Thursday, April 21, 2016

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 22/04/2016





Australia's Prime Minister is investing AU$230 million in cybersecurity - CNET
Following attacks on the country's Bureau of Meteorology and Department of Parliamentary Services, PM Malcolm Turnbull has announced his AU$230 million Cyber Security Strategy.

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Deadpool brings the heat for DVD and Blu-ray release - CNET
The hit superhero flick comes packed with plenty of extras for its DVD and Blu-ray release, including an 80-minute, five-part documentary.

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Adam Sandler's second Netflix film looks a whole lot better than 'The Ridiculous 6' - CNET
The comic's first Netflix-exclusive film, "The Ridiculous 6," was panned by critics -- but broke streaming records.

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Get to da Falcon! 'Schwarzenegger' does commentary for 'Force Awakens' - CNET
Comedian Will Sasso will make you wish the real Arnold Schwarzenegger recorded a commentary for "The Force Awakens" Blu-ray with his hilarious Instagram video.

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ESPN fires Curt Schilling after anti-transgender post on Facebook - CNET
Sports network calls the former All-Star pitcher's reposting of comic lampooning transgender people "unacceptable."

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Check out these LED-studded flight attendant uniforms (Tomorrow Daily 351 show notes) - CNET
We just discovered EasyJet's plan to outfit its flight attendants and ground crew with light up uniforms later this year, and we're ready to book a flight.

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Here comes the Doom with this BFG 9000 gun made out of Lego - CNET
A YouTuber known for building famous movie and video game weapons out of Legos re-creates one of gaming's biggest [censored] guns.

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Beyonce's 'Lemonade' drops this Saturday -- here's how to get in formation - CNET
What do Beyonce and lemonade have to do with each other? We'll find out this Saturday on HBO.

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Apple postpones earnings release for Bill Campbell memorial - CNET
Apple will reveal its second-quarter performance on Tuesday instead of Monday after the death of longtime board member and tech mentor.

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Your social media habits could be destroying democracy - CNET
Voters are following social media while watching presidential debates. That's a problem, says a new study.

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Snapchat's moving emoji are the latest quirky craze - CNET
With "3D stickers," Snapchat users can pin emoji to moving objects. The app also finds itself in hot water over a Bob Marley face filter. Meanwhile, Viber adds end-to-end encryption in its messaging app.

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VW Group's defeat device software is allegedly old enough to drive - Roadshow
And it's damn near old enough to buy a beer, too!

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Doom PS4 vs. Xbox One multiplayer beta performance comparison - CNET
New report analyzes the two console versions of id Software's upcoming shooter.

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Harriet Tubman trumps Jackson on new $20 bill - CNET
Abolitionist Tubman is the new face of the $20, and Twitter's hottest trending topic.

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The Elder Scrolls Online teaser marks arrival of The Dark Brotherhood - CNET
"Your talent for homicide has been noticed."

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The post-PC era takes its toll on Intel (The 3:59, Ep. 31) - CNET
We discuss Intel's huge round of layoffs and a smart home turning on its owner.

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Watch 'Game of Thrones' for free this weekend on HBO - CNET
Come for "Game of Thrones" and stay for Beyoncé's "Lemonade" as the cable service offers itself up free for a weekend of binge viewing.

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See Rocket League's new basketball mode in action, coming next week - CNET
Check out the entirely new way to play in this trailer for the game's "Hoops" mode.

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Westeros and Zelda collide in 'Game of Hyrule' mashup video - CNET
The bloody acts of violence and wanton sex from "Game of Thrones" get crammed into Nintendo's squeaky clean fantasy universe (if you don't count the blatant butchering of chickens) in a new fan film.

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Sony reportedly unsure if there will ever be a PlayStation 5 - CNET
Lorne Lanning asked Shuhei Yoshida, "What does the PlayStation 5 look like?" He replied, 'You mean if."

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Mohu recalls Android BeBox speaker due to fire risk - CNET
Flat-panel antenna manufacturer Mohu is investigating the cause of a fire in one of its BeBox Smart Android speakers and is seeking a voluntary recall.

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Microsoft discontinues Xbox 360, servers staying online - CNET
Xbox boss Phil Spencer: "While we've had an amazing run, the realities of manufacturing a product over a decade old are starting to creep up on us."

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Sous weed: Gorgeous ganja grub to tempt your tastebuds (pictures) - CNET
Unofficial pot holiday 4/20 means a lot of people will get the munchies. Elevate your weed cuisine with these sublime sous vide dishes from cannabis chef Monica Lo.

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Elizabeth Warren calls a waambulance for Ted Cruz on Twitter - CNET
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren sends a barrage of tweets criticizing Ted Cruz for "whining" about having a stressful job.

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Peeks from the 'Sherlock' season 4 set (pictures) - CNET
Good luck trying to decipher any hidden meaning in these behind-the-scenes photos posted by cast and crew of the BBC sleuthing drama.

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