IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 6/19/2015

The Web is getting its bytecode: WebAssembly
The next step in the evolution of JavaScript and asm.js is to do away with both of them.

Judge says Kleiner Perkins should get $276K from Ellen Pao
Kleiner had requested almost $1 million, but that bill is likely to be slashed.

Quantum bouncer keeps light off the dance floor
Researchers make a box behave like an atom.

Review: iRig UA finally brings amp modelling to Android but lacks killer tone
Solid hardware and latency-free performance is let down by dated software, in-app purchases.

OneWeb’s constellation of 700 low-altitude satellites will be built by Airbus
Global satellite Internet access scheduled for 2018. SpaceX probably not before 2020.

The Raspberry Pi finally has an official case, priced at just $9 (£6)
Three years later, but this Raspberry Pi 2 and Model B+ case is rather nice.

Time Warner Cable may face net neutrality complaint from webcam hoster
Company demands free interconnection—but FCC rules don't ban peering payments.

Serious OS X and iOS flaws let hackers steal keychain, 1Password contents
Researchers sneak password-stealing app into Apple Store to demonstrate threat.

Uber drivers are employees, California Labor Commission ruling suggests
Uber says its drivers are independent contractors, not able to get overtime, worker’s comp.

Nest launches 2nd-gen smoke detector for $99, kills off Dropcam brand
"Nest Safety Awards" also incentivize homeowners to own Nest Protect via insurance.

Elite: Dangerous developers talk to Ars about Planet Coaster
We sit down with David Braben to chat about the studio's Roller Coaster Tycoon reboot.

FBI aerial surveillance revelations prompt backlash from US lawmakers
"Americans' privacy rights don't stop at the treetops."

Caffeine could limit damage of chronic stress
A cup of joe wards off depression following chronic stress.

AT&T’s unlimited data throttling to be punished with $100 million fine
AT&T misled customers about slow speeds of unlimited data plans, FCC says.

Even former NSA chief thinks USA Freedom Act was a pointless change
“And this is it after two years? Cool!”

Hands-on: Reaching out and touching someone with Oculus’ Touch controllers
Plus, we give our first impressions of the finalized consumer Rift headset.

White House to Congress: Don’t use budget to kill net neutrality
US budget should not be saddled with "unrelated ideological provisions."

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 multiplayer relinquishes realism in favour of fun
Despite wall running and a robot with a minigun, this is still very much classic COD.

Amazon undercuts its high-end e-reader with new 300 PPI Kindle Paperwhite
A sharper screen for the same $119 (with ads) or $139 (without).

Stephen Elop out as Microsoft merges Windows and devices groups
Microsoft Dynamics is also moving to become part of the cloud group.

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Thursday, June 18, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 6/19/2015

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