Thursday, December 10, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TweakTown) 11/12/2015

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Valve says 'it ain't us' that put Half-Life 3 in the Steam Database
We said it broke our hearts, but it's better than getting our hopes up - Half-Life 3 rumors begin to fly, but Valve said that the entry in the Steam Database had nothing to do with the company that can't count to three.
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NVIDIA upgrading the GTX 965M in Q1 2016, adding ~15% performance
It looks like NVIDIA is doing some last minute work to its GeForce GTX 965M product, codenamed "N16E-GR", allowing for some decent overclocking headroom and additional performance, adding roughly 15% to the previous "N16E-GS" product.
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New Fallout 4 patch fixes infinite bottlecap glitch
If you're like me, then you've been rueing the day when Bethesda fixed Fallout 4's super-useful infinite bottlecap glitch. Sadly, that day is today. Yes, Fallout 4's illustrious bottlecap glitch is no more, so be sure to avoid downloading the new patch on PS4 and Xbox One if you want...

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Microsoft's new security leak puts Xbox LIVE user data at risk
Thanks to a slip up at the hands of Microsoft, Xbox LIVE accounts accessed through the official Xbox LIVE website can now be hijacked on Windows 10 and Windows Phone platforms. The company has said that it's "not currently aware" of any reported suspicious activity, but warns users that their...

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Uber app arrives on Windows 10 PCs
A new Uber update brings the app to Windows 10 PCs for the first time. You still need a phone to complete the ride (presumably so the driver can contact you if necessary), but this should make life a little easier, particularly if you spend more of your time on...

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Cortana app now available on Android, iOS
Cortana expands her reach today beyond the confines of Windows 10 and out to Android and iOS devices. To put it another way: you can now download the Cortana app on your smartphone.
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Available functions include location-based reminders (e.g. "pick up wine next time I'm near the grocery store"), text...

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Android 6.0 will come to 2nd gen Moto E phones
Motorola earlier this year revealed its list of smartphones that would be receiving the Android 6.0 aka Marshmallow update. At this time, 2nd gen Moto E users were disappointed and confused to see their phone was not on the list, given how new it was.
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Fortunately, Motorola has now added...

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Speedtest.net launches HTML5 speed test
Popular Internet speed testing website Speedtest.net has launched a beta HTML5/Javascript speed test. No extra installations of any kind are required, so, if you're determined to keep Flash off your computer or just like the feel of HTML5 over Flash (the standard test is a bit slow and clunky in...

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Konami has 'lack of leadership', says ex Square Enix president
Due to the inherently strong language and culture barrier, it's often quite difficult understanding Japanese business politics. Millions of gamers across the globe are still trying to figure out why Konami continues to ignite the anti-Kojima controversy at every turn. Former Square Enix president Yoichi Wada is well-versed with all...

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Mozilla officially calls it quits on Firefox smartphones
Mozilla revealed that it will be pulling out of the smartphone race as titans like Apple, Samsung and Android push the beleaguered open-source company out of the mobile market.
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Due to flagging support from consumers and developers alike, Mozilla is surrendering its plans to get a foothold in today's global...

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LG adds Bluetooth connectivity to LED projectors
Announced in a recently issued press release, LG has installed Bluetooth connectivity to its PH550, PW1000 and PW1500 Minibeam series projectors. In addition to Wi-Fi connections also being available, this new technology means that you can project at meetings or in confined spaces without worrying about multitudes of cables getting...

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AMD replies to Asetek's cease and desist over R9 Fury X cooler
With Asetek demanding that AMD stop sales of its Radeon R9 Fury X video card due to watercooling issue between CoolerMaster and Asetek, AMD has now publicly replied.
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Packed with a closed loop cooling system, AMD defended its Radeon R9 Fury X with CoolerMaster-supported liquid cooling, stating "We are aware...
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Toshiba looking at $60m accounting scandal fine

Due to an accounting violation, the Japanese securities watchdog has requested that Toshiba be sent a massive $60 million (7.37 billion yen) fine, being described by iTnews as; in a bid "to rebuild a corporate image shattered by a series of high-profile wrongdoing".
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Surrounding this news, 50 shareholders have also...
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Pay What You Want for 60 Hours of White Hat Hacker Training

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White hat hacking is quickly becoming an in-demand skill for companies looking for the best way to protect themselves from hackers. And whether you're completely new to IT security or just want to make your resume stand out, this seven-course bundle will turn you into a pro white hat hacker-and...
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Chicago and Los Angeles may be the next Google Fiber locations

With Provo, Utah and Austin, Texas currently under its belt, Google is now looking to hit its first major city, announcing Los Angeles and Chicago as possibly locations for its next Google Fiber rollout.
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While these places have not yet been confirmed by Google, a a blog post recently discussed...
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Streacom F12C ATX HTPC Chassis Review

Introduction, Specifications, and Pricing

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While up until this chassis hit the lab for testing, we will admit that Streacom was not even on our radar. So like we always do, we look at Streacom's site to find out what we can about the company and just what it is they...
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PINE64's Single-Board 64 Bit Supercomputer Launches on Kickstarter to Make Your Next DIY Gadget More Simple, Affordable and Expandable

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In an age characterized by rapid growth of technology, a fully-functioning, programmable computer is still a luxury for many. To make innovation more affordable, PINE64 announces Kickstarter availability of two powerful 3.125 x 5" 64 Bit Quad Core supercomputers starting at $15: PINE A64 & PINE A64+. The versatile single-board...
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Airflow Temp and Velocity Scanner Thermally Characterizes Electronic Enclosures

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) now offers the ATVS-2020 scanner which measures airflow temperature and velocity of inside electronic devices. The ATVS-2020 scanner accommodates up to 32 sensors for precise, multi-point field mapping of test domains, including housings and PCB surfaces. The result is a highly accurate thermal characterization.
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AMD Achieves Leading Market Share for Thin Clients

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced that the company achieved a number one market share position for thin clients based on its thin-client shipments. According to its unit sales to thin client customers last year, AMD has more than half of that market, with 53 percent market share. Thin clients, with little...

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EVGA Announces the GeForce GTX 970 HYBRID Graphics Card

The Award Winning EVGA HYBRID line is now available on GeForce GTX 970. The EVGA GeForce GTX 970 HYBRID GAMING is an "all-in-one" water cooling solution that significantly lowers the GPU operating temperature. Best of all? The water cooler is completely self-contained, with an included 120mm radiator and fan. No...

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Cougar Announces the Attack X3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

COUGAR is proud to announce the arrival of COUGAR Attack X3. This new keyboard caters to those purist gamers who crave for a high quality mechanical gaming keyboard that simply provides three things: quality, useful functions and an elegant and durable design. Attack X3 fulfills these requirements with a combination...

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CRYORIG Posts Official Statement Regarding Skylake PCB Conerns

We at CRYORIG have the following information and statement to make, regarding the recent news and discussion regarding damaged PCB's on Skylake CPU's, which many in the industry believe is caused by abnormal heat sink mounting pressure during transportation of the PC system. First of all we want to assure...

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Record-breaking ESL One Cologne returns in 2016

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ESL One Cologne, the world's most successful Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament, returns to Germany's iconic LANXESS arena in 2016. Once again taking place in Germany's largest indoor arena from July 8-10, the record-holding event will feature competition between the world's finest Counter-Strike teams for a total of US$250,000 in prize...
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