IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 21/09/2015

Open Forum: What kind of keyboard do you use?

Keyboards literally come in all shapes and sizes these days. From bargain-basement specials with mushy keys and flexible boards to high-end mechanical keyboards with customizable switches and keycaps, there’s something out there for everyone at every price point.

Check out this awe-inspiring scale model of our solar system

NASA’s New Horizons mission has sparked a renewed interest in all things space. It also likely inspired a couple of filmmakers to dispel a common myth and build a scale model of our solar system… one that’s seven miles wide.

Malware discovered that lets hackers see online poker players' cards

Poker players using the Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars online games are being targeted by a type of malware that lets hackers spy on their cards. The trojan, named Odlanor, was found within several pieces of software designed to help poker players improve their game, said the security firm that...

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Apple recently met with California DMV officials to review self-driving car regulations

Apple reportedly met with officials from California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) last month to talk autonomous cars.

A BBC streaming service is coming to America next year

The BBC is set to launch a streaming service in the United States as soon as next year, allowing residents outside the UK to watch most of the popular network's exclusive TV shows and movies.

Leaked documents reveal next-generation Chromecast features

Google is preparing to launch a completely reimagined Chromecast that appears to do away with the familiar dongle form factor.

Apple wins patent case that could affect future Samsung devices

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on Thursday that Apple should have been awarded an injunction barring Samsung from selling products that infringe on the iPhone maker’s patents.

Facebook wants to replace Slack as your office communications tool later this year

Surprise! Facebook wants to replace yet another service in your day-to-day, this time with Facebook at Work, which has subsisted in closed beta since January of this year. To be clear, Facebook at Work is a communications app, employing the same user interface as the Facebook most of us use...

AVG's updated policy explains how it can sell users' browsing and search history data to advertisers

Security firm AVG has come under fire from users after revealing its new, “transparent” privacy policy which states that the company can sell search and browser history data to advertisers in order to "make money" from its free antivirus software.

'The Witness' draws inspiration from one of the greatest puzzle games ever

Myst is considered by many to be one of – if not the – greatest puzzle game of all-time. It’s also served as an inspiration to many developers; The Witness’ Jonathan Blow is one of them.

Google Glass renamed to "Project Aura" as development continues

Google Glass has fallen completely off the radar since the product was first released to budding 'Explorers' over two years ago, mostly due to a waning interest by the public. Behind the scenes, however, Google are continuing to develop and refine the hardware under a new name: "Project Aura".
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Try landing the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in this web-based game

Try as it might, SpaceX hasn’t yet been able to successfully land its reusable Falcon 9 rocket without damage. Think it’s easier than it seems? Now’s your chance to prove it with a Flash game called SpaceX Falcon 9 Lander.

Intel: No socketed Skylake CPU with eDRAM, Broadwell not discontinued

There's good news and bad news for those of you wanting to purchase a socketed Intel processor with high-end integrated graphics. Let's start with the bad news.

G.Skill Ripjaws KM780 RGB & MX780 RGB Review: A solid entry into gaming peripherals

The KM780 RGB mechanical keyboard and MX780 RGB gaming mouse mark G.Skill's debut in the gaming peripherals world. The former includes features such as three mode hotkeys, six dedicated macro keys, on-board memory to save your settings and lighting patterns. The MX780 RGB features a height adjustable palm rest, interchangeable...

Banks impacted by the 2013 Target data breach can now seek payment as a group

Earlier this week a judge certified a class-action lawsuit against Target, aiming to make the retailer pay for its huge data breach. Reuters reports that the judge ruled that the banks involved can now pursue their lawsuit against Target as a group, which strengthens their chances of a settlement.

Researchers have developed a smart home system controlled by your thoughts

Home automation has – and will continue to – make our daily lives a bit more convenient. Yet for some with physical disabilities that limit movement, something as trivial as turning on a light or controlling a phone can be a real struggle.

You'll soon be able to stream Android games directly to YouTube Gaming

YouTube has announced that it will soon be possible to live-stream video direct from Android phones to its gaming platform. The reveal was made on the first day of the Tokyo Game Show, although the company did not give a specific date as to when the feature will arrive.

In another bid to be taken seriously by journalists, Facebook launches Signal

For a while now Facebook has been trying to prove that they have a place in the news business. Facebook Stories was one attempt to encourage embedding Facebook posts for news stories, and their Trending section and Instant Articles have continued the theme.

Cortana doesn't cooperate with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during live demo

Presenting on stage in front of an audience of hundreds or even thousands can be a daunting task. Add in some tech demos and the fact that millions may be watching live around the world and you’ve got a recipe ripe for failure – just ask Satya Nadella.

Corsair partners with MSI for liquid-cooled GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Corsair has entered the graphics card market today with a GeForce GTX 980 Ti produced in partnership with MSI, and cooled via one of the company's signature hybrid closed-loop liquid cooling solutions.

Malicious Cisco router implant SYNful Knock more widespread than previously thought

Researchers earlier this week uncovered malware actively targeting more than a dozen Cisco routers across four different countries. Dubbed SYNful Knock, the malware introduces a backdoor that grants attackers access to a targeted network.

PayPal quietly returning to online gambling in the US after 12-year absence

It’s been 12 years since PayPal supported online gaming in the United States, but now, two months after splitting from eBay, the company has started appearing as an accepted payment method on several US gambling sites including Caesars Interactive’s WSOP.com.

4K-ready Fire TV, $50 Fire tablet among cornucopia of new Amazon hardware

Amazon on Thursday announced a bevy of new media products including the rumored $50 tablet and a new Fire TV set-top box capable of playing 4K content.

Microsoft will finally end all support for the Zune on November 15th

In a move that has been coming for a quite a while, Microsoft has announced that it will finally be winding down the Zune music service on November 15th. The company said that from that date the few remaining Zune devices still being used won’t be able to stream or...

Amazon's new tablet line-up includes a dirt cheap $50 model

Amazon has today unveiled four new Fire tablets as part of a refreshed line-up, all of which are designed to be budget yet solid options for quick, easy media consumption.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided to also support DirectX 12 on PC at launch

Earlier this week we heard that Gears of War: Ultimate Edition would be one of the first games to launch on PC with DirectX 12 support. However it's not the only game coming to PC in the near future to support the API: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, another hotly anticipated...

DDR3 vs. DDR4: Raw bandwidth by the numbers

We’ve been collecting data on memory bandwidth for some time now – of course we have – but one of the big questions hanging over Skylake is what the DDR4 support really brings to the table. It’s also worth comparing four generations of memory controllers – two dual-channel and two...

iOS 9 is now available, here's what reviewers are saying

Apple has pushed out the first public release of iOS 9 ahead of next week’s iPhone launch. With no shortage of reviewers offering up their opinions and findings on the matter, we’ve combed through several in hopes of providing an idea of what to expect from Apple’s latest mobile OS.
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Lian Li's PC-X510 packs three cooling chambers and plenty of brushed aluminum

Lian Li is well-known for crafting some of the best PC enclosures in the industry. Its latest creation, the PC-X510, appears to be no exception.

G.Skill Ripjaws KM780 RGB & MX780 RGB Keyboard and Mouse Review

The KM780 RGB mechanical keyboard and MX780 RGB gaming mouse marks G.Skill's debut in the gaming peripherals world. The former includes features such as three mode hotkeys, six dedicated macro keys, on-board memory to save your settings and lighting patterns. The MX780 RGB features a height adjustable palm rest, interchangeable side grips and gaming grade PTFE glide pads on the underside.

WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.12.285
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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RoboForm 7.9.16.7
RoboForm is a free password manager and one-click web form filler with some serious Artificial Intelligence.

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Slim Browser 7.00.126
Tabbed multiple-site browser with built-in popup killer, skinned window frame, form filler, etc.

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ComicRack 0.9.177
As a reader ComicRack supports all the state of the art features you can expect: different display modes, full screen, information overlays, magnifier, color adjustments, automatic backcolor matching and a multi tab interface to quickly switch between eComics.

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BitTorrent Sync 2.2.1.104
Sync unlimited files between your own devices, or share a folder with friends and family to automatically sync anything.

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Mozilla Firefox 41.0 RC 3
Experience cutting edge features but with more stability.

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RoboForm2Go 7.9.16.7
Saves online passwords, automatically logs in, fills forms, works from USB disk.

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AIDA64 Extreme Edition Beta 5.30.3556
System information, system diagnostics and benchmarking solution for enthusiasts users.

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Chromium 47.0.2513.0
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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SUMo 4.1.2.281
Thanks to SUMo you'll be able to keep your PC up-to-date by using the most recent version of your favorite software.

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Windows 7 Codec Pack 4.1.4
The Windows 7 Codec Pack supports almost every compression and file type used by modern video and audio files.

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360 Total Security 7.6.0.1030
360 Total Security offers you complete protection against viruses and other new type of threats. When you shopping on line, downloading files, browsing webpage, 360 Total Security protect you from cybercrime at any moment.

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SpyShelter Personal Free 10.2
SpyShelter is an antikeylogger which can protect you against attacks that happen even when you do ordinary computer tasks like: typing into your computer, getting screenshots, opening files, and visiting sites.

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Wise Care 365 3.86.345
Wise Care 365 is an all-in-one PC tune-up utility. It will keep your Windows secure, clean and fast.

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Any Video Converter 5.8.4
Take videos from your computer or downloaded from the Internet and converts them into just about any format.

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iDevice Manager 5.1.0.0
The iDevice Manager is called earlier iPhone Explorer and is more than the iPhone Browser and iExplorer.

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Acronis True Image Home 2016 2.0.5620
System disk real-time backup and restore for workstations and home PCs.

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Free Ringtone Maker 2.4.0.2749
Free MP3 Ringtone Maker is a simple and handy Windows software for making your own MP3 ringtones in 3 easy steps.

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Process Lasso 8.8.8.0
Process Lasso is a software that will improve system responsiveness and stability.

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GoodSync 9.9.30.5
GoodSync is an easy and reliable file backup and file synchronization software.

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KakaoTalk 1.6.2
KakaoTalk is a fast and multifaceted messaging app. Send messages, photos, videos, voice notes and your location for free. Make chatting extra fun with an array of emoticons and sticker collections.

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Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10.5
The OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, and is recommended for all users.

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Adobe Flash Player Beta for Mac 19.0.0.188
Flash Player 14 introduces new developer features and enhanced user privacy protection.

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McAfee AVERT Stinger 12.1.0.1723
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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Symantec Norton AntiVirus Definition Update September 18, 2015
Keep your Norton Anti-Virus updated.

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Bitdefender 9-10 Virus Definitions September 18, 2015
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus 9 to 10 updated with the latest definitions.

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Trend Micro Update File 925 for September 18, 2015
Trend Micro's latest compilation of patterns for virus identification.

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ClamAV Virus Database Update September 18, 2015
ClamAV is an open source antivirus solution for Windows operating systems.

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RemoveIT Pro v7 Ultra 9.18.2015
Locates & Removes many new dangerous files that other popular AV programs do not find.

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IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 21/09/2015

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