IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 31/05/2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 31/05/2012

Digital Trends

HTC phones released by US Customs after two week inspection forced by Apple
The US Customs agency 'indefinitely' delayed the importation of the HTC One X for AT&T and HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint due to alleged patent infringement related to an ITC victory Apple won last December. (Update: As of today, HTC claims all of its devices have been released.)

Think Apple is becoming more open? Think again, as Tim Cook is “doubling down” on secrecy
If you're wondering if Apple's infamous love of secrecy regarding unreleased new products is waning, think again, as CEO Tim Cook has pledged to "double down" on secrecy in the future.

Goodbye SEO, hello ASO: The time for app store optimization is now
As apps continue to takeover our digital activity, it's high time to turn our attention to ASO for the good of outside developers as well as app discovery.

Sony’s new Xperia Go and Xperia Acro S add water resistance to strong spec lists
Sony Mobile has announced two new Xperia phones, the Xperia Go and the Xperia Acro S. Both are water and dust resistant, and will be released later this year.

Teenage girl posts picture of cash on Facebook, family robbed within hours
Quickly attracting unwanted attention from criminals, a teenager in Australia failed to use her common sense when posting a photo on Facebook.

Speedy robotic lifeguards may save more lives this summer
Designed to save distressed swimmers along busy beaches, an Arizona-based company has developed a robotic buoy that travels much faster than a typical lifeguard.

Reel in your GoPro with the Bobber attachment
Never lose your camera in the water with the GoPro Bobber attachment.

Facebook: Now worth 40 percent less 11 days after IPO
Facebook's IPO troubles continue with the stock hitting a new low, the company facing a class action lawsuit from investors, and now another social network indefinitely postponing its own IPO because of the effect Facebook has had on the market.

Britain’s ‘Cookie Law’ Causes Confusion, Lawbreaking
Britain's "cookie law" is now in place, ensuring that users will be free to roam the internet without being tracked by sites based in the UK... in theory. In practice, the law is being undermined by misinformation and confusion.

Project Sartre: Volvo road train travels 120 miles autonomously in Spain
Volvo recently completed the first public trial run of its Project Sartre autonomous vehicle driving system just outside Barcelona, Spain.

Samsung debuts Music Hub on Galaxy S3, aims for Spotify
Watch out, Spotify. Samsung has released its all-encompassing music service, Music Hub, with the Galaxy S3. Other devices coming "soon."

Facebook and Opera: How would that work, exactly?
Rumors have Facebook putting some of its newfound wealth into acquiring browser maker Opera. What could Facebook gain from owning its own browser — and would it solve Facebook's mobile dilemma?

Aston Martin AM310: A preview of things to come?
Project AM310 hints at what the DB9 replacement, due this August, will look like.

Viddy’s all-over update: Cover art, soundtracks, Web makeover, and quicker render times
Viddy's quest for world domination of social video continues, with some new features and platform upgrades.

Samsung doubles down on Google with Chromebox and Chromebook laptop
Samsung and Google have unveiled the Chromebox and Series 5 550 Chromebook, two new computers running Chrome OS, Google's own cloud-based Android competitor.

This perfect ice cream scoop will make you melt
Scoop yourself the perfect frozen treat without scraping at the surface, thanks to the perfected Serrated Ice Cream Scoop.

Long Live the King: Hank Chien sets new Donkey Kong record
The plastic surgeon and three time Donkey Kong record holder, Dr. Hank Chien, has cemented his claim as the best Donkey Kong player alive.

38 Studios founder Curt Schilling says Kingdoms of Amalur studio closure could cost him $50 million
38 Studios founder Curt Schilling breaks his silence as former employees of the "Project Copernicus" studio continue to suffer in the aftermath of its financial collapse.

iPhone 5 shell photographed (supposedly)
The iPhone 5 is not coming out for months, but one site thinks it has already found its shell.

Panorama carpet can shape-shift into fitness accessories
Exercise with your home furniture with the Panorama carpet, designed to transform into workout accessories.

Toyota Prius propels to top three in global car sales
Love your Toyota Prius? You're not the only one. As Toyota introduces new members to the Prius family, global sales for the popular hybrid brand continues to surge.

War-torn Moscow gets some shine in these Metro: Last Light screenshots
Metro: Last Light hero, Artyom, explores the devastated surface of Moscow in the latest screenshots

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow—Mirror of Fate confirmed for Nintendo 3DS
Castlevania is in fact returning to Nintendo's handheld but it abandons the unique presentation that made past entries so memorable.

Lexus GS Coupe due in 2013?
Will subtracting two doors make this Lexus more exciting?

AV Rant #288: Hells Yeah Button
Liz is back though we are trying out a new podcast time so Tom is a little punchy. If you’re in the US, you’ve probably never heard of Eurovision. Tom’s now seen it and, honestly, it doesn’t make much sense to him. Must be a cultural thing. Spotify launches in Australia and Tom can’t wait

Diablo 3 starter guide: Welcome to Sanctuary
We're here to help you make the most of your first hours in Sanctuary with some helpful getting started tips for Diablo 3.

GameStop now sells Android tablets in 25 percent of its stores
In a bid to stay relevant, GameStop now sells Android tablets in almost 25 percent of its stores around the world.

Bitly redesign emphasizes social bookmarking, sacrifices URL shortening experience
Bitly's redesign gives users a new bookmarking service, called "bitmarks." Sadly, the URL shortening user experience has been sacrificed.

Rock Of Ages review
Rock of Ages was great on the PC and Xbox Live Arcade, and the updated PlayStation 3 release is utterly indispensable.

Why Facebook acquiring Face.com just makes too much damn sense
Facebook is rumored to be interested in buying Face.com, which powers sophisticated face recognition technology - an acquisition that furthers its mobile potential.

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