Weekend tech reading: Ubuntu's 10th birthday, The Witcher 3's opening video, Xerox Alto source code
In October of 2004, a new Linux distro appeared on the scene with a curious name -- Ubuntu. Even then there were hundreds, today if not thousands, of different Linux distros available. A new one wasn't particularly unusual, and for some time after its quiet preview announcement, Ubuntu went largely unnoticed...
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Android chief Sundar Pichai now in charge of nearly everything at Google
Google CEO Larry Page has offloaded leadership of a number of core products to one of his most trusted lieutenants, Sundar Pichai. The fast-rising executive will now oversee Google+, maps, search, research, commerce and ad products and infrastructure. The executives that currently head those divisions will now report directly to...
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FCC postpones wireless spectrum auction until 2016 due to pending court challenge
The Federal Communications Commission has postponed an auction that would allow television broadcasters to sell a portion of their spectrum to wireless carriers due to ongoing legal issues surrounding the auction.
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Weekend Open Forum: Android, iOS, or Windows Phone?
These days most people have a smartphone, and statistically speaking it's most likely to be running Android, iOS or Windows Phone. Choosing which operating system to use can often be tricky, especially as they are updated reasonably frequently with new and useful features, and the hardware selection can differ greatly. ...
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J-deite Quarter is a fully-functional Transformer that morphs into a mini sports car
It’s no secret that the Japanese have a certain affinity for coming up with odd creations and while their latest may very well fall into that category, it is equal parts awesome.
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Deezer adds 35K podcasts, talk radio shows to its catalog via Stitcher acquisition
Streaming music provider Deezer has acquired podcast and talk radio show aggregator Stitcher in a move that could help put the Paris-based company on a more level playing field with competing service providers such as Rdio and Spotify in the US. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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AT&T will lock universal Apple SIM if you activate on their network
During Apple’s recent iPad media event, the company was quick to glance over a feature that could have massive implications on the wireless industry. Those who purchase a cellular version of the iPad Air 2 or iPad mini 3 will receive what’s called the Apple SIM.
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'Assassin's Creed: Unity' will require 6GB of RAM, GTX 680 at minimum
Ubisoft has published the minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version of Assassin’s Creed: Unity and unless you’ve got a pretty power machine to work with, some hardware upgrades will no doubt be in order (or you can just pick up the console version).
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Google adds video game data to Knowledge Graph in search results
Google is constantly adding new bits of information to the Knowledge Graph panel found on the right hand site of typical search results. The graph collates a number of data sets to provide more immediate information on everything from landmarks and companies to well known individuals.
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LG joins mobile chip race with eight-core Nuclun processor
LG is diving head-first into the mobile processor market with an eight-core chip known as Nuclun (pronounced NOO-klun). Like the competition, the Korean tech giant’s new chip is based on a design licensed from ARM.
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Judge strikes down Aereo's cable license request, slaps nationwide preliminary injunction
Just a few months after the Supreme Court ruled that Aereo's service is in violation of copyright law, a New York federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the Internet streaming service, denying the company's request for a license that would've allowed it to operate as a cable company. ...
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Google is building a version of its Play Store to sell Project Ara modules
Google is building a version of its Google Play store for Project Ara. The marketplace will allow developers to sell their custom modular components directly to consumers much like apps are sold today.
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The Cornerplay: What if Microsoft had released an "Officebook" tablet
What if Microsoft had just branded the Surface as an Office-dedicated device? Let's call it the Microsoft 'Officebook'. It's the thinnest and lightest portable computer for full Office. It's not a device for tech geeks; it's a device for the average consumer with simple requirements, and Office....
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Two-factor authentication will come baked into Windows 10
Nary a day goes by that we don’t hear about a new security breach in which million of credit cards or passwords are stolen. With Windows 10, Microsoft is addressing modern security threats during its development in hopes of offering a secure product that consumers will feel safe using.
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Amazon loses $544 million in Q3 after Fire Phone failure
It's pretty well established now that the Amazon Fire Phone was a complete and utter failure for the company. Data from two months ago indicated that as few as 35,000 Fire Phones were in circulation, causing Amazon to slash their on-contract price in an attempt to shift more stock.
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3D Realms returns from the dead with 32-game 'Anthology' collection
There’s nothing wrong with a bit of nostalgia every now and again. In fact, that’s exactly what back-from-the-dead game studio 3D Realms is hoping will move you to open your wallet and purchase their brand-new old games collection, affectionately known as the 3D Realms Anthology.
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In Win D-Frame Mini Review: A unique case for loose budgets
Of all the weird and wonderful cases we saw in 2013, In Win's D-Frame remains the most memorable. The D-Frame Mini takes the original design and shrinks it down to accommodate the now popular Mini-ITX form factor. Despite the reduction in size the case can now support cooling radiators and models as large as...
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Black Friday arrives early: AMD cuts A-series desktop processor prices
Black Friday is still more than a month away but AMD is getting into the giving mood early this year. The chipmaker has issued price cuts for its current APU lineup and if you’re in the market for an upgrade or plan to build an entirely new system this holiday...
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Surface division performs strongly as Microsoft posts $23 billion quarterly revenue
Microsoft has announced their quarterly financial results for the period ending September 30th (fiscal Q1 2015), posting $5.48 billion in operating income and $4.5 billion in net income on the back of $23.2 billion in revenue.
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Facebook's new Rooms app is the message board for the smartphone era
Facebook has unveiled a new mobile app for iOS users called Rooms. A product of Facebook’s Creative Labs, the app allows people to create small “message boards” to discuss any topic they want with virtually anyone.
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Microsoft releases Kinect SDK 2.0 and $49.99 adapter, welcomes Kinect apps in Windows Store
Microsoft has announced the availability of its Kinect for Windows software development kit (SDK) 2.0 which, according to the company, contains over 200 improvements and updates since the public preview in June. These include enhancements to Visual Gesture Builder, Kinect Studio, and Kinect Fusion.
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Android Wear's first major update focuses on independence
Android Wear’s first major update is finally here with a big emphasis on independence. By that, I mean smartwatches loaded with the new update will gain additional functionality as a standalone device so if you leave the house without your phone, it’s not quite as big of a deal. ...
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Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs in upcoming biopic, shooting begins soon
There are many big name Hollywood actors reported to be on the short list to play Steve Jobs in the upcoming biopic. Already set with director Danny Boyle at the helm, it has now been confirmed that Christian Bale, as many expected, will indeed star as the late Apple CEO.
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VisionTek's new USB 3.0 flash drive features SSD-like performance
There’s no shortage of flash drives optimized to take advantage of the bandwidth afforded by USB 3.0 but few really push the envelope like VisionTek’s new PocketSSD. This appropriately-named drive pulls no punches as its aircraft-grade aluminum chassis plays host to a SandForce controller like what you’d find in a...
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Google Chromecast hits 650 million 'casts' milestone, 2.0 dongle coming
Google recently disclosed that Chromecast users have cast around 650 million times collectively since the device’s release, up from the 400 million the company reported back in July. The revelation was made by Google VP of product management Mario Queiroz at Gigaom’s Structure Connect conference.
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What If Microsoft Had Released an "Officebook" Instead of the Surface RT
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In Win D-Frame Mini Case Review
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UC Browser for Android 10.0.0.488
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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Dropbox Experimental 2.11.29
Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.
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Total Uninstall 6.8.0
Uninstall any program with the most advanced uninstaller software.
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Mozilla Firefox 33.0.1
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.
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Digital Defender Antivirus Free 3.3.64
High-powered virus protection for your home PC.
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Superstring 1.3.2
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AX64 Time Machine 2.0.0.526
Backup and recovery software that allows you to restore your PC to an earlier point in time - with unmatched ease-of-use and speed.
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CCleaner 4.19.4867
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SRWare Iron 38.0.2000.0
Iron is designed to be an alternative to Chrome and other Chromium based browsers with emphasis on privacy and security.
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Pale Moon 25.0.2
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Kerio Control Firewall 8.4.1
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EVGA Precision X 5.2.4
Introducing the next generation of GPU overclocking software: EVGA Precision X.
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uTorrent (utorrent) 3.4.2.35141
uTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint.
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X-Proxy 5.3.0.6
X-Proxy is free and allows you to surf the web anonymously, change your IP, avoid identity theft and hacker intrusiones.
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IObit Advanced Mobile Care for Android 4.5.1
Keep Your Android device fast, safe and virus free.
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CCleaner Portable 4.19.4867
The normal CCleaner program, but it doesn't require installing.
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cFosSpeed Beta 9.65.2152
cFosSpeed, faster Internet with Traffic Shaping.
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WYSIWYG Web Builder 10.0.1
Web Builder 8.x is a WYSIWYG (What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get) program used to create web pages.
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Dashlane 3.0.7.72595
Instant logins. Instant checkouts. Instant gratification.
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uTorrent Beta (utorrent) 3.4.2.35021
uTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint.
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Iobit Uninstaller 4.0.4.30
IObit Uninstalller helps you uninstall and remove unwanted programs and folders from your computer fast and easily.
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EarthView 4.5.16
EarthView is a dynamic desktop wallpaper and screen saver, which displays beautiful views of the earth with daylight and night shadows.
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CyberGhost VPN 5.0.14.2
Join now one of the world's most trusted and secure VPNs. For free.
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MenuMeters for Mac 1.8.1
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SteerMouse for Mac 4.2.1
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