IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 13/09/2015

Saturday, September 12, 2015

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 13/09/2015

iPhone 6S preorders begin with initial glitches
Preorders for Apple's two new smartphones were slated to begin online at 12:01 a.m. PT on Saturday, but the Apple Store online wouldn't load for some users for nearly an hour. The company's mobile app did work, however.

We talk about all the iPhone 6S, iPad Pro and Apple TV announcements
It's our impressions and the stuff you didn't hear from Apple's keynote. Plus, a taco emoji in iOS 9.1. Yes, a taco emoji.

Major Twitter investor says enough is enough. Hire a new CEO!
Chris Sacca tweets again about the social network's slow CEO search. He still wants interim chief Jack Dorsey to take over permanently.

Dollars and centuries: Watching money morph is enriching
A new series of GIFs shows how US paper money has changed its look over 150 years. It's way more engrossing than it sounds.

Say hello to Apple's new emojis in iOS 9.1
More than 50 new icons are coming to Apple's emoji keyboard. Meanwhile, Pope Francis gets his own emoji app to celebrate his visit to the US.

FCC: Lyft took users for a ride regarding robocalls, texts
The Federal Communications Commission learns the ride-hailing company's terms of service said users could opt out of marketing messages but that no such option existed.

Crave Ep. 218: Ancient human ancestor hid bodies in near-inaccessible caves
Fossils found deep in a cave in South Africa led to the monumental discovery of a human ancestor who seems to have practiced disposal of the dead.

Batband may be the goofiest bone-conduction headphones ever
Do you want to strap a large Bluetooth band to your cranium? Yes? Then check out the Batband headphones on Kickstarter.

Under Armour: In the next few years, all our products will be smart
Connected apparel "isn't far away," says Robin Thurston, chief digital officer of the fitness apparel and accessories company.

New Apple TV shuns thousands of Web-powered apps
Apple has excised some browser technology from its tvOS, meaning a great many developers will have to retool games and other apps if they want a place in the new Apple TV App Store.

The newest additions to HBO Now for September 2015
"Beetlejuice," "The Departed" and others join HBO's online lineup. Also catch "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Idiocracy" before they disappear.

The 404 Show 1,629: Apple recap, Elon Musk, Batman screen time (podcast)
Russ and Jeff discuss their thoughts on Apple's keynote, devote their undying trust to Elon Musk and wonder why anyone cares about Batman and Superman screentime. All this plus a spoiler-free Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation review!

Low Latency 134: As seen on TV
Shopping on your TV is about to become a reality. Again.

Darth Vader-themed Star Wars Battlefront PS4 bundle costs $450
You can now preorder the bundle at retailers across the country.

Samsung mocks iPhone users for being tied to power cords
Technically Incorrect: In a new ad, Samsung tries to put an iPhone or two on one of its wireless chargers. Oddly, it doesn't charge.

Rocket League receives substantial patch
Find out what's new and what's changing here in patch 1.05.

Last Guardian dev teases something 'new and different' for TGS
Plus, check out a new teaser image for the long-in-development PlayStation game here.

Destiny 2.0 update reaches 'millions' of downloads
Plus, Bungie publishes a list of known issues; see them all here.

Xbox One 'gaining momentum,' Microsoft says
Microsoft's console loses to PS4 in August, but sales are up 26 percent compared to last year.

Pluto, you so crazy (pictures)
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft sent back a series of Pluto close-ups showing some strange happenings on the surface.

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