Thursday, February 14, 2013

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 15/02/2013


TechSpot 60 percent of gamers wouldn't buy a console that blocks used games During a recent speech at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, GameStop CFO Rob Lloyd said that 60 percent of customers said they would not buy a new gaming console if it couldn’t play used titles. The admission comes as we continue to hear rumblings that at least one... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Xbox co-founder says the last five years have been painful to watch The man responsible for giving Microsoft’s original Xbox its name has penned a blog post outlining the poor job he says the company has done with the console over the past five years – and especially during the last 12 months. The former employee has a laundry list of activities... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Microsoft Surface Pro gets worst possible reparability rating from iFixit There are some compelling reasons to buy the Surface Pro, but reparability isn't one of them according to iFixit. As is customary, the site greeted Microsoft's new Windows 8 hybrid with a scalpel to provide users with a disassembly guide, but you'll have to navigate a disorienting funhouse of engineering... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Lenovo, PayPal particiapte in FIDO Alliance to reinvent passwords Last year it was revealed that Lenovo was teaming up with PayPal and others to form a group tasked with reinventing the authentication tool that virtually everyone is familiar with today: the password. We didn’t have much information about the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance at the time but that’s... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
HP working on Android tablet, considering smartphone, too HP is ready to give smartphones and tablets another go after notoriously spending $1.2 billion to acquire Palm in 2010 only to shut down its webOS unit 18 months later. Although the company has already sort of jumped back in the game with a Windows 8 tablet for the enterprise,... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Apple may host a television-themed media event in March Apple could be preparing to host a media event in March that may focus on its widely-anticipated television initiative. Peter Misek from Jefferies Equity Research doesn’t believe we will see an actual iTV at the event but instead, developer tools that would permit the current Apple TV set-top box to... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Office 2013 EULA says the software is bound to one PC forever Although you can usually click through most software license agreements with little consequence, you should probably skim Microsoft's terms before spending $140 to $400 on a retail copy of Office 2013 as two key parts have changed from previous versions of the suite. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Comcast is buying GE's stake in NBC Universal for $16.7 billion Comcast has announced plans to purchase General Electric Co.’s stake in NBC Universal for $16.7 billion. The buyout will give Comcast complete control over the entire brand including the NBC network, Universal Pictures film studio, Universal Studios theme parks and three cable channels: Bravo, MSNBC and USA Network. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Research shows computers make better medical decisions than doctors By making computers "think like a doctor", researchers at Indiana University claim their contextual "artificial intelligence" framework can one-up living medical professionals in terms of both cost and accuracy. Researchers indicate their approach could cut costs by more than half and improve patient outcomes by nearly 50 percent over human... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Apple loses iPhone naming rights in Brazil (update) Update: The Brazilian Institute of Industrial Property has ruled that Apple does not hold exclusive rights to the "iPhone" trademark in the country. According to the BBC, the decision only applies to handset devices, and won’t prevent Apple from marketing its popular smartphone under the iPhone brand unless IGB Electronica... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Android continues to be a key target for mobile malware A new report from web security provider Blue Coat Systems reveals that Google’s Android platform is quickly becoming a key target for mobile cyber attacks. These cyber criminals are fine-tuning their abilities to compromise the OS’ wide range of flavors, making it more difficult for corporate IT departments to keep... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Opera switching to Webkit engine in 2013, browser will be based on Chromium After years struggling to capture a bigger share of the browser market Opera has announced it is dropping its own Presto rendering engine in favor of WebKit -- the same engine used by Apple's Safari and Google's Chrome. The move will happen gradually over the course of 2013 across desktop... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Apple announces price cuts and speed bumps for MacBook Pro Retina, MacBook Air Apple has dropped the starting price for both configurations of its 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display while bumping some of the internal specs on the entire line too. Specifically, the starting model with 128GB of storage now costs $1,499, and the step-up 256GB variant is $1,699 with a slightly... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
LG unveils Optimus G Pro with 5.5-inch curved glass display LG has revealed a new smartphone that should be able to compete head-to-head against Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note II. The Optimus G Pro will ship with a 5.5-inch display – the same size as the Note II – but this panel is distinct due to the fact that it’s constructed... Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Carnegie Mellon asks court to triple Marvell's $1.17 billion fine Carnegie Mellon University has asked a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania court to triple the $1.17 billion patent infringement fine levied against Marvell in December -- an outcome that would dwarf the record-setting $1.05 billion ruling in last August's Apple versus Samsung case. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
BlackBerry Z10 Review
The BlackBerry Z10 debuts at a time when smartphones are as much about play as they are productivity, and this phone can thrive in this era only if it can strike a balance between entertainment and enterprise. Is this the savior that BlackBerry - the company and operating system - so desperately needs? Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Cooler Master HAF XB Review
Mixing things up, Cooler Master's latest mid-size enclosure breaks the conventional mold with boxier dimensions -- in fact, the company describes it as a LAN box. Given the HAF XB's cube-like figure, it's no surprise that Cooler Master is pushing the LAN-friendly angle as well as pitching the HAF XB as the ideal test bed. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
The Best PC Game Mods You Can Play Today
Thanks to mods, your entire PC gaming experience can be improved by the work of dedicated fans. Because some mods are so extensive, transforming almost everything about the source title, we felt it was only fair to list 12 of the best of them here, since they may as well count as their own new games. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Most Anticipated PC Games of 2013
It's an exciting year for gamers as we approach the next console generation and new software projects inevitably hit the PC as well. We've assembled a list of the hottest PC games expected to hit shelves over the next 12 months. Our selection includes 35 games and 10 bonus mentions we're lukewarm about. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
MSI GX60 Gaming Notebook Review
The MSI GX60 aims to deliver a solid gaming experience on the go without breaking the bank. The GX60 packs a quad-core AMD A10-4600M CPU alongside the very speedy Radeon HD 7970M discrete graphics, 15.6-inch Full HD display and SSD/HDD storage options for a very attractive price. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Culture Smash: The State of PC Gaming in Japan
What Western gamers think of PC games - the games from developers like Valve and Blizzard - aren't. When many Japanese gamers think of the country's PC gaming industry, the kneejerk reaction is to think of either dating or first person shooters. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Windows 8 Boot Issues? Try Fixing the Master Boot Record (MBR) or Boot Configuration Data (BCD)
Once you settle on the idea that you are not having a hardware problem and you are unable to boot up, your best bet is to try to fix the MBR (Master Boot Record). With a long history of dual booting different versions of Windows over the years, finding a corrupt MBR, boot sector, or Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is nothing new. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Do Video Games Make You Violent? An In-Depth Look At Everything We Know Today
In the wake of last month's tragic shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school, and the revelation that killer Adam Lanza had enjoyed shooter games like Call of Duty, violent video games have again become a significant topic in national conversation. But have researchers found any links between video games and violence? Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Apple's Near-Impeccable 10-Year Run: Where They Succeeded and Others Were Too Lazy to Innovate
During the past 10 years Apple has systematically attacked and conquered from several fronts. Here's a brief recount of those winning products, and where it applies, the industry incumbents that for one reason or another failed to innovate or at least failed to beat Apple at breaking products to the masses first. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
TechSpot PC Buying Guide
The TechSpot PC Buying Guide provides you with an in-depth list of today's best hardware, spanning four unique and yet typical budgets. Whether you are a first time builder seeking guidance or a seasoned enthusiast, we've got you covered. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Acer Aspire S7 Review
The touchable, classy Acer Aspire S7 is targeted right at the road-warrior, power-hungry, super-user. Two years after the introduction of Ultrabooks, we have yet to see a model that executes on all counts, but despite a couple of disappointing flaws this is one of the closest to the perfect mark. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Case Review
Cooler Master recently launched the updated Scout 2 chasis priced at just $90 -- slightly less than the venerable HAF 922. Despite its relatively low price, the Scout 2 has plenty to offer, including ergonomic steel-reinforced carrying handles and room for up to two SSDs, nine fans and any graphics card. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
The Year in Tech: 2012 Top Tech Stories
This year we have divided stories in 12 heavily packed categories, with nearly 500 hand-picked headlines total. Feel free to jump around between your favored topics, but try not to miss the tech culture section where we revisit some of the most entertaining stories we covered this year. HereÂ’s our take on 2012Â… Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Nokia Lumia 920 Review
In the Nokia Lumia 920, Windows Phone 8 has a worthy competitor to iOS and Android. It also features brand new software that is faster and more robust than its predecessor. Will a winning hardware foundation and vastly improved software secure the Lumia 920 a place among the elite? Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
The Best Gaming GIFs of 2012
Video games and gaming in general had its highs and lows during 2012, but more importantly, we've all turned those highs and lows into animated GIFs for the rest of the internet to behold. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Best Gadgets and Tech Products of 2012
Before we move on to the latest and greatest devices of 2013, we figure it's worth revisiting some of 2012's most popular devices as suggested by our Product Finder, which includes reviews by hundreds of seasoned specialists across the Web. We've included 59 products across 14 categories along with their aggregate review score and a brief commentary that explains why they're special. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Lenovo Yoga 13 Review
Lenovo is looking to capitalize early and often with the do-it-all Yoga 13. Priced from $999, this system was one of the first portable systems to launch alongside Windows 8. Without jumping right to the conclusion from the get-go, I will let you know that it's a very capable all-around system that doesn't compromise on that it is first and foremost: a notebook. Lenovo Yoga 13 Review. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
The Fear is Gone: My PC is my Next-Gen Console
In September, I got myself a gaming laptop (yes, yes, I know, but it's a powerful one). I installed Steam and started downloading games. These games started updating themselves, snatching whatever files they needed, installing DirectX and god knows what else. I was trusting Steam and it was making my return to PC gaming a cinch. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Western Digital Black 4TB Hard Drive Review
The Black 4TB has a 7200RPM spindle speed with an average access time of 4.2ms. WD says it has a drive to drive throughput of 154MB/s, making it the fastest Black hard drive yet. This in addition to dual-actuator technology, 64MB of cache, 6Gb/s SATA support and a Marvell dual-core controller. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Acer C7 Chromebook Review
A $200 laptop is a difficult thing to assess. On one hand, the Acer C7 Chromebook has that shockingly low price tag, on the other, there is weak build quality and a netbook-grade processor. The trade-offs are not trivial and thatÂ’s before we acknowledge that the Acer C7 runs Chrome OS. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
The Best PC Game Mods of 2012
This year was a big one for PC mods, with two - DayZ and Black Mesa - rivalling commercial products for public awareness and, perhaps more importantly, quality. Here's a shortlist of the best mods released during 2012. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Corsair Vengeance C70 Military Green vs. Thermaltake Level 10 GT Battle Edition Review
Despite the prevalence of military-themed motherboards, enthusiasts haven't had a whole lot of stock options for matching cases. Hoping to fill that void, Corsair updated its Vengeance gaming lineup with the C70 series in Military Green while Thermaltake launched the Level 10 GT Battle Edition. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Adobe's Flash Updater: Bloated, Confusing & Shady
Being one of the most prolific sources of security vulnerabilities in Windows and other platforms, Adobe Flash Player needs no introduction. In spite of that reputation, and the fact that the rest of the industry is moving away from Flash, it'd just seem Adobe is making all possible efforts to make its software more bloated and less attractive to all consumers alike. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
Far Cry 3 Performance Test: Graphics & CPU
Like the original game, Far Cry 3 is set on a tropical island found somewhere at the intersection of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. We'll be testing FC3's open world environment using 29 DirectX 11 graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia. Read Entire Article…Read Comments Read More ...
RogueKiller 8.5.1 RogueKiller is a program written in C++ and able to Kill malicious processes, stop malicious services and unload malicious DLLs from processes. Read More ...
Mozilla Firefox 19.0 Beta 6 The absolute latest from Mozilla Firefox. Read More ...
Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 Heaven Benchmark is a DirectX 11 GPU benchmark based on advanced Unigine™ engine from Unigine Corp. Read More ...
BitTorrent 7.8.29112 The most popular P2P application of current times on its original form. Read More ...
Mozilla Firefox 19.0 Beta 6 for Linux Experience the newest innovations in a stable environment. Read More ...
NirLauncher 1.17.17 NirLauncher is a package of more than 100 portable freeware utilities for Windows, all of them developed for NirSoft Web site during the last few years. Read More ...
SpeedBit Video Accelerator 3.3.7.1 Makes your videos stream faster and play smoother by reducing buffering problems and video interruptions or "hiccups". Read More ...
AppRemover 3.0.6.1 Effectively remove any security application. Read More ...
Microsoft Security & Critical Releases ISO February 2013 This ISO CD image files contain the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on August 2012. Read More ...
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 4.17 Removes specific malicious software. Read More ...
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Database 2/13/13 Keep your Malwarebytes Anti-Malware updated, even if offline. Read More ...
Combofix 2-13-13 Scan your computer for known malware, and clean these infections automatically. Read More ...
Microsoft Security Essentials Definition Update February 13, 2013 Provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Read More ...
Kaspersky Rescue Disk 2.13.13 Boot from the Kaspersky Rescue Disk to scan and remove threats from an infected computer without the risk of infecting other files or computers. Read More ...
Norton Virus Definitions 2008-10 February 13, 2013 Keep your Norton Anti-Virus updated. Read More ...
BBEdit 10.5.2 for Mac OS X BBEdit is a high-performance HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. Read More ...
Mozilla Firefox 19.0 Beta 6 for Mac OS X Experience the newest innovations in an unstable environment thatÂ’s not for the faint of heart. Read More ...
BatteryCare 0.9.13.0 BatteryCare is a software created to optimize the usage and performance of the modern laptop's battery. It monitors the battery's discharge cycles and helps increasing it's autonomy and improving its lifetime. Read More ...
Diablo III Patch 1.0.7.14633 Download the latest patch for Diablo 3. Read More ...
Total Uninstall 6.2.3 Uninstall any program with the most advanced uninstaller software. Read More ...
CCEnhancer 3.7 Adds support for over 270 new programs into the popular program CCleaner. Read More ...
Pidgin 2.10.7 Pidgin is a multi-protocol instant messaging client for Linux, BSD, MacOS X, and Windows. Read More ...
HWiNFO64 4.13-1855 Beta Professional hardware information and diagnostic tools supporting latest components, industry technologies and standards. Read More ...
Ares 2.2.4 Enables peer-to-peer file-sharing on the Ares P2P network. Read More ...
Torch Browser 23.0.0.2344 Light up the web with Torch Browser. With Torch you can save media files, manage torrent files and share links. All with a click. Read More ...
AMD Mobility Catalyst Display Driver 12.4 for Windows Vista/7 64-bit Driver Date: 4/25/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 64-bit Read More ...
AMD Mobility Catalyst Display Driver 12.4 for Windows Vista/7 32-bit Driver Date: 4/25/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 Read More ...
AMD Catalyst Display Driver 12.4 for Windows Vista/7 64-bit Driver Date: 4/25/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 64-bit Read More ...
AMD Catalyst Display Driver 12.4 for Windows Vista/7 32-bit Driver Date: 4/25/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 Read More ...
AMD Catalyst Display Driver 12.4 for Windows XP 64-bit Driver Date: 4/25/2012 OS Support: Windows XP 64-bit Read More ...
AMD Catalyst Display Driver 12.4 for Windows XP Driver Date: 4/25/2012 OS Support: Windows XP Read More ...
Realtek 10/100M Fast Ethernet PCI Express Driver 7.053 for Windows 7 Driver Date: 3/22/2012 OS Support: Windows 7 Read More ...
Realtek 10/100/100M Gigabit Ethernet PCI Driver 5.719 for Windows XP Driver Date: 3/22/2012 OS Support: Windows 2000/XP Read More ...
Realtek Wireless LAN ICs IEEE 802.11b/g/n RTL8188SU Driver 1086.48 Driver Date: 4/19/2012 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7 Read More ...
Realtek Wireless LAN ICs IEEE 802.11b/g/n RTL8192SU Driver 1086.48 Driver Date: 4/19/2012 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7 Read More ...
Realtek Wireless LAN ICs IEEE 802.11b/g/n RTL8191SU Driver 1086.48 Driver Date: 4/19/2012 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7 Read More ...
Cisco Linksys E1500 Firmware 1.0.04 Driver Date: 3/28/2012 OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7 Read More ...
Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 301.24 Beta for Windows 7 32-bit Driver Date: 4/10/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 Read More ...
Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 301.24 Beta for Windows XP 64-bit Driver Date: 4/10/2012 OS Support: Windows XP 64-bit Read More ...
Nvidia GeForce Notebook Graphics Driver 301.24 Beta for Windows Vista/7 32-bit Driver Date: 4/10/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 Read More ...
Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 301.24 Beta for Windows 7 64-bit Driver Date: 4/10/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 64-bit Read More ...
Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 301.24 Beta for Windows XP 32-bit Driver Date: 4/10/2012 OS Support: Windows XP Read More ...
Nvidia GeForce Notebook Graphics Driver 301.24 Beta for Windows Vista/7 64-bit Driver Date: 4/10/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 64-bit Read More ...
Cisco Linksys E2500 Firmware 1.0.04 Driver Date: 4/9/2012 OS Support: Windows (all) Read More ...
Realtek PCIe FE GBE Family Controller Series Driver 6.250 for Windows Vista Driver Date: 4/3/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista Read More ...
Realtek PCIe FE GBE Family Controller Series Driver 7.053 for Windows 7 Driver Date: 4/3/2012 OS Support: Windows 7 Read More ...
Realtek PCIe FE GBE Family Controller Series Driver 5.794 for Windows 2000/XP Driver Date: 4/3/2012 OS Support: Windows 2000/XP Read More ...
Realtek HD ALC 880 Audio CODECs R2.68 for Windows Vista/7 64-bit Driver Date: 4/2/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 64-bit Read More ...
Realtek HD ALC 880 Audio CODECs R2.68 for Windows Vista/7 32-bit Driver Date: 4/2/2012 OS Support: Windows Vista / 7 Read More ...
Realtek HD ALC 880 Audio CODECs R2.68 for Windows 2000/XP (32/64 bits) Driver Date: 4/2/2012 OS Support: Windows 2000/XP Read More ...
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