Wednesday, February 11, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 2/12/2015

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Security researcher publishes 10M usernames / passwords to help understand authentication patterns

Security researcher Mark Burnett is capturing headlines after publishing a list of 10 million usernames and passwords on the Internet.



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Google I/O 2015 scheduled for May 28-29 at Moscone Center West, registration opens in March

Android developers, listen up! This year’s Google I/O developer conference will be held May 28-29 in San Francisco. Once again, Google has selected Moscone Center West as the venue for the event.



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Anki's next generation A.I. racing game features modular tracks

Anki, the robotic and artificial intelligence startup that first raced onto the scene during Apple’s worldwide developers conference in 2013, has announced the next generation of its surprisingly popular racing game called Anki Overdrive.



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Iconic file-hosting service RapidShare is closing down

After staving off the inevitable for as long as it could, pioneering one-click file-hosting service RapidShare has announced it will shut down shop next month.



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VESA readies DisplayPort 1.4a standard with support for 8K displays

Just as 4K displays were becoming more affordable and widespread, it seems as though industry standards groups are preparing to up the stakes again. Apple’s 5K iMac still isn’t a high enough resolution for the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), who is now introducing the new Embedded DisplayPort 1.4a video...


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Microsoft reportedly targeting June for Windows 10 RTM, files trademark for 'Windows 365'

Microsoft’s Windows 10 development process is moving along at a rapid pace. Since its official announcement last September, the Redmond-based company has published multiple technical previews and shared a wealth of other important information relating to its next major operating system.



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JetBlue becomes the first airline to accept Apple Pay in-flight

JetBlue has become the first airline to accept Apple Pay in-flight, allowing passengers with an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus to purchase food, drinks and onboard amenities, as well as upgrade to available premium seats, all without using their credit cards, according to a USA Today report.



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Amazon's new promotional tool lets anyone host online giveaways

Amazon has launched a new promotional tool that allows people to set up and host online contests. It’s called Amazon Giveaway and it’s primarily designed for those looking to build their brand, generate awareness or elevate their social media presence although virtually anyone (in the US) can use it.
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Intel S-series CPUs Power to Performance Comparison: Core i7 4790 vs. 4790S

You may be familiar with Intel naming their processors under the Core i7, i5 and i3 moniker based on the performance and features offered. But beyond that there are also a handful of different product lines within each of those brands identified by a K, X, S or T appended to the model name. In this article,...


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First look at the monstrous Alienware 15 (2015)

Earlier this year we reviewed the Alienware 13, the company's portable gaming laptop with mid-range internals. For the more hardcore gamer out there, Alienware has a much more powerful system available - the Alienware 15 - which we go hands-on with in the video above.



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These are the people that would leave everything for a one-way trip to Mars

Humans have already stepped foot on our nearest celestial body – the moon – and if the not-for-profit Mars One organization gets its way, four of our own will travel to another planet within the next 10 years to become the first people ever to touch down on another planet.



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Imgur celebrates sixth birthday by making Imgur Pro free for all

Image hosting and sharing platform Imgur has turned six, and the company is commemorating the occasion by phasing out Imgur Pro, the $3/month or $24/year subscription offering that was announced on the company's first birthday.



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'VR for G3' is LG's answer to Samsung's Gear VR, inspired by Google Cardboard

Not to be outdone by its South Korean rival, LG Electronics has unveiled a virtual reality headset of its own. In partnership with Google, LG is running a promotion called VR for G3 in which it plans to provide the headset to buyers of its LG G3 smartphone free of...


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Microsoft and Samsung resolve their Android royalty court battle

In August last year, Microsoft and Samsung headed to court to battle it out over Android royalties. You'll all be pleased to know that the battle is now over, with both companies deciding to settle the dispute in a civil fashion.



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Samsung Galaxy A5 Review
Rather than completely dropping last year's Alpha design, Samsung reworked it for a new and much more compelling product for the mid-range market. The Galaxy A5 is a $400 smartphone inside a $700 body.


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Performance-Optimized: Core i7 4790 vs Core i7 4790S
You may be familiar with Intel naming their processors under the Core i7, i5 and i3 moniker based on the performance and features offered. But beyond that there are also a handful of different product lines within each of those brands identified by a K, X, S or T appended to the model name. In this article, we'll cover the 'S' product line in particular to determine the actual performance, power draw, and thermal differences compared to its standard counterpart.


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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.11.520
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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Microsoft Security Essentials 4.7.205.0
Provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.


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FreeFileSync 6.14
FreeFileSync is a free and Open Source folder comparison and synchronization tool.


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Tweaking.com - Hardware Identify 1.5.0
Tweaking.com - Hardware Identify will help identify unknown hardware on your system. This program does not help you download drivers but helps let you know what the hardware is so you know what drivers to find.


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Facebook Messenger for Android 20.0.0.19.13
Get Facebook Messenger to instantly reach friends on their smart phones, feature phones or desktop computers. Also available here for iOS, and Windows Phone.


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Ocster Backup 1.98
Ocster Backup is a great and easy-to-use backup application which was created from the start to work automatically. You simply specify what you want backed up and when and then the software takes care of the rest.


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Eusing Cleaner 4.0
Eusing Cleaner is a free system optimization and privacy cleaner tool.


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Google Drive for Android 2.1.382
With Google Drive, you can store all your files in one place, so you can access them from anywhere and share them with others.


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Dropbox 3.2.4
Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.


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PureSync 3.9.0
Synchronize and backup files and folders.


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doubleTwist Player for Android 2.6.0
Are you tired of using multiple apps for things that your iPod could do out of the box? Download doubleTwist Player and get the best all-in-one music, podcast, radio, video & sync app.


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File Manager HD on Android 3.2
Best tablet optimized file manager on Honeycomb! High definition(1280x800) with fresh UI design and user friendly functions! Special optimization for tablets and certified on Honeycomb! Enjoy it!


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VueScan 9.4.61
VueScan is an easy to use scanner program that saves you time and improves your productivity.


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Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 5.21
Removes specific malicious software.


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Google Maps for Android 9.2.0
Whether you need directions to your destination, the closest good place for a bite to eat, or just a sense of where you are, Google Maps for Android can help.


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AirDroid 3.0.4.1
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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doPDF 8.2.927
doPDF is a free PDF converter for both personal and commercial use.


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PilotEdit Lite 7.7.0
PilotEdit Lite is a free text editor that can edit huge files larger than 10GB.


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TrendMicro Anti-Threat Toolkit 1.62.0.1065
The Trend Micro Anti-Threat Tool Kit (ATTK) quickly identifies and fixes a wide range of threats including viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware.


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Pinterest for Android 4.2.1
Pinterest is a tool to find your inspiration and share it with others. Use it to collect things you love, organize and plan important projects, and more.


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Wipe 2015.01
Deletes cookie files, history, cache, temp files and other personal tracks. You will get more free space on the disk.


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TeamViewer 10.0.38843
TeamViewer is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet.


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BitTorrent for Android 2.113
Find torrents and download them directly to your phone or tablet, with the official BitTorrent(R) App for Android.


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Opera Developer 29.0.1770.1
This version is the bleeding edge development from Opera; features will be piloted, and may be shelved, taken back to the drawing board, or taken forward to the Opera Next stream - feature complete, but potentially buggy.


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Auslogics Registry Cleaner 4.2.0.0
Auslogics is proud to offer one of the most stable and reliable registry cleaners available on the market.


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KMPlayer 3.9.1.133
Versatile media player which can cover various types of container format such as VCD, DVD, AVI, WMV among others


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BlueStacks App Player 0.9.11.4119
Install and run Android apps on your PC or Mac. BlueStacks puts the Android operating system on your desktop. Also available for Windows 8.


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AudioShell 2.2
AudioShell 2 is a freeware MS Windows Explorer shell extension plug-in which allows you to view and edit ID3 meta-data tags directly in Windows Explorer.


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Maxthon Cloud Browser 4.4.4.2000
Maxthon cloud browser (Maxthon Cloud)is a suite of state-of-art, cloud-powered web browsers that work in concert, making it easy for users to maintain a continuous experience, un-tethered to a single device or operating system.


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Aomei Partition Assistant Home Edition 5.6.3
As free partition manager alternative, AOMEI Partition Assistant Home Edition is completely free partition software.


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