Thursday, November 1, 2012

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 02/11/2012

Digital Trends BlackBerry 10 phones being tested by carriers as Pentagon says it will keep using RIM handsets Research In Motion boss Thorsten Heins has announced that devices running the firm's next-generation OS, BlackBerry 10, are now being tested by carriers around the world, keeping it on course for release early next year. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has said it will continue to use BlackBerry devices in its work.
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JBL Soundfly wireless speakers tap your outlets, ride your walls JBL's Soundfly wireless speaker removes the power cord middle-man and plugs directly into wall outlets. Clever, but does it fill an actual need?
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How to install Windows 8 on a Mac If you’re a Mac owner curious to give Windows 8 a whirl but can't afford a new PC, follow our guide to find out just how easy it is to install Windows 8 on a Mac.
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Bounce Imaging creates a superball for first responders It's an invention that could change first response in many ways: An inexpensive device shaped like a tennis ball that captures 360 degree images of the area into which it's thrown multiple times a second.
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Facebook selectively testing redesigned Timeline and Groups pages Facebook is testing its redesigned Timeline and Groups pages with select users that may slightly appease fans of the older look.
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Microsoft enlists the Principality Of Liechtenstein to promote Halo 4 In an effort to promote the imminent release of Halo 4, Microsoft has transformed large swaths of the Principality Of Liechtenstein into setting straight out of the company's most iconic franchise.
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‘Siri, where can I find hookers in Shanghai?’ The Chinese version of Siri has apparently been very naughty indeed, telling people where they can find hookers when asked. But no more, as Apple blocks certain search terms after outcry from iPhone users.
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New report looks at hacking trends, warns that security firms are looking in all the wrong places Imperva's report highlights trends in hacker conversations via forums and organized online communities -- and says the security industry is dangerously overlooking all this.
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DIY Humvee: Build your own Hummer for $59,995 AM General's C-Series kit will give buyers another chance to own this iconic military vehicle, assuming they're good with a wrench.
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George Lucas discusses the future of Star Wars Following yesterday's announcement that Disney had purchased Lucasfilm, George Lucas sat down with Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy to discuss his motivations and where the Star Wars franchise goes from here.
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Peter Molyneux reveals release date for ‘fascinating’ Curiosity The creator of Fable and Populous has just revealed a release date for his latest game, and it's as high-concept and novel an idea as you'd expect from Peter Molyneux.
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Kickstarter opens for business in the United Kingdom, opening the doors for British devs Kickstarter closes its banner year by opening its operations up to the United Kingdom. With 194 projects in the UK already up, especially video game developers, are looking to replicate the success found by numerous American devs in 2012.
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Analyst: Disappointing Medal Of Honor: Warfighter may kill the franchise Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter believes that the poor sales and critical derision aimed at EA's recent Medal Of Honor: Warfighter might just sink the franchise, and EA's plans for the future along with it.
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Why can’t Americans stomach unsubsidized phones? While other countries pay full price for phones in exchange for cheap service with no strings attached, Americans happily cuff ourselves to expensive contracts to knock a few hundred bucks off a phone up front. Are we just too short-sighted to care?
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Hands on: Moment.me iPhone app aims to capture life from all angles No matter how clear your memory is about a particular moment, you still only see things from your own perspective. Moment.me aims to give you a panoramic view of the events that matter most to you and that you share with others.
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Hurricane Sandy brings down Call of Duty, Guitar Hero online multiplayer Data centers in the American northeast were affected by Hurricane Sandy as well, with facilities flooded and lacking power. A number of Activision games, including entries in the Call of Duty and Guitar Hero series, have been taken offline as a result.
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Boxee TV set-top streamer to hit Walmart shelves at $98 this holiday season The Boxee brand got a big boost today as we learned that Walmart will be stocking and promoting the set-top streamer with Live TV and DVR features for $98.
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The fun don’t stop! Microsoft sued over Windows 8 Live Tiles Microsoft was excited to roll out Windows 8, but now a company name Surfcast is trying to rain on its parade. Claiming to have a patent on the tiles concept that is so prominent in Windows 8, Surfcast is suing Microsoft for patent infringement.
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Hamann McLaren MP4-12C memoR: German tuner builds a tie-dye supercar How do you improve on the perfect supercar? German tuner Hamann decided to add some color.
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Take-Two: Borderlands 2 achieves Rockstar sales status, XCOM a success 2K Games parent company Take-Two Interactive is well on the road to recovery after the last disappointing fiscal year, narrowing losses year-on-year and finding success with Gearbox Software's Borderlands 2.
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FIFA 13, Madden NFL 13, and digital sales surge but EA isn’t growing yet Electronic Arts reported astounding numbers for its annual sports franchises in its summer quarter earnings, as well as impressive growth in its digital business. Despite gains, though, EA wasn't able to mitigate losses.
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Now Windows Phone 8 is here, where’s Windows Phone 7.8? (Updated) With Windows Phone 8 now official, there's growing interest in the arrival of Windows Phone 7.8, the update that will bring the new Start screen to older Windows Phone devices. Microsoft has been keeping quiet, however rumors that it could appear during November have begun.
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Acer delays Windows RT tablet launch, blames press response to Microsoft’s Surface Acer has delayed the launch of its Windows RT tablets, blaming a poor response to Microsoft's Surface. It plans to return to the drawing board and is considering a new launch date closer to summer 2013.
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Biz Stone talks photo-sharing, Twitter, and the future of publishing Since stepping away from Twitter, Biz Stone has anything but left the startup scene. With Obvious Corp, Stone continues to influence the social and Web startup landscape.
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Clear launching Mac app and iPhone update with iCloud support Thursday Realmac Software is launching a Mac app and an update to its iPhone app that will offer new gestures and iCloud support.
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Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation review: Flawed, but realized potential Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation is far from perfect, but the good definitely outweighs the bad in this PlayStation Vita-exclusive, console-style action game that acts as a companion, while also standing alone from AC3.
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Long-awaited photo menus make their way to Yelp’s desktop and mobile apps Yelp has finally added a crucial feature to its mobile and desktop apps, a native menu feature powered by user-generated reviews and photos.
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Star Wars: 1313 may be LucasArts’ last big Star Wars game as Disney turns brand to social and mobile Disney acquired a veritable media empire when it purchased Lucasfilm for $4 billion, including stories video game development house LucasArts. What's in store for Star Wars 1313 and the Star Wars gaming brand under its new master?
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Bloc the wooden Apple TV holder makes the device part of your furniture When attached to an HDMI cord, does your Apple TV tend to skew sideways thanks to the heavier weight of the cord? If so, Bloc is here for the rescue, bringing a solution with a minimalistic design we can definitely appreciate.
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Ford unveils Cobra Jet Twin-Turbo Concept at SEMA Ford unveiled the Cobra Jet Twin-Turbo Concept at SEMA, possibly giving us a glimpse into the future of the Mustang.
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