IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (CNET) 22/01/2016

Holographic assistant brings us one step closer to AI butlers - CNET
A company from Japan is working on a fully holographic artificial intelligence assistant. It offers similar services to Amazon's Echo, but brings a new level of personality.

Science reveals secret lives of mysterious decapitated gladiators - CNET
The skeletons of Roman-era fighters found in York, UK, have undergone genome analysis to determine their origin.

General Motors' Maven is all about car sharing, not ride sharing - Roadshow
At its simplest, consider it GM's equivalent of Zipcar.

Even if it seemed cold, 2015 was the warmest year ever - CNET
New data from both NASA and NOAA find that last year shattered the previous record, set all the way back in 2014.

David Bowie lightning-bolt constellation turns out to be a moonage daydream - CNET
The late Starman won't be remembered with an astronomical tribute in the shape of Ziggy Stardust's lightning bolt after all.

Netflix to go pure sci-fi with body-swapping 'Altered Carbon' - CNET
The new show will adapt Richard Morgan's novels about a space soldier programmed into a new body to investigate a murder.

A history of violence: World's oldest massacre unearthed - CNET
The fossilised bones of a group of murdered humans dating back 10,000 years have been found in Kenya.

This artificial limb is both noninvasive and full of function (Tomorrow Daily 301 show notes) - CNET
Johns Hopkins University tested a prosthetic that uses two Myo bands for control instead of surgically implanted sensors, and the design could mean artificial limbs with high function and lower cost in the the future.

Feds urge you to buy fire extinguisher with your hoverboard - CNET
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating whether the lithium-ion batteries in the self-balancing boards are causing them to catch fire.

Don't let your iPhone turn against you - CNET
Installing Apple's latest patch will help you keep attackers out of your phone and your life.

Cue Darth Vader scream! 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' delayed to late 2017 - CNET
Fans eager for the next Star Wars film will have to wait a bit longer. Disney confirms that "Episode VIII" won't open in theaters until December 15, 2017.

Facebook's Zuckerberg is still trying to convince poor countries to use the Internet - CNET
In an in-depth Wired story, Facebook's CEO discusses the challenges he faces in spreading Internet connectivity to the billions of people who don't yet have it.

Give your older iPhone a speed boost with iOS 9.2.1 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 22) - CNET
Make your old iPhone faster with iOS 9.2.1. How much would you pay for Apple "Air Buds", and the new Apple Watch is unlikely to be announced in March.

You can only really count on 4 of your 150 Facebook friends, study says - CNET
Technically Incorrect: Researchers at Oxford University survey students and learn that Facebook friendship isn't necessarily friendship at all.

This snack machine is watching you - CNET
Retailers are finding new ways to scan you and collect data on shoppers. Bridget Carey checks out the tech coming to a store near you.

New Far Cry Primal trailer shows brutal tribal warfare - CNET
See who you'll be fighting against to save your people in Ubisoft's upcoming spin-off.

Brave browser promises faster Web by banishing intrusive ads - CNET
The new browser, a brainchild of ex-Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich, is also designed to improve online privacy.

North Korea has invented hangover-free alcohol (says North Korea) - CNET
Technically Incorrect: Made from ginseng and glutinous rice, Koryo liquor will surely make a killing.

Using science to justify manspreading? Don't. - CNET
Commentary: Guys turn to science to mansplain why they hog space on trains and buses. But instead of excusing bad behavior through biology, why not just have some manners?

Tesla sues supplier over falcon-door debacle - Roadshow
After having to deal with allegedly substandard doors and the fallout from that, Tesla is not happy that an old flame is still poking around, asking for more.

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