IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 13/08/2015

Leaked slides reveal what may be a streamlined Skylake Ultrabook CPU lineup
Intel could be trying to simplify its product stack, for once.

Attackers actively exploit Windows bug that uses USB sticks to infect PCs
In-the-wild exploit is reminiscent of those used to unleash Stuxnet worm.

IBM’s Watson may soon help fantasy footballers choose their lineups
Startup promises insight into NFL players' Twitter behavior, among other things.

It’s time for PC companies to copy one of Apple’s best features
We shouldn't need install media to install our operating systems. We have the Internet.

Dealmaster: Get an HP Stream 7 tablet and a $25 gift card for $79.99
Save $20 on the Windows 8.1 tablet and get a $25 Windows Store gift card.

After “you can’t catch a hacker” boast, FBI makes easy work of swatting teen
From Texas, Zachary Lee Morgenstern, 19, swatted innocents in Minnesota town.

F is for Flexibility: Analyzing Google’s transition to Alphabet
The "Google" brand isn't always helpful to Google, and Alphabet gives it some options.

The NSA Playset: Espionage tools for the rest of us
Michael Ossmann gives a show-and-tell on open source versions of NSA's ANT surveillance toolkit.

GTA V modders banned for creating alternate online space [Updated]
Some affiliated with "FiveM" mod have seen their accounts restricted.

Researchers resurrect extinct virus to use for gene therapy
Evolutionary ancestors remade based on current viruses.

Lawrence Lessig exploring US presidency bid as a Democrat
"The system is rigged. Sensible change cannot happen until it is unrigged."

Nine men accused of making $30M from stealing financial info
Using SQL injections, brute force attacks, hackers stole early press releases.

Ubuntu’s shuttered cloud storage system now open source
Canonical frees the Ubuntu One server-side syncing engine.

Uncross those eyes: Researchers solve VR’s depth-of-focus headaches
Layered LCD panels allow for realistic retinal blur and comfortable vergence.

Hack of telematics device lets attackers mess with car’s brakes
Devices used by insurance companies, fleet managers open doors to remote attack.

Oracle security chief to customers: Stop checking our code for vulnerabilities [Updated]
"Stop reverse engineering our code, already.”

No more endless CDs for pennies: Columbia House files for bankruptcy
Company made $1.4 billion in 1996; less than one percent of that in 2014.

Researchers solve an age-old problem: How do you animate humans putting on trousers?
Georgia Tech uses path planning algorithms to make sure those shirt sleeves don't snag.

Smach Zero: A portable x86 Steam Machine for $300
But will the AMD-powered device get more than a couple of hours of gaming on batteries?

Want fiber Internet? That’ll be $383,500, ISP tells farm owner
Good news, though: Small ISP promises to do the same work for just $42,000.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 13/08/2015

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