IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 5/30/2015

Neowin: Elephone P6000 smartphone review

Low-end phones were traditionally what the name described: low-end. This included low RAM, a poor CPU, and various other low-end specs -- as you would expect. But as technology gets better and cheaper, we're starting to see low-end smartphones becoming extremely capable devices, like the Moto G I reviewed last...

Smart Lock for Passwords is Google's new cross-device password manager

Google spent plenty of time covering key topics like Android M, Google Photos, Android Pay and virtual reality during its keynote yesterday at I/O 2015. One item of interest that slipped under the radar is a new cross-device password manager known as Smart Lock for Passwords.

Google now selling Project Tango 3D-sensing tablet for $512

Google launched their prototype Project Tango tablet around a year ago, selling it to interested developers through an invite-only system for $1,024. Now the company is opening up sales to anyone through the Google Store, dropping the price of the developer-oriented tablet to $512.

Watch as this tiny origami robot builds itself, performs tasks then disintegrates

Researchers from MIT recently unveiled a tiny, untethered robot that can both build and dismantle itself. The robot tips the scales at a third of a gram and measures just 1.7cm in length.

Master JavaScript with 40+ hours of training for over 90% off

JavaScript isn't as indecipherable as you might think. In fact, the backbone programming language of the internet is just like any other language. Right now, you can save over $400 on 40+ hours of comprehensive instruction that will have you fluent in understanding and writing JavaScript.

Watch this: Awesome GTA V mods that only scratch the surface of what is possible

Grand Theft Auto V dropped for the PC just over a month and a half ago and as you likely already know, there’s no shortage of insanely awesome user-created mods already available. We’ve compiled some of the better ones here but by all means, if we missed something truly spectacular,...

Popular free VPN service, Hola, discovered to have malware-like behavior

One of the most popular free VPN and geo-unblocking services, Hola, has been uncovered as exhibiting malware-like behavior after its founder, Ofer Vilenski, confirmed that company resells the idle bandwidth of anyone who has installed the service.

Amazon's same-day delivery service is now free with Prime

Amazon’s same-day delivery service is now included free of charge for Prime members. There are, however, a couple of limitations that you’ll certainly want to make note of – especially if you’re considering joining Prime specifically for same-day delivery.

Benchmarking TechSpot's PC Buying Guide Systems: We built and tested them; see how they compare

Breaking down today's best hardware across five price points, from Budget Box to Extreme Machine, the TechSpot PC buying guide was recently updated with our latest recommendations. Now, for the first time, we are actually going to build each system and show you the kind of performance each price point delivers....

AMD releases Catalyst 15.5 beta drivers for The Witcher 3, Project Cars

AMD has finally released a new set of Catalyst beta drivers for Radeon graphics cards, promising performance improvements in two recently-released PC titles: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Project Cars.

Shazam can now identify static visuals like movie posters, books and magazines

Shazam has expanded the reach of its music, movies and television show identification app to include visuals. By using a mobile device’s camera, it can scan and interpret static images from participating partners and present users with a host of additional information including interactive content and exclusive offers.

Google partners with GoPro to bring virtual reality video to YouTube

Announced today in San Francisco at Google’s I/O conference, the search giant is partnering up with action cam leader GoPro in an all new virtual reality endeavor. While the all-immersive technology hasn’t yet caught on in the mainstream, Google and GoPro are definitely looking to help the cause with the...

Google unveils mobile payments revamp as Android Pay, Wallet lives on for peer-to-peer payments

Google is taking another shot at mobile payments with the introduction of Android Pay today at its I/O developer conference. The service relies on NFC technology, much like its Wallet predecessor and its competitors, but apparently the process is more streamlined this time around with fingerprint recognition (if your phone...

Google Photos offers unlimited, free photo and video storage plus much more

In addition to Android M, Google unveiled another brand new product during its I/O conference. Google Photos was designed with three big ideas in mind: to provide a home for your photos that’s available from any device, to help you organize and bring moments together and make it easy to...

Android M officially unveiled at Google I/O

Google kicked off its annual I/O developer conference with a quick overview of Android M. While not yet divulging what the “M” stands for (the rumor mill believes it’ll be Macadamia), the search giant did cover six key goals and features of M.

Chipmaker Avago Technologies acquires rival Broadcom for $37 billion

Renowned chipmaker Broadcom has been scooped up by rival Avago Technologies in a cash and stock deal valued at $37 billion. Specifically, Avago will fork over roughly $17 billion in cash and dole out the remaining balance in its own stock.

Lenovo announces $49 Chromecast competitor, range of new laptops and tablets

Lenovo has announced a collection of new products at their Tech World event in Beijing, including a Chromecast competitor simply called the Cast, two new mid-range and two new entry-level laptops, and a tablet with Windows 10 on-board.

Watch the Google I/O 2015 Keynote live right here

The stream is over but you can check the key highlights here:

Jawbone lawsuit alleges Fitbit, ex-employees stole trade secrets

Activity tracker provider Jawbone has filed a lawsuit against Fitbit, its biggest competitor. The firm alleges Fitbit hired away nearly half a dozen of its employees that brought along trade secrets and intellectual property to their new employer.

GoPro working on quadrocopter and spherical VR camera

GoPro CEO Nick Woodman has announced at the Code Conference that the company is developing two new products, a quadrocopter and a spherical VR camera, that will bring them into new and rapidly expanding markets.

Screentendo transforms your computer screen into a Super Mario Bros. level

If you’ve ever found yourself needing a quick break during the work day and happen to be near a computer, maybe you should give Screentendo a try. This desktop add-on from developer Aaron Randall lets you transform a section of your screen it into a playable Super Mario Bros. level. How sweet...

AMD launches the A10-7870K, a new high-end desktop APU

AMD is today launching the A10-7870K, a new, high-end desktop APU that provides minor spec bumps over the company's previous desktop APU flagship at a similarly competitive price point.

This creepy Chrome extension lets you stalk Facebook Messenger users with stunning accuracy

While it’s no secret that Facebook Messenger tracks your location (it tells you this when you install the app and each time you start a new conversation), it may not sink in just how prevalent said tracking really is.

Built and Tested: PC Buying Guide Machines Benchmarked

Kingo Android Root 1.3.8
The easiest Android rooting software you have ever seen. Android Root is free. Supports almost every Android device and all Android versions.

Read More ...

CPU-Z 1.72.1
CPU-Z is a freeware detection program base on the Panopsys hardware detection engine.

Read More ...

Dropbox 3.6.4
Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.

Read More ...

BlueStacks App Player 0.9.27.5408
Install and run Android apps on your PC or Mac. BlueStacks puts the Android operating system on your desktop. Also available for Windows 8.

Read More ...

Viber 5.2.2
Free calls, text and picture sharing with anyone, anywhere.

Read More ...

Baidu Antivirus 2015 5.4.3.148966
Baidu Antivirus is a ultra light weight, easy to use, extremely fast anti-virus program that protects your system from malware, viruses, spyware, adware and other malicious programs.

Read More ...

IObit Malware Fighter 3.2.0.8
IObit Malware Fighter detects the most complex and deepest spyware and malware while to make sure we do not lag your PC.

Read More ...

Slimjet 4.0.7.1
Slimjet is a fast, smart and powerful web browser based on the Blink engine. It is built on top of the Chromium open source project, on which Google chrome is also based.

Read More ...

Evernote 6.0.12
Evernote is a free note-taking application for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, WP, and BB with cross platform support.

Read More ...

Calibre 2.29.0
calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application developed by users of e-books for users of e-books.

Read More ...

Hola Unblocker 1.8.28
Access sites that are censored by your government or corporation, BUT read the warning note below.

Read More ...

ConvertXtoDVD 5.3.0.9
Convert and burn your videos to DVD

Read More ...

Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 8.0.1.663
Based on #1 ranked BitDefender antivirus technology and IObit anti-malware engine, Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 7 incorporates top anti-virus capabilities, as well as the already proven comprehensive PC tune-up ability.

Read More ...

Windows Firewall Control 4.5.0.0
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.

Read More ...

Trend Micro Update File 697 for May 29, 2015
Trend Micro's latest compilation of patterns for virus identification.

Read More ...

Bitdefender 9-10 Virus Definitions May 29, 2015
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus 9 to 10 updated with the latest definitions.

Read More ...

McAfee AVERT Stinger 12.1.0.1553
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.

Read More ...

Symantec Norton AntiVirus Definition Update May 29, 2015
Keep your Norton Anti-Virus updated.

Read More ...

RemoveIT Pro XT - SE 5.29.2015
Remove many viruses that other popular antivirus software cannot discover.

Read More ...

VIPRE Antivirus Definitions Update File 40656 May 29, 2015
VIPRE Antivirus out to date with the latest definitions available.

Read More ...

ClamAV Virus Database Update May 29, 2015
ClamAV is an open source antivirus solution for Windows operating systems.

Read More ...

Bitdefender 2010-08 Virus Definitions Update May 29, 2015
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus 2008 to 2010 updated with the latest definitions.

Read More ...

IObit Malware Fighter Database Update 1447 May 29, 2015
IObit Malware Fighter 2 Free is an advanced malware & spyware removal utility that detects and removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from malicious behavior in real time. Keep it up to date with these, the latest database update.

Read More ...

Symantec Norton AntiVirus X 9.x-10.x Update for Mac May 29, 2015
Keep your Norton Anti-Virus for Mac up to date.

Read More ...

RemoveIT Pro v7 Enterprise 5.29.2015
Locates & Removes many new dangerous files that other popular AV programs do not find.

Read More ...

AVIRA Antivirus Definition Update May 29, 2015
Update AVIRA Desktop for Windows with latest virus definitions and scan engine.

Read More ...

SUPERAntiSpyware Database Update May 29, 2015
Keep SUPERAntiSpyware up to date.

Read More ...

BitDefender Virus Definitions Update May 29, 2015
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus updated with the latest definitions.

Read More ...

Norman Malware Cleaner 2015.05.29
Norman Malware Cleaner is a free utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware).

Read More ...

F-Secure Virus Definitions Update May 29, 2015
Keep your F-Secure products updated.

Read More ...

Available Tags:smartphone , Google , tablet , AMD , Catalyst , YouTube , Android , Lenovo , APU , Chrome , Facebook , Windows , Trend Micro , Bitdefender , McAfee , Symantec , Norton , Mac , AVIRA , F-Secure ,

Friday, May 29, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 5/30/2015

No comments: