IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 04/10/2012

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 04/10/2012

Digital Trends

AV Rant #306: Political
If you are wondering why Liz sounds so far away, her mic broke so she is using the internal mic in her computer. This week, Zeebox, NBC, and Comcast work together to bring you second screen technology like you’ve never seen! Which we think probably means more ads. But Tom and Liz have suggestions for

Ex-Apple, Nasa engineers create $11,000 coffee maker
Completely equipped with a digital camera and Wi-Fi connectivity, Blossom Coffee is serious about brewing the perfect cup of coffee.

Nokia ad takes a swipe at the iPhone for, of all things, its lack of color options
A new ad from Nokia for its recently-unveiled Lumia 920 handset (available in a range of colors) takes a swipe at Apple's iPhone for only coming in two flavors – black and white.

Google launches micropayments service for Web content
Looking to help site owners reach into the wallets of their readers, Google has launched a new experiment with micropayments.

Australians losing enthusiasm for Facebook, report says
A new report from Ipsos Australia claims a new trend has emerged showing Australian users of Facebook are losing their enthusiasm for the social networking site.

3D-printed gun company gets machinery repossessed by manufacturer
It's beginning to look as if someone doesn't want Defense Distributed to manufacture and distribute the world's first open-source 3D printed firearm, as the company responsible for the 3D printer used to design the prototype has reclaimed its machine for fear of illegality.

MetroPCS and T-Mobile may merge if Deutsch Telekom has its way
The old saying goes, "If you can't beat them, join them," but Deutsche Telekom may be going another way. It's looking to join T-Mobile with MetroPCS to compete with Verizon and AT&T.

Mobile movie use heavier in men than women, reveals survey
Hollywood has discovered a new way of reaching its all-important male demographic, with a new survey revealing that more men than women consult movie devices when making decisions about going to the movies.

Microsoft Studios ramps up security as Xbox 720 release looms
After a year of document leaks, Microsoft is upping security at its Redmond campus in the lead up to the Xbox 720's release.

Hideo Kojima wants an unknown actor to lead Metal Gear Solid movie
Who should play Snake in the imminent Metal Gear Solid feature film? Series creator Hideo Kojima has a few thoughts on that topic.

Toyota sets new Nürburgring electric car speed record
Toyota's prototype TMG EV P002 had an impressive outing at Germany's most infamous track, and was paired with a new mobile quick charging system.

HTC One X vs HTC One X+: Spec showdown
The HTC One X was a darling of the mobile phone world. The newly announced One X+ aims to continue the tradition of its predecessor while providing modest improvements.

Mass Effect Trilogy and Mass Effect 3 Wii U demonstrate EA’s increasingly confused DLC plans
By the end of November, Mass Effect 3 will have been released three times this year, each time with different DLC included in the package.

Leaked images say Lucasarts’ next game is Xbox Live shooter Star Wars: First Assault
Could six years of work on Star Wars: Battlefront 3 finally see the light of day as Star Wars: First Assault on Xbox Live Arcade?

PR firm Reverb apologizes for kitten-based guilt trip
A poorly-worded press release landed PR firm Reverb in hot water with gamers, and now the company wants to apologize.

Get bespoke tailoring in the comfort of your home with UPcload
Finding the right fit when you're shopping online can be a pain, but UPcload makes it easier with just a webcam and any old CD.

Can Deeyoon video debates turn flame wars into civilized conversation?
YouTube might be getting first dibs on livestreaming the presidential debate, but Deeyoon wants to bring that capability to the Average Joe with its real-time video debate platform.

Can crowdsourcing kill the patent troll?
A new Stack Exchange site, Ask Patents, aims to put patent trolls out of business by eliminating bad patents in the first place. Will it work?

Windows 8 cloud gaming service Agawi’s promising future on the Xbox 720
Agawi, a small cloud gaming service, is strengthening its presence on Windows 8, the operating system that will power the Xbox 720.

Valve expands Steam to offer non-gaming software
As promised, Steam, Valve Software's online games distribution system, now includes productivity software.

Best Cheap Phones
We pick our favorite budget smartphones on the four major US wireless carriers. These phones may be cheap, but they're still good.

Team Ninja thanks Dead Or Alive 5 fans with free DLC costumes
If you picked up Dead Or Alive 5 the game's developers would like to reward you with 11 free downloadable costumes.

Resident Evil 6 review: Capcom’s exquisite corpse is 2012′s most spectacular failure
In our Resident Evil 6 review, we look at how Capcom has built its biggest, most beautiful failure.

Facebook updates the Help Center with a simpler interface and new personalization
Facebook updated its Help Page, first introduced in 2007, to offer users a faster and easier way to solve your Facebook related issues.

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept: The Panamera gets a little uglier, and a little greener
Porsche tries to stretch the Panamera's appeal with a wagon body and plug-in hybrid powertrain.

NBA 2K13 review: The return of the king
2K Sports is back with its annual NBA offering, NBA 2K13, and the developers can rest easy knowing that the crown is still theirs.

How will Microsoft solve its impending Xbox porno problems?
Porn websites are promoting themselves on Xbox 360 thanks to Internet Explorer, but Microsoft's real Xbox porno problem is Xbox TV.

LinkedIn becomes a name dropper and adds 150 influencers – including Richard Branson and Barack Obama – to its network
LinkedIn users can now follow any of the 150 influencers picked by the professional social network for access to exclusive content, a strategy that will help further shape LinkedIn as a platform for content and news.

RHA crosses the pond and heads for the big Apple
RHA's lightweight and affordable MA450i and SA950i headphones will hit Apple Stores later this month.

Is Russia’s Yandex beating Google at its own game?
It's not a household name in America, but in Russia, Yandex beats Google in search, and it's now launching its own app store and browser.

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