IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 7/23/2015

Rhino horn camera aims to stop poachers
A new method aims to stop rhinoceros poaching by monitoring and tracking the animals to catch poachers in the act.

What could Apple buy with all its cash?
Thanks to the success of the iPhone, Apple has nearly $203 billion in cash. That could go a long way.

These guys do things with RC cars and boats you wish you thought of first
The Texas trick-shot artists known as Dude Perfect take some Traxxas radio-controlled cars and boats out for a spin in ways that would definitely void their warranties.

Amazon's next Prime Day sale will be even sadder, says parody video
The tech satirists at ThinkHeroPro provide a sneak preview of Amazon's next Prime Day sale that's sure to be filled with more pending disappointment than a Nickelback tribute concert.

Terrafugia unveils new TF-X flying car design
The company that has been working on development of a flying car has unveiled its latest model.

Identity-theft protection firm LifeLock again facing charges from FTC
The Federal Trade Commission says LifeLock -- which offers consumers monthly plans to guard against identity theft -- violated a 2010 settlement and continues to mislead customers.

Apple Watch sold faster than original iPhone, iPad, says Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook also says Watch sales were at their highest rate during the June part of the quarter, dismissing the notion that interest has tailed off.

Apple's iPhone sales, weak forecast rock investor confidence
The tech giant continued to benefit from booming iPhone sales during the June period, but it didn't sell as many as analysts had expected.

Japanese festival attendees can pilot this huge robot...in VR (Tomorrow Daily 212)
Khail and Ashley discuss how festival goers in Japan can pilot a 33,000-pound robot, watch Valve's VR headset demo for "Portal" and explain how a lab grew a tiny beating heart from scratch.

AT&T agrees to stricter Net neutrality rules to get its DirecTV deal approved
The Federal Communications Commission is recommending that AT&T's $49 billion bid to buy satellite TV provider DirecTV be approved -- but not without conditions.

Microsoft feels the pain of a failed mobile-phone business
The company swings to a loss on the weight of layoffs and a writedown of its Nokia handset division.

Apple CEO Tim Cook: Don't worry about the iPhone
Cook lays out his defense of his flagship product, saying it "has a lot of legs to it."

Yahoo earnings play second fiddle to Alibaba payout -- again
Chief executive Marissa Mayer delivers better-than-expected sales. But admits Alibaba gains are "top of mind" for investors.

Partnering to drive innovation
The next big leaps in technology are going to come from innovations in how we partner, collaborate and share ideas.

Nokia about to enter virtual-reality fray, says report
The company could become the next contender in the increasingly crowded realm of VR, at an event scheduled for next week, says a report.

Triple the size of your laptop's screen with Slidenjoy
Looking to gain some extra screen real estate for your laptop, that doesn't weigh a ton? Slidenjoy, now on Kickstarter, might be just the thing.

Watch the cute full-length trailer for Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur'
The first full-length preview of the upcoming flick gives viewers their first look at an unlikely human-dinosaur friendship in action.

How newcomer Jet compares to Amazon
The just-launched online retailer promises the lowest prices, but is it better than Amazon? CNET's Bridget Carey explains how the Jet.com shopping club works.

Adorable dog dressed as an Ewok would melt Darth Vader's heart
Yub nub! Let Internet star Munchkin brighten your day as she dresses in an Ewok costume and waddles through the grass with her walking stick to a "Star Wars" soundtrack.

Dinosaurs, in space! Trailer tours the vast universe of No Man's Sky
Hello Games releases a gorgeous new trailer for No Man's Sky, an expansive upcoming video game that lets gamers explore a beautiful, seemingly endless universe.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 7/23/2015

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