IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 21/09/2015

Monday, September 21, 2015

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 21/09/2015

US, China discuss deal to limit use of cyberweapons, says report
The countries are in talks to prohibit first strikes against critical infrastructure, according to The New York Times. The negotiations could lead to first-ever arms-control deal for cyberspace.

Liquid nitrogen cocktail in bar leads to teen having stomach removed
Technically Incorrect: A UK bar is heavily fined after serving a woman a very unsafe science-based drink.

'Doctor Who' series 9: 'The Magician's Apprentice' has a lot of thrills up its sleeve (review)
Peter Capaldi is in top form in this high-stakes opener to series 9, but new viewers may be alienated by the alien adventure. Here's our spoiler-free review.

Unboiled eggs and mammal bladders: The Ig Nobel Prize goes to...
This year's winners include an experiment that unboiled an egg, a study that tested how long it takes mammals to empty their bladders and other strange breakthroughs that sound like bar bets.

Preorder Star Wars Battlefront and get a Han Solo mini-fridge
Gamers can keep their drinks as cold as carbonite with a Han Solo fridge if they preorder Star Wars Battlefront from Wal-Mart. You don't even have to hire Boba Fett to bring Han Solo to your doorstep.

Two opposable thumbs up! Apes can remember scary film scenes
Apes can anticipate movie scenes they've seen before, a new memory study shows. The study also produces the most hilarious film starring a monkey since "Every Which Way But Loose."

Take breakfast self-portraits with this selfie cereal spoon
Cinnamon Toast Crunch makes a selfie spoon just so you can snap pics of yourself eating cereal. Remember to chew with your mouth closed.

AT&T sales reps accused of scheming to unlock phones
A lawsuit alleges the former employees put malicious software on work computers so they could help untether discounted phones from AT&T contracts.

Google sets September 29 event, teasing 'new treats'
We just might see new Nexus phones at an upcoming Google event.

Why you'll want to install that new iPhone operating system ASAP: Protection from hackers
Though smartphones have yet to become a major target for hackers, even the iPhone has known security flaws. Updating your software is one of the best ways to stay safe.

BBC to launch Netflix-style streaming service in US
The British are coming! Get ready to discover quality programming from across the pond with a new streaming service from the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Apple relaunches campus store -- and you can buy an iPhone there now
The shop at the company's headquarters has always been different from other Apple stores. Now Apple has changed it up again.

Yes, that's Selena Gomez in the new Apple iPhone 6S ad
Technically Incorrect: Gomez shows how to take the perfect selfie. I did say selfie. Some might not be able to come to terms with this.

Apple's redesigned campus store (pictures)
Apple refreshes the Company Store at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, California.

Volkswagen, Audi accused of using software to cheat US diesel emissions tests
In an open letter to the automaker and an official release, the EPA claims that VW's diesels aren't as clean as you'd think.

Apple reverses its stance with the Apple TV
We talk about the quirks with iOS 9, Apple's change of heart with the Apple TV, and Apple wants to build self-driving cars.

Galaxies and auroras glow in glorious winning photos
Our complex universe gets to show off in a spectacular series of winning photos from the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest.

Universe-shaking black-hole collision coming sooner than expected?
Two distant black holes will smash into each other, releasing more energy than 100 quintillion Earths full of TNT, and new research has just moved up the timeline for the explosion.

New Chromecast would make for a streamy September
Google may soon update its streaming-media device, Microsoft wants to put Cortana in the car, and Apple reportedly talks self-driving cars with California officials.

Apple customers complain of apps crashing with latest iPhone, iPad software
In what appears to be a repeat of last year's problems, some customers say the update to Apple's mobile software, iOS 9, has caused apps to shut down.

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