IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 12/11/2014

T-Mobile takes aim at heavy data users with unlimited data across two lines for $100

T-Mobile continues to take the fight to the wireless industry leaders with cutthroat pricing that’s hard to resist. The carrier has announced a new Simple Choice family plan that offers up unlimited 4G data across two lines for just $100 per month.

Facebook sums up 2014 in its annual Year in Review

The reflections keep flowing as Facebook has published its 2014 Year in Review. In it, the social network takes a moment to remember the challenges and triumphs of 2014 and celebrate the moments that connected us all.

FIDO, the protocol behind Google's Security Key, expected to lead the anti-password push

Fast Identification Online, or FIDO for short, is the key protocol behind the Google Security Key USB drive announced in October. That device was part of a two-factor authentication system that assisted in verifying an identity when logging into Gmail, Chrome or any other Google account.

Apple iOS 8.1.2 fixes an issue with disappearing ringtones

Apple’s fifth patch for iOS 8 is now live. iOS 8.1.2 is said to address an issue in which ringtones purchased through iTunes were unexpectedly disappearing from devices.

Researchers convert old laptop batteries into power supplies for homes in developing countries

While there are a number of programs out there looking to properly recycle parts from old and thrown out computers, IBM has an interesting project of its own on the go. The company is now taking old laptop batteries and converting them into useable power sources for developing countries.

YouTube's 2014 Rewind reveals the top viral, music videos of the year

It seems like just yesterday that we were saying goodbye to 2013 but alas, 2014 is almost in the record books. To celebrate the occasion, YouTube has once again compiled the stars of its top videos to create a unique look back at the year that was 2014.

Amazon "Make an Offer" lets shoppers negotiate a lower price with select sellers

Borrowing a page from eBay’s playbook, Amazon has announced a new feature called Make an Offer that essentially lets buyers haggle with third-party marketplace sellers. Here’s how it works.

iPod lawsuit: Judge orders attorneys suing Apple to find new plaintiffs

In an interesting turn of events, a federal judge has decided that the Apple iPod lawsuit that went to trial last week, should continue even after that last remaining plaintiff was disqualified. The lawsuit, which alleges that the company violated federal antitrust laws as well as California's unfair competition law, covers iPods...

Say goodbye to VLC as Windows 8.1 gets native MKV support

Xbox One received native Matroska Multimedia Container (MKV) file support earlier this year and now, Microsoft has extended support to its current operating system. As of writing, those running Windows 8.1 can play MKV files without having to download a third-party media player.

Portland sues Uber for operating illegally, issues cease and desist order

Just a few days after Uber launched its service in Portland, Oregon, the city has filed a lawsuit against the ride-sharing startup for operating without required permits, and has also issued the company a cease and desist order.

Researchers say Poodle can be repurposed to attack TLS, 10 percent of the servers vulnerable

A couple of months after researchers at Google uncovered POODLE (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption), a vulnerability in a specific version of the SSL protocol, security firm Qualys has announced that the issue also affects implementations of the TLS protocol.

Sony hackers demand the studio not show the "terrorist film"

The hackers responsible for crippling Sony’s computer systems a couple of weeks ago have a new message for their ailing victim. In a notice posted to Github, the group that calls itself the Guardians of the Peace (GOP) demands Sony immediately stop showing the “movie of terrorism.”
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German Chancellor opposes net neutrality, says fast lanes required for advanced uses of Internet

Nearly a month after US President Barack Obama publicly came out in support of net neutrality, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has argued in favor of creating a two-tier Internet, where the "fast lane" would be for special, high-priority online services, while the other lane would resemble the Internet we know...

Sony's 20th anniversary PlayStation 4 isn't selling for $20K on eBay

Sony’s limited edition retro-themed PlayStation 4 went up for pre-order over the weekend. Considering the company only made 12,300 of these numbered collectors’ items, it should come as little surprise that there were far more buyers than Sony had inventory to cover.

Quantified: How high temperatures, cooling affect CPU performance

AMD unveils major GPU driver update, Catalyst Omega

AMD has announced a major overhaul of their Catalyst graphics card driver software today, adding new features, improving performance and fixing a large number of bugs. The 'special edition' driver, which is the result of months of work, is one of the biggest AMD has released.

Drones may not be in Amazon's future, but bicycles certainly are

Delivery by drone might not be in Amazon’s future if the FAA has anything to say about it. In the meantime, the e-commerce giant is turning to a much more accepted form of transportation – the trusty bicycle.

Vimeo now offers 4K video downloads, streaming option still out of reach

Vimeo is finally jumping on the 4K bandwagon. Starting today, the popular video-sharing website is granting its Pro subscribers and Vimeo On Demand sellers the ability to let people download their content in 4K quality. The clips won’t be available for users to stream just yet although they can be downloaded for...

Samsung 850 EVO solid state drive with three-bit 3D V-NAND focuses on endurance

Few pieces of hardware have garnered as much attention this year as Samsung’s 850 EVO solid state drive.

Apple reveals its Best of 2014 app, game and media lists

Apple has now announced its picks for the top apps, games, movies, TV shows and music available on iTunes. These selections are Apple’s choices for 2014 and not necessarily given to the apps that gross the most amount of money or garner the highest number of downloads.

YouTube's top content creators are being courted by subscription video startup Vessel

YouTube is in a heated battle to retain some of its top video stars as competitors including Facebook and Vessel are recruiting them for their respective services.

Samsung Gear VR headset can now be yours for $199.99

Samsung’s virtual reality headset is now available for purchase through Samsung’s and AT&T’s websites. The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition will set you back $199.99 but you’ll also need the company’s Galaxy Note 4 as that is the one and only smartphone it is compatible with.
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Internet star, Grumpy Cat has amassed $100 million for its owner since 2012

Tardar Sauce, better known online as Grumpy Cat, is the most world's most successful pet, earning its 28-year-old owner Tabatha Bundesen and her Arizona family a reported $100 million. Grumpy Cat's appearance originates from a combination of feline dwarfism and an underbite which endeared her to so many people. Her debut...

One out of every 10 thefts and robberies in the US are related to mobile devices

Despite manufacturers’ best attempts and new legislation on the matter, smartphone theft is still a major issue in the US. In fact, one out of every 10 robberies and thefts in the US involves a mobile device according to a recent report from the FCC.

Amazon tests restaurant takeout and delivery service in Seattle

Amazon customers in Seattle can now access a new Local service which offers food takeout or delivery for a wide range of nearby restaurants. The feature is currently in testing and allows people to choose from a number of cuisines including Japanese, Italian, Thai and other regional delicacies with a few clicks...

Google removes popular Pirate Bay apps from Play Store

Google has sent takedown e-mails to developers who allegedly contravened its Play Store's content policy by infringing on intellectual property provisions. The apps in question include “The Pirate Bay Proxy", “The Pirate Bay Premium", “The Pirate Bay Mirror” and “PirateApp", all of which are designed to help Android users bypass...

Impact of Temperature on Intel CPU Performance

Older CPUs would simply fail if they started to overheat, but modern CPUs adjust their frequency based on temperature (among other things) to prevent a dramatic failure. Because of this, it stands to reason that once you reach certain temps, you will no longer be getting the maximum performance from your CPU because it will be busy protecting itself. But what is that temperature? And do you really need a high-end liquid-cooled system to get peak performance?

Nero Burning Rom 2015 16.0.04100
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Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.235
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PeaZip for Linux 5.5.1
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AIDA64 Extreme Edition 5.0.3300
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HDDExpert 1.11.1.16
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NxFilter 2.4.5
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Google Chrome for Windows 39.0.2171.95
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Adobe Flash Player Uninstaller 16.0.0.235
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CCCP (Combined Community Codec Pack) 2014.07.13
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Driver Genius 14.0.0.364
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Google Chrome for Mac 39.0.2171.95
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Android SDK 24.0.0
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SUMo 3.11.8
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Adobe Shockwave Player Uninstaller 12.1.5.155
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JaBack 10.23
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Adobe Reader XI 11.0.10
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AVG Anti-Virus Professional 2015 14.0.5577
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PeaZip 5.5.1
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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.11.467
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Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.19
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TubeMate YouTube Downloader 2.2.5.621
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Mozilla Thunderbird Earlybird 36.0 Alpha 2
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Dropbox Experimental 3.0.3
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Sticky Password 8.0.0.48
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AdwCleaner 4.105
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PlayOn 3.10.14
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Chromium 41.0.2244.0
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Adobe Shockwave Player 12.1.5.155
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