Thursday, April 8, 2010

IT News HeadLines (bit-tech.net) 08/04/2010


bit-tech.net
New PDF flaw doesn't need JavaScript
A new security flaw discovered in PDF readers doesn't require JavaScript in order to execute programs on your PC - and isn't limited to Adobe's Reader, either.
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Ubi: Settlers 7 DRM still not fixed
Ubisoft has confirmed that Settlers 7 still suffers from DRM issues even two weeks after launch.
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Sony: "We aren't arrogant any more"
Sony says it has dropped the arrogance it displayed when the PS3 launched.
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Australian journo sacked for whistle-blowing
An Australian journalist claims he has been sacked for blowing the whistle on alleged trading of reviews for advertising.
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The Best UK Games Ever
Next in our exploration of the UK games industry we take a look at some of the best games to ever come from the British Isles, from modern classics such as Tomb Raider right back to some retro gems. What are the games that the UK should be proud of?
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Nokia tablet rumoured for Autumn
An industry analyst believes that Nokia could be looking to re-enter the tablet marketplace and compete with Apple's iPad head on - possibly launching by Autumn this year.
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Intel Xeon X7560: Nehalem EX Review
Fresh from the launch of its second generation six-core workstation / server CPUs, the uber-fast and Xeon 5600-series, Intel is now ready to unveil its first ever eight-core CPU. Meet the Xeon X7500-series, codename Nehalem EX - we put it through its paces in a 64-thread test system.
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Gamecast 03 - Just Cause 2
Time for another bit-tech and Custom PC video gamecast - this time with Joe and Harry sitting down to show off what level and flavour of carnage you can wreak in Just Cause 2 with just a few thousand bullets, a grappling hook and an infinite supply of parachutes.

You can read our full Just Cause 2 review for more information on the game, or head on over to the main video page to download a HD version of the video, a mobile version of which is linked below.
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Just Cause 2 Video
Still don't understand what all the fuss is about when it comes to Just Cause 2? Then you probably haven't seen it in action, so take a look at our latest gamecast to see just what sort of explosive action Joe and Harry get up to when we leave them alone with a grappling hook.
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WD's 600GB, 6Gbps Velociraptor launches today
WD's next gen 6Gbps Velociraptor arrives today, with double capacity of up to 600GB, a SATA 6Gbps interface and 10k RPM spindle speed.
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Microsoft ends Itanium support
Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2008 R2 will be its final operating system release to support Intel's IA-64 architecture, as found in the Itanium CPU range.
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Games I Own: Codename: Eagle
The alternate-history WW2 FPS Codename: Eagle is another one of those games which I didn't actually buy, I just stole from my brother when I went to University and when he had long since moved past playing PC games. It's also one of the few games I have in my collection which I've never actually played, not really.

I have invested an awful amount of time in it though. I have a lot of fond memories of the game – or, rather, of the multiplayer demo that first hooked both me and my brother. It came on a PC Gamer demo disc and I only flicked it on out of boredom, jumping into what turned out to be one of the largest in-game levels I'd ever seen. I was awestruck and began a process of playing replaying the multiplayer demo for weeks.

The weird thing though is that I never actually played it with anyone. It was a multiplayer demo and all I ever did was play it solo, not even connected to a network.

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Indian firm buys half of Codemasters
Reliance Big Entertainment has bought half of Codemasters today.
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HP Slate specs leaked
HP's up-coming Slate has been teased in an official video - and a leaked briefing slide has provided the first look at its specifications in a side-by-side comparison with the iPad.
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Introversion Interview: Big in Britain
As part of Made In The UK week, which explores the issues facing Britain's games industry, we talk to Introversion's Mark Morris to learn how the company is faring and what fans can expect from the team's recently announced new game, Subversion
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