IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 5/28/2015

'Perception' is the unique horror game in which you play as a blind woman

A collection of former BioShock and Dead Space developers have come together to create a new take on first person narrative games that’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

Facebook adds critics' reviews to select New York City, San Francisco restaurant pages

Starting today, thousands of select restaurants in New York City and San Francisco will be adding restaurant reviews from food critics to their mobile Facebook Pages.

Duke University, Microsoft researchers create tool that reduces online gaming bandwidth by 83%

Researchers from Duke University in collaboration with Microsoft’s research arm have created a tool capable of reducing online gaming bandwidth by up to 83 percent.

Google hires Huawei, LG to build a pair of Nexus smartphones for 2015

Google is said to be working on a pair of Nexus smartphones for 2015 that could be among the first to utilize Android M’s two-year update guarantee. One handset is being constructed by LG while Google has sourced Huawei to build the other according to a report from Android Police.
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Periscope live-streaming app now available on Android

Up-and-coming live-streaming app Periscope is now available on Android after launching on iOS a month ago to the day. The Android variant is very similar to what you’ll find when using it on an Apple device although there are a few subtle differences worth pointing out.

Samsung releases awesome Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man Limited Editon

Samsung has teamed up with Marvel to promote The Avengers: Age of Ultron, releasing an Iron Man Limited Edition variant of the company's popular Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone in a striking red and gold color scheme.

Microsoft announces Cortana for iPhone, Android and Phone Companion app for Windows 10

Microsoft has shown it’s not just open, but intent on bringing its apps and services to rival hardware. Today it’s Cortana’s turn to make the jump as the company officially confirmed in a blog post that the digital assistant is coming to Android and iOS devices through a standalone app...

Ford expands pay-per-minute car sharing service in London, rebrands as GoDrive

Ford has been testing a small car-sharing service across the pond in London called City Driving On-Demand. The operation, which allows customers to “rent” vehicles for in-city commutes and pay by the minute, is expanding to include 2,000 people that will have access to a fleet of 50 vehicles throughout...

The IOT opportunity is incredibly diverse and still wide open

While there are never-ending debates about the potential size of the market opportunity for the Internet of Things (IOT), most everyone will agree that it’s going to be a relatively large number, both in terms of units and revenues.

Sony churns out another flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z3+

Sony has churned out another flagship smartphone for the Western world, and surprise, surprise, it looks very similar to the rest of the Xperia Z models that Sony has released over the past two or three years.

Apple promotes design guru Jony Ive to newly-created Chief Design Officer

Apple design guru Jonathan “Jony” Ive has received a promotion. The longtime Senior Vice President of Design will soon be handing off those duties to fulfill the role of Chief Design Officer, a newly-created position within the Cupertino-based company.

Working hoverboard breaks record for farthest flight

Canadian software engineer Catalin Alexandry Duru has broken the Guinness World Record for the farthest flight by a hoverboard. Duru's propeller-powered prototype board set the new record at 275.9 meters, around five times greater than the previous world record.

Neurio Home Intelligence Review: Adding smarts to ordinary appliances

Connected appliances often carry a price premium, but as with many emerging technologies and trends it may not be immediately clear if it'll be worth the extra investment. Neurio promises to add intelligence to ordinary appliances and make your home more efficient, all without having to install sensors on each device....

Charter announces $55 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable

Charter has now made the official announcement: the company is acquiring Time Warner Cable in a cash and stock deal valued at around $55 billion, becoming the nation's second-largest cable provider.

Neurio Home Intelligence Review

Connected appliances often carry a price premium, but as with many emerging technologies and trends it may not be immediatly clear if it'll be woth the extra investment. Neurio promises to add intelligence to ordinary appliances and make your home more efficient, all without having to install sensors on each device.

UC Browser for Android 10.5.0.575
UC Browser is the leading mobile internet browser with more than 400 million users across more than 150 countries and regions. This version is for mobile devices (phones and tablets) with Android.

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Microsoft Autoruns 13.4
Shows what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and the entries in the order Windows processes them.

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Rufus 2.1.649
Create bootable USB drives the easy way. Rufus is a small utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.

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Popcorn Time for Android 2.7.1
Watch movies online for free on your Android device. With Popcorn Time's built-in VPN you can watch anonymously, too.

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GeForce Experience 2.4.5.28
The easiest way to optimize your games and keep your drivers up to date.

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SiSoftware Sandra Lite 2015 SP2 21.40
All around tool, benchmarking, system diagnostic and analyser.

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Hola Unblocker 1.8.7
Fast surfing. Quick downloads. Smooth video. Access sites that are censored by your government or corporation.

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CCleaner 5.06.5219
Freeware system optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files.

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Emsisoft Anti-Malware Free 10.0.0.5409
Keep your PC free from Viruses/Worms, Trojans, Bots, Keyloggers, Dialer and Spyware/Adware with the power of two major scan engines.

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Kingo Android Root 1.3.7
The easiest Android rooting software you have ever seen. Android Root is free. Supports almost every Android device and all Android versions.

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Throttle 7.5.25.2015
Optimize your internet connection by modifying your Dial-up, DSL, ADSL, Cable, ISDN, and Satellite modem settings.

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SuperRam 6.5.25.2015
SuperRam increases computer performance by freeing wasted memory.

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GameBoost 2.5.25.2015
Boost your PC games by optimizing your computers' speed and internet performance.

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PcBoost 4.5.25.2015
Boost the speed of your computer by making games and applications run faster.

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GameGain 3.5.25.2015
Enhance gaming, it increases overall speed and squeezes out every last bit of performance from your computer.

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PCMedik 7.5.25.2015
Enhance PC performance, it increases overall speed and squeezes out every last bit of performance.

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Artweaver Free 5.0.7
Artweaver lets you paint creatively with the help of a huge range of painting tools. You can create sketches from photos or just experiment with colors.

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Opera Developer 31.0.1876.0
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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CCleaner Portable 5.06.5219
The normal CCleaner program, but it doesn't require installing.

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Minecraft 1.8.6
Minecraft is a fun arcade game where you explore lost worlds, kill monsters and uncover secrets. Download here for Windows, Mac and Linux. This is the The Bountiful Update.

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Bitdefender 9-10 Virus Definitions May 26, 2015
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus 9 to 10 updated with the latest definitions.

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Trend Micro Update File 691 for May 26, 2015
Trend Micro's latest compilation of patterns for virus identification.

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F-Secure Virus Definitions Update May 26, 2015
Keep your F-Secure products updated.

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ClamAV Virus Database Update May 26, 2015
ClamAV is an open source antivirus solution for Windows operating systems.

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Bitdefender 2010-08 Virus Definitions Update May 26, 2015
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus 2008 to 2010 updated with the latest definitions.

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Symantec Norton AntiVirus X 9.x-10.x Update for Mac May 26, 2015
Keep your Norton Anti-Virus for Mac up to date.

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AVIRA Antivirus Definition Update May 26, 2015
Update AVIRA Desktop for Windows with latest virus definitions and scan engine.

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RemoveIT Pro v7 Enterprise 5.26.2015
Locates & Removes many new dangerous files that other popular AV programs do not find.

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Norman Malware Cleaner 2015.05.26
Norman Malware Cleaner is a free utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware).

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SUPERAntiSpyware Database Update May 26, 2015
Keep SUPERAntiSpyware up to date.

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IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 5/28/2015

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