IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 26/02/2013

Review: Audi’s 2013 Allroad needs someroad to thrive, but wins style points at the mountain
Crossover SUVs have become the vehicle of choice for the automotive masses, but Audi is once again trying its hand at a stylish and sleek wagon. The 2013 Allroad has all the characteristics to succeed, but will Americans be able to look beyond their obsession for high-riding ‘utes?

Introducing Firefox OS: What you need to know
Smartphones with Mozilla's Firefox OS will be a reality this summer, but what does it bring to the mobile world besides a new platform to worry about? This new OS is built on the open language of the web and aims to erase the closed, proprietary mindset prevalent in current handsets and app development. Can Mozilla change the mobile world?

Here’s a social media cheat sheet for picking tonight’s Oscar winners
Completely lost in the chaos of awards season? If you need some help picking the winners before tonight, The Awards Meter tracks and analyzes positive and negative tweets about Oscars nominees to predict the winners and losers.

Never say never: HP returns to the tablet world, this time with a $170 Android tablet
HP is back in action with tablets once more, but is not looking to repeat the same mistakes of its past TouchPad. The new tablet, the Slate 7, is a bare-bones Android device, and doesn't offer much beyond an exciting price

Mozilla flaunts Firefox OS with a host of European partners at MWC
You may be wondering why we need another mobile OS, but Firefox is looking to build one like none other: An operating system that is as free and open as possible.

4 reasons not to slap that flat-screen TV over your fireplace
Mounting a TV over a fireplace may be popular, and it might even seem appealing, but it is a terrible idea. We run down the list of reasons placing your digital picture machine over a pyre should be avoided at all costs.

Activision’s CEO discusses the future of Call of Duty
Activision's CEO Eric Hirshberg talks about the success of the Call of Duty and Skylanders franchises, and how the publisher can continue to have success without risking over-saturation.

Huawei Ascend P2 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One: Spec showdown
Huawei claims that the Ascend P2 is the world's fastest smartphone, but is speed the only important feature an Android handset should have? See how it stacks up against HTC's newest flagship, the One, and Samsung's stalwart, and still popular, Galaxy S3.

Hauwei Ascend P2 vs iPhone 5: In-depth spec comparison
The Huawei Ascend P2 is a stand out amoung the Android competition, but the company is looking to trounce Apple as well. How does the P2 stand up to the iPhone 5? Read our comparison to find out.

Huawei officially announces long-awaited Ascend P2
Huawei kicked off Mobile World Congress 2013 by announcing its new flagship the device, the Ascend P2. Major features on the Ascend P2 include a 4.7-inch, 720p screen, 13-megapxiel camera, and Huawei's usual heavily modified user interface.

Terms & Conditions: The Pirate Bay’s fine print is still punk rock
Despite being considered the world's most illegal website by the establishment, The Pirate Bay does, shockingly, adhere to one traditional business norm: It has a terms of service. But don't worry – it's still totally punk rock.

Best Smart TV platforms for cord cutters
As more television manufacturers are continuing to improve on existing Smart TV software and hardware, it's never been a better time to ditch pay TV and adopt a cord cutting lifestyle.

iPad Mini vs Galaxy Note 8: Spec Showdown
Want to see how the best of the mid-sized tablets stack up against one another? Check out our spec showdown for a head-to-head comparison of Apple's iPad Mini vs Galaxy Note 8.0, the upcoming 8-inch tablet option from Samsung.

Yes, you can make an Oscar-nominated film with a MacBook Pro on your couch
We talked to Oscar-nominated director Shawn Christensen about editing his film Curfew in his living room with a MacBook Pro, as well as how technology has changed filmmaking, the kind of tech he uses, and how he went from a rock star to a director.

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Monday, February 25, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 26/02/2013

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