Monday, July 15, 2013

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 7/15/2013

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Weekend game deals: Tomb Raider $12, Hitman $6, The Sims 3 $5
Summer deals blaze on with Steam finally joining the fray this week, knocking 75% off Tomb Raider, The Witcher 2, Hitman: Absolution and more as part of today's daily deals. Elsewhere you'll find Max Payne 3 for $10 along with big savings on other...

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Rovio teases new Angry Birds / Star Wars mashup
Don’t look now but Angry Birds creator Rovio is once again teasing a new mobile title based on everyone’s favorite feathered friends. The new game is set to launch on Monday and in true Rovio style, all we have to go on at this time is a single image. ...

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Weekend Open Forum: Would you move off world?
Take a moment to sort through the myriad implications of leaving our planet and explain why you would or wouldn’t move off world. What are the social or environmental pressures that would convince you to leave? What technological advances would you insist humans achieve before you would consider it? ...

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Blackberry A10 photo leak, 9720 model will ship with outdated OS
Blackberry has undeniably faced difficulties in the recent past, yet somehow the company continues to survive. Although many analysts had predicted that the Q10 and Z10 handsets would be the final rendition of the Blackberry phone line, the rumor mill believes otherwise, and now has pictures to prove it.

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The Bradley is the stylish watch that lets you feel time
Timepieces aren’t anything new for Kickstarter as we’ve seen a number of innovative watch ideas spring to life on the crowdfunded website – but nothing quite like The Bradley. That’s the name of an innovative and attractive wristwatch that allows the wearer to tell time using touch instead of having...

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Leaked documents reveal Microsoft's collaboration with NSA
A new set of documents released by Edward Snowden reveal that Microsoft has worked closely with U.S. intelligence agencies to allow for interception of communications and circumvention of corresponding encryption.

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More than 275,000 Pebble smartwatches have been ordered, CEO says
Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky recently took to the company’s Kickstarter page to issue an update to backers with regards to how the device is doing in the marketplace and lay out a plan for the next 12 months seeing as there haven’t been any updates in quite some time. ...

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Hulu owners decide not to sell, will inject $750M to accelerate growth
All of those recent rumors of a Hulu buyout have been put to rest today as co-owners 21st Century Fox, NBCUniversal and The Walt Disney Company have decided they no longer wish to part ways with the video streaming service.

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Chromebooks take 20-25% of sub-$300 laptop market in US
The excitement surrounding netbooks is long gone, with every major manufacturer walking away from the market in favour of higher-margin products and people opting for tablets or more powerful ultra-slim laptops instead. But there’s still room for laptops in the low budget marketplace, and one unlikely player is slowly but...

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Xbox Live Rewards program will no longer issue Microsoft Points
Microsoft officially announced during E3 that Microsoft Points would soon be converted to local currency and would be used as the primary method for purchases on Xbox Live. As per these changes, Microsoft notes that it has become necessary for them to also evolve the way their reward system works.

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Google chairman Eric Schmidt photographed using Moto X in public
What’s one of the best ways to build hype about a new smartphone ahead of its official announcement? According to Google, the answer is simple: have your company chairman use it in public and see how long it takes before anyone notices.

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Verizon may owe Apple $14 billion for not meeting iPhone sales goal
An oversaturated market could spell big trouble for the nation’s largest wireless provider this year. While looking through an obscure securities filing, two analysts have come to the conclusion that Verizon will fall well short of estimated sales they promised to fulfill as part of a multiyear deal they signed...

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Microsoft Surface RT getting $150 price cut starting this weekend
Microsoft has been looking for ways to give its Surface RT tablet a little sales boost, partnering with resellers around the world and kicking off a limited-time offer for schools and colleges to get one at $199. Now, according to sources speaking with The Verge, the company is ready to...

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Sprint's new Unlimited Guarantee locks in your rate plan pricing for life
We’re just two days removed from SoftBank’s takeover of Sprint and the carrier is already making waves. On Thursday, the wireless provider announced a new program called Unlimited Guarantee that allows new and existing customers to lock in current unlimited talk, text and data plans for the life of their...

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Rent your very own satellite for just $250 a week
Space exploration is a field traditionally reserved for established scientists; however, cube satellites designed by California-based NanoSatisfi could change this preconception. Unlike conventional satellites, which have prices ranging from $500 million up to $2 billion, these miniature versions can be developed for considerably less than $1 million.

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Mobile payments to top $1 billion in the US this year
Mobile payments in the US are forecasted to surpass $1 billion by the end of the year according to market research firm eMarketer. Spending will more than double compared to last year’s $539 million despite the fact that mobile wallets still haven’t really caught on with most consumers in the...

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Palit GTX 780 Super JetStream: Titan-like performance for less
We've only previously seen water-cooled GTX 780 cards pushed this far. However, Palit's GTX 780 Super JetStream is no ordinary graphics card as its massive heatsink and three large fans keep its core cool when under stress -- a solution that allows the card to outpace the Titan, according to...

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RIAA open to non-monetary options to settle high-profile file sharing case
Seven years is a long time to fight a battle in court but if your name is Jammie Thomas-Rasset, that’s the reality you’ve faced for close to a decade. Thomas-Rasset was accused of illegally sharing 24 songs online back in 2006 and faced a fine of $3,500.

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Def Con asks feds to take 'time-out' from hacking conference
Every year since Def Con started in 1993, the hacking conference has brought together industry professionals, hackers, academics, and members of the federal government to talk about computer- and hacking-related subjects. This year marks the first time ever that the feds aren’t being invited back.

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Steam's annual summer sale is now live
Steam’s summer sale is now live, offering deep discounts of up to 75 percent on a number of popular titles through July 22. The annual event is a favorite among PC gamers as it’s a great opportunity to score hit games at a fraction of what you’d normally pay. ...

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PC shipments continue downward trend with 11% drop in Q2
PC shipments continued their downward trend during the second quarter of the year according to the latest data from two leading market research firms. Specifically, IDC estimated that unit sales dropped 11.4%, while Gartner put the decline at 10.9%. Both blamed the drop on the same reasons we’ve been hearing...

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Nokia raises the bar with 41-megapixel Lumia 1020
Nokia’s latest flagship phone is now official as the Lumia 1020 was revealed at a press event in New York earlier today. The device is noteworthy as it is the first Windows Phone to carry the company’s 41-megapixel camera using the same sensor from the PureView 808.

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Zynga to unveil real-currency gambling apps, limited to UK initially
Zynga is looking to open up new revenue streams by taking a stab at online gambling. According to GigaOM, the San Fransisco-based company will release two new titles called ZyngaPlusCasino and ZyngaPlusPoker; the latter being a real-currency version of its original Facebook hit.

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Thursday tech deals: Dell monitor sale, top of the line 30-inch U3014, U2711 and U2413 discounted
Today's hottest deals include a huge monitor sale, premium 802.11ac router, and feature-packed laptop. Nearly every Dell monitor is on sale today, including the top-of-the-line 30-inch U3014 and a new low price on the 27-inch U2711 that is an amazing value. We also found a factory refurbished Linksys EA6500 router...

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LG unveils world's thinnest 1080p display for smartphones
LG on Thursday announced what they are calling the world’s thinnest full HD LCD display for smartphones. Measuring just 2.2mm thick (or thin, depending on your outlook), the 5.2-inch panel boasts a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and is said to be brighter than current full HD screens already...

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Palit GeForce GTX 780 Super JetStream Review: Overclocking to reach Titan-like performance
We've only previously seen water-cooled GTX 780 cards pushed this far. Palit's GTX 780 Super JetStream is no ordinary graphics card, however, as its massive heatsink and three large fans keep its core cool when under stress -- a solution that allows the card to outpace the Titan, Palit says.

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BitDefender Free Edition 1.0.18.1039
BitDefender Free Edition is your chance to use one of the world's most effective antivirus engines for free.




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Free M4a to MP3 Converter 8.0
Do you need to convert AAC to MP3? M4a to MP3? MP4 audio to MP3? Your favorite player doesn't support M4a audio? Then take a look at the new tool from ManiacTools, Free M4a to MP3 Converter.




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PhotoFiltre 7.1.2
PhotoFiltre is a complete image retouching program.




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AdwCleaner 2.305
AdwCleaner is a tool that deletes Adware/Toolbar/PUP/Hijacker.




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SmartFTP Client 4.1.1329
Transfer files through the internet.




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Google Play Music for Android 5.0.1053J
Google Play Music makes it easy to discover, play and share the music you love on Android and the web.




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Vine for Android 1.3.1
See and share short looping videos on Android.




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MP3jam 1.1.0.5
Free MP3jam is a software for Windows that helps users find and download MP3 files for free and without limitations.




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Windows Firewall Control 4.0.1.0
Windows Firewall Control is a nifty little application which extends the functionality of the Windows Firewall and provides quick access to the most frequent options of Windows Firewall.




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J. River Media Center 18.0.209
Organize and experience all your media: Music, photos and video YOUR way -- all from a single software program.




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ChrisPC Free VideoTube Downloader 5.00
ChrisPC Free YouTube Downloader Converter is a powerful software with converter capabilities that allows you to download and store locally videos from your favorite online video websites.




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KCleaner 1.2.7.46
KCleaner is designed to be the most efficient Hard Disk cleaner to give you all the resources you may need.




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KeyScrambler 3.2.0.2
A safe journey online begins with KeyScrambler.




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FreeFixer 1.05
FreeFixer is a general purpose removal tool which will help you to delete potentially unwanted software, such as adware, spyware, trojans, viruses and worms.




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save2pc light 4.2.8.392
save2pc is a tool that downloads videos from video sharing websites and saves it to your PC or Laptop.




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Avant Browser 2013.110
Avant Browser, is an upgrade to Internet Explorer.




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Comodo Internet Security 6.2.285401
Free Award-winning Comodo Firewall plus Antivirus protection for PCs.




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Wise Registry Cleaner 7.81
Wise Registry Cleaner is one of the safest Registry cleaning tools available in the market today.




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Comodo Firewall Free 6.2.285401
Free Comodo Firewall with prevention-based protection.




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Comodo AntiVirus 6.2.285401
Comodo Antivirus is the free way to rid your computer of viruses, malware, Trojans, worms, hackers, and other Internet threats.




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GoodSync 9.5.4.4
GoodSync is an easy and reliable file backup and file synchronization software.




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REFOG Keylogger 7.6.4.1820
Multifunctional keylogger software with extended capabilities for home & office.




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Adobe Premiere Pro CC 7.0.1
Import and freely combine any type of video media, from video shot on a phone to raw 5K, and then edit natively without wasting time transcoding. The ultimate toolset for video professionals, Adobe Premiere Pro is a powerful, customizable, nonlinear editor that lets you edit video precisely the way you want.




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Apple Airport Utility for Mac 6.3.1
Utility that allows users to configure an AirPort Wi-Fi Base Station to create a wireless network and manage a USB device (e.g., printer, external hard drive) attached to the AirPort device.




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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Database July 12, 2013
Keep your Malwarebytes Anti-Malware updated, even if offline.




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