Tuesday, April 22, 2014

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 23/04/2014

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Researchers develop wireless charging system that works more than 15 feet away
Wireless charging as a whole is still in its infancy but is making progress nevertheless. A team of researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have improved upon an existing wireless charging protocol to more than triple its effective range.

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Apple's renewable energy usage rises to 94% in under 4 years
Apple has been focused on the goal of powering all of its facilities with 100% renewable energy, and is now very close to doing so. In 2010 the company was powering its corporate campuses and data centers with about 35% renewable power, but Apple has since increased its efforts significantly...

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Apple's 'Spaceship' campus detailed in leaked video
It’s been a while since we’ve heard any updates about the progress of Apple’s "Spaceship" campus in Cupertino. That of course doesn’t mean the team isn’t moving forward – quite the contrary actually, according to a new video published by Unofficially Apple. ...

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Google asked to censor more than two million Pirate Bay URLs
In an effort to make it more difficult for the public to search pirated content, copyright holders have asked Google to remove more than two million Pirate Bay URLs from its search results.

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Domino's Pizza now accepts Google Wallet payments on Android devices
Ordering some late night pizza to fuel that extended gaming session is now a bit more high tech as Domino’s Pizza now accepts payment via Google Wallet. The technology has been integrated into the company’s Android ordering app which means you can now pay for your order simply by selecting...

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Mobile payments startup Square reportedly in talks with several rivals for a possible sale
Mobile payments startup Square has been in talks with various big companies for a possible sale, according to the Wall Street Journal. The San Francisco-based company has been facing losses and is also running low on cash.

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AT&T roadmap outlines plan to bring fiber to 100 U.S. cities
AT&T on Monday published a roadmap that aims to bring fiber Internet connectivity to 100 cities and municipalities across the country. The service would deliver U-Verse TV and broadband speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second to both consumers and businesses, AT&T said in a press release on the...

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Confirmed: Microsoft-Nokia deal to close on April 25
Nokia announced today that Microsoft's acquisition of its Devices and Services business will complete on April 25. The deal is now subject only to "certain customary closing conditions", the Finnish company said. Microsoft too acknowledged the date in a blog post.

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Google is considering end-to-end encryption for Gmail
Google is said to be looking into ways to make end-to-end encryption tools such as PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) easier to use with Gmail. The utility is already compatible with Gmail but its complex nature has kept it from reaching a mainstream audience.

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AMD refreshes Never Settle bundle program with new games and wider selection of cards
AMD is significantly refreshing its Never Settle bundle program. Starting today the company is adding a new selection of games to choose from when picking up one of the company’s participating graphics cards, which now include almost the entire Radeon 200 series, as well as a delayed redemption option.

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Facebook to unveil mobile ad network at F8 conference
It’s been years in the making but Facebook is finally set to unveil its own mobile ad network. The social network will debut the service during its F8 developer conference in San Francisco later this month according to multiple sources familiar with the matter as reported by Re/code. ...

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Apple, Google and others battle each other to land mobile game exclusives
Much like the gaming console companies, Apple and Google are both aggressively hunting down exclusive titles for their respective mobile platforms. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, both companies appear to be ramping up pressure on major game publishers like Gameloft, EA and others, in order to...

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Happy Birthday: Nintendo's Game Boy turns 25 today
It was 25 years ago today that Nintendo released the original Game Boy in Japan. It wasn’t the first handheld game console to market nor was it the most successful product to ever come out of Nintendo but it has no doubt cemented a place as one of the most...

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Tweets can be used to predict crimes, research says
Your tweets say a lot about you, and you might be surprised by some of the things they reveal. Researchers at the University of Virginia claim that tweets can even help predict certain types of crime, according to an AFP report.

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Nokia Oyj reportedly to be renamed Microsoft Mobile Oy
With the closure of the Microsoft-Nokia deal nearing, the software giant has sent an email to suppliers saying that Nokia's phone division will become a wholly-owned subsidiary, and will be renamed from Nokia Oyj to Microsoft Mobile Oy, according to WMPoweruser. In Finnish Oyj means PLC (public limited company), while...

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This 2D Rubens Tube puts Winamp visualization plug-ins to shame
There once was a time when I enjoyed using visualization plug-ins like Geiss II and MilkDrop alongside Winamp to bring the entire listening experience to new levels. Perhaps that’s why I’m so intrigued by the guys in the clip below that use a 2D Rubens Tube to create a mesmerizing...

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Blaze at Samsung backup data center knocks services offline around the world
A mid-day fire at a Samsung data center in Gwacheon, South Korea was responsible for temporarily taking a number of the company’s services and websites offline on Sunday. Fortunately, there aren’t any reports of fatalities and it seems that Samsung was able to get the affected services back online within...

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Quick & Dirty: Fire TV vs. Roku vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV
As Amazon Fire TV bursts onto the market to compete with streamers like the Roku 3 and Apple TV, you may be wondering what these set-top boxes offer over cheaper streaming sticks, specifically Google's Chromecast and Roku's Streaming Stick. Each has its own advantages and drawbacks, and it really comes...

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Fire TV vs. Roku vs. Chromecast: Between a set-top box and a streaming stick
As Amazon Fire TV bursts onto the market to compete with streamers like the Roku 3 and Apple TV, you may be wondering what these set-top boxes offer over cheaper streaming sticks, specifically Google's Chromecast and Roku's Streaming Stick.

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Zero Install 2.6.0
Zero Install is a decentralized cross-platform software-installation system available under the LGPL.









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WiNToBootic 2.2.1
WiNToBootic is a freeware that allows you an easy creation of bootable Windows USB hard or flash disk from an ISO image, CD/DVD or Folder. This product is focused on creation of boot disks based on Microsoft Windows NT 6.x OS family (Vista, 7, 8, Server 2008, Server 2012).









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Gmail Notifier Pro 5.2.2
Gmail Notifier Pro is a Windows application capable of checking multiple Gmail accounts for new mail and display notifications.









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Wipe 2014.07
Deletes cookie files, history, cache, temp files and other personal tracks. You will get more free space on the disk.









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McAfee Rootkit Remover 0.8.9.172
McAfee Rootkit Remover is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove complex rootkits and associated malware.









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Mailbox for Android/iOS 1.0.0.4
To make delivery as fast as possible, Mailbox checks your email from the cloud, then delivers it to your phone securely.









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WinRAR for Android 5.10.15
Rarlab's RAR for Android can create RAR and ZIP and unpack RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJ archives.









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Clean Master Cleaner for Android 5.3.0
The world's most downloaded free cache cleaner, RAM booster, and antivirus & security suite. Clean Master gives you full control over your phone to maximize performance and keep it clear of junk files.









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ICQ for Android 5.2
Free calls, text messages, photo and video sharing – one app with all the functions you need to keep in touch with friends. Use ICQ and don’t worry about rates.









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Box for Android 2.4.4
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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Unified Remote for Android 2.13.1
Turn your Android smartphone into a wireless universal remote control for your Windows PC.









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Hotspot Shield for Android / iOS 2.0.5
World's most popular VPN with over 150 million downloads now available for yuour Android device. Try it for free.









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ChatON for Android / iOS 3.5.59
ChatON is a global mobile messenger for various platform users in the world.









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Maxthon Browser for Android 4.2.2.2000
Browse fast with Maxthon web browser for Android. Maxthon is the worldÂ’s fastest & smartest mobile web browser.









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Socialcam for Android 2.4.20
With over 20 million downloads, Socialcam is the easiest way to capture, share and view videos on your Android phone. Now with video filters, front facing camera, upload from gallery, and a complete redesign.









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Avast! Mobile Security & Antivirus for Android 3.0.7500
Protects you from malicious attacks and helps you locate your lost or stolen device.









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Roku for Android 3.0.1
Turn your Android device into a control center for your Roku streaming player.









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StumbleUpon for Android 3.3.0
StumbleUpon is the easiest way to discover and share cool new stuff on the Internet. Stumble with your Android phone or tablet to make discovery a part of your daily journey.









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Google Keyboard for Android 2.1
Google Keyboard makes text input smart and easy. Glide through letters with Gesture Typing – just lift to finish a word, no spacebar required. Compose notes on-the-go with Voice Typing. With amazing word recognition and next-word prediction, Google Keyboard helps you type faster and more accurately on all your Android devices.









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McAfee Antivirus & Security for Android 4.0.0.166
McAfee Mobile Security is the industry-leading mobile security solution that gives you confidence to explore everything the new mobile world has to offer, and do it safely.









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SwiftKey for Android 4.4.5
SwiftKey for Android replaces your deviceÂ’s on-screen keyboard to help you type in an easier, faster and less frustrating way.









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Yahoo! Mail for Android 3.1.3
Have Yahoo! Mail on your Android device, now with Android phone and tablet support.









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ES File Explorer for Android 3.1.2
ES File Explorer is a free, full-featured file and application manager.









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Facebook for Android 8.0.0.26.24
Facebook app for your Android device.









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Netflix for Android 3.3.2
Netflix is the worldÂ’s leading subscription service for watching TV episodes and movies on your phone. This Netflix mobile application delivers the best experience anywhere, anytime.









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