IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/05/2012

Thursday, May 10, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/05/2012

Digital Trends

Portable USB fuel cell charges your phone up to 14 times
As consumers continue purchasing power-hungry electronics like smartphones and portable gaming systems, a company has developed a way to charge those devices without the need of an electrical outlet.

Bathing goes foamy with the Kenya Hara ‘Foam Spa’
Slip into the Hara 'Foam Spa' and relax with a good book or glass of wine in a pool of bubbles.

Dylan Jobe of LightBox talks about his rise in the industry, and the birth of Starhawk
The President of LightBox, developer of Starhawk, talks with us about the process of creating games, his own rise in the industry, and the polarized future of the industry.

Does your Facebook smartphone habit mean you’ll be seeing more ads soon?
More people are spending more time on Facebook via smartphone than they do on computers - which could mean that the company will have to change the way it manages its advertising, or else risk pushing its drop in revenue even further in future.

Astoundingly realistic animal chairs from Maximo Riera are a must-see
Spanish artist Maximo Riera creates amazingly detailed animal chair sculptures.

Oracle v. Google: The bewildering Java trial explained
A jury has returned a verdict on three of four copyright questions in the Oracle v. Google trial...and it didn't come up roses for Android. But that's where things get complicated. Here's everything you need to know abut the confusing trial that could have major ramifications for Android.

Despite expectations, Pay-TV numbers grew in 2011
Don't believe the hype, when it comes to the myth that viewers are abandoning paid TV subscriptions for the Internet. Subscriber numbers actually rose in the first quarter of the year - But that doesn't mean it's all good news for the TV industry.

Opel Adam: GM’s German division takes on Mini Cooper, Fiat 500
Named after the first man, this car could be Opel's last chance for survival.

2015 Ford Mustang speculation begins with sexy new renderings
Engines are revving early as the automotive community is already rife with speculation over the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Twitter fights court order to give user data to police without a warrant
Twitter has backed up one of its users by filing a motion to quash a New York state court order that would have allowed police to supboena user data without a search warrant.

AV Rant #285: With Tongue
It’s our 5 year anniversary (but we don’t mention that on the podcast). Hurray for us! Liz is back and this week we talk about the upcoming summer movies. Are you excited? We dissect the trailers for Spiderman, Dark Knight Rises, and Prometheus. Also, Mother’s Day is around the corner and we discuss the Audioholics

What’s next for Marvel Studios after The Avengers
Iron Man 3 is on the way, Thor 2 has a greenlight, and Captain America 2 has been confirmed. But now that we're living in a post-Avengers world, what else is on the Marvel movie horizon?

HTC One V impressions: Small, but good
Our hands-on impressions of the HTC One V, live from the CTIA 2012 trade show floor. Pictures and video included.

MySpace hit by FTC for privacy violations [Update: MySpace statement]
MySpace has settled with the FTC after the Commission accused the social network of violating user privacy by sharing personally identifiable information with third-parties.

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch includes all content from new Ni no Kuni: All-in-One Edition when it releases in 2013
New edition of Studio Ghibli and Level 5's RPG Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch means more content for U.S. players.

Lexus distances itself from Toyota in order to regain luxury throne
No longer the leader in the luxury segment, Lexus is looking to distance itself from parent company Toyota in order to reclaim its crown.

Nokia Lumia phones get a major boost in the apps department
While Windows Phone might still be partially out in the cold, Nokia is doing its part to grab some developer attention for the Lumia lineup.

Electronic Arts says new Need for Speed and Dead Space 3 due by 2013
New franchise entries in surprising and not-so-surprising series from EA.

Jaguar XJ Speed Pack: the world’s fastest taxi?
Jaguar's big sedan will take passengers around Germany's infamous Nurburgring racetrack.

Droid Incredible 4G LTE impressions: Third time’s a charm for HTC
We go hands-on with the Droid Incredible 4G LTE by HTC, a new phone that brings the essence of the HTC One phones to Verizon. Pictures, impressions, and video.

Aperion Aris bucks AirPlay, brings wireless music streaming to Windows
Aperion Audio's Aris speaker is the first wireless streaming speaker solution designed to take advantage of Windows' "Play to" feature.

Powhow combines experts and the Internet with its how-to happy marketplace
Powhow is the latest to jump into the how-to ring with its Web-based marketplace for online lessons - a surprisingly unique model.

The Elder Scrolls Online will carry a monthly subscription fee says consultant
Gamesbrief consultancy believes that The Elder Scrolls Online will cost players cash to play each month, but can Bethesda expect people to pay?

Where The Wild Things Are creator Maurice Sendak has died
Beloved children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak passed away this morning at the age of 83.

The portable iPhone MetalDock hits all the right angles — literally
Make anywhere you go feel a little more like home with this portable Bracketron MetalDock iPhone station that charges your phone while it doubles as a tabletop clock.

How can EA save Star Wars: The Old Republic after losing 400,000 players in two months?
EA and Bioware's Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO is bleeding players. What can the companies do to stop the flow?

This posture-perfect chair is crowdsourced from several hundred butts
The R18 Ultra Chair might be the world's most perfect chair for posture correction thanks to the data collected from networked sensors that detected each subject's movement and weight applied while sitting.

Rimac Concept One: Croatia’s quiet Bugatti killer?
Meet the Rimac Concept One, the all-new, all-electric EV supercar that looks to rival the industry's top dogs.

Epic’s Tim Sweeney says Unreal Engine 4 intended for unannounced platforms
Epic founder Sweeney offers hints about Unreal Engine 4's role on Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 in new interview.

T-Mobile: iPhone-ready in 2012, 4G LTE in 2013
T-Mobile says that it will be able to offer full 3G speeds for unlocked iPhones by this fall, with its 4G LTE network coming in 2013

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