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

Google doodle honors birthday of biophysicist Rosalind Franklin
British biophysicist and X -ray crystallographer made great strides in our understanding of the molecular makeup of DNA and RNA but missed out on the Pulitzer Prize. [Read more]

iPad 'losing ground,' says Citi
The iPad will give up market share while overall tablet shipments continue to surge, according to Citi Research. [Read more]

CBS, Time Warner Cable agree to brief contract extension
The two companies, which have been engaged in contentious negotiations over a new carriage contract for the network's flagship CBS network, agree to extension through July 29. [Read more]

Super-hotcakes? Chromecast wait now up to 4 weeks
Google's HDMI dongle bridge between small and bigger screens is already back-ordered or temporarily out of stock, but it's still possible to get it with three free months of Netflix. [Read more]

Google boosts handwriting feature in Google Translate
The Web giant now gives users the ability to handwrite 45 different languages on their smartphone and tablet screens and instantaneously get a translation. [Read more]

Google to pay $600,000 for free Wi-Fi in San Francisco's parks
Thirty-one of the city's parks, plazas, and rec centers will be getting free Wi-Fi within the next year; and the Web giant is paying for equipment costs, installation, and maintenance. [Read more]

New Nexus 7 display may offer preview of iPad Mini to come
The second-generation Nexus 7 has one of the highest pixel density displays for a tablet to date. Apple could opt for the same display technology in the iPad Mini Retina. [Read more]

Google can be fun, says new frenzied Chromecast ad
In presenting Chromecast to a desperately expectant world, Google promises that it is now the repository of true fun. Yes, Apple territory. [Read more]

Fortune 500 companies give social media a thumbs-up
The world's top bankrollers are increasingly growing their social-media presence -- currently, 77 percent of Fortune 500 companies keep active Twitter accounts and 70 percent have a Facebook page. [Read more]

Smart mattress checks pressure with thousands of sensors
The MAP System introduces a new concept in bedsore prevention: a "continuous bedside pressure mapping system" fitted right onto the mattress. [Read more]

'Digital carjackers' are the worst sort of backseat drivers
A pair of automotive researchers proved that cars can be hacked, just like computers. [Read more]

Why Facebook's mobile business blew everyone away
Surprise! Advertisers, particularly those that want eyeballs on mobile, don't just like Facebook, they love it. And, as it turns out, you're totally cool with more ads in your stream. [Read more]

Chromecast isn't a Roku/Apple TV killer -- but at $35, it doesn't need to be
No, the Chromecast won't kill off the other two leading streaming boxes. But at $35, it really doesn't have to. [Read more]

Apple lays out plans to resurrect developer site, services
The company says it's working to bring its developer site back online, and will do so in three stages. However, no timeline is given. [Read more]

House narrowly rejects bid to curb NSA domestic surveillance
Politicians fail to block National Security Agency's domestic surveillance program that vacuums up Americans' phone call metadata. But privacy advocates say they're encouraged. [Read more]

Chipotle stages bogus Twitter hack for promotional campaign
The fast-food restaurant comes clean after posting a bizarre string of tweets that were thought to be done by hackers. "This is far more hoax than hack," Chipotle says. [Read more]

Chromecast: Google's best weapon to breach the TV biz
The $35 device could drive hordes of people to dive deeper into the Google media world, but its popularity depends on more than just price. [Read more]

Police chief defends posting anti-government YouTube videos
Mark Kessler, police chief of Gilberton, Penn., insists it's his First Amendment right to post videos showing him shooting weapons, calling opponents "libtards," and criticizing Secretary of State John Kerry. [Read more]

Zuckerberg on Graph Search, Home: Give us time
Facebook's CEO defends the slow progress of the two recently released products. He says people aren't ready for Home or Graph Search yet, but that will change over time. [Read more]

Google goes after Apple in tablet education
Will Google find success in the educational field where Apple, apparently, has not? Here's Google's gambit. [Read more]

Keep an eye on the cutlery with this magnetic acrylic knife block
The Schmidt Brothers Cutlery No. 277 Urban Block holds knives in place with magnets. The unique design allows for an impressive and fun display in the kitchen. [Read more]

Feeling down? Let computer-generated emotions help
Turn that frown upside down. Researchers create a virtual "mirror" that uses software to brighten your facial expression. It could help you feel happier, they say -- and make you drop more cash. [Read more]

Tip: Transfer files to another Mac using Screen Sharing
One way to transfer files to another Mac is through the built-in screen-sharing service. [Read more]

Zuckerberg dismisses Facebook teen drop-off: 'Just isn't true'
Despite the consistent criticisms aimed at Facebook's inability to hold on to the coveted teen market, CEO Mark Zuckerberg dispels the rumors. [Read more]

The 404 1,306: Where it's safe to drink the water (podcast)
Aunt Jill's back on the show today to make sense of Apple's positive third-quarter earnings despite falling iPhone sales in China. She'll also answer some listener questions, so thanks to everyone for submitting! [Read more]

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