IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 27/12/2014

Looking back at the best games of the 2010’s (so far)
Ars editors look back at their favorites from the last half-decade of gaming.

Our brains are being “continuously reshaped” by smartphone use
Our thumbs are developing a special relationship with our brains.

When the doctor’s away, the patient is more likely to survive
Deaths due to heart problems drop during major cardiology gatherings.

Wheel-to-wheel racing: Ars compares Xbox One steering wheels
Are the Xbox One racing wheels any good?

Grinches steal Christmas for Xbox Live, PlayStation Network users
Hacker group knocks gaming networks offline with DDoS attack.

The 20 best games of 2014, as chosen by the Ars brain trust
From polished sequels to surprising new franchises, 2014 was a weird year in gaming.

Meet our office-mates: The pets of Ars Technica
You've seen our offices, now meet the animals that make working at home more fun.

Suit over Facebook’s practice of scanning users’ messages to go forward
Company's TOS "does not establish that users consented" to the practice, court rules.

Korea calls on China for help following hack attempt on nuclear power company
IP address used in the hack traced to city on China-North Korea border.

Rockstar litigation, a high-water mark in patent wastefulness, is over
Apple and Microsoft spent $4.5 billion on a patent attack, sold it at a loss.

The Interview to be streamed online through YouTube, Xbox Video, Google Play
Sony will offer a wide range of streaming options, starting today.

Minneapolis residents to get 10-gigabit fiber, for $400 per month
Single gigabit access is already available for $65 per month.

Samsung’s flagship London store closes after less than a year
Samsung's biggest UK store didn't even last the holiday shopping season.

UK cinema calls police on preteens with iPads during Mockingjay screening
"We are confident that the correct procedures were followed," chain says.

Samsung PlayStation? PS Now coming to Samsung smart TVs in 2015
Streaming game service promises a console experience without the console.

NASA’s MAVEN charts a disappearing Martian atmosphere
Finds streams of solar wind particles that penetrate deep into the atmosphere.

Dealmaster: Get $25 in Skype Credits for $12.50
Wish your far away relatives Happy Holidays with this awesome deal.

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IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 27/12/2014

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