Thursday, May 13, 2010

IT News HeadLines (TechSpot) 13/05/2010


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AMD 2010 mainstream, ultrathin notebook platforms unveiled
Hot on the heels of a desktop refresh, AMD has completely revamped its Vision platform with the launch of 17 new mobile processors that will form the basis of its Danube and Nile platforms. The lineup includes new single-core and dual-core Phenom II, Athlon II, Turion II and V Series chips for mainstream and ultrathin laptops, as well as AMD's first triple and quad-core Phenom II processors for th...
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Verizon and Google collaborating on iPad rival?
There's no shortage of products claiming to challenge the iPad, but Google and Verizon are whipping up some fierce competition, according to the carrier's CEO, Lowell McAdam. Calling tablets the "next big wave of opportunities," the telecom exec told the WSJ that his company is "looking at all the things Google has in its archives" which could make for a great tablet experience.
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Microsoft, LG team up to promote 3D gaming on Xbox 360
Microsoft and LG have signed a strategic partnership that will promote 3D gaming on the Xbox 360. The deal is undoubtedly inspired in part by Sony's push to deliver 3D games and other entertainment. The company recently released a firmware update for the PlayStation 3 in preparation for 3D media, and games supporting the technology are expected to arrive as early as next month – not to mention Son...
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Mushkin ships 60GB, 120GB, 240GB Callisto SSDs
Mushkin has announced the availability of its Callisto solid-state drives, which come in three iterations that vary only in capacity and price. All models make use of the new SandForce SF-1200 controller and boast peak read speeds of 285MB/s, while write speeds top out at 275MB/s. The Callisto drives have a MTBF of two million hours, and are backed by a three-year warranty.
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Apple to fix iPad Wi-Fi issues with future software update
Apple has updated a support document to say that it will address iPad Wi-Fi issues in an upcoming software update. A handful of iPad owners have experienced issues with Wi-Fi connectivity, and in the meantime, the company has provided a few potential workarounds.
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BSA: Piracy costs software industry over $50 billion in 2009
According to the Business Software Alliance (BSA), software pirates snatched more than $50 billion straight out of developers' pockets last year. The organization's annual report says that some 43% of all software used on computers worldwide in 2009 was pirated, up from 41% in the year prior. In total, the firm believes piracy losses amounted to $51.4 billion. That slight growth in software theft ...
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EA to fend off used game sales with "Online Pass"
It's no secret how most video game developers and publishers feel about the second hand market, but it seems Electronic Arts has actually devised a plan to make up for the lost sales. Beginning with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, players will need an "Online Pass" to enjoy the game over Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. These passes are included with new copies of the game, but second hand buyers w...
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Samsung intros new 15.6" business notebook, P580
Samsung today expanded its professional mobile offering with the P580, a 15.6-inch notebook. The new machine targets business users who Samsung says expect "practicality coupled with performance and a price that won't break the bank." Sadly, the company hasn't released any pricing information, so you'll just have to take their word for it at this point.
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News around the web: MobileMe may soon be free
Rumor: MobileMe may soon be free @ Tuaw
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Mozilla discusses Firefox 4 plans, beta 'could' be out in June
With Google's Chrome making big market share gains month after month and Microsoft working hard on Internet Explorer 9, the pressure is on stagnating Mozilla to step up its game and stay competitive. In an attempt to spark some interest for the next major upgrade of its open source browser, Firefox team leader Mike Beltzner delivered a presentation yesterday night outlining the company's plans for...
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Hotspot Shield 1.43
Ensure you are private, secure, and anonymous online... 100% free.
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Iobit Uninstaller 1.0
IObit Uninstalller helps you uninstall and remove unwanted programs and folders from your computer fast and easily.
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SIW (System Info) 2010.05.12
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PicPick 2.2.9
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avast! Virus Definitions May 12, 2010
Protect your system and valuable data against computer viruses.
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Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Update May 12, 2010
This updates the detection rules for Spybot Search and Destroy.
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Ad-aware 2008 Definitions File 0149.0243
Manually update Ad-aware 2007 with the latest definitions file.
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AVIRA Antivirus Desktop Update Package May 12, 2010
Update AVIRA Desktop for Windows with latest virus definitions and scan engine.
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Windows Defender Latest Definition Updates 1.81.1511.0
Download the latest Windows Defender Definition Updates.
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Trend Micro Pattern File for Windows 7.161.00
Trend Micro's latest compilation of patterns for virus identification.
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Little Snitch 2.2.3 for Mac OS X
Little Snitch tells you when a program tries to send info to the internet so you can see whats going on in the background.
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Opera 10.54 Build 8353 Beta for Mac OS X
Opera introduces the looks and the performance of an exceptional Web browser.
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AVG Anti-Virus Updates May 12, 2010
Keep your AVG Anti-Virus updated.
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update May 12, 2010
Virus definitions for Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
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Total Commander 7.55 RC1
This is the latest RC of Total Commander giving a sneak peek of what's coming for version 7.55.
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DVDFab HD Decrypter 7.0.5.5 Beta
Copies entire DVD movie to hard disk, and removes all the protections while copying.
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VLC media player 1.1.0 Pre 4
Highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats.
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Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver (400 series) v 197.75 for Windows Vista/7
Driver Date: 5/10/2010 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7

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Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver (400 series) v 197.75 for Windows Vista/7 64-bit
Driver Date: 5/10/2010 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7

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Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver (400 series) v 197.75 for Windows XP
Driver Date: 5/10/2010 OS Support: Windows XP

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Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver (400 series) v 197.75 for Windows XP 64-bit
Driver Date: 5/10/2010 OS Support: Windows XP 64-bit

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Asus M4A785T-M Bios v 2008
Driver Date: 5/10/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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ASRock 880GM-LE Bios v 1.10
Driver Date: 5/7/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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ASRock 880GMH/USB3 Bios v 1.10
Driver Date: 5/7/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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ASRock N68-GE Bios v 1.30
Driver Date: 5/5/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 R3.0 Bios v 3.80
Driver Date: 5/5/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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ASRock ALiveXFire-eSATA2 Bios v 3.80
Driver Date: 5/5/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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ASRock 880GXH/USB3 Bios v 1.10
Driver Date: 5/5/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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ASRock 880G Extreme3 Bios v 1.40
Driver Date: 5/3/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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ASRock 870 Extreme3 Bios v 1.10
Driver Date: 5/3/2010 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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