IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 4/20/2015

Private bus startup Leap hit with complaint under US disabilities law
"We're sorry to anyone we've offended and we hope to do a better job next time."

FBI can’t cut Internet and pose as cable guy to search property, judge says
"This is a monumental ruling protecting Americans' privacy in the modern age."

Meet George—1958’s one-of-kind analog computer—at Vintage Computer Festival East
See refrigerator-esque and semi-trailer-sized models, including an early mobile computer.

Op-ed: Why the entire premise of Tor-enabled routers is ridiculous
Unless you use Tor Browser Bundle for everything, you're going to be spied upon.

Preview: Magicka 2 might be more wizardry than I can handle
Managing friends, enemies, and spells is about as difficult as learning real magic.

Science by robot: Outfitting the world’s “smartest” lake
A major project on a New York lake goes big on data—for science.

MakerBot lays off 20 percent of its staff
The 3D printing company has been awaiting changes since it was purchased by Stratasys in 2013.

The evolution of the interface, from text through touch
Showing off the art of how we interact with our devices.

After a gas stop, Navy’s first carrier drones fly off to history
X-47B completes in-flight refueling in last test before heading to the boneyard.

No joke: Google’s April Fool’s prank inadvertently broke site’s security
Altered code undermined Google defenses against click-jacking attacks.

Pirate Bay co-founder denied bid to play original Nintendo in prison
Fredrik Neij has appealed the decision, dismissing potential security risk of NES.

Comcast/TWC merger may be blocked by Justice Department
US antitrust lawyers reportedly close to filing lawsuit to block deal.

EA shows off Star Wars Battlefront footage at fan convention
New shooter will tie in with film, set to hit November 17.

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Sunday, April 19, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 4/20/2015

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