Wednesday, March 19, 2014

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 20/03/2014

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review: A "mini" handset that doesn't compromise on specs
In the world smartphones there are typically two choices to go with: large-screened handsets with top-end specifications, and smaller devices with mid-range internals. Recently we've seen some large devices with low-end specs like the Samsung Galaxy Mega or Nokia Lumia 1320, but the opposite has been negleted.

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NSA program can record every single phone conversation from an entire country
The National Security Agency’s spying capabilities seemingly know no bounds. In the latest Edward Snowden-inspired leak, the Washington Post highlights a program called MYSTIC that is able to record 100 percent of all voice calls in a target country and retain them for up to a month.

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Google reportedly set to integrate Google Voice features and VoIP calling into Hangouts
Google is soon dropping Google Voice and rolling it into the Hangouts apps on both Android and iOS, according to a recent report. With certain Google Voice functionality already making its way onto the Hangouts apps and more recently SMS integration for Android, it looks as though Google will continue...

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Google, Viacom settle longstanding copyright lawsuit out of court
Google and Viacom have agreed to settle a copyright dispute out of court following a seven year battle. The two companies announced the resolution on Tuesday but failed to provide details according to a report from Re/code.

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Titanfall's performance is still iffy but this benchmark should answer some of your questions
With frantic combat and fluid mechanics, Titanfall is precisely the sort of game you'd want to play on max quality with no hiccups -- perhaps even across multiple graphics cards and monitors. That's easier said than done without support for SLI and Crossfire, which is among other issues that have...

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Twitter is testing a new timeline called 'Fave People'
Twitter is testing a new "Fave People" feature that lets you catch up with tweets from all your preferred users in one section. The feature recently appeared in the alpha version of Twitter’s Android app, and is currently being tested by early adopters, though TechCrunch has posted a few screenshots for...

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Mt. Gox lets users log in to check Bitcoin balances
Embattled Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox on Tuesday modified its website to allow former traders to log into their accounts and verify their balances. It marks the first time that users have been able to log into the exchange since it went offline on February 25 but aside from seeing the...

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YouTube reportedly building a version for kids under 10 years old
The content hosted on Youtube is pretty diverse. But while diversity is good, not all videos are suitable for all ages, especially for the younger ones. According to a report published by The Information, the video site is developing a children-friendly version designed specifically for children under ten years old....

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Motorola unveils Moto 360 smartwatch powered by Android Wear
If you’ve been waiting for a smartwatch with a bit more style and class than the current crop of devices offers, Motorola has you covered. It’s called the Moto 360 and is powered by Google’s Android Wear, the company’s brand new mobile operating system for wearables. ...

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Microsoft bringing Xbox One to 26 new markets in September this year
While many have criticized Microsoft for falling behind Sony in sales, with the launch of Titanfall we could see the new Xbox One start to turn things around. We also saw Microsoft finally add in full Twitch streaming support and it seems as though the company is ready to launch...

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Lenovo aiming for further acquisitions to boost growth
Lenovo on Tuesday vowed to continue to acquire more companies in an effort to ramp up growth. After purchasing Motorola Mobility for $2.91 billion from Google and IBM’s low-end server business for $2.3 billion earlier this year, the Chinese PC giant said it still has enough access to funds to...

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Microsoft Office for iPad expected to arrive on March 27
Microsoft has been sending out invites for a press briefing set for March 27th in San Francisco. If rumors are to be believed, it could be Satya Nadella's first press event, and the newly appointed CEO will reportedly use the opportunity to take the wraps off Microsoft's Office for iPad. ...

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Xbox executive Marc Whitten heading to Sonos after 14 years with Microsoft
Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer of Xbox, Marc Whitten, will be leaving the company to fill the role of Chief Product Officer for Sonos. The remainder of the Xbox team will remain intact with Whitten’s team now reporting directly to Terry Myerson, executive vice president that oversees the teams building the...

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Line launches low-cost calling service on Android in 8 countries, iOS version coming soon
Japanese messaging app Line on Monday announced a new and affordable alternative to landlines and mobile services. Dubbed Line Call, the service lets people make low-cost calls to landlines and mobile phones, both domestically and internationally. It's currently available to Line users with a registered phone number in eight countries...

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Seiki's $50 U-Vision HDMI cable upscales to 4K, sounds like a gimmick
Want to purchase an expensive HDMI cable with purported extra features? Perhaps Seiki's U-Vision cable will tickle your fancy, as the $50 HDMI cable is said to upscale 1080p content to 4K (and 720p to 1080p) on the fly, providing users with "dramatic image quality enhancement".

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WhatsApp CEO sets the record straight on Facebook partnership as it relates to privacy
WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum is hoping to put to rest any concerns about member privacy in light of the pending Facebook acquisition. Koum used a recent blog post to help clear up what he described as a lot of inaccuracies and careless information that’s been circulating about the future partnership. ...

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Apple launches cheaper 8 GB iPhone 5c, finally discontinues iPad 2
As expected, Apple has launched an 8 GB version of the iPhone 5c today, giving buyers a cheaper option in the company's mid smartphone tier. The new handset is priced at POUND 429 in the UK, which is POUND 40 cheaper than the 16 GB model; when the device hits the United States, it'll...

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review
In the world smartphones there are typically two choices: large-screened handsets with top-end specs, and smaller devices with mid-range internals. Sony is bucking the trend with a no-compromise, ultra-portable handset for those that don't want to carry around something with a 5-inch display.

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Mozilla Firefox 31.0 Nightly 1
Experience cutting edge features but with more stability.









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Mozilla Thunderbird Earlybird 30.0 Alpha 2
Now with tabs, better search, and email archiving.









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Skype for Android 4.7
Free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether theyÂ’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family, no matter where they are.









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CDisplayEx 1.10.9
CDisplay Ex is the most used comic book reader. It is able to read all comic book formats (cbr cbz pdf etc..).









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Rufus 1.4.6.440
Create bootable USB drives the easy way. Rufus is a small utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.









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HipChat 2.1.1
Supercharge team collaboration with group chat and IM.









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VSDC Free Video Editor 2.1.1.71
The video editor is intended for editing video files and creating videos of any complexity involving various visual and audio effects. The program offers rich functionality and yet has a simple and intuitive interface, allowing you to create videos with a bare minimum of efforts.









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HWiNFO64 4.36-2150
Professional hardware information and diagnostic tools supporting latest components, industry technologies and standards.









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HWiNFO32 4.36-2150
A powerful system information tool for Windows.









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Mozilla Firefox for Android 28.0
Get Firefox for your Android device.









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Line for Android 4.1.1
There are no limits. Call and message as much as you want.









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GoodSync 9.8.0.0
GoodSync is an easy and reliable file backup and file synchronization software.









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Path for Mobile 3.4.2
Path is the trusted place for your personal life. It's where you can be yourself, stay close to the people who matter most, and share life instead of links.









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R-Drive Image Hard Disk Backup Software 5.3
Drive Image and Disk Backup tool creates disk image files on the fly.









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Spotflux 2.10.2.47
Regardless if you're at home, at work, or on the run – on a smartphone, a tablet, or a computer – Spotflux removes viruses, malware and ad-trackers, encrypts and compresses your internet traffic. Spotflux is looking out for you.









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Opera for Android 20.0.1396
Opera. Made for Android. Download the fast and free alternative Android browser.









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Windows 8 Manager 2.0.5
Windows 8 Manager is a system utility that helps you optimize, tweak, repair and clean up Windows 8.









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VisualCron 7.1.4
Task scheduler for Windows that works like cron on linux









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FireAlpaca 1.0.47
FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily.









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PrivaZer 2.17.0
PrivaZer is a privacy cleaner that scans your computer and provides you with a complete report of all computer and Internet traces that can be found on your PC.









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aTube Catcher 3.8.6610
Download millions of videos to your PC, Cellphone, TV or IPOD from Internet and all the best video sites for free.









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System Explorer 4.7.0
System Explorer is free, awards winning software for exploration and management of System Internals.









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Mozilla Thunderbird for Mac 24.4.0
Try Mozilla's next generation Thunderbird email client.









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Glary Utilities 4.8.0.97
Powerful utilities to increase your PC performance and maintain your system.









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Mozilla Firefox 28.0
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.









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