IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 12/11/2014

Windows 8’s Xbox Music app gets a bit friendlier to pirated videos
New update adds MKV container support.

HBO CTO resigns as platform for standalone streaming service scrapped
Internal memo says HBO's standalone streaming service will launch in April.

Apple dashboard says iOS 8 now runs on about two-thirds of devices
Adoption still lags behind older versions, but it continues its steady climb.

Uber sued by SF and LA, shut down in Spain and Thailand
Prosecutors: Uber doesn't even fingerprint its drivers, claims high safety mark.

Hacked payment card service transmitted some data in plaintext
Attackers may have accessed credit card data for five years.

“Unprecedented” cyberattack no excuse for Sony breach, pros say
If the security industry can’t save you, it will apologize for you.

The Dealmaster has a Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon for $999
Get an Intel i5-4300U processor, 4GB of memory and 128GB SSD.

Billion-dollar trial against Apple loses all plaintiffs—then gets a new one
An avid Ars Technica reader steps into a lawsuit that needed a new plaintiff.

Sony attackers also stole certificates to sign malware
New sample of “Destover” malware has valid Sony Pictures certificate.

California’s drought declared natural by NOAA
But some scientists are calling the report limited in perspective.

Pirate Bay offline following raid on Stockholm server room
"There has been a crackdown... in connection with violations of copyright law."

Leaked Sony e-mails reveal Aaron Sorkin wanted Tom Cruise as Steve Jobs
Message thread details nastiness of dealings over Jobs film.

Microsoft tells US: The world’s servers are not yours for the taking
Redmond says the US would be aghast if a foreign government behaved as it does.

New 3DS firmware breaks recently released “Ninjhax” homebrew exploit
Hackers urge users not to update if they want to run unsigned code.

iOS 8.1.2 released, will keep your ringtones from vanishing
Minor update also includes non-specific "bug fixes."

Comcast sued by customers for turning routers into public hotspots
Suit alleges raised power costs, slower speeds; Comcast disputes security claim.

Former Uber driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in off-duty crash
Will appear in a San Francisco court on Wednesday.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris review: A cozy adventure with friends
This temple is well-furnished, but don't expect to spend eternity there.

Illinois—again—moves to ban recording the police
Anti-First Amendment legislation awaits governor's signature.

Amazon adds 4K video streaming to list of Prime benefits starting today
Available UltraHD content list is relatively small, but expected to grow.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 12/11/2014

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