IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 18/12/2015

Google Nexus 6P Review: An instant favorite

Last year’s Nexus 6 wasn’t a hugely successful smartphone. For 2015’s successor, Google enlisted Huawei to build a new Nexus in a slightly more manageable body and true high-end hardware under the hood -- two of the main gripes from last year's model. The result is the Nexus 6P, and...

MSI launches CPU Guard bracket to stop Skylake CPUs from bending

Intel's Skylake CPUs are built on a thinner substrate than past processors, and although the company claims their new chips are rated for the same maximum load as before, reports have surfaced suggesting that some third-party coolers are bending Skylake CPUs in their socket.

Avast investigation into shopping apps reveals another Target security blunder

Security researchers with Avast recently took a look at several shopping apps to see just how much retailers know about their shoppers. What the team found was a bit alarming, to say the least.

Mozilla has finally released a 64-bit version of Firefox to its stable channel

It's taken nearly a decade but Mozilla has finally released 64-bit version of Firefox for Windows to its stable channel.

Ford's upcoming supercar will feature Gorilla Glass-laced windshield

Corning's Gorilla Glass is used in countless smartphones and tablets due to its impressive scratch-resistance characteristics. But it's the glass' light weight that has once again attracted the attention of those in the automotive industry.

Disney teams up with Alibaba to launch Mickey Mouse-shaped DisneyLife streaming boxes in China

E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. and Walt Disney Co. have announced an agreement that will see a Mickey Mouse-shaped OTT device launched in China. The multiyear licensing agreement for the system, called DisneyLife, will bring Disney content to the country as well as allowing Alibaba’s customers to plan visits...

Microsoft acknowledges issues with Surface Book although a fix may not arrive until next year

As early adopters are well aware of, growing pains aren't uncommon - especially when dealing with a new product line. Such has been the case with Microsoft's Surface Book (and to a lesser degree, its Surface Pro 4) as some buyers are experiencing power-related issues.

Google Play Books update adds new mode that reduces blue light to help tired eyes

Researchers have long said that the blue light emitted from electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and monitors can affect people’s ability to get to sleep, especially when they are used in the evening and late at night. There are some solutions that remove this blue spectrum light, such as...

Slack launches third-party App Directory, creates $80 million fund to attract developers

Slack, makers of the popular team collaboration tool used by more than two million people each day, recently held a press event in which it essentially announced a huge investment in itself (and that's not a bad thing).

The smartphone lifetime challenge

This problem isn’t a new one for technology products, but it is for smartphones. After a long, powerful run, the smartphone market is starting to peak. In the US, the market is likely to be flat or even modestly down...

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Google's Year in Search is back, Apple and Samsung dominate popular tech searches

It’s that time of year again when Google releases its annual Year In Search video and website, which shows what people around the world were searching for over the past 12 months. For overall global searches, the top search term was ‘Lamar Odom’, while on the Global Consumer Tech list,...

LG to debut USB-C, Thunderbolt 2, and FreeSync monitors at CES 2016

LG is set to announce a collection of new monitors at CES 2016, some of which introduce new features and functionality that could be compelling for those in the hunt for a new, high-resolution display.

Kojima officially leaves Konami to form own studio; first game will be collaboration with Sony

It has been coming for a long time, and yesterday it was finally confirmed: Hideo Kojima has officially left Konami. The creative mastermind behind the Metal Gear Solid series departed the game studio along with his assistant Ayako Terashima and Metal Gear producer Kenichiro Imaizumi. Kojima will now develop games...

Google's Project Fi expands to include data-only devices free of charge

Google is still operating its Project Fi MVNO service on a small scale, opting to take baby steps forward rather than giant leaps. One such small step is expanding the service beyond smartphones with a new data-only SIM.

Microsoft working on another bland budget phone: the Lumia 650

The past few generations of mid-range and budget Windows Phones haven't been particularly amazing, and it seems like Microsoft wants to continue that trend, with the company currently readying the Lumia 650 as a new entry-level smartphone.

Instagram for Android 7.13.0
100 million users love Instagram! It's a free, fun, and simple way to make and share gorgeous photos on your Android.

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GeForce Experience 2.8.1.21
The easiest way to optimize your games and keep your Nvidia drivers up to date.

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XMedia Recode 3.2.7.0
XMedia Recode is a free video and audio converter. XMedia Recode supports nearly all audio and video codecs.

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AquaSnap 1.16.1
AquaSnap is a free software that greatly enhances the way you can arrange windows on your Desktop.

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VSDC Free Video Editor 3.3.5.411
The video editor is intended for editing video files and creating videos of any complexity involving various visual and audio effects. The program offers rich functionality and yet has a simple and intuitive interface, allowing you to create videos with a bare minimum of efforts.

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Chromium 49.0.2595.0
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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VNC Viewer 5.3.0
VNC is remote access and control software for an unrivalled mix of Windows, Mac, UNIX and Linux computers. With a simple peer-to-peer architecture, no agents or centralized servers are required.

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FlashFXP 5.2.0.3905
FlashFXP is a FTP, FTPS, SFTP client for Windows.

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AIDA64 Extreme Edition Beta 5.60.3709
System information, system diagnostics and benchmarking solution for enthusiasts users.

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McAfee Rootkit Remover 0.8.9.209
McAfee Rootkit Remover is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove complex rootkits and associated malware.

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Sublight 5.0.2009
Sublight is popular Windows application for searching and downloading subtitles for movies and TV Series.

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Vole Windows Expedition 3.36.51216
Vole Expedition is a scene reproduce resource manager. A easier and more graceful way to manage your documents.

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RealVNC Free 5.3.0
VNC is remote access and control software for an unrivalled mix of Windows, Mac, UNIX and Linux computers. With a simple peer-to-peer architecture, no agents or centralized servers are required.

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WinSCP Beta 5.8.0
Freeware SFTP and SCP client for Windows using SSH.

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Snapchat for Android 9.20.5
Snapchat is the fastest way to share a moment with friends. You control how long your friends can view your message - simply set the timer up to ten seconds and send.

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Code Lobster PHP Edition 5.8
Codelobster PHP Edition streamlines and simplifies php development process.

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Angry Birds 2 for Android 2.3.0
Angry Birds 2 starts a new era of slingshot gameplay with super stunning graphics, challenging multi-stage levels, scheming boss pigs and even more destruction.

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Google Chrome for Mac 47.0.2526.106
Chrome combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier.

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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.12.386
Find the latest version of WhatsApp Messenger here. Download free of malware, 100% safe.

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Kaspersky VirutKiller Utility 1.0.12.0
If your computer is infected with a malicious program of the Virus.Win32.Virut family, then use a special VirutKiller utility.

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Remote Desktop Manager 11.0.15.0
Introducing the new and improved Remote Desktop Manager 8.

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i.Scribe 2.0.71
Small and fast email client with an intergrated contact database and calendar.

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Kaspersky DigitaCure Utility 1.3.0.2
If your computer is infected with a malicious program of the Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Digitala family( Get Accelerator, Digital Access, Get Access, Download Manager v1.34 ), then use a special utility Digita_Cure.

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RegRun Security Suite Platinum 7.90.0.190
A powerful tool kit against Trojans, rootkits, spyware, adware components.

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Vole Media CHM 3.36.51216
Vole Media CHM is a Microsoft Word, CHM, images and multimedia integrated platform and platform controller.

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DriverEasy 4.9.9
Automatically Detect, Download, Backup, Restore and Uninstall Drivers. Fix your Driver Issues.

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ReclaiMe Free RAID Recovery 2828
Recovers RAID parameters to image file, or the array parameter set.

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Kaspersky PMaxKiller Utility 1.0.2
If your computer is infected with a malicious program of the Rootkit.Win32.PMax family, then use a special PMaxKiller utility.

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