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Tech News Flash: Tuesday -- December 8, 2015

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Apple's Pricey New iPhone Battery Case Gets Very Little Love
Social Media Firms Face Quandary Over Terror Prevention
Hello Barbie, Can We Talk About Your Security Issues?
Wii U at Long Last to Share Minecraft Gold

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Apple's Pricey New iPhone Battery Case Gets Very Little Love
Apple on Tuesday unveiled its own battery case for the iPhone 6s.
Offered in white and charcoal gray, it has a silicone exterior and a
microfiber lining. In addition to offering protection, it increases
iPhone usage times. The intelligent battery status is displayed on the
iPhone Lock screen and in Notification Center. Priced at $99, the case
supports Lightning accessories.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82846.html

Social Media Firms Face Quandary Over Terror Prevention
Following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino,
Calif., social media companies are coming under increased pressure, both
internally and externally, to protect their networks from being used as
platforms for operational planning and propaganda. "We should build
tools to help de-escalate tensions on social media," wrote Google
Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt in an op-ed.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82845.html

Hello Barbie, Can We Talk About Your Security Issues?
New security issues that surfaced last week in connection with Mattel's
Hello Barbie doll, which talks back to kids, have heightened fears that
hackers could use the toy to steal information about its owners and
their families. The Hello Barbie app, which is available for iOS and
Android, uses an authentication credential that can be reused by
hackers, Bluebox disclosed.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82842.html

Wii U at Long Last to Share Minecraft Gold
Mojang on Monday announced that Minecraft finally is headed for the Wii
U, with touchdown scheduled for Dec. 17. The lack of Minecraft
availability long has been a legitimate reason to skip the Wii U in
favor of another console. Although Minecraft is just the type of family-
forward experience Nintendo pushes, it's surprising how long it took for
it to reach Nintendo hardware.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/82840.html

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