IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 11/24/2014

Android 5.0 Lollipop encryption found to hamper storage performance by up to 80 percent

Android 5.0 Lollipop includes a bevy of new features and enhancements such as a remote kill switch and Trusted Places, among others. It’s also the first version of Android that enables Full Disk Encryption (FDE) by default on new devices. It’s a thoughtful gesture on Google’s part considering today’s privacy-conscious...

Gadget enthusiast builds real-life James Bond laser watch

What happens when you take one part laser weapon hobbyist and one part gadget enthusiast then mix in a bit of James Bond inspiration? You get a laser watch, of course!

Weekend Open Forum: What was the first search engine you ever used?

In today's web, search is almost taken for granted. In most parts of the world it's a three way street, with Google, Bing and Yahoo taking up a majority of the search pie (plus Baidu in China). Google is by far the most dominant player worldwide and has been leading the pack for years...

Motorola accidentally shipped some AT&T Nexus 6 pre-orders with faulty software

Motorola is asking AT&T to return its unsold inventory of Nexus 6 smartphones due to a software issue. Affected phones are said to power on and render a black screen, effectively bricking the device according to multiple reports.

Chromebook buyers now get 1TB of Google Drive storage free for two years

The budget notebook market got a bit more interesting on Friday. Goolge has announced that anyone that buys a notebook powered by Chrome OS will receive 1TB of Google Drive cloud storage free of charge for two years. At current prices, that’s roughly a $240 value for free.

Google announces updates to Project Loon including 10 times longer flight times

Google has a number of unique initiatives on the go at any given time, and Project Loon has to be one of the more interesting ones. Using giant helium filled balloons flying through the stratosphere for days on end, the project’s goal is to offer fast internet access to those...

Amazon's ad-supported streaming video service to touch down early next year

It’s gearing up to be a busy New Year for Amazon. In addition to jumping into the travel booking business, the e-commerce giant is also expected to roll out a free ad-supported video streaming service which could present a serious risk to established players like Netflix and Hulu.

Swedish appeals court upholds Julian Assange's arrest warrant

A few months after a Stockholm District Court upheld the arrest warrant issued for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a Swedish appeals court has also ruled that the detention order against him will remain in force.

Franchise favorites expected to lead Nintendo to best holiday season in years

Nintendo’s Wii U console arrived a full year ahead of next-gen systems from Microsoft and Sony. Launch week sales were promising but by mid-2013, sales had collapsed and remained stagnant through the first half of this year.

Sophisticated variant of NotCompatible Android malware uncovered

Researchers at San Francisco-based mobile security company Lookout have uncovered a malware that allows attackers to infiltrate secure enterprise networks via compromised Android devices. Dubbed NotCompatible.C, the malware is an evolved version of an existing Trojan called NotCompatible that was first discovered two years ago.

Updated Early Access rules and guidelines give gamers, developers a better idea of what to expect

Valve’s Early Access program is a game-changer on multiple fronts. Allowing gamers to buy and play titles that aren’t quiet complete gives the developer additional funds to help finish the game while simultaneously letting gamers do what they love the most: play games (and help debug).
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Far Cry 4 Review: A great sequel, if not a true next act for the series

Aereo waves the white flag, files for bankruptcy

Aereo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The disruptive media company put up a valiant fight but in the end, the broadcasters won the war.

The Cornerplay: Apple Watch gets native apps, but we have no idea why

Apple has shared a few more details about how the Apple Watch will work -- see here for a good summary. The most interesting part is Apple's intention to enable fully native apps on the watch. This does not necessarily mean the Apple Watch will work without an iPhone, but...

Office for Android updated with Dropbox integration and easier OneDrive sharing

Nearly a couple of weeks after Microsoft announced a partnership with Dropbox, the company has updated the Office app for Android with support for the cloud storage service. This means that Office for Android users can now add Dropbox as an online storage location, browse and edit their files from the...

Google settles patent litigation with Apple and Microsoft backed consortium Rockstar

Nearly a week after networking giant Cisco revealed that the company had settled patent litigation with Rockstar, Google has also laid to rest its year-long battle with the patent consortium, though terms of the settlement weren't made public.

Amazon will reportedly enter travel services industry early next year

Amazon is expected to dive into the travel services industry early next year. The online e-commerce giant will initially focus on bookings for independent and boutique hotels that don’t have the marketing power of major chains according to a report from Skift.

Uber in damage-control mode, hires ex-IBM privacy chief to review its privacy policies

After receiving a lot of bad press lately, Uber has switched to damage control mode, announcing that it has brought aboard former IBM Chief Privacy Officer Harriet Pearson as well as her colleagues at Hogan Lovells law firm to help conduct an in-depth review and assessment of the company's existing...

Intel to launch SSDs using 3D NAND technology in 2015

Intel has announced intentions to launch solid state drives based on its 3D NAND technology sometime during the second half of next year.

Be Quiet! Silent Base 800 Review: Cool, quiet and roomy

Although this is Be Quiet!'s first case the company not only applied what it learned about high-quality cooling and fan solutions in the past, it also brought in world renowned case experts. The Silent Base 800 was designed in-house from the ground up emphasizing function over form with a goal of achieving the best...

Microsoft's Black Friday offers include discounts on Surface Pro 3, Xbox One and more

Microsoft is just one of several technology giants taking part in this year’s Black Friday sales extravaganza. The Redmond-based company has announced its selection of deals with discounts on more than 30 products starting now through the end of the month while supplies last.

Foxconn to spend $2.6 billion over the next two years to build dedicated Apple display plant

Apple supplier Foxconn will spend $2.6 billion over the next two years to build a new manufacturing plant in Taiwan. The factory will be used exclusively to produce displays for the Cupertino-based company according to a report from Bloomberg.

Google launches Contributor, a subscription service that removes ads from your favorite websites

Like it or not, the Internet today is largely funded by advertising. In exchange for free content, millions of websites run advertising campaigns to help pay the bills and keep their unique content flowing. One popular alternative is the paywall although I’d venture a guess that people loathe it even...

This crowdfunded lunar mission wants to send your selfies to the moon

In what is being described by its creators as the most inspirational lunar project since the Apollo landings, a new Kickstarter project aims to send an unmanned robotic landing module to an unexplored area of the moon.

Square updates its mobile Register app with worldwide support

Payments company Square recently launched its new mobile device card reader with chip-based and magnetic-stripe support for US payments. The new reader will come ahead of the upcoming move to all chip-based card transactions this year, allowing for simple and secure payments. At the time, it seemed as though the...

Comcast technician tracking tool aims to stop wasting your time

Scheduling a technician to install or repair Internet / cable / phone services is a royal pain. While most service providers offer an arrival window of anywhere between two and four hours or so, it’s not uncommon to see the technician arrive several hours ahead of or behind schedule.

FTC shuts down phony tech support firms that conned $120 million from customers

The Federal Trade Commission was recently granted a court order to shut down two telemarketing operations responsible for running what’s being described as massive tech support scams.

Sony Pictures reportedly bails on Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs biopic

The Steve Jobs biopic that’s been capturing headlines for the last six months or so has hit yet another setback. In a surprise turnaround, Sony Pictures has decided to ditch the project according to a new report from Variety.

Corning Gorilla Glass 4 focuses on drop protection

The fight against gravity is one that your smartphone is never going to win but companies like Corning strive to minimize the damage. Their Gorilla Glass brand of hardened glass is used by nearly every major electronics manufacturer as a deterrent against scratched screens.

Apple expected to bundle Beats Music into iOS soon

Nearly six months after Apple purchased Beats Music as part of a $3 billion acquisition, the company is reportedly planning to bundle it directly into iOS, a move that would effectively bring the subscription streaming music service to every iPhone and iPad.

Far Cry 4 Review

Staying true to tradition, Far Cry 4 takes place in an expansive world that's seductively beautiful. Kyrat is located somewhere in the Himalayas, and this mountainous region adds an incredible amount of density to the game. And depth. So what if it feels a lot like Far Cry 3? That's one of the best shooters I've ever played. But it was also flawed enough to warrant a revision, and more often than not, Far Cry 4 is able to surpass its predecessor.

Be Quiet! Silent Base 800 Case Review

Mozilla Firefox 34.0 Beta 11
Experience cutting edge features but with more stability.

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Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.5.109
The fastest and lightest antivirus with spyware protection, according to Webroot.

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Cyberduck 4.6
With an easy to use interface, connect to FTP (File Transfer Protocol), SFTP (SSH Secure File Transfer), WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning), Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage and Rackspace Cloud Files.

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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.11.452
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS.

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Chromium 40.0.2227.0
Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.

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AVG Anti-Virus Update 8612 November 22, 2014
Keep your AVG Anti-Virus updated.

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McAfee SuperDAT Update 7629 November 22, 2014
Keep your Mcafee based virus scanner up to date with the latest SuperDAT Update.

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update November 22, 2014
Virus definitions for Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

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avast! Virus Definitions Update November 22, 2014
Protect your system and valuable data against computer viruses.

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Microsoft Security Essentials Definition Update November 22, 2014
Provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

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VirtualBox 4.3.20
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software.

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Skype 6.22.64.106
Skype is free and simple software that will enable you to make free calls anywhere in the world in minutes.

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BlueStacks App Player 0.9.6.4092
This app player works as an emulator allowing you to run Android apps on Windows or Mac OS.

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Calibre 2.11.0
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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Opera 26.0.1656.24
Opera introduces the looks and the performance of a total new and exceptional web browser.

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SketchUp 15.1.105
SketchUp is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D modeling and drawing software tool.

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uTorrent (utorrent) 3.4.2.36044
uTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint.

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Auslogics Duplicate File Finder 4.1.0.0
The easiest way to sort through images, music, videos and other personal files to remove duplicate copies and free up disk space.

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SynWrite 6.14.1825
SynWrite is a free source code editor and notepad replacement for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.

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Restore Point Creator 2.4.26
Ever found that creating Restore Points in Windows is a bit tedious? Click this, click that, go there, click another thing, and then finally youÂ’re at where you need to be to create a Restore Point. ThereÂ’s got to be an easier way to do all of that. Right? Well, now there is.

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Mozilla Firefox Beta for Mac 34.0b11
Experience the newest innovations in an unstable environment thatÂ’s not for the faint of heart.

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HWiNFO32 Beta 4.47.2347
A powerful system information tool for Windows.

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Doro PDF Writer 1.93
Create colored PDF files from any windows application for free. No banners nor any annoying restrictions! Just download and install Doro. After installation you have an additional printer called 'Doro PDF Writer'.

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Auslogics Registry Defrag 8.1.0.0
An extremely useful program to keep your registry as compact as possible.

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ChrisTV Lite 6.10
The PVR that takes control over your tv card.

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DVDFab HD Decrypter 9.1.7.5
Copies entire DVD movie to hard disk, and removes all the protections while copying.

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FlashGot 1.5.6.8
FlashGot is a free Mozilla/Firefox extension meant to handle single and massive ("all" and "selection") downloads with several external Download Managers.

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Light Image Resizer 4.6.7.0
Organizes your photos by shrinking their resolution or moving them within your hard drive.

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Auslogics BoostSpeed 7.5.0.0
BoostSpeed is the simplest way to repair, clean up and speed up your PC.

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Windows 7 Manager 5.0.2
A powerful software tool to tweak, optimize, maintain and tune up your Windows 7, it bundles more than 30 different utilities in one.

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IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 11/24/2014

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