IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/9/2012

DIY kit is taking the Google Street View cam to the streets
If you have deep pockets and a desire to make your own maps, check out this DIY Street View cam kit.

E3 2012: Star Wars 1313 mixes Hollywood futuretech and mature themes
We snag an early look at LucasArts' next Star Wars video game, the bounty hunter-focused, mature-themed third-person action title, Star Wars 1313.

E3 2012: Trailer round-up
E3 came with a glut of trailers for dozens of games. Consider this your one stop shop for E3 trailers.

Forza Fiat: Chrysler sells out of 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
Demand for 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth has outpaced supply as Chysler will no longer take orders on 2012 model year versions of the sporty hatchback.

Photos: Canon EOS Rebel T4i
The new Canon EOS Rebel T4i is the new DSLR from the legacy manufacturer, and sports some killer new features, included a 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen.

Canon introduces the EOS Rebel T4i, the first touchscreen DSLR
Canon outfits its latest DSLR, the EOS Rebel T4i, with some stunning new video capture capabilities as well as a barrier-breaking feature, the touchscreen display.

E3 2012: Hands on with God of War: Ascension’s multiplayer, or how I learned to love the spear
Sony and its Santa Monica studio were on deck at E3 with a playable section of the God of War multiplayer, and we got a chance to try it out.

Texas toll road could see speed limit increased to 85 mph
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced the construction of toll road from San Antonio to Austin could be the first in the U.S. to carry an 85 mph speed limit.

Prometheus review
Ridley Scott returns to the world of sci-fi/horror genre with a beautiful, but muted film.

Apple rumor: All-new MacBook line with Retina to debut at WWDC
WWDC 2012: Apple will release an entirely new MacBook series that's thinner than MacBook Pro, but thicker than MacBook Air, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

DT Debates: Should humans go to Mars?
This week, writers Molly McHugh and Andrew Couts battle it out over whether or not humans belong on Mars.

App update seems to confirm Retina displays are coming to the Mac
A Mac app has been given "Retina graphics" support in an update, indicating Apple may indeed reveal Retina-equipped Macs at WWDC 2012.

It’s not what you know… World’s first Model S delivered to Tesla board member
A Tesla board member has become the first person to take delivery of the new Model S, while Tesla CEO Elon Musk will get car number two.

Facebook compelled to hand over IP addresses in UK cyber-bullying case
Online bullying victim Nicola Brookes, in a first-of-its-kind case in the UK, has won a court order compelling Facebook to hand over the IP addresses of her tormentors.

London subway system launches free Wi-Fi service as city gears up for Olympics
Passengers using London's subway network can now make use of free Wi-Fi at some of the UK capital's busiest stations.

Facebook launches App Center to help you discover new apps
Leveraging social recommendations of nearly one billion Facebook users, the new Facebook App Center promotes app discovery for both Web and mobile platforms.

Diners’ delight: Restaurant firm to intro 7,000 new iPads at three international airports
In a bid to "marry culinary excellence at airports with new media", food and beverage operator OTG has decided to roll out its iPad service for diners, starting with three international airports in North America.

E3 2012: The Last of Us is the best movie you will play next year
In a behind closed door session at E3, Sony and Naughty Dog gave us a closer look at their incredible new game, The Last of Us.

Quirky jug sends you a text message when the milk goes bad
Attempting to solve everyday problems with creative digital solutions, the development team at Quirky has come up with an interesting way to keep an eye on the milk.

E3 2012: Looking for something original? Meet Beyond: Two Souls, the most ambitious game around
One of the most ambitious titles at this year’s E3, Quantic Dreams’ Beyond: two Souls defies simple explanation, but stuns with its beauty.

RIM dumps 16GB PlayBook tablet, retains other models
You probably saw this coming. Research In Motion is pulling the plug on production of the 16GB version of its PlayBook tablet. The 32GB and 64GB models will remain on the market.

E3 2012: Metro: Last Light brings more of the same, thankfully
Fans of Metro 2033 should be very excited for the upcoming Metro: Last Light. Everyone else? Maybe not so much.

US wasn’t behind Flame virus, says UN security chief
The origins of the Flame virus remain a mystery, but according to the UN's digital security chief, one thing is for sure: It didn't come from the United States.

E3 2012: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance proves that good things come to those who wait
Three years after its first E3 showing, Metal Gear Rising returns in 2012 with an exhilarating demo.

E3 2012: Spec Ops: The Line’s free DLC co-op missions demonstrate a familiar game’s unique strengths
Spec Ops: The Line looks like other shooters, sounds like other shooters, and even plays like other shooters when you first see it, but an E3 2012 demo of its co-op stages illustrate what makes it notable.

Apple and Motorola’s day in court cancelled… for now
The jury trial over patent infringement on both sides between Apple and Motorola won't be happening, according to the federal judge in charge of the case. Instead, he'll be taking a look at the evidence himself, and may prevent any kind of trial at all.

E3 2012: Borderlands 2 keeps getting better in a new demo showing off Zero the Assassin and Axtov the Commando
Gearbox brought Borderlands 2 mission "Statueesque" to E3 2012 and it's just one more promising showcase for one of 2012's best looking games.

Above the clouds: City in the Sky concept is a towering oasis of tranquility
Gaze into the future of the modern city where urban skylines are eclipsed by towering oases of tranquility and life.

Best Buy founder and chairman Richard Schulze calls it quits early
Best Buy founder and chairman Richard Schulze has resigned early following a scandal involving now-former CEO Brian Dunn.

Flutter raises $1.4 million to improve its app answer to gesture control
Flutter brings gesture control to your Macs' music library via Webcam, and now it has the money to invest in the technology and make the move to Windows.

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 6/9/2012

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