IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 21/12/2015

HTC to disclose a "very, very big technological breakthrough" regarding its Vive VR headset at CES

The annual Consumer Electronics Show is just around the corner. As has been the case ever since my inaugural trip in 2007, there's always one product or trend that takes center stage. 2016 is widely expected to be the year of virtual reality.

Juniper Networks discovers "unauthorized" code that decrypts encrypted VPN traffic

Networking provider Juniper Networks has released an emergency patch to remedy what appears to be an intentional backdoor into many of its products.

Microsoft delays Windows 10 Mobile upgrade until early next year

Microsoft has some bad news for those running Windows Phone 8.1 devices - the upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile won't be released in December after all. As such, the only way to try Microsoft's new OS this year (outside of the Windows Insider program) is to buy one of its...

Weekend Open Forum: Games to play during the holiday season?

Even with all of the hectic traveling, family visits and last minute shopping many of us end up with at least a few days of time off. I tend to catch up on some movies and video games I haven’t had a chance to get to just yet.

Sony working on sulfur-based batteries that last 40% longer and are 30% smaller

Even though smartphones get more powerful as each new iteration is released, one thing that never seems to improve - and sometimes actually gets worse - is their battery life. There are some ways to remedy this problem, such as battery cases like the one Apple recently revealed, but the...

AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 15.12 WHQL officially patches fan bug

AMD has released version 15.12 of its Radeon Software Crimson Edition, a WHQL-certified driver that most notably "officially" addresses a fan speed issue that cropped up last month. Think of it as an early gift for the holidays.

Breitling becomes the latest watchmaker to enter the smartwatch market with the $8,900 Exospace B55

Luxury watchmaker Breitling, famed for its aviation-themed timepieces, has made its first foray into the smartwatch market with the $8900 Exospace B55, a “connected” device that combines the looks and style of classic watch with the some of the functions found in modern smartwatches.

Report: Average global Internet speeds increased by 14 percent to 5.1Mbps

Global Internet connection speeds increased by double-digits in the third quarter compared to a year ago although only five percent of users are connecting at broadband speeds of 25Mbps or higher according to content delivery service Akamai.

League of Legends creator Riot Games now fully owned by Chinese giant Tencent

US studio Riot Games - the company behind the League of Legends, the most played game on the PC platform – has quietly announced that it is now 100% owned by Chinese internet giant Tencent.

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Coleco aims for a return to the console market with the cartridge-based Chameleon

Gamers of a certain age may be familiar with the name Coleco. The American firm started out as the Connecticut Leather Company in 1932 and went on to make some of the earliest video game consoles: The Telstar series of consoles from the late seventies, and the ColecoVision from the...

These Netflix socks will pause your show once you doze off

Falling asleep while watching Netflix can be a real drag (I know, first world problems, right?). Waking up in the middle of an unwatched episode of your favorite series has the potential to spoil the entire season (ask me how I know).

Spotify wants to be the DJ the next time you host a party

It’s the time of the year when even the least socially inclined of us end up having people over to our houses. Once the food and house cleaning is taken care of, the guests are about to show up – and we totally forgot about music. Or maybe that's just...

Hacking a locked-down Linux PC is apparently as easy as pressing backspace 28 times

A pair of security researchers from the Cybersecurity Group at the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain have discovered a method of hacking into a Linux computer that's so easy, you'd be forgiven for thinking it wasn't legit.

Microsoft's SmartScreen expands to protect against drive-by attacks online

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that SmartScreen now also protects users from drive-by attacks in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11. Microsoft SmartScreen has been around for years as a tool to protect users from phishing attacks and malware downloads. The feature uses URL reputation checks and Application Reputation protection to...

'Super Mario Maker' update adds new elements, makes searching for levels much easier

Nintendo has a brand new Super Mario Maker update in the works that'll make searching for levels a whole lot easier.

Google "gravely disappointed" with California DMV's proposed self-driving car law

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has published draft proposals dealing with the use of self-driving cars on public roads – and Google isn’t happy with some of the regulations. The DMV’s proposed law says that all autonomous cars must have a steering wheel, and a licensed driver must be...

Microsoft adds more backward compatible Xbox 360 games, bringing the total to 120

Microsoft made a lot of gamers happy at E3 when it announced backward compatibility was coming to the Xbox One in November. The Redmond-based company made good on that promise last month and now, several additional titles have been added that are now playable on its latest console.

US Postal Service is the latest company to crack down on hoverboard shipments

The United States Postal Service is the latest company to crack down on hoverboards, with a spokesperson telling CNET that they have banned all hoverboard shipments by air transportation "effective immediately and until further notice". The changes mean that USPS will only ship the devices via Standard Post or Parcel...

Apple names first chief operating officer since Tim Cook

Apple on Thursday announced that Jeff Williams has been named chief operating officer, a position that has remained vacant since Tim Cook relieved Steve Jobs of chief executive duties in 2011.

Tech Deals: Moto X Pure Edition 32GB unlocked for $350

Christmas is just around the corner and there are tons of great deals to be found, like our featured deal today for a Moto X Pure Edition 32GB Unlocked GSM CDMA Smartphone preloaded with Android 5.1 Lollipop for only $350. There are also some great HDTVs, electronics, gadgets, and computer...

Renowned hacker George Hotz built this autonomous driving system using readily-available components

George Hotz may not be a name you're familiar with but in the modding community, he's practically a living legend. Known online as "Geohot," he became the first person to hack Apple's original iPhone at the ripe age of 17 and later reverse-engineered the PlayStation 3 (Sony wasn't thrilled about...

Google's Nexus 5X and 6P both go on sale for the holidays

On Wednesday, Google revealed that it would be slashing the prices of its recently released Nexus 5X and 6P smartphones. Through December 22, you can grab one from the Google Store for $50 off the going price -- that's $330 for the 5X or $450 for the 6P. Of course,...

Microsoft opens HoloLens Experience Showcase at its flagship New York City store

Microsoft on Thursday launched what it is calling the HoloLens Experience Showcase at its flagship retail store in New York City.

Brazilian court blocks WhatsApp for 48 hours (now lifted), 1.5 million users move to Telegram

Despite its 93 million users making instant messenger WhatsApp the most popular app in Brazil, the country is in the middle of a ban on the Facebook-owned service after a Brazilian court ordered it shut down for 48 hours.

The state of PC gaming in 2015: The future looks promising

Unlike the other gaming platforms we’ve been evaluating here at the end of the year, the PC’s been around for decades. Recently, the PC’s long legacy of openness and customization has come into conflict with a mainstream that’s finally—finally—realized just how big of a deal PC gaming actually is. By...

Facebook's partnership with Uber means you can now hail a ride from within Messenger

Facebook has announced that it has formed a partnership with Uber to bring the ride-hailing company’s service to the Messenger app. At the moment, the feature is being tested with some users, but it will soon be available to those located in US cities with Uber services.

Microsoft delivers first 'Redstone' preview build to Windows 10 Insiders

Microsoft has begun to roll out a new preview build of Windows 10 to those in the Insider program currently on the Fast ring. This new build, version 11082, is the first build from Microsoft's Redstone development branch (RS1), which is set to be the next major update to Windows...

Pandora will soon have to pay out more in royalties

The Copyright Royalty Board, a panel of three federal judges that set royalty rates for Internet radio stations, revealed on Wednesday a new set of rates that govern how much artists and labels get paid. As a result, Pandora - a company that has yet to turn an annual profit...

The State of PC Gaming in 2015

Unlike the other gaming platforms we've been evaluating here at the end of the year, the PC's been around for decades. Recently, the PC's long legacy of openness and customization has come into conflict with a mainstream that's finally-finally-realized just how big of a deal PC gaming actually is. By and large, the PC is in a great place in 2015.

Google Nexus 6P Review

Last year's Nexus 6 wasn't a hugely successful smartphone. For 2015's successor, the company 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 it's one of the best Android smartphones you can purchase today.

WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.12.391
Download the latest version of WhatsApp Messenger and enjoy texts, voice notes and free phone calls.

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SpywareBlaster 5.4
SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spyware-free and secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web.

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Line for Android 5.9.0
There are no limits. Call and message as much as you want.

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Vine for Android / iOS 3.3.15
See and share short looping videos on Android and iPhone.

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Tixati 2.29.1
Tixati is a peer-to-peer file sharing program that uses the popular BitTorrent protocol.

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Sticky Password 8.0.6.145
A password manager that automatically fills in login and password fields on web pages and program windows. Passwords are encrypted in storage.

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Mozilla Firefox for Linux 43.0.1
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.

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Hardware Inspector 6.8.4
Inventory tracking solution for corporate networks and IT infrastructure.

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Duplicate Cleaner Free 3.2.7
Duplicate Cleaner is a useful program to help you organize the contents of your home hard drive or corporate network.

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ArsClip 5.07
ArsClip is a freeware utility for the windows clipboard. ArsClip monitors the clipboard and keeps track of the entries.

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Mozilla Firefox for Mac 43.0.1
Bringing together all kinds of awesomeness to make browsing better for you.

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Unity for Mac 5.3.1
Mac-based high-end game development tool. Now also available for Windows.

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Chromium 49.0.2596.0
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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Mozilla Firefox 44.0 Beta 1
Experience cutting edge features but with more stability.

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Snapchat for Android 9.21.0
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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Tor Browser 5.0.6
Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis.

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Surf Anonymous Free 2.5.0.2
Surf Anonymous Free is an advanced and reliable software for Internet users who want to ensure that their sessions and all online activities are secure and private.

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IsoBuster 3.7
IsoBuster rescues lost files from a bad or trashed CD or DVD.

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EditPad Lite 7.4.0
A general-purpose text editor, designed to be small and compact.

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HipChat 4.0.1617
Supercharge team collaboration with group chat and IM.

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Comodo Chromodo Private Internet Browser 45.8.12.391
Fast and versatile Internet Browser based on Chromium, with highest levels of speed, security and privacy.

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Kingo Android Root 1.4.3
The easiest Android rooting software you have ever seen. Android Root is free. Supports almost every Android device and all Android versions.

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Skype 7.17
Skype is free and simple software that will enable you to make free calls anywhere in the world in minutes.

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Mozilla Firefox for Linux 44.0 Beta 1
Experience the newest innovations in a stable environment.

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Tor Browser for Mac 5.0.6
Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis.

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Subtitles 3.2.8
Automatically downloads subtitles for your movies and TV shows. It works like magic.

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Audials Tunebite 14.0.51000
Audials Tunebite has been the solution for all problems with media files since 2004.

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Startup Delayer 3.0.366
Startup Delayer gives you the power to optimize your Startup Process by delaying applications from starting up as soon as you log into your computer.

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Wise Care 365 3.94
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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IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 21/12/2015

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