IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 6/12/2015

SpaceX files paperwork with the FCC to begin testing Internet-beaming satellites

SpaceX wants to launch 4,000 satellites into orbit that would be used to beam down high-speed Internet from the heavens. CEO Elon Musk said the effort would essentially be like rebuilding the Internet in space.

Razer holding talks to acquire former Kickstarter starlet Ouya

Another day, another potential suitor for struggling Android game console maker Ouya. The latest scuttlebutt on the matter suggests gaming hardware specialist Razer is in the process of acquiring the fifth most funded Kickstarter of all-time.

Employees rank Google's Larry Page as the top CEO of 2015

Career site Glassdoor has released its list of the top 50 chief executive officers. 2015’s list brings a few newcomers, but we are still seeing a number of bosses from the tech world. Last year’s top ranked Jeff Weiner from LinkedIn has been surpassed by Google CEO Larry Page, who...

FBI agents raided two Chicago-area homes last year in connection with iCloud celebrity photo hack

Newly unsealed federal documents pertaining to the investigation of last year’s iCloud celebrity nude photo hack reveal the FBI was able to trace the attacks back to two Chicago-area homes.

"Ghost Towns" is the first 8K video on YouTube

One of our informal real-world performance tests when reviewing a new desktop or notebook is monitoring how well it can handle a 4K video on YouTube. It may not sound all that impressive but the truth is, many systems struggle to play the clip without serious lag.

Here's the DX12 'Mech Ti' demo that Nvidia showed off behind closed doors at Computex

As is typically the case at huge trade shows, major companies don’t always show everything they have on the show floor. Such was the case with Nvidia during Computex last week where select guests were invited to check out a demo behind closed doors showcasing some advanced DirectX 12 features.
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Microsoft Surface Hub all-in-one conferencing system to ship in September, starting at $6,999

Following its unveiling at a media event back in January, Microsoft's interactive touch screen displays for business conference rooms finally has a price and launch date. The Surface Hub will begin shipping in September priced from $6,999 for the 55-inch 1080p version, up to a whopping $19,999 for for the...

Spotify doubles paid subscriber count in one year as it prepares to do battle with Apple Music

When Apple announced what will no doubt be Spotify’s biggest challenge to date, Apple Music, the reigning streaming music king was ready to counter with new numbers that are sure to impress.

Apple Music streams at 256kbps, lower than its competitors

Apple finally announced their Apple Music streaming service at WWDC earlier this week, and it comes with a number of impressive features, including global radio stations and human-curated playlists. But one feature that may not impress audiophiles is the streaming quality of the service: Apple Music streams songs at 256...

June smart oven can identify what it's cooking

If you’ve spent any time at all in the kitchen, you’ve likely overcooked – or flat out burned – at least a couple of meals. A new countertop oven by the name of June aims to make you a better chef by identifying the food you place in it and...

Halo 5 will reportedly feature over 15 free DLC maps, free online co-op

In the lead up to the Electronic Entertainment Expo next week, 343 Industries is teasing us all with some new information about Halo 5: Guardians, thanks to an extensive cover feature in the latest issue of Game Informer.

Mercedes-Benz to compete with Tesla in home battery market

Tesla isn’t the only automaker interested in outfitting your home with giant battery packs. German-based Daimler – of which Mercedes-Benz is a division of – is now accepting pre-registrations for a home battery system that operates on the same general concept as Tesla’s Powerwall.

Xbox One wireless controller adapter requires Windows 10

Yesterday, Microsoft announced an adapter that allows you to use an Xbox One Wireless Controller with a PC. The adapter is coming this fall for $24.99, or $79.95 when bundled with a Wireless Controller.

Intel Celeron N3050 & Pentium N3700 Review: Entry-level "Braswell" SoCs for small desktops

Intel's new Braswell SoCs promise to be faster across the board while also consuming less power than Bay Trail. The new chips are manufactured using Intel's 14nm process and include the mobile Celeron N3000, N3050, N3150, and Pentium N3700. The last three are meant for desktop systems and today we have the...

The new Family Friendly section is now live on Google Play

Last month at I/O, Google announced a new Family Friendly approach to Google Play including age specific ratings, a family appropriate designation, as well as a series of new highlighted sections. That is now rolling out on Google Play on the web and Android devices, with Family sections popping up...

Here's how to play the PC game Elon Musk wrote as a 12-year-old

Many great entrepreneurs exhibit interests in their craft at a very early age; Elon Musk is no exception. Before cofounding PayPal and launching other endeavors like Tesla and SpaceX, a pre-teen Musk was apparently building video games.

Researcher claims popular drug pumps can be remotely hacked to administer fatal dose

Security researcher Billy Rios has discovered vulnerabilities in several models of popular drug infusion pumps from manufacturer Hospira that would allow an attacker to remotely administer a lethal dose of medication to a patient.

Servers for Hackers: Become a server expert with this elite training course, 61% off

Building an application is one thing... but have you thought about the server that will house that app? A good server needs to be able to keep up with escalating demand for your popular creation as well as repel cyber attacks. Fideloper will help you become a server expert with...

Apple is adding Activation Lock to watchOS 2, will require 6-digit passcodes in iOS 9

Apple devoted only a small portion of its WWDC keynote to its first wearable and as such, some key information was glanced over. For example, Apple is bringing its Activation Lock feature to watchOS 2, an anti-theft measure that’s been sorely missing from the original.

Mod brings Vice City to Grand Theft Auto V

Ever since the release of Grand Theft Auto V on PC, modders are finding all sorts of crazy things to add in to the game world. One modder, taltigolt, has decided that the vibrant world of Los Santos wasn't to his liking, and so has replaced it with Vice City...

AMD Radeon 300 series graphics card pricing leaks online

AMD’s upcoming Radeon 300 series graphics cards may end up being rebadged 200 series cards with minor tweaks but it’s not all bad news for gamers. WCCFtech has it on good authority (they’re confident enough to drop the “rumor” tag completely) that the red team’s 300 series cards will arrive...

Apple's WWDC and the challenge of rising expectations

One of the biggest challenges that any highly regarded company faces is the difficulty of living up to the expectations that its previous successes create. No company in any industry faces this challenge as much as Apple. This company has provided absolutely incredible performance for its investors over the last...

This 40 watt laser shotgun somehow isn't illegal to build

Late last year, we shared a story of a gadget enthusiast that built a fully functional laser watch. While impressively cool, the invention pales in comparison to this laser shotgun that YouTuber “styropyro” recently put together.

Xbox One price permanently cut to $349 as Microsoft launches new 1 TB bundle

Microsoft has today announced that the price of the 500 GB Xbox One will permanently drop to $349, with a new 1 TB model set to go on sale on June 16th for the console's old price of $399.

Capcom gets a jump on E3, announces Mega Man Legacy Collection, Resident Evil 0 remake and more

Capcom’s E3 lineup won’t be much of a surprise when the show rolls around next week. That’s because the developer and publisher has already released details regarding much of what it plans to show off including a new collection of Mega Man remakes as well as playable demos of Resident...

Vermont now has 10 Gbps internet for $400 per month

If you're lucky enough to live in Springfield, Vermont, you now have access to a ridiculously fast 10 Gbps fiber internet connection for $400 per month thanks to local service provider Vermont Telephone (VTel).

Intel 'Braswell' Celeron N3050 & Pentium N3700 Review

UC Browser for Android 10.5.2.582
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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Notepad++ 6.7.9
Free source code editor which supports several programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.

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Mozilla Thunderbird 38.0.1
Enjoy safe, fast and easy email, Mozilla-style. The Thunderbird email client includes intelligent spam filters, powerful search and customizable views.

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Comodo Dragon 42.2.2.138
Fast and versatile Internet Browser based on Chromium, infused with Comodo's unparalleled level of security.

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7-Zip Alpha 15.04
7-Zip is a file archiver with one of the highest compression ratios.

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Mozilla Firefox 39.0 Beta 4
Experience cutting edge features but with more stability.

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GeForce Experience 2.4.5.44
The easiest way to optimize your games and keep your Nvidia drivers up to date.

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Adobe AIR SDK 18.0.0.143
Adobe AIR SDK provides the tools you need to package and deploy Adobe AIR applications, if you prefer working with a text editor or another development environment.

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Tweaking.com - Windows Repair 3.2.2
All-in-one repair tool to help fix a large majority of known Windows problems including registry errors and file permissions as well as issues with IE, Windows Update, Windows Firewall and more.

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Pale Moon 25.5.0
Custom-built and optimized Firefox browsers for Windows.

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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.12.122
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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OpenVPN 2.3.7
OpenVPN is an open source VPN daemon.

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DVDFab HD Decrypter 9.2.0.2
Copies entire DVD movie to hard disk, and removes all the protections while copying.

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Wise Memory Optimizer 3.35
Wise Memory Optimizer helps you free up and tune up the physical memory taken up by some useless applications to enhance PC performance.

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Cyberfox Web Browser 38.0.6
Make the most out of your system be it 32 or 64-bit, Intel or AMD, with this optimized web browser.

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EasyGPS 5.38
This program generates, manages and edits GPS routes.

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Chromium 45.0.2429.0
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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Dashlane 3.2.6.86663
Instant logins. Instant checkouts. Instant gratification.

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Ashampoo Photo Commander 12.0.11
Ashampoo Photo Commander is a perfect example of a new generation of programs that are genuinely intuitive easy to use.

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doPDF 8.3.933
doPDF is a free PDF converter for both personal and commercial use.

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Windows Firewall Control 4.5.0.1
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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Photostage Slideshow Software 3.20
Create dynamic slideshows from your photos quickly and easily.

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Avira AntiVir Rescue System 2015.06.09
The Avira Rescue System scans and repairs malware-infected computers that no longer boot or are generally unresponsive.

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WifiInfoView 1.81
WifiInfoView scans the wireless networks in your area and displays extensive information about them.

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Audials Tunebite 12.1.2000.0
Audials Tunebite has been the solution for all problems with media files since 2004.

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novaPDF Lite 8.3.933
novaPDF Lite is a software that allows you to produce PDF files from printable documents.

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League of Legends 5.11
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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Avira Free Mac Security 3.1.0.42
Protect your investment without sacrificing any of the performance you expect from your devices.

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Opera 30.0.1835.59
Opera introduces the looks and the performance of a total new and exceptional web browser.

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Trend Micro Update File 721 for June 10, 2015
Trend Micro's latest compilation of patterns for virus identification.

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Netgear Nighthawk X6 Tri-Band WiFi Router Firmware 1.0.2.44

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Thursday, June 11, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 6/12/2015

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