Wednesday, August 28, 2013

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 8/29/2013

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BlackBerry contemplates splitting BBM from the company
It wouldn't be exactly earth-shattering to learn that BlackBerry plans shift their core focus from hardware to software and services. After all, BlackBerry announced a few months back that its popular BBM messaging service would be coming to iOS and Android this summer -- a move that would effectively kill one of...

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Logitech G602 wireless gaming mouse wields 250 hours of battery life
Logitech on Tuesday introduced a new wireless gaming mouse that promises up to eight times more battery life than the average pointer. The G602 is said to be good for up to 250 continuous hours of hardcore gaming action according to a press release on the matter.

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Google releases iOS Chromecast app, says local content could come in the future
After Google blocked local video streaming functionality through Chromecast yesterday, the company has now released its own iOS Chromecast companion app along with a statement pointing at local content support in the future.

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Dell targets business professionals with updated Latitude laptop line
When Dell released the XPS 13 Ultrabook, they had consumer interests in mind, as it lacked the necessary security features for business. Now, however, the company is looking to bring the same sleek design and under-the-hood capabilities to professional users with the new Latitude 7000 series.

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Apple TV update delivers Vevo, Disney Channel, Weather Channel and more
Apple’s latest over-the-air update for Apple TV includes several new apps that could help put the set-top box on a more level playing field compared to the competition. Chief among them is an app for Vevo Music Video which contains more than 75,000 HD music videos, exclusive original programming, live...

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ARM eyes "Internet of things" with Sensinode acquisition
ARM’s mobile processor designs have become the industry standard when it comes to smartphones and tablets. But going forward the company aims to be at the heart of all connected devices, and today they’ve taken a step in that direction with the acquisition of Sensinode, a Finnish startup that develops...

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Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch, Note III phablet will debut at IFA
Use secrecy to help build hype over an upcoming product or simply let the cat out of the bag ahead of schedule to accomplish the same objective? Samsung squarely fits into the latter category once again as executive VP of Samsung’s mobile business Lee Young-hee recently confirmed we will see...

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Sony teases Xperia 'Honami' smartphone on video ahead of September 4 event
An updated version of Sony's flagship Xperia Z has been rumored for quite a while now. In the teaser video below, the company appears to be showing off the much rumored new smartphone and confirms an official reveal date for early next month.

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Sony teases new Xperia 'Honami' smartphone on video ahead of Sept. 4 event
An updated version of Sony's flagship Xperia Z has been rumored for quite a while now. In the teaser video below, the company appears to be showing off the much rumored new smartphone and confirms an official reveal date for early next month.

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Intel developing 3D camera system to rival Microsoft Kinect
Much like how touch interfaces have revolutionized mobile computing, 3D depth-sensing technology is poised to be the next big thing. Make no mistake; established market players such as Microsoft have been exploring this area for years, slowly refining their Kinect system with no real competition. However, with the impending launch...

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Kevin Spacey urges TV, film industry to revamp distribution methods
Television networks and production companies could learn a thing or two from Netflix according to Kevin Spacey. During a recent chat at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, the actor said Netflix has demonstrated they have learned the lesson that the music industry didn’t – give people what they want, when...

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Intel 9-series chipsets may not be backwards compatible with Haswell
Intel's current generation of 'Haswell' processors, as well as the upcoming 'Broadwell' processors, will share the same LGA1150 CPU socket. However, the upcoming 9-series chipsets designed specifically for Broadwell may not be backwards compatible with Haswell, and the current 8-series chips designed for Haswell may not support Broadwell, which could cause a...

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Xbox 360 update finally kills Microsoft Points in favor of real currency
Earlier this year, Microsoft revealed that they would be making a switch away from Microsoft Points in favor of real currency across all of their marketplaces. While app stores such as the Windows Store and Windows Phone Store, and content stores such as Xbox Music, already use real currency, the...

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Facebook shared albums allow multiple users to upload photos
Facebook has unearthed a new feature that lets multiple users contribute to a single photo album. The creator of the album can choose to add up to 50 contributors who can each upload up to 200 photos of their own to the album. If granted permission from the album creator,...

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AdBlock wants to buy ads to promote getting rid of ads
In one of the stranger crowdfunding efforts we've seen in recent times, Adblock, known for their ad removal extensions for web browsers, are campaigning to fund ads of their own. Simply put, they're "going to use ads to get rid of ads", using any money they raise to produce banner...

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist Tested, Benchmarked
Equipped with his iconic night vision goggles and a new counter-terror agency, Sam Fisher has returned to foil another anti-US plot in Ubisoft's sixth Splinter Cell game. Blacklist attempts to find a better balance between stealth and action than its predecessor while reintroducing some franchise favorites.

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Windows 8 overclock-related RTC bug isolated and fixed
Last week, a bug was discovered in Windows 8 that affects the real-time clock while overclocking, causing inaccurate benchmark results. This discovery prompted popular overclocking leaderboards site HWBOT to ban Windows 8 results from both Intel and AMD systems, as overclockers could use the bug to unfairly enhance their score.

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Microsoft adds product searches directly into Bing results
Microsoft recently introduced a new search experience built right into Bing that will show relevant products on the main results page. Microsoft said this was done to eliminate the time it takes to navigate to a dedicated shopping experience to find products you are looking for.

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A third of American adults don't have broadband access at home
It may be tough to believe given our connected audience but it’s true: nearly one out of every three adults in the US don't have high speed Internet access at home. What’s more, three percent of American adults still connect to the web using a dial-up connection – a figure...

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Researchers modify handsets to block others' calls and SMS messages
Security researchers from the Technical University of Berlin have discovered a new way to block both phone calls and SMS messages with just a few software modifications to their own mobile device. According to the MIT Technology Review, the exploit works by embedding custom firmware in the baseband processor -- the...

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Lian Li shares prototype Mini-ITX chassis with hinged access panel
Premium case make Lian li recently posted photos and specifications of a prototype Mini-ITX chassis known as the PC-Q33 in an effort to gauge feedback. The chassis is unique in that it features a hinged top / front panel that drops down to give complete access to the hardware within.

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Monday tech deals: HP SlateBook X2 $425, Dell UltraSharp U3014 $1000, Seagate Expansion 1TB $50
Topping our lists today is the fully-loaded HP SlateBook Android tablet, complete with Tegra 4 and Full HD screen for only $425. You can also get the top of the line Dell U3014 30-inch monitor for only $999, tied with the lowest price ever.

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Registration for Samsung's inaugural developers conference now open
Samsung’s first ever developers conference is now open for registration. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California, starting October 27 and running through the 29th. Pricing is set at $299 per ticket for developers, general attendees and students according...

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Nokia "Sirius" Windows RT tablet detailed, set for September unveiling
Rumors about a Windows-based tablet from Nokia have been ongoing for months, and if recent leaks are any indication, the device could be just around the corner. Shortly after an alleged roadmap hinted at a September release, leaked images offered a first glimpse at a prototype sporting the Verizon, Windows...

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Rockstar details GTA V special and collectorÂ’s edition DLC
Rockstar on Monday posted details and screenshots from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto V special and collector’s edition. The update highlights a number of digital enhancements and accessories for all three of the game’s protagonists which are outlined below.

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist Performance, Benchmarked
Equipped with his iconic night vision goggles and a new counter-terror agency, Sam Fisher has returned to foil another anti-US plot in Ubisoft's sixth Splinter Cell game. PC gamers can look forward to a typical array of graphics options including TXAA antialiasing, soft shadows, horizon-based ambient occlusion and advanced DX11 tessellation

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nLite 1.4.9.2
Remove some Windows components like Media Player, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express.









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360 Internet Security 2013 4.3.0
360 Internet Security 2013 is a lightweight, easy-to-use antivirus solution that ensures your PC free from trojan horses, viruses, worms, adware, and other malicious threats.









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BitDefender Free Edition 1.0.18.1071
BitDefender Free Edition is your chance to use one of the world's most effective antivirus engines for free.









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Line for Android 3.8.5
There are no limits. Call and message as much as you want.









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MessageMe for Android 1.0.17
Experience the free messenger that everyoneÂ’s talking about.









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Imgur for Android 1.2.1
All your favorite Imgur features made simple for your mobile device.









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TweetCaster for Android 7.6
Why is TweetCaster the #1 Twitter app? At 4.4 stars, no other Twitter app has a higher user rating, even the official Twitter app. When it comes to Twitter apps, you have lots of choices.









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Fring for Android 4.4.2.14
Free Calls, Group Calls, Texting, Video, Group Video, and more.









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Facebook Messenger for Android 2.6.1
Text your friends for free. Get Facebook Messenger to instantly reach friends on their smart phones, feature phones or desktop computers.









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Instagram for Android 4.1
100 million users love Instagram! It's a free, fun, and simple way to make and share gorgeous photos on your Android.









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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.11.43
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS.









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Hotspot Shield for Mac 2.90
Ensure you are private, secure, and anonymous online... 100% free.









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ClamXav for Mac 2.5.293
ClamXav is a free virus checker for Mac OS X.









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Mobogenie 2.1.9
Mobogenie is a manager for your Android Smartphone. And just like a smart manager, Mobogenie helps manage, back up and restore the all-important data in your phone.









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Hornil StylePix 1.13.0.4
StylePix is an image editor that has all the features of raster graphics editor and adhered to lightweight design and effective UI. In addition, it has a built-in image viewer and batch processor.









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KiTTY 0.63.0.2
KiTTY is a fork from version 0.62 of PuTTY, the best telnet / SSH client in the world. KiTTY is only designed for the Microsoft Windows platform.









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WinMPG iPod Convert 3.0
WinMPG iPod Convert is the best solution for converting all popular video formats such as AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, MP4, RM, RMVB, H.264, VOB, DivX,DVD,VCD, SVCD, SWF,etc to iPod video. You can enjoy any video files in your iPod with just a few clicks.









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ProxyShell Hide IP 7.3.1
ProxyShell Hide IP is a powerful and easy-to-use program which can hide your IP address with multiple proxies and customizable surfing rules.









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Dr.Web CureIt! 8.1.0
This is a FREE anti-virus and anti-spyware utility based on Dr.Web Anti-virus scanner.









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Resize This 1.0
Easily resize your Retina images to regular size. It's fast, lightweight, does one thing and does it well.









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LastPass 2.5.0
Online password manager and form filler.









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FreeRIP 4.4.0.1
FreeRIP is a Windows application that can convert your audio CDs to a number of audio file formats.









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SmartFTP Client 4.1.1335
Transfer files through the internet.









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CreateInstall Free 6.0.0
The ideology behind the CreateInstall installer is based on two main principles. Complete control over the installation process and unlimited scalability.









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Torch Browser 25.0.0.4216
Light up the web with Torch Browser. With Torch you can save media files, manage torrent files and share links. All with a click.









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