IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 02/10/2011

Sunday, October 2, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 02/10/2011

Digital Trends

YouTube video of deaf woman hearing for first time goes viral
While new technology is often used simply for our superficial entertainment, there are profound, touching moments when advances in technology can alter a person's life in the most meaningful way possible.

Google opens its first retail store, located in London
Google has dipped its toe into the world of retail with the opening of a store-within-a-store in London. The Chrome Zone gives customers a chance to get hands-on with its Chromebook laptop, a machine that was up to now only available for purchase online.

Study: Average person spends nearly eight hours a month on Facebook
With more people spending time on the popular social network each month, Facebook seems to have the public's attention and continues to dominate other Web properties in regards to time spent on the site.

Google Chrome on track to overtake Firefox in 2011
With users of Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Mozilla's Firefox defecting to Chrome, Google's three year old Web browser is rapidly continuing to rise in popularity.

World’s highest webcam takes viewers close to Everest peak
The world's highest webcam has begun operating in the Himalayas, giving an excellent view - when weather permits - of the top of Mount Everest.

New US Postal Service ad campaign aims at e-mail security
A new ad campaign by the ailing the ailing United States Postal Service warns about e-mail security, asserting that snail mail is "safe and secure".

Survey: Google world’s most attractive employer
Google came top in a survey looking at companies people would most like to work for, coming ahead of the likes of Apple, as well as a host of non-tech companies.

HTC Flyer price being reduced to $299 on October 1
HTC is cutting the price of its 7 inch Android tablet the HTC Flyer to $299 in response to the $199 Amazon Kindle Fire.

Pictures: Sony Circle Sound Speakers deliver sound in 360 degrees
Check out some pictures of the cool and innovative Sony Circle Sound Speakers system for your home, office, or dorm.

AT&T’s Galaxy S II already has security issues, and it isn’t even released yet
A security hole on AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II handset allows people to bypass the lock screen and access all of your dirty little secrets.

Mobius solar powered iPhone case/charger by Eton
Looking for a green solution to your iPhone charging needs? Check out the Mobus iPhone charger/case from Eton, a solar powered battery pack that can provide your iPhone with the power and protection it needs.

Does the BlackBerry PlayBook have a future?
RIM says its committed to tablets, but can it save the PlayBook? Promised improvements still haven't appeared, and the Kindle Fire is driving the PlayBook to retailers' bargain bin

Phoenix Roadster: world’s first biodegradable car
While various strategies are underway to address the ongoing energy crisis in the realm of automotive production and energy use, Filipino product designer Kenneth Cobonpue and Albrecht Birkner have devised a truly unique solution, introducing the world's first biodegradable car, the Phoenix.

Travel Bug: Top 5 places for fall foliage
The leaves are changing and we don't want you to miss out on the stunning fall scenery. We've chosen our top 5 places in the U.S. to get your fill of changing color or go "leaf peeping" as it's often called.

Satisfy your inner steampunk with the Big Daddy Nerf gun
Stylize your Nerf gun collection with this custom-made Nerf mod from professional model maker Neil Taylor.

Global warming spurs Swedish indoor ski park
Plans for erecting the world's premiere indoor ski park is underway with the Skipark 360° just outside of Stockholm, Sweden.

Portal 2 DLC available next week for free
Valve has announced that new co-op and single player content will be available to download for all systems on October 4.

HopStop.com earns core navigation patent – vows to play nice, develop WP7 app
The USPTO has awarded HopStop a core patent to its mass transit navigation technology. Unlike a lot of technology companies these days, CEO Joe Meyer sees no future in suing his competitors.

I can see clearly now: Invisible Canoe/Kayak pictures
Denver based See Through Canoe offers the clear alternative to your canoeing and kayaking needs with the Transparent Canoe/Kayak.

Catch your pup in the act with the iPad-controlled Rover spy tank
Bring out your inner James Bond with the iOS app-controlled Rover spy tank from Brookstone.

The two sides to Facebook’s Open Graph
Facebook's Open Graph does two things: Gives consumers a new way to share and interact on the site as well as escalates brands' engagement possibilities. Are these agendas cohesive or divisive?

Steam boss Gabe Newell speaks out about EA’s competing Origin service
Valve boss Gabe Newell sizes up the competition in Electronic Arts' Origin digital distribution platform, which is a direct competitor to his own company's Steam service.

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations PC release delayed until December
Ubisoft reveals that the PC release of Assassin's Creed: Revelations will be delayed until December 2, coming a couple of weeks after the console versions on November 15.

BioWare toys with Star Wars fans’ emotions, sends accidental beta email
Fans signed up on the Star Wars: The Old Republic mailing list received an email asking for feedback on the beta, despite not actually being part of the beta.

Man attacks child over Call of Duty
A 46-year old English man is accused of choking a 13-year old boy that had been taunting him and beating him in Call of Duty.

The world according to Flickr
Researchers from Oxford University's Internet Institute have compiled a map that shows where every geotagged photo uploaded to Flickr was taken.

Privacy groups and Congress want Facebook investigated for ‘super cookies’
Groups are lobbying for another Facebook investigation regarding privacy practices.

Italian VoIP firm challenges Microsoft/Skype deal
Italy's Messagenet is challenging Microsoft's $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype in a move to prevent Redmond from bundling Skype with Windows.

Mortal Kombat film reboot Konfirmed
Warner Bros. has greenlit a Mortal Kombat film reboot, to be directed by Kevin Tancharoen, the man behind the Mortal Kombat: Legacy web series.

Available Tags:YouTube , Google , Facebook , Chrome , Firefox , security , HTC , Sony , Galaxy , iPhone , BlackBerry , Portal , Steam ,

No comments:

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)