IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 14/06/2012

Time’s up: Sony presents the Facebook-friendly Xperia Miro
The Xperia Miro has been launched on Sony's Facebook page, following its clever Fast Forward marketing campaign.

iPhone 4 owners will be forced to upgrade to get Apple’s turn-by-turn directions
Likely coming as a disappointment to millions of iPhone 4 owners in the United States, Apple won't be enabling all the features of iOS6 on smartphones older than the iPhone 4S.

Bosch robotic lawn mower cuts the grass while you relax
Developing a more intelligent and efficient way of mowing the front lawn, Bosch wants you to put your feet up while a small, green robot does all the work.

LinkedIn statement: No accounts compromised, more security added
LinkedIn said late Tuesday that up to now there have been no reports of compromised accounts following last week's security breach. It also said it had added an extra layer of security to accounts.

DirecTV considers rolling out commercial skipping technology
Looking carefully at consumer demand of ad-skipping technology, DirecTV management may offer the service to customers in the near future.

Pizza from a vending machine? Let’s Pizza to debut in the US this year
A vending machine whose maker claims is the only one in the world capable of producing "healthy and genuine pizzas using entirely fresh ingredients” is about to debut in the US. Sounds like a tasty prospect, no?

Report: Apple’s Ping dead with next iOS update
Apple's attempt at building a social network via iTunes, Ping, hasn't set the world on fire - and it may be about to pay the ultimate price as a result. Anonymous sources are reporting that Apple will remove the service with the next iOS release later this year.

Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown review
Though it's not perfect, Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown is easily the best version of Sega's premier fighting franchise to date.

The unintended upside of watching way too much Netflix
No matter how much time you've wasted on Netflix, streaming movies and shows you're not even paying attention to, you're still better than New York's Mike Malkoff, who managed a staggering 252 movies in a 30-day period. No wonder that Netflix wanted to fly him out to its HQ and meet their favorite customer face-to-face.

Decade-long Civilization II match offers grim view of the future
The future is a "a hellish nightmare of suffering and devastation," if one man's massively long-running game of Civilization II is to be believed.

Ray Winstone cast as Biblical ark builder’s mysterious nemesis
When apocalyptic flooding just doesn't cut it for dramatic tension, you have to call in Ray Winstone.

BMW i8 hybrid sports car engines will be built in the UK
Building the i8's three cylinder engine is one small step toward putting this green sports car on the road.

Clean burnin’ Bug: VW announces 2013 Beetle TDI to start at $23,295
Looking for a cleaner, more fuel efficient version of the VW Beetle? Well then rev your engines as VW has announced the 2013 Beetle TDI will hit dealerships this summer.

SchoolFeed: The Facebook app everyone needs to avoid [Updated with SchoolFeed's response]
Online yearbook service SchoolFeed uses deceptive practices to boost its numbers and hijack your Facebook data.

Should YouTube be worried? Mobli ‘Tropfest Micro’ offers amateur filmmakers a spotlight
Mobli has partnered with the Tropfest Film Festival to launch its first Mobli channel, "TropfestMicro" with the hopes of discovering the next Web sensation.

Lollipop Chainsaw review
Lollipop Chainsaw, Grasshopper Manufacture's latest hack 'n slash adventure, is most definitely a mixed bag but it's also one that you'd do well to invest some time into.

The V-Moda VAMP: An audiophile iPhone accessory fit for James Bond?
V-Moda's VAMP is an all-in-one headphone amp, DAC and battery pack designed to attach to the iPhone 4/4S which the company maintains is just the sort of thing a spy would be into.

Daimler beats BMW to the punch, starts production of electric Smart ForTwo
Daimler has announced deliveries of its all electric Smart ForTwo will take place later this year, beating German rivals BMW, and the company's i range, to the electric punch.

A single scene from The Amazing Spider-Man goes on sale this week
For only $3 you can own a small piece of The Amazing Spider-Man before the film hits theaters.

Activision backs Microsoft in Motorola patent dispute, opposing ban of Xbox 360
As a commission decides on whether or not to ban the Xbox 360 from sale in the U.S., Activision Blizzard files a statement with the ITC opposing the ban.

High five: All-female team builds Ford Mustang High Gear for SEMA
Ford's latest SEMA concept shows off the tuning industry's female talent.

[UPDATED] Pikmin 3 for Wii U will not have online multiplayer
Foregoing an essential feature in modern multiplayer console games, Nintendo's Pikmin 3 will not have online multiplayer when it releases on Wii U this fall.

TiVo, PayPal join forces to efficiently push ‘As Seen On TV’ products
TiVo and PayPal want to make it incredibly easy to purchase the things you see on TV. Perhaps too easy.

AV Rant #290: Tactile Future
Welcome to the future, folks. It’s tactile in here. Check out this new tactile feedback touchscreen. Tom thinks it will completely revolutionize computers and make laptops a thing of the past. Liz just thinks it is cool. Also on Liz’s “to buy” list is the new Swivel tracking iPhone base. It will follow you while

Gaikai won’t partner with Sony for PlayStation 3 cloud gaming, but OnLive might
E3 came and went without an announcement of cloud gaming on PlayStation 3. The rumored Gaikai partnership fell through but Sony may be talking with OnLive according to a new interview.

Let’s talk: Major automakers announce interest in Apple’s Siri
Hot off the heels of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, a host of major automakers have confirmed interest in implementing Apple's voice-driven Siri system in upcoming vehicles.

This is what happens when you mess with The Oatmeal
Attention anyone who's ever had to fight faulty damages claims against your online work: The Oatmeal is showing you how it's done.

THQ seeks new identity in aftermath of E3 2012
THQ CEO president says his company's hit bottom while its new president says it needs to make games that aren't embarrassing. What does the future hold for THQ?

Facebook updates Camera app, renaming it ‘Camera•’
In addition to some general fixes, the Facebook Camera app gets a visual update to its name.

Wii Get Pay Cuts, So Do U: Nintendo cuts employee bonuses 20 percent
In 2011, Nintendo targeted executive salaries as console sales dropped. This year, all employees feel the sting as summer bonuses are cut by 20 percent.

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 14/06/2012

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