IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 7/26/2013

Congress nearly shuts down NSA dragnet, in sudden 217-205 vote
Collecting every American's phone records: actually kind of controversial.

What mobile problem? Facebook just raked in $333 million in quarterly profit
In a year, Facebook more than made up for its $157M loss in Q2 2012.

Google strengthens Android security muscle with SELinux protection
Addition of SELinux to version 4.3 one of several improvements to Android security.

The 2013 Nexus 7 performance preview: a huge speed upgrade in every way
The CPU, GPU, and storage all get big boosts from this year's upgrade.

Microsoft to let indie developers self-publish on Xbox Live Arcade [updated]
Decision comes alongside relaxed certification requirements for XBLA games.

Appeals court rules Dish’s Hopper DVR is legal, for now
Legal win for Dish is being celebrated by gadget-makers throughout tech.

Scope ‘em here: Chromecast and Nexus 7 in all their glory
Ars goes hands-on with the new tablet and smart TV dongle.

Molecular signals identified that let some organisms regrow lost heads
Manipulating the signals can produce a worm with a head at both ends.

TV station tries—and fails—to use copyright to hide its racist news blunder
KTVU said YouTube videos were "insensitive" to Asians—so they deleted them.

For the first time, EA’s real-life money is mostly from digital sales
Don’t cry for physical game stores... they’re already dead

Android 4.3 images for the Nexus 4, 7, 10, and Galaxy Nexus now available
Verizon's and Sprint's Galaxy Nexuses are the only ones left waiting.

Ubuntu Edge smartphone raises $4.8M (and can now be reserved for $675)
Canonical offers new prices for those who want first crack at the Edge.

New “Chromecast,” a $35 HDMI dongle to get video streams to your TV
Google's latest device lets you stream directly to your TV from other devices.

Textbooks coming to the Google Play Store
Students can buy textbooks for classes or rent at a discounted rate.

Google announces Android 4.3, the latest incremental Jelly Bean update
Bluetooth 4.0 leads the charge in this mostly under-the-covers release.

Google unveils high-resolution, Snapdragon-equipped Nexus 7 successor
The tablets start at $229 and will be available beginning July 30th.

Liveblog: Breakfast with Google
A new Nexus device! A new version of Android!

OpenOffice 4.0 overhauls user interface, boosts Microsoft compatibility
LibreOffice isn't the only open source office in town.

Stardock acquires Star Control rights in fire sale, plans reboot
New game would not be a direct sequel to any previous game in the series.

Original Madden creator wins more than $11 million in royalty lawsuit
EA's damages could go much higher if 3D Madden games are included.

Update: NSA leaker Snowden (not yet) granted entry to Russia
Reports of Snowden's receipt of papers were premature, and he remains in limbo.

First malicious apps to exploit critical Android bug found in the wild
Flaw allows attackers to surreptitiously inject malicious code in legit apps.

The first few hours with the Lumia 1020’s camera
It's pretty nifty.

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 7/26/2013

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