IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 23/09/2015

Vacheron Constantin breaks record for world's most complicated watch (pictures)
With a massive 57 complications, the Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260 blows the previous title holder out of the water.

Turn yourself into a virtual Freud, and you just might feel better
When study subjects get advice from a virtual counselor who looks like them and another who looks like the 19th-century doctor, they report that one helps their mood more.

Oyster, the Netflix of e-books, to shut down
The founders say they will "sunset" the service in a few months and hint at other ambitions in the e-book market.

Snoop Dogg launches marijuana lifestyle site
Technically Incorrect: The rapper's site is called Merry Jane and it will be mellow. Or perhaps not.

Apple's Watch OS 2 is now live following bug delay
Owners of the Apple Watch can now download the software that allows for richer apps.

Sending old TVs into space for a music video (Tomorrow Daily 244)
Ashley steps into our miniaturized version of Tomorrow Daily and talks about a human-powered vehicle setting a new land-speed record, an interesting use for two retro Sony TV sets and a clothing project using body sensors and projection for instant customization. #TDHost

Teen arrested for allegedly having nude photos of himself on his phone
A North Carolina boy finds himself looking at felony sex offender charges in which perpetrator and victim are both him.

Disney invests $65 million to help make virtual-reality movies the next thing
With more than $100 million in total investment, Jaunt is among the cluster of startups trying to take VR mainstream.

Hug this life-size plush BB-8 'Star Wars' droid
Your new cuddle-buddy is a full-size BB-8 droid that will roll its cushiony plush self into your arms and heart.

5 life lessons we learned from #PizzaRat
A hero rat seen carrying a large slice of New York pizza down a subway staircase becomes an online sensation and an inspiration to us all.

ISS astronauts treated to screening of 'The Martian'
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are treated to an advance showing of Ridley Scott's upcoming sci-fi movie "The Martian."

Apple's electric-car project speeds ahead
Apple's plans to build a car are heating up, with hiring expected to ramp up and a ship date targeted for 2019, according to a new report.

Streaming music pumps up the volume, crosses $1 billion in US sales
US revenue from streaming services like Pandora, Spotify and Apple Music crossed a key threshold in the first six months of 2015, according to data from the major labels' trade group.

See a 5K Retina iMac take on an anti-tank cannon...and lose, badly
It's torture testing taken to another level when a fist-sized bullet is launched at Apple's latest desktop.

Malware attacks App Store, Apple pulls infected apps
Apple continues to be a tempting target. Hackers find a way to infect high-profile, trusted apps with malicious code. One firm offers $1 million to anyone that can hack the new iOS 9 software for iPhones and iPads -- and not tell Apple.

Kickstarter now legally bound to balance altruism with profit
The crowdfunding site reincorporates as public benefit company, a move that legally obliges it to pursue "a positive impact on society."

Astronaut photographs a single airplane from space
It's a long way from the space station down to Earth, but an astronaut still managed to photograph a tiny airplane from orbit.

Samsung said to plan smartphone-leasing program
The South Korean electronics giant is planning to follow Apple with monthly payment plan for smartphones, Forbes reports.

Horizon: Zero Dawn video showcases open-world monster hunting
Get another look at the next game from the studio behind the Killzone series.

3D-printed magic wand zings rubber bands instead of spells
The Loom Launcher toys on Kickstarter include a series of rubber-band guns, but the real gems are the magic wands.

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Monday, September 28, 2015

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 23/09/2015

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