Sunday, October 19, 2014

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 10/20/2014

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iFixit rips apart Apple's new 5K iMac in latest teardown

The key feature of Apple’s new iMac is in the name: the 5K Retina display. Despite the fact that Apple’s latest went on sale just days ago, the repair specialists at iFixit couldn’t resist the urge to see if the addition of a super high-resolution display would affect its repairability. ...

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Kickstarter suspends Anonabox campaign, evidence of fraud mounts

Anonabox, the tiny plug-and-play Tor router that raised nearly $600,000 on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter in less than a week, may be a fraud. Kickstarter’s Trust and Safety team suspended the project on Friday after a number of Reddit members have poked holes in its creators’ story.

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Nexus Player pre-orders put on hold over missing FCC certification

Google had a pretty big week with the launch of Android 5.0 Lollipop and the unveiling of three new hardware devices: the massive Nexus 6 smartphone, the Nexus 9 tablet and a streaming media box known as the Nexus Player.

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Android Lollipop includes a kill switch, but there's a catch

There’s no shortage of new features packed into Android 5.0 Lollipop but one that’s certain to draw a lot of attention is the “kill switch.” Google’s new “factory reset protection” option is certainly a step in the right direction although one questionable decision means it’s far from a perfect solution. ...

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Weekend Open Forum: The best and worst gaming peripherals

Gaming peripherals can often times make or break a game. Titles like Rock Band and Guitar Hero wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for the clever instruments that go along with them and let’s face it, flight simulators aren’t nearly as realistic when played with just a keyboard and mouse. ...

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Google adds new local multiplayer features for Android games

While local multiplayer sessions are possible, Android multiplayer gaming is for the most part turn-based or done via remote play. Google is looking to change that with some new functionality being added to the Play Games Android gaming framework.

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Viral videos, images used to raise awareness for organ donation

Trying to come up with a marketing campaign for a topic as sensitive as organ donation would no doubt be a tough task. A Belgium-based ad agency by the name of Duval-Guillaume has come up with a light-hearted campaign for Re-born To Be Alive, an organization that raises awareness for...

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Amazon Fresh grocery delivery service launching in New York today

Following rumors last month that Amazon is planning an East Coast expansion of Amazon Fresh, the company has confirmed the move by announcing it is bringing the grocery delivery service to New York. The service will be available in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope starting today.

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MasterCard adds fingerprint scanner to upcoming contactless payment card

One way or another, the traditional way of making payments at retail is going to change. While companies like Apple and Softcard are hoping you ditch plastic completely, others believe consumers do indeed value security and convenience but will be reluctant to give up their trusty cards.

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Adobe's new Aperture Importer plugin lets you easily migrate your Aperture data to Lightroom

Back in June, Apple announced it will cease development of Aperture, its photo editing program aimed at pros and advanced users, in favor of the new Photos app on OS X Yosemite and iOS 8. At that time, Adobe said it was working on a migration tool to help users transition...

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This Bay Trail-powered PC is no bigger than a USB flash drive

Intel’s Atom SoC has enabled a new breed of tiny computers although one Chinese vendor has taken it to the extreme. Shenzhen Apec Electronics is now offering an Atom-powered PC that’s roughly the size of a Chromecast dongle.

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Wi-Fi and cell phone service headed to 40 more underground subway stations in NY

Good news for subway commuters in New York: you'll soon be able to make phone calls and connect to the Internet at more stations. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Transit Wireless have deployed wireless and Wi-Fi networks in another 40 underground stations, including 11 new Manhattan stations and 29 stations in...

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Samsung Chromebook 2 now features Intel Inside, same $250 price tag

Samsung’s Chromebook 2 drew lots of attention when it launched earlier this year but as with any product, there’s always room for attention. Such is the case here as Sammy has unveiled a revised version of its 11.6-inch notebook alternative with Intel Inside.

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Neowin: LG G3 Vigor Review

It's been nearly two years since the introduction of the Nexus 4 and LG has slowly started to churn out devices that can hold its own against its competitors, including the G2, Nexus 5 and more recently the G3. The latter has the makings of a flagship, with features like a...

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Watch as a GoPro goes for a ride in a pneumatic tube system

GoPro cameras are often credited with capturing wicked action videos; after all, that’s what they’re designed to do. But these pint-sized cameras can – and have – been used to film ordinary tasks and events from a completely different perspective.

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Not able to find an acquirer, Twitpic again says it's shutting down

Photo-sharing service Twitpic has announced that it will be shutting down after all, marking October 25 as its final day online. The announcement comes just a few weeks after the company said that it had been acquired.

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Archos VR Glasses are compatible with nearly any smartphone, priced to sell

Archos, the French consumer electronics company best known for building budget-friendly tablets, is preparing to launch a virtual reality headset. Their solution, the Archos VR Glasses, is a bring-your-own-screen headset that’ll accept smartphones with screen sizes up to six inches according to a press release on the matter.

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AMD to cut 7% of its global workforce after poor Q3

Just a week after AMD CEO Rory Read stepped down, to be replaced by COO Lisa Su, the company has announced that it will layoff around 7 percent of its global workforce in an effort to improve its profitability.

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The Cornerplay: Apple's iPad strategy is to kill small tablets

If a PC company had flat sales, you might think its CEO would go "phew, not bad when the overall market is declining." Not really though: Lenovo, HP, Dell, Acer and Asus all increased sales this past quarter even though the overall market declined. Apple, too. It's not clear which PC...

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Second generation Chromecast visits the FCC, launch likely imminent

Chromecast, the streaming media dongle that started it all, is due for a revision. Google’s second generation streaming stick recently visited the FCC for certification which likely means a release is imminent.

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Maingear Pulse 15 Review: Slim, 3K Display Gaming Laptop

Slim gaming notebooks have been getting a lot of attention lately as more efficient technology allows manufacturers to cram high-end parts in a thinner chassis. The Maingear Pulse 15 falls right into this burgeoning segment packing a Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, dual SSDs and a GeForce GTX 870M GPU in...

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Twitter Audio Cards let you listen to music, podcasts on your timeline

Twitter has partnered with online audio distribution platform SoundCloud to bring music and audio to tweets. SoundCloud’s entire catalog will be available through the Twitter Audio Card so you can listen to your favorite tunes or check in on a podcast as you navigate your timeline on Android and iOS...

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Mozilla's new Firefox Hello feature lets users conduct video, audio calls for free

Mozilla has partnered with Spanish telecom and ISP Telefonica on a new feature that’ll allow Firefox users to conduct video and audio calls with others directly from their browser. The service, called Hello, won’t require a separate plug-in or add-on nor will users have to visit a special website to...

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Reddit acquires popular third-party app Alien Blue, relaunches it as official app

Reddit, the self-proclaimed "the front page of the Internet", finally has an official app. The company has acquired Alien Blue, the most popular third-party Reddit client for iPhones and iPads, and has also hired the app's developer Jase Morrissey. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. ...

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Whisper app accused of tracking users' locations, storing posts in database

Whisper, the Android and iOS app that allows users to anonymously post some of their deepest and darkest secrets, may not be all that secret after all. A new report from The Guardian alleges the app tracks its users’ whereabouts – even if they opt out of geolocation tracking –...

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Maingear Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop Review
Slim gaming notebooks have been getting a lot of attention lately as newer, more efficient technology allows manufacturers to cram high-end parts in a chassis that looks no different than a general-purpose notebook. The Maingear Pulse 15 falls right into this burgeoning segment packing a Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, dual SSDs and a GeForce GTX 870M GPU in its a 0.7" thick body. Its standout feature is a 3K (2880 x 1620) display.

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History of the Microprocessor and the Personal Computer, Part 5
The personal computing business as we know it owes itself to an environment of enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and happenstance. The invention of the microprocessor, DRAM, and EPROM integrated circuits would help bring computing to the mainstream. This is the fifth and last installment in a series exploring the history of the microprocessor and personal computing, from the invention of the transistor to modern day chips powering our connected devices.

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BBM for Android / iOS 2.4.0.11
BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) is the best way to connect and share instant messages, pictures and more for free, in real time.









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VoodooShield 2.11
Most viruses attack through Web browsers. When used properly, VoodooShield will effectively block all email and browser-based viruses and malware.









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J. River Media Center 20.0.26
Organize and experience all your media: Music, photos and video YOUR way -- all from a single software program.









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DFX Audio Enhancer 11.302
DFX dramatically improves the sound quality of Internet and digital audio.









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Privacy Eraser Free 3.0.947
Privacy Eraser is an all-in-one privacy suite that protects your privacy by cleaning up all your Internet history tracks and past computer activities.









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Citrio Browser 37.0.2062.243
Get a fast, free web browser with intelligent download manager, useful features and a proxy widget.









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DVDFab HD Decrypter 9.1.7.1
Copies entire DVD movie to hard disk, and removes all the protections while copying.









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Calibre 2.6.0
calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application developed by users of e-books for users of e-books.









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Apple iTunes 12.0.1 for Mac OS X
iTunes is a free application for Mac and PC. It plays all your digital music and video. It syncs content to your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.









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UC Browser for Android 9.9.6.495
UC Browser is the leading mobile internet browser with more than 400 million users across more than 150 countries and regions. This version is for mobile devices (phones and tablets) with Android.









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DriverMax 7.43
Easily back up all your drivers.









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i.Scribe 2.0.62
Small and fast email client with an intergrated contact database and calendar.









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jetAudio 8.1.3
Integrated multimedia player to replay and convert audio cd, midi, and digital video.









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Right Click Enhancer 4.3
A control panel for your right click menu on windows.









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PlayOn 3.10.8
Never Pay Outrageous Cable Bills Again. Free Movies, TV Shows, Live Sports and more.









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IObit Malware Fighter 2.5.0.8
IObit Malware Fighter detects the most complex and deepest spyware and malware while to make sure we do not lag your PC.









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AIDA64 Extreme Edition Beta 4.70.3206
System information, system diagnostics and benchmarking solution for enthusiasts users.









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360 Total Security 5.0.0.2055
360 Total Security offers you complete protection against viruses and other new type of threats. When you shopping on line, downloading files, browsing webpage, 360 Total Security protect you from cybercrime at any moment.









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Chris-PC RAM Booster 2.20
Manages your computer memory and pagefile usage more wisely than before by changing Windows default behavior. Your newly opened games and applications will run better and faster.









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Apple iTunes 12.0.1 for Windows XP, 7 and 8
iTunes is a free application for Mac and PC. It plays all your digital music and video. It syncs content to your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.









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Bandizip 5.03
Bandizip is 100% free Archiver for home and office.









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FireAlpaca 1.1.11
FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily.









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Coda for Mac 2.5
Coda - one window web development.









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FlightGear 3.2.0
FlightGear is an open-source flight simulator. It supports a variety of popular platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.) and is developed by skilled volunteers from around the world.









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TextWrangler for Mac 4.5.11.3394
Powerful and richly-featured tool for composing, modifying, and transforming text stored in plain-text files.









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