IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 05/10/2011

Gears of War 3 Horde DLC due in November
The first add-on for Gears of War 3 comes in the form of the “Horde Command Pack,” which will run you 800 MS Points.

AT&T offers free Android accessibility app for blind and visually impaired
AT&T's free Mobile Accessibility Lite enables blind or visually impaired Android users to place calls, send and read messages, and surf the Web via text-to-speech technology.

Buzzworthy book, DVD, and Blu-ray releases for the week of October 3
We've rounded up our picks for the most buzzed about and noteworthy new releases in books, DVDs and Blu-rays for the week, from an Ellen DeGeneres memoir to Fast Five on Blu-ray.

Texts From Last Night blog set to become terrible TV show
Fox aims to turn funny blog Texts From Last Night into an unfunny TV comedy series.

Last minute rumor: iPhone 5 won’t have LTE or WiMax, but will have HSPA+
New rumors suggest Apple's next iPhone may not have 4G LTE or WiMax support on Verizon and Sprint.

Assassin’s Creed: Lineage film arriving on DVD and Blu-Ray in November
The short-film prequel to Assassin's Creed II will arrive on the same day as Assassin's Creed: Revelations.

SEGA contest asks fans to guess the name of upcoming mystery game
Which classic SEGA franchise is returning on Playstation 3?

Tesla officially unveils electric Model S sedan, announces sport edition
Customers who pre-ordered the 2012 Tesla Motors all-electric Model S sedan got a chance to check out their new ride this weekend at the company's California factory.

Electric airplane wins $1.35M prize from Google and NASA
Google and NASA partner for energy-efficient flight contest, with winner traveling 200 miles in an electric airplane.

Case-maker Hard Candy bets big on iPhone 5 with 4.44-inch screen
While some say a completely redesigned iPhone 5 release is unlikely, case-maker Hard Candy has put its money on the new Apple handset having a massive 4.44-inch screen, which would make it one of the largest smartphones on the market.

Microsoft officially kills the Zune HD
Microsoft has finally confirmed what we've known for a while: the Zune HD is dead.

Rhapsody buys Napster from Best Buy
Rhapsody is executing on its new strategy to buy subscribers by purchasing its top rival: Napster

Anonymous threatens the New York Stock Exchange
With the Occupy Wall Street protests gaining traction around the nation, the hacking collective known as Anonymous issued a statement about a planned attack for the financial district of New York City.

Rage Review
Review: Id is back with Rage. Simply put, it's one of the best games of the year.

Facebook beats restraining order, but Timeline delayed
With Facebook Timeline poised to launch across all current Facebook user accounts, the social networking company was forced to deal with a possible restraining order from a rival Web company.

Google puts up $100 million for professional YouTube content
Google's YouTube is said to be finalizing deals with a number of big media companies as part of plans to launch dozens of free channels next year showing original programming.

Apple iTunes beta includes code for app rentals within iOS
Will iPhone owners start renting Angry Birds whenever feeling the itch to destroy some snarky pigs? An addition to code within the most recent version of iTunes for developers may point to that future.

Researchers develop ‘Invisible Key’ that unlocks doors using motion sensors
New tech from Tiawanese researchers uses motion sensor technology to create an 'Invisible Key', allowing you to open your front door with a preset hand gesture.

UK energy bills on the up due to gadget addiction
It looks as if UK consumers' addiction to gadgets means the country will have a hard time meeting targets for cutting home energy use.

Sean Parker sends his first tweet, quickly apologizes to Zuckerberg
Sean Parker park owner, and former Facebook president sends out his first tweet, and uses that tweet to apologize to Mark Zuckerberg.

Gear Guide: Ultimate business trip packing list
This week we give you the ultimate packing list for your typical business trip. Your destinations might be different, but we think this gear will suit your needs wherever you fly to.

The iPhone 5′s Assistant application might steal its thunder
A built-in app called Assistant is rumored to debut technology that will impact the entire industry.

Diggnation to go off air in December
Long running web based show Diggnation will announce that will be going off the air in December.

The When, Where, and How of selling your old iPhone
Don't let the iPhone 5 frenzy distract your from one very important detail: What to do with your last-gen model.

Should Amazon buy webOS?
Just as Amazon rolls out its Android-based Kindle Fire tablet, fresh reports are circulating that Amazon might buy HP's webOS. Would that make any sense?

Dark Souls Review
Review: Dark Souls presents gamers with an unusually challenging – but rewarding – dungeon romp that builds on the success of previous titles.

Sprint reportedly bet $20 billion to score iPhone deal, may carry iPhone 5 exclusively
Sprint reportedly agreed to pay Apple $20 billion, over the next four years, for 30.5 million iPhones, a risky deal for Sprint. But some speculate that the alleged deal got Sprint something more -- exclusive rights to the iPhone 5.

Pictures: LEGO greenhouse glows in London
Take a look at the world's first living LEGO greenhouse, built and installed by Duncan Titmarsh, the UK's only LEGO certified professional.

AOL building a social network around MapQuest
Will a location-centric social network revitalize MapQuest?

Vapor Sky turns your favorite sounds into customized waveform artwork
Choose a favorite song or sound and Vapor Sky will turn it into a custom-made piece of artwork to suit your home or office.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 05/10/2011

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