IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 01/10/2015

An evening up close with the Tesla Model X
Falcon wing doors and 250 miles on a charge make this an interesting crossover vehicle.

Scully and Mulder are back to work in new X-Files trailer
Yes, "The truth is still out there."

Google Pixel C hands-on: A well-built but clunky convertible Android tablet
With Google's lackluster app support, does anyone want an Android tablet?

Russian man sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for using Citadel malware
Feds called Citadel "one of the most advanced crimeware tools available."

Hands-on with the Nexus 5X and 6P: Great build quality for a low price
The 2015 Nexuses are cheap, but don't feel cheap.

Ed Snowden joins Twitter, follows only the NSA
Tweeting for press freedom, will "still find time for cat pictures."

Report: Twitter mulling posts with more than 140 characters
Re/code cites internal sources, cannot confirm what shape "new product" might take.

How the free-to-play Warframe outdid Destiny years ago
The surprisingly popular loot-based shooter thrives where Bungie struggled.

Scan-to-e-mail patent troll loses appeal, can’t avoid Vermont court case
MPHJ Technology will be the first patent troll to face charges from a state AG.

Amazon Flex will pay you “$18-25 per hour” to deliver Prime Now packages
Uber-like service launches in Seattle today; coming to New York, Chicago, other markets.

Google’s cars need to drive less like robots and more like humans
It turns out that only robots strictly adhere to the rules of the road.

Feds say your hard drives are for the government’s keeping
Does Constitution demand return of computer files outside a search warrant's scope?

Paul Walker’s daughter sues Porsche over alleged fatal Carrera GT design flaws
This will be the second wrongful death lawsuit involving Carrera GT.

Volkswagen says it has a plan to fix vehicles embroiled in emissions scandal
“Nothing can justify deception and manipulation,” new CEO reportedly told managers.

Study: Racially charged hate crimes go up as broadband expands
Trend is higher in regions with more segregation, racism; "lone wolf" factor explored.

Google Play Music getting $15/mo “family plan” later this year
Updates to Google Photos app announced, including Chromecast support, shared albums.

US puts more trash in landfills than the EPA knew about
With more trash comes more methane emissions.

Android Marshmallow says farewell to the 2012 Nexus 7, Nexus 4, and Nexus 10
Update starts rolling out to newer Nexuses next week.

Google announces the new Chromecast and Chromecast Audio
Second-gen Chromecasts cost $35 with one specifically for music streaming.

Google expands Pixel range with Pixel C tablet running Android, not Chrome OS
The Pixel C is a 10.2-inch tablet with an optional keyboard, starting at $499.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 01/10/2015

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