IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 02/11/2015

Aaron Sorkin wanted to call his Steve Jobs movie 'One more thing...'
CNET speaks to the Oscar-winning screenwriter about his unique take on the Apple co-founder's life.

Self-driving Volkswagen completes 1,500-mile Mexican trek
A University of Nevada researcher and his colleagues went hands-free from Nogales to Mexico City, setting a record in the process.

Young Star Wars fan in walker pilots Millennium Falcon costume for Halloween
Five-year-old Sebastian Bailey is all set to trick or treat as Han Solo piloting his very own Millennium Falcon, thanks to his crafty parents.

Scary history: Origins of 10 classic Halloween monsters
How did the ghouls that haunt Halloween get their start? Where were werewolves, vampires and zombies lurking before taking over Hollywood? We dig for the roots of the creatures that have scared us for centuries.

Research says your cat might be thinking about killing you? Really?
Technically Incorrect: Research from the University of Edinburgh and the Bronx Zoo suggests that cats have personalities similar to those of African lions. Some suggest this means your cat wants to be rid of you.

The New Apple TV Review
Is the new Apple TV worth the upgrade or not? Plus, the iPad Pro is going on sale November 11th.

Weird horror movies for Halloween you probably overlooked (pictures)
Killer clowns, cannibals and tentacled sea creatures. Instead of watching the same old scary films, catch these creepy picks you never thought of adding to your streaming queue.

Tesla, Consumer Reports and the art of doing your research
Consumer Reports rescinding its Model S recommendation should remind everybody that sticking with one website's opinions is not doing your due diligence.

How to uninstall an app or program in Windows 10
You can now uninstall both apps and desktop programs from the Start menu.

Xiaomi's Ninebot Mini gets you scooting (pictures)
We take a closer look at Xiaomi's new personal transporter that's launching on November 3 in China.

iDevices Thermostat looks smart...from a distance
A glossy face belies weak usability, over-complicated setup, and too few features.

Take a look at these 8 enviable ovens (pictures)
These ovens will make a big impression in your kitchen, and an even bigger dent in your bank account. Here are some of the most enviable ranges we've reviewed.

Take a closer look at the ZTE Axon (pictures)
The ZTE Axon is pretty much identical to the ZTE Axon Pro, but it sacrifices a bit of performance to come in at a lower price.

Walmart gets the jump on Black Friday with November 1 holiday sale
Just as Halloween ends, holiday deals begin. Walmart's first holiday sales start November 1.

SXSW owns up to 'mistake,' schedules harassment summit
The popular interactive festival will hold an all-day summit after backlash for canceling sessions on online harassment and the objectification of women in gaming.

PlayStation Plus free games of November 2015 for PS4, PS3, PS Vita
Here's the complete lineup of free games coming in November.

Google Lunar XPrize update: Five teams aim for the moon in 2017
Some of the competitors have announced contracts to go to the moon, and there may be more to come. We check in with some of the leaders in Tokyo to find out who will get there first.

The 404 Show 1,636: Film critic Jordan Hoffman, Periscope horror, best of 2015 and more (podcast)
Film critic Jordan Hoffman joins Jeff and Russ, and the guys analyze the first-ever horror movie livestreamed on Periscope. Jordan also lists 2015's best streamable films and looks ahead to 2016.

Do I need to buy Premium HDMI Certified Cables to watch 4K?
The Premium HDMI Cable Certification Program from HDMI Licensing aims to help consumers locate cables that pass 4K content. Except, don't they all do that already?

Fallout 4 leak reveals menu screen
Take a look at the RPG's menu screen in this leaked image.

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Sunday, November 1, 2015

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 02/11/2015

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