IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 1/22/2015

The games that serve us: The people who only play one video game
Video games are changing. Increasingly, we're seeing a subset of players focus their attention on one single video game instead of many. League of Legends, World of Tanks. Games that change. Games that are constantly evolving. Games that shift and transform according to the needs of their user base.

Nintendo is shutting down its loyalty-rewards program, will replace it at a "later date"

Nintendo is shutting down its Club Nintendo loyalty-rewards program after more than six years of service.

Overstock.com to battle Amazon with new streaming services

Overstock will soon be joining Amazon in the video-on-demand and streaming business.

Netflix share value soars on strong subscriber growth

Netflix’s share value is soaring in after hours trading following a favorable close to 2014 that saw both its subscriber rate and earnings exceed Wall Street expectations.

HP unveils 7 new tablets including the new Android Pro Slate 12 and Pro Slate 8

HP is unveiling a number of new tablets today ranging from high end business models and education focused products, to entry level Android and Windows devices. While there are a series of new Android tabs with HP’s stylus support and even a hybrid laptop/tablet combo, it is the new 12.3-inch...

FDA issues preliminary guidelines regarding wearables making health claims

With the wealth of health and fitness wearables currently flooding the market, the line between a casual wearable and a true medical device could get blurry in a hurry. As such, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have chimed in on the matter with a preliminary guidance for device makers...

"Borderlands: The Handsome Collection" for next-gen consoles comes with a remote-controlled Claptrap

Borderlands fans, rejoice! The franchise beloved by millions is finally heading to next generation consoles in the form of a new bundle.

Twitter acquires missed call marketing platform ZipDial

Twitter has closed on a deal to acquire ZipDial, a Bangalore-based startup with a marketing approach that’s probably unlike any you’ve heard before.

'Worst passwords of 2014' reveals that people simply don't care about security

Exactly one year ago today, SplashData revealed its third annual list of the top 25 worst passwords found on the Internet. Unsurprisingly, things really didn’t change all that much in 2014 as people continue to use weak passwords despite the consequences.

Apple severs ties with Crimea-based app developers following U.S. sanctions

Apple has started sending notices of termination to registered developers based in Crimea, restricting them from creating or publishing apps on the App Store, as well as accessing the developer portal.

Marriott is trialing Hulu, Netflix, Pandora and free GoPro rentals at select locations

After coming under fire for blocking personal Wi-Fi hotspots belonging to its guests, the Marriott hotel chain is hoping a couple of new amenities will help repair its tarnished image.

Lizard Squad's DDoS service hacked, customer details revealed

Lizard Squad, the hacker group that took down Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network on Christmas Day and then tried to cash in on its fame by selling the distributed denial-of-service service they used in the attacks, has received a dose of its own medicine... by getting hacked.

T-Mobile's Uncarrier strategy isn't sustainable over the long haul

For all of the progress that T-Mobile has brought to the wireless industry over the past couple of years, it’d be a shame if it all ended in a merger with Sprint. While that end game seems highly unlikely under US regulators, it’s becoming clear that T-Mobile probably won’t be...

YouTube to produce its first-ever Super Bowl halftime show

The Super Bowl is one of those rare sporting events that manage to bring the entire country together for a fun-filled evening. Football fans are often treated to a great game on the gridiron while casual viewers are typically more interested in the commercials and halftime performance.

Alienware 13 Review + Graphics Amplifier: Portability and Desktop Power

With the new Alienware 13 you get a gaming-class portable machine with the added benefit of connecting the Graphics Amplifier. The Amplifier houses a standard desktop GPU and power supply. When it’s plugged in, the mobile GPU in the laptop is disabled, and all the graphics power comes from the...

The People Who Only Play One Video Game

The video games that serve us. Video games are changing. Increasingly, we're seeing a subset of players focus their attention on one single video game instead of many. League of Legends, World of Tanks. Games that change. Games that are constantly evolving. Games that shift and transform according to the needs of their user base.

Alienware 13 + Graphics Amplifier Review

With the new Alienware 13 you get a gaming-class portable machine with the added benefit of connecting the Graphics Amplifier. The Amplifier houses a standard desktop GPU and power supply. When it's plugged in, the mobile GPU in the laptop is disabled, and all the graphics power comes from the Amplifier, improving graphics performance substantially.

Connectify Hotspot 9.3.1
Connectify is an easy to use software router for Windows computers that utilizes your PCÂ’s built in Wi-Fi card to wirelessly share any available Internet connection with friends, co-workers, and mobile devices.

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AirDroid 3.0.3.1
Control your Android device from your Windows or Mac computer. Receive notifications, transfer files wirelessly, respond calls, answer messages and much more.

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Stellarium 0.13.2
Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer.

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Instagram for Android 6.13.3
100 million users love Instagram! It's a free, fun, and simple way to make and share gorgeous photos on your Android.

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Chrome for iOS 40.0.2214.61
Browse fast with Chrome, now available on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Sign in to sync your personalized Chrome experience from your computer, and bring it with you anywhere you go.

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Iperius Backup Free 4.0.2
Automatic backup of any type of file. Easy-to-use, lightweight and totally reliable. The best free backup software for PC and Server.

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Total Commander 8.51a
Powerful Windows file manager replacement.

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NetGear Genie 2.3.1.57
Easy dashboard to manage, monitor and repair your network.

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Intel SSD Datacenter Tool 2.1.6
The new version contains additional command supports for both SATA and PCIe products as well as a new firmware update for Intel Solid-State Drive Data Center Family of products.

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AnyDVD & AnyDVD HD Beta 7.5.7.1
Automatically removes the copy protection of a DVD movie as soon as it's inserted into the drive.

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ToDoList 6.9.3
ToDoList is a rare form of task management tool, one that allows you to repeatedly sub-divide your tasks into more manageable pieces whilst still presenting a clean and intuitive user experience.

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SiSoftware Sandra Lite 2015 SP4 21.15
All around tool, benchmarking, system diagnostic and analyser.

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Eusing Free Registry Cleaner 3.6
Registry repair software that allows you to safely clean and repair registry problems with a few simple mouse clicks.

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Windows Firewall Control 4.3.0.1
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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PDFMate Free PDF Converter 1.74
PDFMate Free PDF Converter is a simple, fast, and free application to convert PDF to Text documents, EPUB eBooks, images, HTML, SWF and PDF files.

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QTranslate 5.4.1
QTranslate is a free translator for Windows (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP).

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IObit Malware Fighter 3.0.1
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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Colors 1.2
Color picker that helps users easily select a desired color using various pallets.

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DownThemAll! 2.0.18
Firefox extension that adds advanced download capabilities to your browser.

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Hola Unblocker 1.6.344
Fast surfing. Quick downloads. Smooth video. Access sites that are censored by your government or corporation.

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EssentialPIM 6.04
PIM stands for Personal Information Manager, and it allows you to keep all your information in electronic form.

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SoftPerfect Network Scanner 6.0.3
SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a free multi-threaded IP, NetBIOS and SNMP scanner with a modern interface and many advanced features.

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Dashlane 3.2.2.76978
Instant logins. Instant checkouts. Instant gratification.

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Chromium 41.0.2282.0
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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Advanced Codecs for Windows 8/7 5.0.3
Watch High Definition video playback without needing expensive players. Listen to bitstreamed TrueHD and DTS Master audio using HDMI to an AVR.

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Baidu PC Faster 5.1.2
Baidu PC Faster is a full set of system utilities designed to speed up your PC and keep it clean, healthy, and running at peak performance. It also helps users recover available space on hard drives, improves boot time, and protects user privacy.

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Sysinternals Suite January 20, 2015
A bundling of dozens of selected troubleshooting Sysinternals Utilities.

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Kaspersky TDSSKiller 3.0.0.43
A rootkit is a program or a program kit that hides the presence of malware in the system, TDSSKiller eliminates them.

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OCZ Toolbox 4.9.0.634

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IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 1/22/2015

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