IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 07/12/2015

VIP at illegal-drug site Silk Road nabbed in Thailand, police say - CNET
A 54-year-old Canadian man arrested this week served as the "closest advisor" to Silk Road founder "Dread Pirate Roberts," according to law enforcement.

This guy just built a working miniature Death Star - CNET
The latest creation from a German laser hobbyist on YouTube threatens to create a terrible disturbance in the Force.

Darth Vader is actually the Dodge Viper, claims Dodge (really) - CNET
Technically Incorrect: As brands keep leaping into the "Star Wars" hype-a-thon, one brand thinks it's being very clever. But is it?

Hilarious Carrie Fisher shows how to do a Star Wars hype interview - CNET
Technically Incorrect: Appearing on ABC's "Good Morning America," Leia brings her dog and a lot of excellent humor.

Grab your popcorn! Best movie trailers of 2015 in a mashup video - CNET
Catch up on the best explosions, car chases, fight scenes and tender moments in over 100 clips from mainstream and indie movie trailers released this year. How many new films do you still need to see?

Classic PlayStation 2 games ready to run on the PlayStation 4 - CNET
Sony is bringing fan-favorite PlayStation 2 games to its current-generation console. But you still have to buy the game even if you own the title on a PS2 disc.

'Game of Thrones' supercut lends weight to popular fan theory - CNET
There are a few theories out there about Jon Snow's true parents, and as this supercut shows, "Game of Thrones" may have been dropping hints all along the way.

Smart guns: One answer to the mass-shooting epidemic? - CNET
Technology could offer a solution to the raging debate over gun control.

Get ready to go psycho! Double Fine wants help making a Psychonauts sequel - CNET
Game creator Tim Schafer's team is finally developing a sequel to the cult classic psychodrama platformer, and yes, there's a crowdfunding campaign.

What do we really think if Apple gets rid of the headphone jack? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Ep. 17) - CNET
Thinner isn't always better...unless you're Apple. A new Apple TV is already just around the corner? And new Macbooks are getting thinner.

New Pluto photos show rugged edges of its frozen heart - CNET
New high-resolution images of the frigid world show much more than just a chunk of frozen rock, detailing what happens at the edge of the dwarf planet's now famous "heart."

Hello Barbie: She's just insecure - CNET
Researchers revealed new flaws in the doll Friday, adding to problems publicized last week. Hello Barbie's software maker is racing to patch security bugs during the holiday shopping season.

Parents far more worried about sex than violence in movies, study shows - CNET
Technically Incorrect: As blockbuster movies and video games continue to show graphic violence, those who rate movies commission research and discover that puritanism is alive and well.

Cutting-edge NASA thrusters fight back against sunlight - CNET
The just-launched LISA Pathfinder spacecraft has a new type of thruster on board to protect an experiment that requires "the purest free-fall ever produced in space."

Rock Band in virtual reality, coming to Oculus Rift - CNET
The band can keep rockin' in the virtual world, but we still don't know how much Oculus' headset will cost. Also, Google launches the Cardboard Camera app for creating 360-degree photos, and GoPro slashes the price of the Hero4 Session camera.

The 404 Show 1639: The new Batman v Superman trailer, losing stuff, seconds, Kojima v Konami (podcast) - CNET
A new "Batman v Superman" trailer is out, so Jeff and Russ analyze it nearly frame by frame. They'll also discuss Konami's snub of Hideo Kojima's right to accept an award for Metal Gear Solid V. Plus, why do we lose things?

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's 'Star Wars' mockery is 'literally' very exciting - CNET
Technically Incorrect: "The Farce Awakens" is glorious and moving. It's a promo for the comedians' own movie, released the same day as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." But here, George Takei appears.

Charge your devices on the go with the Death Star - CNET
Harness the power of the dark side with a Star Wars Death Star USB car charger before those pesky Rebels find you. It's perfect for pretending to blow up planets when stuck in traffic.

Tesla becomes the third automaker to bow out of the 2016 Detroit Auto Show - CNET
Thankfully, there's an upside, as it gives Aston Martin the space to reappear for the first time since 2009.

Why does my battery suck? - CNET
Phones, tablets and watches continue to improve. Their batteries? Not so much.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 07/12/2015

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