Thursday, December 19, 2013

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 20/12/2013

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YouTube's copyright crackdown: What you need to know
We're in the second week of a YouTube copyright enforcement crackdown whose most visible effects have been on the video gaming community. Each day turns up a new example of a video getting thrown in YouTube jail on a ridiculous technicality. The situation seems to defy common sense, but we'll...

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Standards group wants one charger for all laptops
One of the most annoying things about owning a laptop is the process of charging it. If you happen to run out of juice and don't have the charger for it on-hand, you can't simply borrow a friend's charger as it likely won't fit; each laptop charger is different and...

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The history of Twitter is being developed as a television series
Following the success of Nick Bilton’s book Hatching Twitter: A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal, Lionsgate has optioned to turn the tale into a television series. Bilton, a columnist and reporter for The New York Times, will be tasked with writing the screenplay while Allison Shearmur will...

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Australian consumer group issues court order forcing Apple to offer 24-month product warranties
Apple has had its fair share of run-ins with competition regulators regarding product warranties and things of that nature over the years, and it looks as though the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is the next to take issue with the company.

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Apple's new Mac Pro available as of tomorrow starting at $2,999
Apple has said their new Mac Pro will hit the market tomorrow, December 19, making good on the promise of a December ship date announced back in October. If you still have a lot of wiggle room on your holiday wish list this year, the high-end cylindrical computer could make...

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Google Glass XE 12 update brings wink photos, MyGlass iOS app, YouTube, and more
The December update for Google Glass has arrived and brought along some interesting features and much required improvements. Dubbed as XE12, the update is one of the biggest yet for Google Glass. Here is a quick roundup of what's new and improved :

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Roku 3 owners finally get an official YouTube channel, support for other models coming next year
Up until now, the lack of an official YouTube app has been a major flaw in the Roku's otherwise decent line-up of media content options. But today the company took to its blog to change all that.

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LG joins the Chrome OS party with 21" all-in-one Chromebase
LG is joining the small but growing list of companies offering Chrome OS devices. Rather than going with an inexpensive Chromebook laptop like most of its peers, however, the company is putting Google’s cloud-centric operating system into a 21.5-inch all-in-one computer it is calling the Chromebase.

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High school students discover plants don't grow near Wi-Fi routers
Wireless routers are an undeniable convenience for millions across the globe, but at what impact on our health? There have been multiple studies in the past suggesting the negative impact they may have on humans but the latest research could be the most compelling yet. And it comes from a...

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How much classic consoles would cost in today's dollars
Remember back when game consoles started at a $200 price point? Unless you were born prior to 1995 you probably don't, but there was a time when $200 would grant you access to the most popular of Nintendo's consoles. In the modern age we aren't so lucky, and you'll have...

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Microsoft won't announce Ballmer's successor until early 2014
Putting an end to all speculation, John Thompson, the board member who is heading Microsoft's search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), said on Tuesday that Steve Ballmer's successor probably won't be selected until early 2014. "We're moving ahead well, and I expect we'll complete our work in the...

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Bitcoin value takes hit as China's top exchange stops accepting deposits in local currency
Bitcoin value has dropped sharply in the past 24 hours as China’s biggest exchange, BTC China, is no longer accepting deposits in the Chinese currency due to regulatory pressure from the government. The exchange will, however, continue operations as usual and accept deposits in other currencies according to an official...

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GeForce Experience can now stream gameplay directly to Twitch
If you're a PC gamer who likes to stream gameplay to the world, the latest update to Nvidia's GeForce Experience may tickle your fancy. Version 1.8.1 includes Twitch ShadowPlay streaming, allowing you to stream your gameplay without needing any additional hardware.

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Scam alert: 3D-printed Iron Man Mark III replica suit can be yours starting at $2,000
Update: As it turns out, the whole thing may have been a scam. Iron Man Factory's website is currently "down for maintenance" and the original YouTube concept video has been pulled due to a copyright claim by Marvel Entertainment. What's more, this YouTuber outlines how the promo video was full...

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3D-printed Iron Man Mark III replica suit can be yours starting at $2,000
A company by the name of Iron Man Factory is now accepting pre-orders for a fully functional (well, mostly) Iron Man suit. Designed for people ranging in height between 5’5” to 6’1”, the seven-pound suit (which isn’t officially licensed from Marvel) contains enough integrated gadgets to ensure you will more...

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Sharp's Windows 8.1 tablet packs 2560 x 1600 display, LTE
Looking for a Windows 8.1 tablet with a high resolution display? Look no further than Sharp's Windows 8.1-powered Meibus Pad, which is set to include a 10.1-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IGZO LCD display. At that size and resolution, it's more dense than the iPad Air's panel (299 pixels per...

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Not a Shopping List: 10 of the Weirdest Products Ever
First, a friendly disclaimer. This is not a holiday shopping list. If you were hoping to find something useful to give, this ain't the place. For all the useful items you can potentially find while browsing around on Amazon, eBay or your online retailer of choice, there are always the...

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Facebook and Google are buying internet cables, controlling infrastructure
Major internet companies aren't just running their websites and servers these days, but buying up significant amounts of internet infrastructure around the globe. The Wall Street Journal reports that companies such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have been investing in the fiber optic cables that are used for the...

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Unknown Worlds, developers of Natural Selection 2, unveil newest project
Unknown Worlds, the creative minds behind Natural Selection 2, are set to take on their next project, dubbed Subnautica. This ambitious venture is the developer's attempt to mesh together elements of exploration, role playing, cinematic, and sandbox games, something that Unknown Worlds feels has not been done yet. This proposed...

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Samsung unveils Smartphone GamePad for Android handsets
Back in March during Samsung’s press event for the Galaxy S4, the tech giant also showcased a Bluetooth gaming controller for Android devices. Nine months later, we’re finally seeing the official introduction of that product which is now called the Smartphone GamePad.

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LG to launch its first 31-inch ultra-widescreen 4K monitor next month
LG is set to launch its first 4K display in January, but like its 29-inch ultra-widescreen offering, the new 31-inch Ultra-HD display will come with a much wider panel than its competitors along with some pretty interesting Thunderbolt integration.

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Dota 2 tosses out sign-up queue, opens game to everyone and anyone
DOTA 2 has been out for quite a while now and most of you diehard fans out there have probably already mastered one, if not all of the available characters. But did you know that there are gamers who have never had a chance to experience Valve's newest MOBA? A...

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Square Enix releases the original Tomb Raider on iOS
Following the success of the recent Tomb Raider reboot, Square Enix has now released the original Tomb Raider game for iOS. The port, officially titled Tomb Raider I, is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and has been tweaked to better suit touch controls. It also comes with full...

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Google Zeitgeist highlights top searches of 2013, from Mandela to Batkid
Google has posted its traditional year-end Zeitgeist this morning offering a glimpse at the people, places, and moments that captured the world’s attention throughout the year. The company claims this is their most global Zeitgeist to date with over a thousand top 10 lists across several categories in 72 countries.

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Expect more PCIe solid state drives and cheaper TLC-based units next year
PCI Express solid state drives are expected to become the storage option of choice for high-end systems next year according to market research firm TrendForce. The company’s DRAMeXchange division also believes we will see more three-bit TLC flash-based drives hit the market, although these will likely be limited to lower-end...

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WTF: 10 of the Weirdest Products Ever
First, a friendly disclaimer. This is not a holiday shopping list. If you were hoping to find something useful to give, this ain't the place. For all the useful items you can potentially find while browsing around on Amazon, eBay or your online retailer of choice, there are always the occasional WTF?! products in the mix.

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Nest Learning Thermostat Review
Like many of you, I never really gave much thought to something as basic as my thermostat. So long as it kicked on the heater or air conditioner when I needed it to, I was happy. I'll admit I was a bit intrigued when I read about the Nest Learning Thermostat back in 2011 but even then, the thought of purchasing one never really crossed my mind.

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In Hindsight... Infamous Tech Industry Predictions and Quotations
The computing industry is fuelled by prediction and gossip. Before the patent became the carefully guarded weapon it is today, chip engineers from competing companies would often share an astounding amount of information on an informal basis -- not just with each other, but with the wider consumer audience as well.

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Skype for Mac 6.12
The whole world can talk for free with this p2p telephony software.









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File Roller 3.10.2
File Roller is an archive manager for the GNOME desktop environment.









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Sticky Password Free 6.0.15.469
A password manager that automatically fills in login and password fields on web pages and program windows. Passwords are encrypted in storage.









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VirtualBox 4.3.6
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software.









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NetGear Genie 2.3.1.16
Easy dashboard to manage, monitor and repair your network.









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inSSIDer 3.1.2.1
inSSIDer for Home gives you visibility into your Wi-Fi environment.









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SoftMaker Free Office 1.0.3420
Grab this full-featured office suite for free. You will be amazed.









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SUPER 2013.59
SUPER is a Multimedia Encoder and a Multimedia Player, easy-to-use with 1 simple click.









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Free Any Burn 1.7
Free Any Burn is a light weight but professional CD / DVD / Blu-ray burning software that every one must have.









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Miranda IM 0.10.20
Multi protocol instant messenger client.









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Audials Tunebite 11.0.48200
Audials Tunebite has been the solution for all problems with media files since 2004.









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DriverScanner 2013 4.0.12.1
As Windows uses driver-software to communicate with your hardware, replacing old drivers can improve device performance and functionality.









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Secunia PSI 3.0.0.9016
The Secunia PSI is a free security tool designed with the sole purpose of helping you secure your computer against vulnerabilities in programs.









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J. River Media Center 19.0.0.96
Organize and experience all your media: Music, photos and video YOUR way -- all from a single software program.









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The Bat! Home Edition 6.1.2
Popular email client that allows to work with unlimited number of the mailboxes, and many more other features.









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Box for Android 2.4.0
With 10GB free, Box makes it easy to access and edit your files, share content and stay connected with your team from anywhere on any device.









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Zoner Photo Studio Free 16.5
Zoner Photo Studio is a top-quality photo editor for creative work with your photos. It covers a photographerÂ’s complete workflow, from downloading to organizing large collections to editing and publishing.









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WhatsApp Messenger for Windows Phone 2.11.340
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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Dropbox 2.4.10
Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.









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Foursquare for Android / iPhone 2013.12.05
35 million people use Foursquare to find out where friends and locals love to go. DonÂ’t waste time reading long reviews from strangers.









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LibreOffice Productivity Suite 4.1.4
LibreOffice was developed to be a productivity suite that is compatible with other major office suites, and available on a variety of platforms.









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MPlayer for Windows 2013-12-15
MPlayer is a movie player which runs on many systems.









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LibreOffice Productivity Suite for Mac 4.1.4
LibreOffice was developed to be a productivity suite that is compatible with other major office suites, and available on a variety of platforms.









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LibreOffice Productivity Suite for Linux 4.1.4
LibreOffice was developed to be a productivity suite that is compatible with other major office suites, and available on a variety of platforms.









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BitTorrent 7.8.2.30417
The most popular P2P application of current times on its original form.









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