IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 25/11/2015

Apple said to plan Apple Pay launch in China by February - CNET
Deal with four banks clears the way for the tech titan's electronic-payments service to work in the world's largest smartphone market, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.

Microsoft's female workforce shrank 2 percent last year - CNET
The company's workforce diversity efforts suffer a setback due to job cuts at overseas factories -- jobs held by a high percentage of women.

New tech can boost smartphone resolution to 4K without hindering battery life - CNET
Software technology being developed in Japan is able to improve smartphone screen resolution to 4K while not drastically effecting battery life.

Ahmed the Clock Kid wants $15 million from city and school - CNET
Technically Incorrect: Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old who was arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school and then became a hero at Google and Facebook, is now demanding compensation and an apology.

Robot snake can shift its shape quickly, also haunts our dreams (Tomorrow Daily 276 show notes) - CNET
All we can say is, "Robot snakes. Why did it have to be robot snakes?"

Chill out making 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' snowflakes - CNET
Have a geektastic holiday with these paper snowflakes of BB-8, Finn, Kylo Ren, Poe, Rey and the First Order Stormtroopers by artist Anthony Herrera.

No invite needed for OnePlus 2 on Black Friday - CNET
For four days beginning November 27, you won't need an invite to purchase the OnePlus 2 handset.

Reboot of classic '60s series 'Lost in Space' coming to Netflix - CNET
"Game of Thrones" director tapped to introduce a new take on the Robinson family, The Robot, Dr. Smith and Major West.

Halo 5, Star Wars Battlefront, Assassin's Creed Syndicate underperform at GameStop - CNET
But Battlefront is expected to rebound with the buzz around "The Force Awakens."

Deviant dice: 10 of the oddest rollers around (pictures) - CNET
Spice up your next role-playing game session with grasping tentacles, mammoth tusks and dice made from cake batter.

Get a victory glow with LED-lit metal Luma Dice - CNET
Your gaming future could look bright, if a set of LED glowing-dot dice takes off on Kickstarter.

Google experiments with a Star Trek-style wearable - CNET
No, it's not another attempt at high-tech eyewear. This one-of-a-kind prototype draws its inspiration from the communicator worn on a stylish shirt.

Wacky shooter Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare reaches 8 million players - CNET
EA is giving out 80,000 PvZ coins to all players to celebrate the milestone.

Xbox One backwards compatibility for original Xbox games is 'very challenging' - CNET
Engineering lead says "nothing's impossible," but it would be a significant challenge.

Feel the Force with Google's Star Wars app themes - CNET
Too much Star Wars? Never! Google sneaks Star Wars characters into its apps and services. Meanwhile, Yahoo blocks ad blockers, and LG kills the Urbane 2 smartwatch just days after it went on sale.

New Just Cause 3 video highlights player freedom in the open world - CNET
Watch this new "dev diary" video that explains how the team is using its engine and other tools to improve the open-world experience.

Bloodborne The Old Hunters: Everything you need to know - CNET
The PS4-exclusive from the developers of Dark Souls has finally gotten its first expansion. Here's how to access it and what you'll find inside.

Good news, everyone! 'Futurama' coming back as a mobile game - CNET
The good ship Planet Express Ship and its crew of humans, aliens and drunk robots from New New York are off on another adventure in the upcoming game Futurama: Release the Drones.

FAA drone task force recommends registration for pilots, not individual drones - CNET
If the FAA accepts the task force recommendations, registration will be mandatory prior to the operation of any UAS weighing more than half a pound.

'The Force Awakens' unfolds in Star Wars snowflakes (pictures) - CNET
Dreaming of a Hoth-white Christmas? These "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" paper snowflakes by Anthony Herrera should impress even the grinchiest holiday snobs. We're looking at you, Darth Vader.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 25/11/2015

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