IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 07/08/2015

YouTube to replace iconic 301+ view counter with real-time stats

YouTube is doing away with its somewhat iconic 301+ view counter, the static placeholder that’s often associated with new videos in the process of going viral.

Long-time rivals IBM and Apple join forces to sell MacBooks

Once considered nemeses in the early days of computers, tech giants IBM and Apple recently decided to set aside their differences in a historically contradictory partnership. The relationship between the two is much different now than it was in the 1980s. If you visited Apple's campus in Cupertino, California today,...

Razer adds tons of RGB lights to new keyboards and keypads

At Gamescom 2015, Razer has announced two new gaming peripherals, the DeathStalker Chroma keyboard and Orbweaver Chroma keypad, that slot into the company's ever-expanding RGB LED-laden line-up.

Facebook adds live video streaming feature, but there's a catch

The world’s largest social network is finally jumping on the livestreaming bandwagon. Facebook on Wednesday launched a new feature simply known as “Live” that’s part of its Facebook Mentions app for public figures.

Intel doubles referral bonus for women and minority hires

Intel is offering incentives of up to $4000 to staff who refer women, minorities, and veterans to its workforce. The fee is double the chipmaker’s current referral bonus and is seen as a way to diversify its predominately white, male personnel.

Don't miss the 'Mafia III' worldwide reveal trailer

It’s 1968. You’re a Vietnam veteran named Lincoln Clay that has returned to his hometown of New Orleans hell-bent on taking out Italian mob boss Sal Marcano.

Movie studios' court order request looks disturbingly like SOPA

In 2012, a bill moved through the US House infamously called SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act). It was a draconian piece of legislation that aimed to give copyright holders the ability to order that search engines, payment processors, and ISPs cut all ties with any website that was deemed to...

DJI expands Phantom line with entry-level Phantom 3 Standard

Renowned drone maker DJI has released a cheaper entry in its popular Phantom 3 line. The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is priced at an appealing $799 but unless you’re on a very tight budget, it may make more sense to get the next model up. Here’s why.

New Galaxy Note 5 leaked photos quash hopes for microSD slot or removable battery

Rendered for the press just a few days ago, and expected out next week, at a no doubt glitzy Unpacked event, Samsung's “next big thing” has been allegedly captured in the flesh for the first time. While it predictably looks awesome, the Note 5 doesn’t appear willing to repair Galaxy...

'World of Warcraft' loses another 1.5 million subscribers ahead of new expansion

World of Warcraft creator Blizzard recently revealed its popular MMORPG continues to bleed subscribers. The game finished the second quarter with 5.6 million subscribers – an impressive number for most any game but a loss of 1.5 million subscribers in just three months.

China to plant cybersecurity police units in top tech firms

China’s stringent online restrictions are set to become even more extreme, as the country’s Ministry of Public Security has announced that cybersecurity police will be placed into the offices of major internet companies.

Epson EcoTank printers replace expensive ink cartridges with large reservoirs

If for some reason you’ve yet to make the jump to a laser printer, Epson’s new line of EcoTank printers could put an end to your ink refill woes. Why so? Because they do away with ink cartridges completely (well, sort of). Allow me to explain.

Get your MCSE Server Infrastructure certification: Save 90% on five prep courses

Few tech careers have higher earning potential than a server specialist. While most IT professionals understand the importance of an intelligently-designed, smooth-running network, only a precious few know how to make that happen. Be one of the happy few with this Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer Server Infrastructure Bundle, a five-course...

Windows 10 hits the Xbox One in November, preview build in September

Microsoft has announced at Gamescom 2015 in Cologne, Germany that Windows 10 will be hitting the Xbox One sometime in November, complete with a new dashboard and interface that fits with Microsoft's improved OS design.

T-Mobile officially unseats Sprint as nation's third largest wireless provider

T-Mobile’s aggressive Uncarrier moves have brought about unprecedented change in the wireless industry over the past few years. The company was the first to drop contracts and international roaming data fees as well as introduce early device upgrades and rollover data, often forcing the competition to launch similar programs to...

Intel Core i7-6700K Review: Skylake arrives with the latest 'tock'

Whereas Broadwell was a 'tick' in Intel's "tick-tock" release cycle, Skylake is a 'tock', which means the same manufacturing process along architecture improvements. Chief among the changes is a new LGA1151 socket, which will require a new motherboard that supports an Intel 100 Series chipset, as well as support for...

Valve's $18 million Dota 2 tournament disrupted by crippling DDoS attack

The biggest competitive gaming event of all time, Valve's $18 million Dota 2 tournament known as The International 2015, has been disrupted due to a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack that crippled the event's internet connection.

The Lexus hoverboard is the real deal but you'll never be able to own it

Lexus teased the world with what it claimed was a real-life hoverboard back in June. The Slide, as Lexus called it, was said to use superconductors cooled by liquid nitrogen to create an electrical current capable of repelling magnets and thus, creating lift.

The FDA has approved the first drug made by a 3D printer

For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a 3D printed drug, a development that could lead to drug customization for individual patients. The drug, known as Spritam, is made by privately held Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Co., and was approved for oral use as a prescription adjunctive...

Research team claims it can turn a Square Reader into a credit card skimmer in under 10 minutes

New data suggests that those little Square readers can be hacked and turned into card skimmers in under 10 minutes. While a team of researchers claim to have discovered a way to disable the security measures on the little reader and turn it into a malicious data theft device, Square...

Xbox at GamesCom: backwards compatibility set for November, DVR in 2016

When Microsoft opened E3 just a couple months ago they caught everybody off guard by announcing they were bringing backwards compatibility with the Xbox 360 to the Xbox One. And now, at Gamescom in Germany this morning, they've followed up with a firm release window: backwards compatibility will arrive for...

Your mobile device's battery life could compromise online privacy

It’s naive to believe you can remain anonymous while surfing the web without going out of your way to do so. There’s no shortage of sneaky tricks that can be used to track a target’s online activity but it’s a new technique recently disclosed by a team of Belgian and...

Acer unveils entry-level Windows 10 'Cloudbooks' starting at $169

Acer has announced a pair of budget-minded notebooks just in time for the back-to-school shopping season. The aptly-named Aspire Cloudbook 11 and Aspire Cloudbook 14 both offer a “true” PC experience via Windows 10 and look to be compelling challengers to the ever-popular Chromebook.

Microsoft HoloLens releases for developers in 2016, everyone else has to wait a few years

The wait for HoloLens is (kind of) almost over. In an interview with the BBC, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that HoloLens V1 will be available for developers within the next year. Consumers will have to wait around five years, though, before the augmented reality headset is released publicly.

Matchstick, the Firefox OS-based Chromecast rival, has been cancelled

Last year, a small team launched a streaming media dongle called the Matchstick through Kickstarter, raising over $470,000 to fund the development of the hardware and software to make the device a true low-cost Chromecast rival.

Intel 'Skylake' pricing and box art hit the web ahead of official launch

Box art and pricing for Intel’s upcoming Skylake K processors have leaked onto the web ahead of its official launch. Some sellers in Australia are even getting a jumpstart, offering both the Core i5-6600K and the Core i7-6700K as of writing on Amazon and eBay albeit at quite the premium.
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Airbus patents hypersonic jet that could fly four and a half times the speed of sound

European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has secured a new patent for an “ultra-rapid air vehicle” that the company says could travel over four and a half times faster than the speed of sound. This would allow the jet to travel from London to New York in just one hour instead of...

(Denied) Apple aims to join Google with its own mobile service

Update: Apple has been quick to deny rumors that the company would be looking to launch its own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service in the United States and Europe. "We have not discussed nor do we have any plans to launch an MVNO," said an Apple spokeswoman in a...

A second OnePlus phone is coming in 2015

Speaking with USA Today, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has confirmed the release of a second smartphone in 2015. Supplementing the OnePlus 2, which launched just last week as a self-proclaimed "2016 flagship killer", Pei confirms this new handset will arrive "before the end of the year. Hopefully for Christmas."

Twitter looks to attract new users with experimental news tab for mobile apps

Twitter is testing an experimental news tab in its mobile apps for iOS and Android, according to BuzzFeed. The micro-blogging site is hoping the new feature will broaden Twitter’s appeal and increase user engagement.

Intel Core i7-6700K "Skylake" CPU Review

Whereas Broadwell was a 'tick' in Intel's "tick-tock" manufacturing and design model, Skylake is a 'tock', which means a redesigned architecture for greater CPU and GPU performance along reduced power consumption. Chief among the changes introduced with Skylake is a new LGA1151 socket, which will require a new motherboard that supports an Intel 100 Series chipset, as well as support for DDR4 memory limited to dual-channel operation.

Quality Assured: What It's Really Like To Test Games For A Living

For a very long time, people have imagined the life of a video game tester, not as 9-to-5 job but as the fantasy of teenagers everywhere. Who wouldn't want to sit on a comfy couch and play games all day. Reality is a little different. Over the past few months I've had extensive conversations with several dozen current and former QA testers in an attempt to explore the world of video game testing and try to explain what it's really like to play games for a living.

Flagship vs. Budget: Samsung Galaxy S6 vs. Motorola Moto E

If you're looking for the best smartphone going around, the Samsung Galaxy S6 should be close to the top of your list. On the other end of the spectrum sits the second-generation Moto E, a great entry-level handset from Motorola that can readily be found for under $100. But what does that price gap get you?

Then and Now: Almost 10 Years of Intel CPUs Compared

Take a look back at how Intel CPUs have progressed over the years. We're testing and comparing the original Core 2 Duo CPUs against the Nehalem-based Core i5-760 and Core i7-870, the Sandy Bridge Core i5-2500K and Core i7-2700K chips, and then to the current generation Haswell Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 parts.

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IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 07/08/2015

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