IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 04/10/2011

HTC phones: giant security hole discovered
Android Police has discovered a giant security hole in a number of HTC phones that exposes a wide range of personal data to any app that accesses the Internet.

Pictures: 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit
Check out some photos of Dodge's 2012 Charger Pursuit which is made specifically for police.

Qatari “Amphibious” hotel resort features “jellyfish” rooms
Another ambitious tourist draw is being planned in the Middle East, this time in Qatar, with the "Amphibious" luxury hotel resort.

Uncharted 3 to make use of PSN Pass for online play
Sony confirms that Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception will include a PSN Pass redemption code for online play, becoming the second game from the publisher to incorporate this sort of multiplayer content restriction.

iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S listings point to specs, imminent release
A pair of now-removed product listings on the i-wireless website lend further support to the belief that Apple will be announcing the forthcoming release of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S at its Tuesday media event.

Refreshed Sony Vaio S-series notebooks hit the streets
Sony's Vaio S-series notebooks have been refreshed with second-generation Intel Core processors, a new 15.5-inch Vaio SE variant...and they're on sale now.

L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition out on November 8, PC specs revealed
Rockstar Games confirms a November 8 U.S. release for L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition, which brings the main game plus all previous DLC to Windows, Steam and OnLive.

NFC update expands on mobile sharing technology
While near field communication is still attempting to make waves in the mobile payment industry, a recent update to the technology broadens the amount of uses for NFC-equipped devices.

Spin cycle meets spin attack: Amusement Washing Machine pictures
Merging functionality and fun, the Amusement Washing Machine allows you to take all your virtual skills and apply them to the real world.

Google launches helicopter view in Google Maps
While getting directions from Google Maps has always been a helpful way to find a new location, the search company added a new feature this week that offers a 3-dimensional view of that route.

Over a third of Android phones in the U.S. are 4G-enabled
With faster download speeds finally becoming available on most major mobile carriers, Android smartphones seem to be keeping up with the technology and providing fast 4G speeds.

Larry Page thinks Google should decide what news is ‘important’
Google says it feels "responsible" for promoting the news we should be reading.

Emax E-Volution: Fastest, greenest luxury yacht
Hop aboard the $40 million Emax E-Volution luxury yacht and claim the seven seas in the name of energy efficiency and extravagance.

The 10 best TVs under $1,000
Check out our picks for the top 10 TVs under $1,000 to enjoy top-shelf features like 3D, localized dimming and efficient LED backlighting without breaking the bank.

Updated: AT&T’s Galaxy S II already has security issues, and it isn’t even released yet (Samsung responds)
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.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 04/10/2011

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