IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 21/12/2015

UK police busts karaoke “gang” for sharing songs that aren’t commercially available
Three old guys giving away karaoke tunes is now a "commercial-scale gang."

BBC to machine-translate TV news into Japanese and Russian
Content will still be checked by human journalists before it's uploaded online.

“Decksploration”: T.I.M.E Stories‘ card-driven RPG is one of the year’s best board games
Dungeons and Dragons not quite to your taste? Try this stripped-down new RPG.

I put an $18 silicone smartphone mount on my bike, and it was sweet
Sure, the Finn rotated a bit around my handlebar, but I could mount it in seconds.

Hating parts of Star Trek is an essential part of loving Star Trek
Even if Beyond is as bad as the trailer looks, it will still be right at home.

How to succeed with hoverboards without catching on fire
There's no silver bullet, but here's what you need to know before buying one.

Martin Shkreli steps down as CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals
Resignation follows arrest on charges of securities fraud and public outcry.

Eggless condiment can still be called mayo says FDA
In a 180, the agency OKs name of vegan spread on condition of labeling tweaks.

Congress approves surveillance legislation tucked into budget package
Obama to sign bill that one senator says has "unacceptable surveillance provisions."

After protests, construction equipment removed from giant telescope site
Court ruling denies construction permit, so the heavy equipment comes down.

American grins are just as bad as Britain’s—kind of
The UK has national dental coverage and more teeth, but aesthetics data missing.

D-Link’s Wi-Fi camera provides a sharp, 180-degree view of your home
Review: $179 camera lets you see more of the house, but has trouble standing out.

Bernie Sanders campaign improperly accessed Clinton voter data, DNC says
After breach, DNC cuts off Sanders campaign's access to voter database.

Judge knocks Uber over latest attempt to bar drivers from class-actions
Hours-long hearing marks latest chapter in class-action suit, O'Connor v. Uber.

This is probably the world’s largest billboard created with MS Paint
The billboard is 36m² and advertises game development software.

Netflix DIY smart socks can stop your binge-watching when you fall asleep
A high-tech and expensive solution to one of the first world's biggest problems.

Xbox Live pummeled by DDoS attack; hacker group claims responsibility
Phantom Squad had threatened to mimic Lizard Squad, take down gaming services.

The console wars revisited: Two years of Xbox One vs. PS4
If you haven't upgraded yet, now is the time. But which system to choose?

“Unauthorized code” in Juniper firewalls decrypts encrypted VPN traffic
Backdoor in NetScreen firewalls gives attackers admin access, VPN decrypt ability.

Comcast, AT&T, and T-Mobile must explain data cap exemptions to FCC
Zero-rating lets customers avoid data caps, but only by using approved services.

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Sunday, December 20, 2015

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 21/12/2015

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