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

The NoPhone: A plastic slab for that special someone - CNET
With no screen, camera, microphone or even the ability to make a call, the NoPhone could be the most useless gift since the Pet Rock.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's dog, baby have Star Wars' Force - CNET
Everyone is caught up in the buzz about "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." This includes Zuckerberg, who dresses up his newborn daughter as a Jedi. Oh, and his dog gets a costume too.

This is the closest planet yet that could support life beyond our solar system - CNET
Most potentially habitable exoplanets are at least hundreds of light-years away, but Wolf 1061c is just next door, galactically speaking.

Is the iPhone 7 getting a flexible OLED screen? (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Ep. 20) - CNET
Apple's "secret" lab is a secret no more. The iPad won't be getting 3D Touch anytime soon, and Apple tops Google and Twitter for trends in 2015.

New 'Twin Peaks' trailer shows welcome sign, mystery figure - CNET
This behind-the-scenes footage of "Twin Peaks" shows Deputy Hawk, plenty of waterfalls and a very creepy shadowy figure. Sadly, no owls or pie show up in the video.

This is what happens when the projector breaks during a Star Wars screening - CNET
Technically Incorrect: It didn't go perfectly for some Star Wars fans on opening night. In LA, there were howls of despair.

Let's go to Mars! The future of space travel - CNET
SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and other private endeavours are paving the way for a future Mars landing.

CNET's best photos of 2015 (pictures) - CNET
We look back at 2015 and some of the best photos from CNET stories throughout the year.

Translating the hieroglyphs on your tech - CNET
Those tiny, weird symbols on the back of your phone? Here's what they mean.

Traveling abroad with your smartphone: You can take it with you - CNET
In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains why you can breathe a sigh of relief when taking your phone abroad.

Online See 'N Say lets you pull lever for the sounds of Star Wars - CNET
Find out how "the Yoda goes," "the R2 unit goes," "the cantina band goes" and much more with this virtual reimagining of a classic kids toy.

Microsoft chops Xbox game prices for the holidays - CNET
The software giant entices last-minute shoppers with a 17-day sale that will offer deep discounts on digital games, movies and TV shows.

The 404 Show 1641: Star Wars spoiler-free review, best headphones, protect your hearing (podcast) - CNET
Steve Sphere Guttenberg is back to explain why he hates Star Wars in general, but not before Russ' spoiler-free "Force Awakens" review. We'll also discuss why digital clocks can be too fast or slow, how to protect your hearing and which headphones you should probably buy.

Best and worst of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': Our global review - CNET
The Force has awoken. CNETers from around the world share their first takes on what worked and what didn't in Episode VII. Be warned: spoilers ahead.

Can you match the Star Wars moment to the right movie? Quiz yourself - CNET
You think you know all six Star Wars movies as well as Han knows Chewbacca, but do you? Take this quiz to find out.

Spot the stealthy Star Wars puns in this 40-second weather forecast - CNET
Technically Incorrect: "Don't be a trooper," warns a British weather presenter in a perfectly scripted forecast.

Apple's Tim Cook calls overseas tax rap 'political crap' - CNET
The tech giant's CEO rejects the idea that his company is scheming to pay little or no taxes on its overseas revenues.

Facebook Messenger adds new effects, facial recognition and Uber - CNET
The social network packs several new features into its chatting app, including Photo Magic facial recognition. Also, learn how to change your chat colors and book an Uber ride through the app.

Take a tour of the USS Midway (pictures) - CNET
Once the largest ship in the world, the first of a new generation of supercarriers, the USS Midway is now a museum ship in San Diego. Here's a full tour.

Take a tour of the USS Midway - CNET
Once the largest ship in the world, the first of a new generation of supercarriers, the USS Midway is now a museum ship in San Diego. Here's a full tour.

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IT News Head Lines (CNET) 21/12/2015

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