IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 19/07/2012

Hands on with Panasonic’s new Lumix digital cameras
We had a chance to test drive Panasonic’s latest batch of digital cameras, including the FZ200 mega-zoom, DMC-G5 Micro Four Thirds, and LX7.

Study: Watching too much television can make kids fat and weak
Probably created for anyone that chooses to ignore common sense, a group of researchers set out to prove that plopping the kids in front of the television will lead to expanded waistlines and poor muscle tone.

Revel takes enterprise payment solutions to the streets with its food truck service Revel Router
Enterprise POS solution product Revel will expand its repertoire by introducing Revel Router, a food truck focused service. But its eye is still on the future of franchises.

Google Street View unveils new panoramic imagery from the Antarctic
Google continues to expand its Street View mapping service with the unveiling of a new set of imagery from the Antarctic.

500 Startups Demo Day: The most promising pitches from today’s event
The Dave McClure-founded accelerator introduced us to its latest class of startups, which range from refreshing social apps to telecom companies ready to break the system.

Digital glasses pioneer allegedly assaulted by McDonald’s staff for wearing his high-tech specs
Digital glasses pioneer Steve Mann was enjoying a vacation in Paris with his family recently when staff at a McDonald's there allegedly assaulted him for wearing his high-tech headgear.

What is TiVo up to with TRA?
TiVo has purchase metric tracking company - and former partner - TRA Inc., creating a system that will not only track what you watch, but also what you buy, giving advertisers and broadcasters a better idea of who's the best target audience for what product.

Microsoft faces fine from EU over default web browsers
Apparently, the Europeans really don't want to be forced to use Microsoft Internet Explorer, even just for the one time it would take them to download Firefox or Chrome. Microsoft is facing the possibility of sanctions after mistakenly failing to offer Windows users their choice of web browser for sixteen months.

How to make the most of your old phone
So you've bought a new smartphone. What on earth should you do with your old one? Fear not. We've got ideas on how to upcycle you're old phone.

Mass Effect 3 Wii U will have Extended Cut but what about “From Ashes”?
BioWare and Electronic Arts promise extra content out of the box for Wii U Mass Effect 3, but will it include high-priced DLC like "From Ashes?"

Nissan working on “Mini-Z” to take on FR-S and BRZ
Nissan wants to make its performance vehicles lighter and more efficient, but is this Juke-based micro machine really a sports car?

Ignite your Kindle Fire’s true potential with Grace Digital’s Matchstick speaker dock
Looking to get more out of your Kindle Fire? Then check out Grace Digital's new speaker dock designed exclusively for Amazon's newest tablet.

Firefox 14 automatically encrypts all Google searches
Newly released Web browser Firefox 14 offers users greater security by automatically encrypting all Google searches performed through the browser.

State of the Web: Will the Web wilt when it’s no longer wild?
Online, the open range is giving way to cities and subdivisions, and the fight to control the rules of our new communities starts with a simple question: What do you want the Web to become?

Earthworm Jim 3 will be made promises Gaikai’s David Perry
David Perry's many years away from his days as a programmer at Shiny Entertainment, but he'll get back to his roots with Earthworm Jim 3.

How a Russian hacker cracked Apple’s iOS in-app purchasing
A Russian hacker has figured out how to bypass Apple's in-app purchasing, but think very carefully before you decide to stock up on app content, game levels, and virtual currency.

Rent and ride: GM allows OnStar customers to rent out their wheels
General Motors has announced it will allow subscribers to its Onstar service the ability to rent out their idle cars for cash through RelayRides peer-to-peer car sharing service.

Hands-on with Casetagram iPad cover
When Casetagram announced it was accepting designs for the iPad version of its Instagram iOS case, we jumped at the opportunity for a hands-on review.

Bailing hard in our Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD review
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD remake from Robomodo bails hard in its Xbox Live Summer of Arcade debut, with a range of technical issues and hiccups undoing what was almost a killer nostalgia trip.

2013 BMW Alpina B7: A sporty version of BMW’s flagship
BMW's M Division is usually in charge of performance models, but it passed on the big 7 Series sedan. Enter Alpina with a speed machine of its own.

AV Rant #295: Kicking Space Zombie Cats
In space, you can’t hear zombie cats scream when you kick them. Check out Tom on the AV Week podcast. Rob has a really good suggestion for a starter system – $2500 includes five speakers, a sub, a receiver, and a 50″ plasma. Check it out. Power Sound Audio – a new Internet Direct subwoofer

Shocker! AT&T may charge extra for FaceTime calls
An error message in the latest developer version of iOS 6 shows that AT&T may charge users for FaceTime calls over its network.

IKEA now brews its own beers, but do they complement Swedish meatballs?
IKEA has introduced a new food product: regular and dark lager beer. Totally unexpected, or bestsellers in the making?

Valve expands Steam with Linux support and non-gaming apps
While other video game companies rush to adapt to the digital future, Valve steadily evolves Steam with Linux support and non-gaming apps.

New Jersey car crash sparks traffic light camera controversy
A driving running a red light in Roselle Park, New Jersey has caused quite the commotion both for his on road antics and the impending fall out of his caught on-camera crash.

Battlefield 4 coming fall 2013, beta invite included with Medal of Honor Warfighter pre-order
Electronic Arts is keeping its Battlefield engine running. The publisher announced on Tuesday that Battlefield 4 is coming in fall 2013.

CAD and AutoCAD maker Autodesk acquires Socialcam for $60M
Video app Socialcam has been acquired by Autodesk, but will remain independent... just $60M richer.

Barnes & Noble brings Nook e-books to the Web
Barnes & Noble has announced Nook for Web, a way to read Nook books on your home computer or any Internet-enabled device.

Microsoft’s plans for $99 Xbox 360 in Europe cement the Xbox 720′s future as a subscription-based console
The Xbox Europe team is eyeing the sales of Microsoft's $99 subscription-based Xbox 360 in the US, planning when and how to expand service.

Safe with sound: DARPA’s fire suppression system extinguishes flames with acoustic waves
After completing successful demonstrations in 2011, DARPA has released videos of its Instant Fire Suppression systems that can put out fire with sound waves.

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Thursday, July 19, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 19/07/2012

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