IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 11/18/2014

Tech Primer: What you need to know about DDR4 memory

Most computer technologies only last a short time before they are replaced by something new, but DDR RAM is one of the few that tends to last a while before being replaced. The original DDR SDRAM was launched in 2000 and lasted three years before being replaced in 2003 by DDR2 SDRAM.

Weekend tech reading: Porn stars on net neutrality, GTX 980 OCd to 2GHz, digital goods overpriced?

Once designed to protect retail from an inevitable future, overcharging for digital games now threatens the industry. Two versions of a game go on sale. Both of them have precisely the same content, precisely the same experience...

The Cornerplay: Free Microsoft Office on mobile is a clear attempt to secure the next generation

The Internet went into a tizzy when Microsoft announced editing documents in Office for iOS and Android was going free for non-businesses. Remember when Microsoft finally made Windows Phone free for OEMs? We all thought, it was about time, by which we meant it was too late already. The fact...

Weekend Open Forum: Your very first computer

As I was reading through our recent series on the history of the microprocessor and personal computer, I couldn’t help but take a trip down memory lane back to my first computer.

Kindle software update adds Family Library, Word Wise and more

Amazon has announced a new update for its Kindle e-readers that includes a number of useful features such as Word Wise and Family Library. The free, over-the-air update applies to the newly announced $79 Kindle and Kindle Voyage as well as the most recent version of the Kindle Paperwhite.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare unofficial sales figures are in

The latest release in the storied Call of Duty franchise is off to a solid start. Advanced Warfare has sold a combined 3,722,031 at retail in the US. As we’ve seen before, Microsoft’s platform was responsible for the most sales at 1,293,397 followed by the PlayStation 4 which accounted for...

Apple's iPhone 6 is outselling its bigger brother by nearly a 3-to-1 margin, report suggests

Apple’s iPhone 6 is outselling its bigger brother by nearly a 3-to-1 ratio. The question that looms is if the iPhone 6 is actually more popular or if supply constraints of the iPhone 6 Plus are skewing the results in favor of Apple’s smaller flagship.

Streaming video standards group launched without Netflix or YouTube

A number of “leading” companies have banded together to form what is being called the Streaming Video Alliance. The group, which is made of key members such as Fox, Yahoo, Major League Baseball and others, will “facilitate the creation of architecture, standards and best practices” in the online video ecosystem.
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Mozilla flips the switch on Firefox browser ads

Mozilla’s controversial in-browser advertising scheme is going mainstream. After announcing its intentions in February and testing the receptivity of ads this past year, the Mozilla Foundation is bringing ads to the masses on both desktop and mobile.

Court raises doubts on Motorola Mobility's price-fixing lawsuit

Motorola Mobility, which is currently pursuing a US price-fixing lawsuit against overseas suppliers, found itself on the back foot after a three-judge panel of the 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals raised doubts on whether the claims in the lawsuit had enough connection to the United States to be heard...

IBM, Nvidia draw $325 million US Energy Department supercomputer contract

IBM and Nvidia have entered into a deal with the Department of Energy to build two huge supercomputers capable of performing calculations five to seven times faster than the most advanced systems currently in use in the US according to a report from CNET.

Project Tango depth-sensing tablet lands in the Google Play Store

Google’s depth-sensing Project Tango tablet made quite a splash when it debuted earlier this year but we haven’t heard so much as a peep on the matter since. That’s all changed as the Project Tango Tablet Development Kit recently surfaced on the Google Play Store.
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Blackberry announces cross-platform voice and HD video conferencing app BBM Meetings

Blackberry has announced a new cross platform voice and video teleconferencing app that the company claims allows on-the-go professionals to schedule, host, and participate in meetings easily. Dubbed BBM Meetings, the app is currently available on Android, BB10, Windows PC, and Mac, although the company says an iOS version is...

Lyft targets corporate customers with its newly launched Lyft For Work service

Just a few months after Uber launched its corporate car service Uber for Business, Lyft has followed suit with Lyft for Work, a service the ridesharing startup says allows companies to pay for work-related transportation.

Law enforcement reportedly use planes equipped with fake cell towers to track suspects

For the last seven years, the U.S. Marshals Service has been using electronic devices installed in airplanes to track individuals.

Apple downplays Masque Attack, government issues warning

While Apple was quick to acknowledge the existence of the WireLurker malware, and blocked the infected apps, the company has downplayed the threat posed by the recently uncovered Masque Attack, saying that iOS has built-in protections that prevent malware downloads.

DirecTV becomes first cable television provider to offer 4K content

4K video technology took a big step forward on Friday as DirecTV became the first multi-channel television provider to pipe 4K content into the living room. Starting today, users will be able to watch nearly 20 on-demand movies from both Paramount Pictures and Havoc according to a press release on...

BlackBerry and Samsung join forces on end-to-end enterprise security solution for Android

Blackberry has announced a partnership with Samsung to provide what the company is calling "a tightly integrated, end-to-end secure solution" that brings together its new mobile-security software BlackBerry Enterprise Service 12 (BES12) with Samsung Galaxy devices embedded with the Knox platform.

Microsoft pledges to upgrade all Windows Phone 8 Lumias to Windows 10

Responding to a customer's question about the future of Windows Phone device updates, Microsoft has pledged to update all current Lumia handsets running Windows Phone 8 to Windows 10 when the operating system is released next year.

Sony Xperia Z3 Review: Finding the sweet spot between design, performance and battery life

Compared to the Z2, Sony has made some minute changes in the Xperia Z3. We’re looking at a slightly upgraded Snapdragon 801 SoC, a marginally smaller 3,100 mAh battery, a thinner design, and a few software tweaks. The camera and display are essentially the same. It’s clear Sony has been...

Stuxnet worm found its way to Iran's nuclear facilities via five hacked suppliers

What do Home Depot and Iran’s nuclear ambitions have in common? Both were on the receiving end of malicious code that infiltrated their systems via suppliers.

SkreensTV is picture-in-picture for the modern era

The first widespread consumer implementation of picture-in-picture (PiP) can be traced back to the mid-1980s. It’s a common feature on most modern televisions yet despite innovations like dual-view that let two different people watch two different shows at the same time in full screen, PiP never really took off.
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A8X chip inside iPad Air 2 found to have custom 8-cluster GPU

Apple had more than a few tricks up its sleeve with regards to the iPad Air 2. While we knew the A8X chip was more powerful than the processor found inside the new batch of iPhones, hardware enthusiasts were surprised to learn that it was a triple-core affair with 2GB...

Facebook is dumbing down its privacy policy so it'll be easier to understand

Facebook wants to be more transparent and clear regarding the data it collects on its members. That's why the social networking giant on Thursday revealed it has tentatively updated its terms of service, data use policy and cookies policy to make them easier for users to comprehend.

Rdio lowers family plan subscription pricing to match Spotify

About a month ago, popular music streaming service Spotify introduced family plan pricing at a lower price than its competitors, and today Rdio is making a move of its own. It was one of the first of its kind to introduce discounted family plans, and in many ways it was...

WhereToWatch shows you where to legally find movies and TV shows, courtesy of the MPAA

Hollywood is constantly looking for ways to encourage people to legally obtain their works versus simply snagging a torrent. The latest initiative in that push comes from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in the form of a new website designed to help people find the movies and TV...

Verizon offering loads of freebies to everyone on Thanksgiving eve

In an effort to grab attention during the upcoming holiday shopping season, Verizon has announced it will be giving away loads of freebies on the eve of Thanksgiving, or "Connection Day", as the company is calling it. The deals aren't only for Verizon customers -- any wireless customer can enjoy them.
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Walmart will now price match online retailers like Amazon

The holiday buying season is upon us which means companies will go above and beyond to get you to spend your money with them. Walmart is leading the early charge as the major discount department store chain on Thursday announced a price matching policy for the holidays.

Xbox One shipments to hit 10 million shortly, says Microsoft

Just over a week after Xbox One's price cut came into effect, Microsoft has revealed that the console's sales in the US have more than tripled. "Starting as low as $349 in the US, the Xbox One is more affordable than ever this holiday season", said the company’s devices and...

Sony unveils cloud-based TV service PlayStation Vue, launching early next year

Nearly a year after first teasing it, Sony has unveiled its cloud-based TV service. Dubbed PlayStation Vue, the service will begin an invite only beta preview this month for select PS4 and PS3 owners, with a phased rollout starting in New York followed later by Chicago, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles....

Sony Xperia Z3 Review

Compared to the Z2, Sony has made some minute changes in the Xperia Z3. We're looking at a slightly upgraded Snapdragon 801 SoC, a marginally smaller 3,100 mAh battery, a thinner design, and a few software tweaks. The camera and display are essentially the same. It's clear Sony has been tinkering with the perfect smartphone formula, and while those on the six-months-old Z2 can probably skip this, it might make users of competing phones consider a switch.

Total Uninstall 6.9.1
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K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool 5.9.2
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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.11.444
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NoScript 2.6.9.4
The NoScript Firefox extension provides extra protection for Firefox, Seamonkey and other mozilla-based browser.

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ShareX 9.4.1
Take a screenshot or a screencast, have it uploaded and get the URL copied to your clipboard with a single hotkey.

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K-Lite Codec Pack Basic 10.8.5
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SlimBoat 1.1.53
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Firefox Portable 33.1.1
Run Firefox from your removable/USB drive.

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SilverSHield 6.1.3.133
SilverSHielD, a tiny SSH and SFTP server for Windows.

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PlayOn 3.10.11
Never Pay Outrageous Cable Bills Again. Free Movies, TV Shows, Live Sports and more.

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TSR Watermark Image 3.4.1.6
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K-Lite Codec Pack Standard 10.8.5
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AVG Anti-Virus Update 8580 November 16, 2014
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McAfee SuperDAT Update 7623 November 16, 2014
Keep your Mcafee based virus scanner up to date with the latest SuperDAT Update.

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update November 16, 2014
Virus definitions for Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

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avast! Virus Definitions Update November 16, 2014
Protect your system and valuable data against computer viruses.

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Microsoft Security Essentials Definition Update November 16, 2014
Provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

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Nexus Root Toolkit 1.9.6
This program will automatically bring together all the files you need to unlock and root your device in a few clicks, or flash it back to stock and re-lock it.

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K-Lite Codec Pack Update 10.8.5
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Virtual DJ Free Home Edition 8.0.2031
Designed for home DJs, VirtualDJ Home includes nearly all the features of VirtualDJ Pro, with only a few limitations.

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Sandboxie 4.14
Isolates and quarantines the outcome of whatever a Web site may do to your pc, like the installation of unsolicited software.

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Windows Firewall Control 4.2.0.0
Windows Firewall Control is a nifty little application which extends the functionality of the Windows Firewall and provides quick access to the most frequent options of Windows Firewall.

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Mozilla Firefox 33.1.1 for Linux
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K-Lite Codec Pack Full 10.8.5
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K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 10.8.5
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AudioShell 2.1
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Mozilla Firefox 33.1.1
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Q-Dir 6.02
Q-Dir (the Quad Explorer) makes your files and folders easy to manage.

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LibreOffice Productivity Suite 4.3.4
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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Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit Beta 1.08.1.1001
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