IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechSpot) 16/03/2011

Google Chrome and Chromium to get new logos

Google Chrome will be getting a new logo in the next version. Those on the dev branch are already seeing it in version 11.0.696.12 dev.

HTC, Toshiba and others ready 10-inch tablets for June

June could be a hot month for 10-inch tablets if a recently leaked document from "a major U.S. retailer" containing release dates and prices turns out to be true. The document, obtained by PreCentral, shows the HP TouchPad set for a launch three months from now -- as recently confirmed...

Netflix in talks for original content to rival cable networks

Video streaming giant Netflix is reportedly looking to rival traditional cable networks as it negotiates to acquire an original television series directed by "The Social Network" 's David Fincher and starring actor Kevin Spacey. According to Deadline Hollywood, the company just outbid both HBO and AMC for Media Rights Capital's...

IsoHunt to court: Google is the largest torrent search engine

IsoHunt is still fighting its legal battle with the MPAA. In the latest episode, the torrent website filed a reply brief (PDF, via TorrentFreak) to the US Court of Appeals in which it suggests that Google, and not IsoHunt, is the largest BitTorrent search engine on the Internet.

Report: Initial AMD A-Series desktop lineup detailed

We already have a good idea of what the first wave of AMD's FX-series processors is going to look like thanks to a handful of recent leaks. Now, X-bit labs has apparently gotten hold of the preliminary details for AMD's performance-mainstream A-series (codenamed "Llano") complete with model numbers and specifications.

Nvidia 3D Vision kit updated, price reduced to $149

Nvidia has released a new version of its 3D Vision kit, which allows you to view video games, movies and photos in 3D with a GeForce graphics card. The updated kit includes all the same components as before (wireless glasses and IR emitter, cables and software), except the glasses now...

Adobe warns of Flash vulnerability, Mozilla promotes HTML5

Adobe has warned of a critical vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that affects a vast majority of users. The flaw (CVE-2011-0609) has been exploited in the wild and allows an attacker to gain control of a machine by embedding a malicious Flash SWF file in a Microsoft Excel XLS file....

Lexar starts shipping 64GB, 128GB SDXC cards

Lexar Media has announced that it is now shipping its Lexar Professional Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 133x memory card in 64GB ($200) and 128GB ($330) capacities. The latter is an industry first, meaning that you won't find 128GB SDXC cards from anyone else.

Google acquires Green Parrot Pictures, YouTube to benefit
Google has acquired Green Parrot Pictures, an Irish digital video technology company that makes tools to manipulate both video and images. The search giant will integrate Green Parrot Pictures' tools, which helps make videos look better, reduce required bandwidth, and improve playback speed, into YouTube. Details of the deal with...

iSuppli: Apple's iPad 2 costs $333.25 to build

The folks at iSuppli have cracked open an iPad 2 to determine the cost of its guts. According the research firm's breakdown, the new tablet's total bill of materials is $323.25 for the 32GB CDMA model, while the 32GB GSM/HSPA version is a tad more expensive at $326.60 (both retail...

AMD's 28nm mobile graphics roadmap leaked

DonanimHaber has published a presentation slide that outlines AMD's mobile GPU roadmap for the next year. The company launched its 40nm Radeon HD 6000M chips (codenamed Seymour, Whistler and Blackcomb) last November, and that lineup will remain in play until later this year and early next year as AMD ramps...

Netflix has 61% of digital movie units, Apple at 4%

Digital video now makes up one quarter of all home video volume. Netflix's share of digital movie units, downloaded and streamed, reached 61 percent between January 2011 and February 2011. This was followed by Comcast in second place at 8 percent, and a three-way tie for third at 4 percent...

id Software co-founder: DirectX is better than OpenGL

id Software co-founder John Carmack built his popular game engines around the cross-platform OpenGL API. It therefore may be a surprise to learn that he considers Microsoft's DirectX to be a superior API.

Rumor: Google to test NFC checkout system within four months
While rumors suggest that Apple won't include Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in the next iPhone, Google is pushing forward with its NFC plans. In fact, the company plans to start testing an NFC system next quarter, according to Bloomberg:

WinLock 5.22
Comprehensive security program for personal or publicly accessible computers.

Google Chrome 11.0.696.12 Dev for Windows
This version is intended for only for developers and early testers.

LastPass 1.73.0 64-bit
Online password manager and form filler.

Process Lasso 4.00.34 64-bit
Process Lasso is a software that will improve system responsiveness and stability.

Backup4all 4.5 build 245
Highly configurable backup software with intuitive interface.

Windows 7 Manager 2.0.9 64-bit
A powerful software tool to tweak, optimize, maintain and tune up your Windows 7, it bundles more than 30 different utilities in one.

Process Lasso 4.00.34 32-bit
Process Lasso is a software that will improve system responsiveness and stability.

LastPass 1.73.0
Online password manager and form filler.

Windows 7 Manager 2.0.9
A powerful software tool to tweak, optimize, maintain and tune up your Windows 7, it bundles more than 30 different utilities in one.

AVG Anti-Virus Updates March 16, 2011
Keep your AVG Anti-Virus updated.

McAfee SuperDAT Update 6286
Update your Mcafee based virus scanner.

Bitdefender Virus Definitions March 16, 2011
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus updated.

avast! Virus Definitions March 16, 2011
Protect your system and valuable data against computer viruses.

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 03.16.2011
The Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool application was designed to be another virus scanner and detection software from Kaspersky

AVIRA Antivirus Desktop Update Package 03/16/11
Update AVIRA Desktop for Windows with latest virus definitions and scan engine.

Norman Malware Cleaner 2011.03.16
Norman Malware Cleaner is a free utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware).

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update March 16, 2011
Virus definitions for Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

Windows Defender Latest Definition Updates 03/16/2011 64-bit
Download the latest Windows Defender Definition Updates.

SUPERAntiSpyware Database Update 03/16/11
Keep SUPERAntiSpyware up to date.

Windows Defender Latest Definition Updates 03/16/2011
Download the latest Windows Defender Definition Updates.

F-Secure Virus Definitions March 16, 2011
Keep your F-Secure products updated.

Ad-aware 2008 Definitions File 03/16/11
Manually update Ad-aware 2008 with the latest definitions file.

Trend Micro Pattern File for Windows 7.903.00
Trend Micro's latest compilation of patterns for virus identification.

Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Update March 16, 2011
This updates the detection rules for Spybot Search and Destroy.

Geekbench 2.1.13 for Mac OS X
Completely awesome cross-platform benchmark that measures the performance of your computer's processor and memory.

Google Chrome 11.0.696.12 Dev for Mac OS X
This version is intended for only for developers and early testers.

Opera 11.01 Build 2045 Dev for Mac OS X
Opera introduces the looks and the performance of an exceptional Web browser.

Google Chrome 11.0.696.12 Dev for Linux
This version is intended for only for developers and early testers.

Vuze (formerly Azureus) 4.6.0.4 for Mac OS X
Brings the popular Java-based BitTorrent client to a new level of stability, usability, and speed.

Internet Download Accelerator 5.9.3.1255
Effectively solves speed, resuming broken downloads, and management of downloaded files.

Samsung SH-222AB Firmware v ID00
Driver Date: 3/15/2011 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

Razer Lachesis 5600DPI Mouse Driver v 3.00
Driver Date: 3/15/2011 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

AMD Catalyst Early Preview Mjï؟½lnir I v 11.4
Driver Date: 3/15/2011 OS Support: Windows 7

ASRock N68-S3 UCC Bios v 1.50
Driver Date: 3/11/2011 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

ASRock N68-GS3 UCC Bios v 1.30
Driver Date: 3/11/2011 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Bios v 1.30
Driver Date: 3/11/2011 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

ASRock H61M-VS Bios v 1.10
Driver Date: 3/10/2011 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC Bios v 1.10
Driver Date: 3/10/2011 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

ASRock N68-VS3 UCC Bios v 1.10
Driver Date: 3/10/2011 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7

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