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 photographerÂs 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. DonÂt 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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