IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 12/31/2014

Politician’s fingerprint reproduced using photos of her hands
At a Chaos Computer Club convention, hacker Starbug suggests notable people wear gloves.

Apple offers EU customers 14-day money-back returns on e-purchases
“No questions asked” digital refunds for iTunes, iBooks, and apps (but not in US).

UK banks wary of Apple Pay data collection, but early 2015 launch possible
The Telegraph says expansion of the service is coming to Europe and beyond.

The Interview earns a stunning $15M from online sales
Sony got close to the $20 million weekend it was aiming for.

The Great Firewall keeps growing, as China blocks all Gmail access
Chinese web-blocking has grown significantly in 2014.

Researchers: We can detect life on other worlds through its vibrations
A sensitive instrument vibrates with the metabolic activity of life itself.

FBI claimed to be investigating Xbox Live, PlayStation Network DDoS perps
But FBI's reach may be limited, with Lizard Squad members based around the world.

Pope to push for action on climate change
Upcoming encyclical will urge Catholics to act on "moral and scientific grounds."

Tesla Roadster gets a range increase to a truly crazy 400 miles maximum
Precursor to the Model S can now go a lot farther on a charge.

The first device with a Snapdragon 810 is… the Galaxy Note 4?!
The Note 4 will be one of the first to get the 64-bit SoC.

Google Tracker 2015: Everything we know Google is working on for the new year
2014 included major expansions in home automation and medicine, so what's next?

Bankruptcy judge: Aereo can sell its TV stream tech—with some caveats
Broadcasters can attend the auction, oppose any sales, and examine customer records.

Possible copyright suit could create a smaller headache for The Interview
Sony was negotiating with Yoon Mi-rae, but it allegedly used song without permission.

HP EliteBook 1020 review: A business Ultrabook you’ll want to bring home
Core M needs speed and the trackpad is weird, but there's a lot to like here.

Facebook apologizes for morbid results with its “Year in Review” nag
Complaining user was auto-served a photo of a recently deceased loved one.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 12/31/2014

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