IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 3/9/2015

Weekend Open Forum: Speakers or headphones for gaming?

One of the debates I often have with fellow gamers is whether you should use external speakers or a pair of headphones while gaming. This week, I'm bringing the debate to TechSpot through the Weekend Open Forum.

Here's how fast USB 3.1 is in the real world

The specifications for USB 3.1 were finalized nearly a year and a half ago. Commonly referred to as SuperSpeed Plus, it promises even faster transfer rates than USB 3.0 solutions and with hardware now trickling down to end-users, we’re finally getting to see what it can do in the real...

Google search results now offer up cocktail recipes and more

In addition to enhancements like in-line site searches, purchase history and more, Google is now introducing another feature to its search results. As part of its ongoing expansion of Knowledge Graph, Google is now offering up recipes and information on your favorite cocktails.

Apple wants Watch developers to keep their apps short and sweet

Several high-profile companies have spent time at one of Apple’s secret labs over the past several weeks in preparation for next week’s Apple Watch reveal. While everyone involved is remaining anonymous, sources have provided some insight into how Apple is suggesting apps interact with wearers.

Windows PCs are also vulnerable to"FREAK" flaw

The FREAK flaw that first surfaced early this week was initially only thought to affect software that relied on OpenSSL or Apple’s Secure Transport (think Android, iOS and OS X). Microsoft has since released a security advisory indicating its Windows operating system is also vulnerable.

uTorrent update selectively installs cryptocurrency mining software without notice

uTorrent, one of the most popular BitTorrent clients on the web, isn’t really any different from most other free software on the web. It earns revenue through in-app advertising and also presents users with special offers to try third-party software.

Macs are no longer exempt from Java's deceptive adware installation practice

Oracle’s Java software has long been a sore spot for Windows PC users. The default installation deceptively includes the option to install the Ask.com toolbar, a piece of irritating aware that returns poor search results laden with ads. It also changes your default homepage without asking.

Shazam to expand beyond music with object recognition feature

Song recognition app Shazam is planning to expand beyond music and into the visual world. Speaking at this year’s Mobile World Congress, chief executive Rich Riley said the app will soon let users identify products and learn more about them simply by pointing their smartphone camera to them. You could,...

Microsoft launches free preview of Office for Mac 2016

Microsoft has announced that the next major update to Office for Mac, and the first such update in five years, is now available to download and test for free as a Preview version.

Google's upcoming wireless service may only be compatible with the Nexus 6

Google confirmed plans to launch its own wireless service earlier this week during Mobile World Congress. Senior Vice President and Android boss Sundar Pichai said the service would be a relatively small scale undertaking and according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, truer words were never spoken.

Pay what you want: Get 93+ hours of front-end web development training

If you have any interest in designing and building your own websites from scratch, be sure to get this bundle of over 93 hours of in-depth front-end web development training. The best part? You pay what you want.

FreeSync monitors now available, and they're cheaper than G-Sync equivalents

AMD has provided an update on the state of their FreeSync technology, confirming that monitors supporting the adaptive sync technology are now available in select locations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It's expected that FreeSync monitors will hit North America and Asia Pacific shortly.

Acer CXI Chromebox packs loads of power (and a price tag to match)

The current crop of desktop machines running Google’s Chrome OS don’t exactly scream performance. Acer is aiming to shed that stigma with its latest Chromebox, a speedy little system it's calling the CXI Chromebox.

Mid-Tower Shootout: A trio of sub-$70 cases compared

Google enters the US auto industry with insurance comparison shopping site

Google on Thursday entered the automotive industry – not with a self-driving vehicle but rather, it wants to sell you insurance for your existing ride.

Here's a look at Imgur's brand new iOS app

Generally one of the go-to places for internet GIFs, Imgur is making a strong push to be much more than that. It recently introduced a new format for animated images, increasing the quality while reducing file sizes drastically, and now it is ready to expand its services even further.

AP's college sports coverage to expand through the use of 'robot journalists'

Human reporters are a dying breed, or at least that’s the case at one of the nation’s top news agencies. After successfully deploying an army of “robot journalists” last year to cover quarterly financial reports, the AP is expanding its automated news reporting to encompass college athletics.
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Phablets are a game-changing form factor, outpaced all other devices in usage growth

Phablets were once considered a gimmick or short-lived trend but as you look at the mobile landscape, it becomes clear that such thinking was flawed. In its latest report, mobile analytics and advertising firm Flurry found that large-screen smartphones aren’t just a fad but a game-changing form factor.

The band is back: Rock Band 4 heading to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year

Harmonix Music Systems and Mad Catz Interactive are bringing the band back together. The duo announced that a new Rock Band game is scheduled to arrive on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year.

A 12-inch MacBook Air with retina display might finally arrive next quarter

Speculation about a 12-inch MacBook Air with a high-resolution retina display has been going on for a while. Last we heard the svelte notebook was rumored to make an appearance at next week’s media event, but according to the Wall Street Journal, a ship date sometime in Q2 2015 is...

Apple's long-rumored 12.9-inch iPad Plus delayed until later this year

Apple’s long-rumored large-screen iPad Plus has been delayed. The device, which is expected to compete with Microsoft’s Surface line and boost the company’s languishing tablet sales, won’t enter production until September according to sources familiar with the matter as reported by Bloomberg.
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Zotac's Steam Machine is powered by upcoming Skylake CPU and GeForce GTX 970M

Of all the Steam Machines detailed at GDC 2015, Zotac's seems the most interesting. The SN970 isn't ready for release, but that's not just because Valve is targeting a November launch for their living room hardware platform: Zotac's Steam Machine also includes unreleased hardware.

Intel: overclocker-friendly 14nm desktop Broadwell CPUs to arrive by mid-year

A leaked Intel roadmap tipped us off in January that desktop versions of Intel’s Broadwell CPU would arrive by the middle of this year. We now know that information to be true.

The (good) bundle comeback: Samsung to offer 22 premium apps in Galaxy S6 free of charge

Samsung has a knack for offering buyers of its latest flagship devices a bundle of quality apps to go along with their purchase and soon-to-be owners of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are no exception.

Windows 10 gets Xbox Live SDK, Xbox One wireless controller, accessories

Yesterday at the Game Developers Conference, Microsoft held a keynote that included a number of details on how the company will improve the gaming experience in Windows 10.

EA closes the doors on 'SimCity' developer Maxis

Electronic Arts has shut down its primary Maxis game studio in Emeryville, California. Although the brand will live on through other branches around the globe, the decision will no doubt tug at the heartstrings of hardcore SimCity fans.

3-Way Budget Mid-Tower PC Case Shootout

Mid-towers are by far the most popular case form factor, supporting most full-sized hardware including the ever abundant ATX motherboards and power supplies, while typically costing only $50 to $75. In most situations, anything in that range will be adequate for a standard build, but Silverstone, Corsair and In Win have launched new contenders that are said to deliver the build quality, design, features and performance of pricier models without breaking the bank.

Mozilla Firefox 36.0.1
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.

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Facebook for Android 28.0.0.20.16
Facebook app for your Android device.

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MultiBootUSB 7.4.0
MultiBootUSB allows you to install multiple live linux on a USB disk non destructively and option to uninstall distros. Try out the world's first true cross platform multi boot live usb creator for free.

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WinRAR for Android 5.20.29
Rarlab's RAR for Android can create RAR and ZIP and unpack RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJ archives.

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AnyDVD & AnyDVD HD Beta 7.5.8.5
Automatically removes the copy protection of a DVD movie as soon as it's inserted into the drive.

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Chromium 43.0.2324.0
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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FireAlpaca 1.1.17
FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily.

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Google Chrome Dev for Windows 42.0.2311.22
This version is intended for only for developers and early testers.

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Lansweeper 5.2.0.33
Lansweeper helps you with your Network Inventory and Asset Management and pro-actively alerts you of non-compliance issues before they become a problem.

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Windows Firewall Control 4.4.1.1
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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Candy Crush Saga for Android / iOS 1.48.0
Switch and match your way through more than 100 levels in this delicious and addictive puzzle adventure. Ain't it the sweetest game ever?

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pdfFactory 5.25
Create PDF files without Acrobat and combine documents into a single PDF.

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ChrisPC Free Video Converter 3.40
ChrisPC Free Video Converter is an amazing software ready to convert your family videos, preferred movies or downloaded videos to the format you need for your portable devices: iPad, iPhone, iPod, AVI, MPEG-4 H.264, XviD, MP3, XBOX 360, Sony Playstation 3.

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Google Chrome Dev for Mac 42.0.2311.22
This version is intended for only for developers and early testers.

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Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Free 15.0.8.650
The private and individual use of the AntiVir Personal Edition is completely free of charge.

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LinkAssistant SEO Tool 4.17.3
Get Your Search Engine Rankings High By Improving Your Site's Link Popularity.

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Atom 0.186.0
A hackable text editor for the 21st Century.

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iDefrag for Mac 5.0.0
Every computer user has noticed it; over time, your system slows down.

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Google Chrome Dev for Linux 42.0.2311.22
This version is intended for only for developers and early testers.

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Dashlane 3.2.5.80399
Instant logins. Instant checkouts. Instant gratification.

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EasyGPS 5.33
This program generates, manages and edits GPS routes.

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AVG Cleaner 14.0.4764
Keep your Mac or Android device clean. Easily remove hidden clutter to free up space.

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Opera Developer 29.0.1794.0
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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Mozilla Firefox for Mac 36.0.1
Bringing together all kinds of awesomeness to make browsing better for you.

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Ashampoo Photo Commander 12.0.9
Ashampoo Photo Commander is a perfect example of a new generation of programs that are genuinely intuitive easy to use.

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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.11.552
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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SynciOS 4.2.3
Syncios is free but powerful iPad/iPhone/iPod to PC transfer which offers you ultimate solution for transferring media contents between iOS devices and PC.

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League of Legends 5.4
League of Legends (LoL) is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games. It is a free-to-play game, supported by micro-transactions.

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McAfee AVERT Stinger 12.1.0.1396
Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system.

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Trend Micro Update File 521 for March 6, 2015
Trend Micro's latest compilation of patterns for virus identification.

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Monday, March 9, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 3/9/2015

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