Exploit bypasses Adobe Reader's sandbox, being sold for $30-50k
Russian security firm Group-IB has found a zero-day flaw in Adobe Reader that bypasses the program's sandbox protection. Currently available on the black market for $30,000 to $50,000, the exploit allows attackers to sidestep the application's "Protected Mode," which was added in 2010 as a method of limiting what malicious...
Egypt state prosecutor issues order to ban Internet pornography
Egypt state prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmud has ordered a ban on Internet pornography according to an official statement from his office. The attempt isn’t the first of its kind though as a previous court order was never put into effect, nor was a similar proposal in the Egyptian Parliament earlier...
Microsoft's secret OS project Midori is still alive and moving forward
Microsoft is most commonly associated with developing Windows although few people know that Redmond has also been working on another operating in secrecy for several years. It’s been more than four years since we last heard about project Midori but we have now learned that it’s still very much alive...
LG releases 29-inch ultra widescreen IPS monitor with 29:1 aspect ratio
I’ve been a proponent of multi-monitor setups for years. Having multiple displays at your disposal can increase productivity exponentially thanks to the added screen resolution, especially if you work behind a keyboard day in and day out. Not to mention the fact that it just looks pretty cool as well...
CoD: Black Ops II will broadcast live matches via YouTube
Black Ops II, a new installment of the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise is set to debut this month, and with it Activision and Treyarch plan to embrace an interesting new feature: live streaming of multiplayer sessions. Today the publisher announced that YouTube will be providing the platform for this...
Amazon now delivers wine directly to your doorstep
It’s no secret that Amazon has one of the largest selections of products of any online store. The company has continually expanded their product catalog to include things like streaming video and even a locker delivery system. Today the e-retailer is entering a new market dedicated to selling alcohol –...
Unknown number of Twitter accounts hijacked, passwords reset
Twitter has warned an unknown number of users that hackers have potentially compromised their accounts. Spam-like tweets seem to be originating from at least some affected users, including TechCrunch's own Twitter account. "Make $250 A Day From Home", one tweet said. In addition to sending out individual emails, Twitter has also...
Judge rejects Fox's request for injunction against Dish's Hopper DVR
Earlier this year Fox Broadcasting filed a lawsuit against Dish Network alleging the satellite television provider’s Auto Hop feature on their Hopper DVR was guilty of copyright infringement and breach of contract. The network asked for an injunction to disable the feature that allows customers to skip commercials in certain...
Lenovo reports strong quarter, touts gains in mobile market
Lenovo had another successful showing during the three months ended September 30, 2012. The Chinese computer vendor reported a 12.6% rise in net profit to $162 million during its second fiscal quarter, on revenue of $8.67 billion. Worldwide PC shipments rose 10.3%, outpacing its rivals for the 14th consecutive quarter...
MasterCard to release credit card with display and keypad in 2013
Near Field Communication has been at the forefront of payment technology for a couple of years now. We’ve seen the tech ship on multiple smartphones to facilitate paying for things at places like gas stations and convenience stores. A new technology from MasterCard being unveiled in Singapore, however, could rival...
Sprint buys PCS spectrum, half a million customers from U.S. Cellular
Sprint has agreed to purchase spectrum and more than half a million customer accounts from US Cellular as part of a $480 million cash deal. Select customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio are included in the transfer according to a press release from Sprint.
MSI GX60 notebook ships with Win8, Trinity, HD 7970M for $1,300
Folks shopping for a new gaming notebook with Windows 8 preinstalled have at least one option from MSI. The new GX60 is properly equipped to handle most modern PC games on respectable settings, and although it's pricier than you'd pay for a desktop equivalent, the system is more affordable than...
Cooler Master intros $100 compact mechanical keyboard with numpad
Although there are plenty of compact mechanical keyboards around, virtually all of them achieve their narrower width by hacking off the number pad -- a sacrifice that turns many folks away from such models. Solving that issue, Cooler Master has introduced a new design that offers the best of both...
StatCounter data says Windows 8 has overtaken Android in web traffic
Data from Internet traffic analytical firm StatCounter reveals that Windows 8 has overtaken Android with regards to web traffic. It’s an impressive feat given the fact that Microsoft’s new operating system has only officially been available for less than two weeks.
U.S. monthly data use up 120%, Netflix one-third of peak web traffic
According to Sandvine, American monthly data use over fixed-line infrastructure has more than doubled this year. U.S. households averaged 23GB per month in 2011, but saw that number increase to 51GB in 2012. That's an increase of more than 120 percent since Sandvine's last Global Internet Phenomena Report in 2011.
Tokelau islands become the first to completely rely on solar power
Alternative energy solutions are a topic of intense interest worldwide. Research and development into new methods to generate and harness power continues although some tend to forget that there are already some pretty viable solutions readily available. Just look at the New Zealand territory of Tokelau if you need an...
MegaUpload's me.ga domain suspended prior to launch
Well -- that didn't take long. It appears MegaUpload's resurrection as me.ga has already been thwarted by the Gabonese government. The republic's Minster of Communications Blaise Lourmbe insisted that Gabon will not "serve as a platform or screen for committing acts aimed at violating copyrights, nor be used by unscrupulous...
FCC fines AT&T $700,000 in overcharging dispute, must issue refunds
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that AT&T has agreed to pay $700,000 in order to settle a claim that they moved select customers to a mandatory monthly data plan after promising them they could keep their existing pay-as-you-go plan.
Pandora files lawsuit against ASCAP in search of lower licensing fees
Pandora has filed a lawsuit against the American Society of Composers, Author and Publishers (ASCAP) in an effort to receive a lower licensing fee to use their music. The world’s largest Internet radio service specifically asked a federal court in New York to come up with a reasonable licensing fee...
Leaked screenshots show Office Mobile for Android and iOS
Office Mobile for Android and iOS looks to be nearing completion based on some leaked screenshots that surfaced earlier today. Several sources have confirmed that the apps are indeed real and that Microsoft is planning to launch them in early 2013, according to The Verge.
Samsung SSD 840 series now available, Assassin's Creed III bundled with Pro variant
Following its introduction over a month ago, Samsung's SSD 840 series is finally available from retailers like Amazon and Newegg, including the standard and 'Pro' variants. We reviewed the later back in September and found it to be a solid contender with impressive overall performance. If Samsung's reputation for reliability...
Google rolls out 'simpler, cleaner' search results page
Google has unveiled a new design for its search results page that gives more real estate to its Knowledge Graph results and makes the look and feel on desktop computers consistent with those on smartphones and tablets. In a nutshell, the new layout shifts the advanced search options from the...
'PlayStation: The Official Magazine' will see its last issue in December
Future US, the publishing house behind a number of successful magazines over the years including Nintendo Power and Maximum PC, has announced plans to end the long run of PlayStation: The Official Magazine this holiday season. The last issue to roll off the presses will in fact be the 2012...
Preliminary teardown suggests Surface RT is more profitable than iPad
A new report from IHS iSuppli suggests that Microsoft’s Surface RT tablet is more profitable than Apple’s iPad. The company’s preliminary teardown report on a 32GB Surface with the optional black touch cover reveals a bill of materials (BOM) of $271.00. That figure increases slightly to $284 after manufacturing expenses...
Editorial: Has Windows Search Got Any Better Over The Years? Hint: It Hasn't
Last weekend I was feeling a bit nostalgic and fired up Windows 2000 on my home computer. Win2k has a special place in my heart. Sadly, due to planned obsolescence it's no longer possible to use this fantastic operating system with the latest software available.
How Has Windows Search Improved Since Win2k? Hint: It HasnÂ’t!
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uTorrent 3.2.2.28500 (utorrent) uTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint.
Dropbox 1.4.21 for Mac OS X Dropbox is the easiest way to store, sync and share your files online and between multiple computers.
DropDMG 3.2 for Mac OS X DropDMG is the easiest way to create ".dmg", ".img", and ".smi" disk images on Mac OS X.
Vuze (formerly Azureus) 4.8.0.0 for Mac OS X Brings the popular Java-based BitTorrent client to a new level of stability, usability, and speed.
RealPlayer 12.0.1.1750 for Mac OS X RealPlayer gives broadband users near-instant playback of RealVideo and RealAudio
Comic Life 2.2.5.23960 for Mac OS X plasq brings the next update to the award winning photo comic app, Comic Life.
TeamViewer 7.0.11863 for Mac OS X TeamViewer is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet.
Cocktail 6.2.1 for Mac OS X Simplifies the use of advanced UNIX functions, gives access to hidden Mac OS X settings, let you easily optimize your system.
Comodo AntiVirus 5.12.59641 Comodo Antivirus is the free way to rid your computer of viruses, malware, Trojans, worms, hackers, and other Internet threats.
IrfanView PlugIns 4.35 IrfanView PlugIns package offers additional file formats and effects for IrfanView.
Google Chrome 24.0.1312.5 Beta for Windows Google Chrome's development is high-paced and here's their latest beta.
IrfanView 4.35 Edit and convert graphics files with this top-notch image viewer.
Google Chrome 24.0.1312.5 Beta for Mac OS X Google Chrome runs web pages and applications with lightning speed.
Google Chrome 24.0.1312.5 Beta for Linux Google Chrome runs web pages and applications with lightning speed.
AVG LinkScanner 2013.0.2793 Verifies the safety of web pages you visit, and of links.
AVG Antivirus Free Edition 2013.2793 The free version of the AVG Antivirus protection tool.
Yandex.Browser 1.1 Yandex.Browser is a simple and easy-to-use internet browser. It loads pages quickly, just shows you what you need and gives you plenty of space for viewing webpages.
Enigma Virtual Box 5.60 Application virtualization system for Windows.
Comodo EasyVPN 2.3.7.6 Comodo EasyVPN creates secure peer-to-peer networks for unlimited PCs.
HWMonitor 1.21 HWMonitor is a hardware monitoring program that reads PC systems main health sensors: voltages, temperatures, fans speed.
WifiInfoView 1.10 WifiInfoView scans the wireless networks in your area and displays extensive information about them.
Comodo Internet Security 5.12.59641 Free Award-winning Comodo Firewall plus Antivirus protection for PCs.
Norton Virus Definitions 2008-10 November 8, 2012 Keep your Norton Anti-Virus updated.
Comodo Firewall Free 5.12 64-bit Free Comodo Firewall with prevention-based protection.
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