your childhood with this IP tin can phone
If you remember the days before gadgets when playing with friends might've involved building a communication system using two tin cans and a piece of string, then The Can might be for you.

Apple to build its own restaurant to protect its secrets from forgetful staff
How best to deal with fears about corporate espionage? If you're Apple, the answer is simple: Build a restaurant that can only be used by your employees.

NHTSA: Autonomous car technology could eliminate up to 80 percent of crashes
Can you envision a future where cars drive themselves? David Strickland can. The head of the NHTSA has come out in strong support of autonomous driving technology while delivering his keynote speech at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit.

Goodbye traffic jams? New system from Honda could mitigate congestion
A dashboard display will warn drivers of congestion-causing behavior.

Digital Blend: The Walking Dead – Episode One finally shambles into release
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 29).

Are you a Klouchebag? Parody site puts Klout in its place
Want to see how annoying you are Twitter (based on an algorithm)? Sure you do! And Klouchebag has the answer.

The Graff Ametis rain shower system is sleek, filled with LED lights, and sure to impress
Does a change of color help make your showering experience more relaxing? This sleek shower system thinks so.

Best Android Phones
We've compiled some of the best Android phones on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon into one list.

Best Sprint Phones
Sprint's 4G LTE network is almost upon us. Now that the Galaxy Nexus has arrived, we've updated our picks for best Sprint phones.

CISPA: What now?
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) has cleared the House. Here's a quick guide to what happened, and what happens next.

Tushek Forego T700: Slovenian supercar takes on Lamborghini
This may only be Tushek's second car, but the Slovenian company thinks it can outperform the Lamborghini Aventador.

Parinee Ism: A stunning and futuristic residential tower proposal for Mumbai
Check out this stunning and futuristic residential proposal from architectural firm James Law Cybertecture.

DT Deals: $10 remote control helicopter, $490 Sharp HDTV, and more!
What daily deals have we come up with today? Find out in this week's latest additions to the DT Deals specials.

THQ sells You Don’t Know Jack, Amnesia publisher ValuSoft
THQ sells off budget PC publishing wing to focus on big budget titles.

Sega outlines Phantasy Star Online 2′s risky free to play model
Freemium may be the future for MMORPGs, but Sega is still taking a big, laudable risk with Phantasy Star Online 2.

Celebrate Star Wars Day by flipping Yoda pancakes with your R2D2 spatula
Wake up on the right side of the Force with a Star-Wars-themed breakfast courtesy of a few inexpensive kitchen gadgets.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 first 3DS game to get simultaneous digital, retail releases
Nintendo gets serious about digital distribution with New Super Mario Bros. 2 this August.

Crytek denies TimeSplitters 4 development
Crytek puts the kibosh on a return for Free Radical's TimeSplitters.

Microsoft: No simultaneous digital releases for Xbox 360 games
Microsoft says it doesn't plan to follow Sony and Nintendo's lead with digital retail.

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Monday, April 30, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 30/04/2012

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