IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 13/06/2012

TomTom is behind Apple’s new mapping software in iOS 6
After dropping Google Maps, Apple has turned to TomTom for its new mapping software in iOS 6.

Nest learning thermostat rapidly expands into Apple, Amazon, Lowes
As more consumers look for ways to save money on expensive utilities each month, Nest is helping consumers find its learning thermostat in more retail locations.

Rugbeer: The vending machine you have to tackle to get your beer
A beer company in Argentina has produced a vending machine for drinkers that needs to be 'tackled' before it’ll dispense a drink. The machine, called Rugbeer, is being used in a marketing campaign aimed at beer-loving rugby fans in the north of the country, a region where the sport is even more popular than soccer.

Facebook shows signs of maturity as user growth tapers off
With a vast majority of American Internet users already holding Facebook accounts, the social network's growth has slowed dramatically. Will international expansion be key to the company's continued expansion?

Kaspersky: Cyberweapons Flame and Stuxnet share code
Computer security firm Kaspersky says the newly-discovered Flame cyberweapon shares code with Stuxnet... and that probably means the makers at least worked together.

Neal Stephenson’s swordfighting Kickstarter fund has already raised $190,000
Neal Stephenson's sword-fighting Kickstarter project Clang is off to a strong start with $190,000 in funding within two days, paving the way for a new generation of medieval action games.

The US State Department’s e-reader of choice? The Kindle
It's the PR coup that no-one expected: The US State Department has weighed in on the e-Reader issue by buying $16.5 million worth of them, and judging Apple's iPad to be inferior to the Amazon Kindle Touch.

NPR’s Car Talk will stop recording new episodes
Brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi, aka "Click and Clack," will stop dispensing car advice, but their show will live on through syndication.

Incase dresses up headphone line for summer
InCase reaches for the loudest crayons in the box with a summery redesign of its Sonic, Pivot, Reflex and Capsule headphones.

Smartphone attachment offers cheap ear infection diagnosis
Your kid has an ear ache? Don't take them to the hospital, just reach for your iPhone.

Wikipedia co-founder releases video of site’s ‘porn problem’
A month after the online encyclopedia removed a host of adult content, does Wikipedia still have a porn problem? According to a video from the company's co-founder, definitely.

E3 2012′s winners and losers
The DT gaming crew sit around the digital campfire and discuss the winners and losers of this year’s E3.

Can a Toyota Prius power a house?
V2H, or vehicle-to-home, systems could turn the car in your driveway into a backup generator.

Stream this: D-Link taps more media with MovieNite Plus
D-Link's MovieNite Plus streaming media player accesses a whole lot more content than its little brother, but keeps the price well under control at $80.

Screenshots of Apple’s next mobile operating system, iOS 6
With iOS 6, Siri is getting an upgrade and a serious helping of Facebook.

Resident Evil 6 brings a unique take to co-op with three overlapping campaigns
Capcom's E3 2012 demo for Resident Evil 6 gives up an early look at the game's new Cross Over feature, which throws together characters from its three overlapping campaigns at different points in the story.

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina vs. standard MacBook Pro
We compare Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina to the "standard" 15-inch MacBook Pro, which remains available at a more reasonable price point.

Lollipop Chainsaw studio Grasshopper Manufacture publishing student-made games on PlayStation Vita
Grasshopper Manufacture keeps punk alive by brining a slate of games from the creators of tomorrow to Sony's lonely device.

Kickstarter campaign leads to cyber-bullying
After launching a Kickstarter campaign, one women has sustained harassment on her social media accounts, while another lost her account thanks to a stalker.

Kinect-based mood analysis could bolster Microsoft’s advertising efforts
A new patent application points toward a future in which ads are tailored to you based on your body language and other subtle cues.

Will Call of Duty: Black Ops II come to Wii U?
Wii U could use a heavy hitter like Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 when it hits shelves this Christmas, but is the publisher planning on supporting Nintendo's machine?

Gravity Rush review
Sony finally released a locailzed version of SCE Japan Studio and Project Siren's Gravity Rush, which now stands as one of the most compelling reasons yet to own a PlayStation Vita.

Play Wreck-It Ralph courtesy blatantly obvious promotional stunt
Though Disney's upcoming Wreck-It Ralph is based on a fictional video game, the House of Mouse has created a playable version of the classic coin-op title that you can play in your web browser.

iOS 6: What you need to know
Apple overload has hit, and we're pinpointing the big, new iOS 6 changes hitting your iPhone this fall.

Duracell Powermat 24 Hour Power System: Inductive charging for iPhone
Duracell Powermat has upped its inductive charging game with the 24 Hour Power System — but what will it take to really make the powermat mainstream?

iOS 6 Maps finally brings turn-by-turn directions to the iPhone and iPad
iOS 6 Maps will bring turn-by-turn directions, 3D flyover, local search, Siri integration and more to iPhone and iPad users this fall.

Sony goes back to the nostalgia well for Tonka trucks movie
Sony Pictures Animation, Hasbro and Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions have agreed to make an animated film based on the iconic Tonka line of toy trucks.

Pictures of Apple’s new MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro has received a number of updates, including the addition of the Retina display technology.

Study says drivers don’t want social media in their cars
Technology consultancy Gartner says car owners want real-time weather info and automated crash notification, not Facebook and Twitter.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 13/06/2012

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