Thursday, July 19, 2012

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 19/07/2012

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Hints suggest AT&T preparing to charge for FaceTime over cellular
AT&T may be preparing to charge customers to use the FaceTime over cellular feature found in iOS 6. Preliminary testing with a developer version of Apple’s next major software revision results in a popup message prompting the user to contact AT&T to enable the new feature. ...

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It's official: Valve is working on Steam for Ubuntu 12.04 Linux
Valve games running on Linux moved a step closer to reality yesterday with the company confirming the development of Steam for Linux. The team working on the Linux port will first focus with on compatibility for Ubuntu 12.04, with games such as Left 4 Dead 2 to be released once...

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Sony demos silicon sheets that could replace thermal paste
Although applying thermal grease isn't rocket science, there is some guesswork involved, especially if it's not something you do often. It's not uncommon to see questions about the application of thermal paste or even horror stories about the overuse of such compounds. For seasoned enthusiasts, the endeavor is less risky,...

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Firefox 14 released, adds secure search, opt-in plug-in activation
Keeping pace with their own rapid release schedule, Mozilla has released Firefox 14.0.1 -- the latest stable build of its popular Internet browser -- to PCs and Macs everywhere. This release follows last month's launch of Firefox 14 for Android and Firefox 13 which was released several weeks ago. ...

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Windows Phone 8 to drop Zune sync, will support USB mass storage
Windows Phone 8 will support USB mass storage, or the ability to plug a handset into a computer and transfer files seamlessly as you would with a flash drive via drag and drop. Additionally, the company is reportedly doing away with having to sync with Zune software and instead allowing...

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Samsung buys British chipmaker CSR, gains 21 patents and intellectual rights
Samsung has acquired the mobile-technology business (PDF) of UK-based semiconductor design company Cambridge Silicon Radio PLC (CSR) for $310 million, gaining 21 patents that could provide an edge in the smartphone and tablet market.

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Tuesday tech deals: Inspiron 15 with Core i3-390M for $400
Dell Inspiron 15 Core i3 2.66GHz 15.6" Laptop for $400 + free shipping

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Control your Xbox 360 with an iPad using My Xbox Live iOS app
Microsoft has updated their My Xbox Live iOS app with a new feature that allows customers to use an iPad as a remote control for the Xbox 360. Version 1.6 also includes a new Discover section that facilitates in finding new and featured content to play on the console.

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European carriers stockpiling nano-SIMs ahead of iPhone 5 launch
A report by the Financial Times could provide the clearest indication yet of Apple's intention to release its next-generation iPhone in the coming months, after the paper revealed that European network carriers have already started amassing stockpiles of the recently approved nano-SIM cards.

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European Commission probes Microsoft over browser choice screen compliance
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation on Microsoft over its failure to comply with commitments made in 2009 to settle a browser antitrust case. Back then the software giant had agreed to implement a ballot screen in Windows that would let European users choose a default browser from...

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Camera add-on coming to Raspberry Pi, quantity restrictions removed
Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton recently announced that owners of the first generation DIY computer will soon be able to purchase a camera add-on. The 5MP camera will connect to the computer via a small ribbon cable and will cost between $20-25 when it launches.

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Intel cuts SSD prices, introduces 240GB SSD 330 model
The rumored price cuts for Intel’s consumer SSD lines have gone into effect a bit earlier than anticipated. Intel made the announcement on its website, and while it didn’t quote exact prices, a quick search on Newegg.com shows that the numbers reported last week were mostly spot on. ...

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Fujifilm sues Motorola Mobility for patent infringement
Fujifilm has filed a lawsuit against Motorola Mobility alleging infringement of four patents. The company has reportedly been trying to work out a licensing deal since April 2011 to no avail, resulting in what is now the eighth company with a multi-billion dollar market capitalization to file a major intellectual...

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Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 brings faster, smarter detection
Panda Security has released an overhauled version of its cloud-based antivirus software today, bringing a slew of new features including an updated interface and Windows 8 compatibility. Available in both free and paid versions, Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 touts 50% faster on-demand scans, improved disinfection rates and reduced memory usage.

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Pale Moon 12.3
Custom-built and optimized Firefox browsers for Windows.




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PowerArchiver 13.00.26
PowerArchiver offers hundreds of features, yet remains easy to use, small and fast.




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K-Lite Codec Pack Update 9.0.7
This is a cumulative update for the latest version of the K-Lite (Mega) Codec Pack.




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Actual Window Rollup 7.1
Roll Up is the best way to minimize windows. No more innumerable icons.




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Backup4all 4.8.278
Highly configurable backup software with intuitive interface.




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Mozilla Firefox 16.0 Alpha 2 Aurora
The absolute latest from Mozilla Firefox.




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Mozilla Firefox 14.0.1 for Linux
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.




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SynWrite 3.7.1520
SynWrite is a free source code editor and notepad replacement for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.




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Dexster 3.8
Record, edit, add audio effects and mix your digital audio files




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AVG Antivirus Free for Android
AVG Antivirus for Android smartphones and tablets.




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Comodo Dragon 20.1.1.0
Fast and versatile Internet Browser based on Chromium, infused with Comodo's unparalleled level of security.




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Ad-Aware Free 10.2.17.3686
Core Virus and Spyware Protection Trusted by Millions Worldwide




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DFX Audio Enhancer 10.140
DFX dramatically improves the sound quality of Internet and digital audio.




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SeaMonkey 2.11
Web-browser, advanced e-mail and newsgroup client, IRC chat client, and HTML editing made simple.




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Adobe Flash Player 11.4.400.231 Beta 1
This is a developer pre-release version of the Adobe Flash Player 11.




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AVG Antivirus Free Edition 2012 12.0.2197
The free version of the AVG Antivirus protection tool.




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EssentialPIM Free 5.01
EssentialPIM - free and innovative Personal Information Manager.




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TeamViewer 7.0.11359 for Mac OS X
TeamViewer is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet.




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AVG LinkScanner 2012.2197
Verifies the safety of web pages you visit, and of links.




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DVDFab HD Decrypter 8.1.9.6
Copies entire DVD movie to hard disk, and removes all the protections while copying.




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AVG Internet Security 2012 12.0.2197
Protection against all of the most serious Internet threats, including viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, hackers and spam.




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EarthDesk 5.9 for Mac OS X
Replaces your static desktop picture with beautiful maps of the world with correct sun and moon illumination.




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Mozilla Firefox 14.0.1
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.




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Mozilla Firefox 14.0.1 for Mac OS X
Bringing together all kinds of awesomeness to make browsing better for you.




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Steam Client 1.1 for Mac OS
One of the most complete and popular digital distribution platforms for games.




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