IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 12/08/2015

The universe is slowly dying
A large-scale survey of over 200,000 galaxies has revealed a grim truth: The universe is definitely slowing down.

Borrowing human reflexes eradicates robot bumbles
Researchers from MIT have designed an interface that allows a robot to tap into the reflexes of a human controller to eradicate typical robot clumsiness.

Google's new Alphabet, from A to Z (pictures)
Google will become part of a new parent company called Alphabet Inc.

Twitter scores a touchdown as NFL extends their partnership
The social network and the NFL sign a new two-year deal to provide "significantly more" game highlights. That could help the struggling service attract new users.

Adobe rolls out an extended paid leave program for new parents
Software maker to begin offering new mothers up to 26 weeks of paid leave from their jobs, following similar policy updates made last week by Netflix and Microsoft.

Plenty of clobberin' in awesome 'She Thor vs Hulk Zombie' fan film
A scantily clad female Thor takes on a red-eyed zombified Hulk in this new animated short. Thor's powers are up to snuff, but is her outfit?

Google's Alphabet: Brought to you by...Hooli?
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are confirmed fans of HBO's "Silicon Valley." The Easter egg in their post renaming the company Alphabet suggests their fan status may go a step above the rest.

Google creates new parent company called Alphabet
The search giant is restructuring itself as a collection of businesses, with Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin overseeing the divisions.

In wake of Iwata's death, Nintendo mobile games still on schedule
DeNA: "Things are moving forward according to schedule."

For Take-Two, Grand Theft Auto is the gift that keeps on giving
Even during the typically slow video game sales months, Take Two rides high on its crime drama video game, first released two years ago.

Xbox One's free TV DVR launch territories confirmed
The subscription-free service will be available in the United States, Canada, and UK next year.

Google's Larry Page explains the new Alphabet
Here's the full text of the letter from Google CEO Larry Page announcing his company's restructuring.

Diablo dev hiring for "unannounced project"
An ideal candidate for the art director position would have a "deep understanding" of the Diablo series.

Don't expect Skyrim sequel anytime soon
Bethesda Game Studios is 100 percent focused on Fallout 4.

Watch 13-minute Rise of the Tomb Raider extended gameplay demo
Take a look at the impressive "Prophet's Tomb" demo for the Xbox One and Xbox 360 game right here.

Health tech is going to save your life (for real)
From 3D-printed organs to cancer-fighting nanotech, the most important branch of technology right now is the one that will keep you living longer and stronger.

Watch HBO's chilling teaser for the 2016 sci-fi western 'Westworld'
HBO releases a teaser trailer for "Westworld," an upcoming sci-fi western starting Anthony Hopkins as the creator of an amusement park where robots go haywire.

Here's that mashup of 'Star Wars' and 'True Detective' you wanted
The "Star Wars" galaxy collides with the "True Detective" universe in an opening-credits sequence full of droids, Jedi and Sith.

Apple Pay now supports American Express corporate credit cards
The move paves the way for the corporate crowd to use Apple Pay for business expenses.

Is the LOL dead? How laughing online is changing
Facebook looks at trends in how we laugh in comments and emojis are conquering the LOL. Also: Apple Pay expands, and Cortana can replace Google Now.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 12/08/2015

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