Sunday, February 10, 2013

IT News Head Lines (Ars Technica) 11/02/2013


Review: Who needs Windows RT? Acer's Iconia W510 runs the real thing There are some issues, but Intel's Atom delivers the full Windows 8 experience. Read More ...
How a security ninja cracked the password guarding his most valued assets What to do when you forget a critical password? Call in the big guns, of course. Read More ...
How can I show a client that their code sucks? Everything is broken but if it works for your clients, they may not believe you. Read More ...
Investigation reveals cause of battery fire on Boeing 787 Dreamliner 50 Dreamliners were grounded in January after problems with the power systems. Read More ...
From Mailbox to Tweetbot: 7 iOS apps to check out this weekend Both new and well-established iOS apps share the spotlight. Read More ...
Debunking and securing: The 10 best stories you may have missed this week You won't get free national Wi-Fi. You need to keep your digital life secure. Read More ...
IBM’s supercomputer: Jeopardy was too easy, time to cure cancer Watson brought down our best humans in Jeopardy; now the real work begins. Read More ...
Crooks steal security firm's crypto key, use it to sign malware Bit9 compromise allowed malware to penetrate customers' defenses. Read More ...
Russia, in adding to new blacklist, blocks site used by dissidents Since 2012, the Kremlin has targeted drug sites—activists worry they'll be next. Read More ...
Rethinking how we give out gaming's "academy awards" Last night's DICE Awards could have done with fewer genre- and platform-specific nods. Read More ...
Pirate Bay co-founder: “I can sit here and jerk off for 5 years. And I will.” New film examines infamous BitTorrent site's people, evolution, and trial. Read More ...
Dell faces goal-line stand by angry investors in bid to go private Dell's largest investor says company worth double the price. Read More ...
Government watchdog: Warrantless laptop searches at border are A-OK Civil liberties office releases executive summary but full report is secret. Read More ...
Nexus One could be one of the first Android smartphones to go into orbit Handset will strap to satellite and test whether or not you can scream in space. Read More ...
Microsoft snippets: A billion documents on SkyDrive, Spotify on Windows Phone 8 Surface Pro on sale tomorrow, and Surface RT spreads through Europe on the 14th. Read More ...
Judge strips 13 patent claims from Motorola suit v. Microsoft Question of how much money Microsoft must pay Motorola still to be decided. Read More ...
GameStop warns Microsoft on rumored used game-blocking console Retailer says customers less likely to buy a system that can't play used titles. Read More ...
Generating thrust without fuel relies on missing details A system called the EmDrive requires an exquisite balancing of forces. Read More ...
Latest iOS jailbreak: Nearly 7 million served "We were all so hungry for it," says Cydia admin Jay Freeman. Read More ...
Successor to LG’s Optimus G might feature 1080p, massive battery pack At least, that's what the leaks want us to think. Read More ...
The handy list of Ars Technica editors and writers on Twitter We want you to find us—here's how. Read More ...
Macmillan, sole e-book publishing holdout, settles with Justice CEO says maximum damage "was much more than the entire equity of our company.” Read More ...
4chan creator looks to move creativity beyond the rageface with new iPad app DrawQuest: you're creative enough, and good enough. Read More ...
Cause of Super Bowl blackout was installed to prevent Super Bowl blackout A faulty relay sent bad signal Sunday, shutting down half SuperDome's power. Read More ...
Bush family privacy shattered after e-mails, photos exposed online "Why would someone do this?" asks GWB's sister. Read More ...
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