Wednesday, December 23, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TweakTown) 24/12/2015

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Just Cause 3's latest patch for the PC improves memory management
The latest v1.021 patch for Just Cause 3 on the PC offers improved memory management, as well as fixing up the stability when you exit to the desktop from the game. The new patch is just 99MB in size.
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Avalanche Studios only just released the v1.02 patch for the PC...

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens has already pulled $610 million worldwide
Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues to print money, with Disney's latest blockbuster flying past $610 million in worldwide ticket sales. In the US alone, it has become the fastest movie to hit $250 million.
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The Force Awakens has outperformed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 for...

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Oculus says the Rift is still on target for Q1 2016 launch
We know that the Oculus Rift would be released in early 2016, with pre-orders opening up "soon after New Year", but now the Oculus founder himself, Palmer Luckey, is providing more concrete details on the VR headset.
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Luckey took to Twitter, where he said that preorders "are coming soon after...
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AMD 'adjusts' its dual-GPU launch plans to Q2 2016 for VR headsets

After promising that their dual GPU video card would be released in late 2015, AMD has delayed its Radeon R9 Fury X2. The reason? Because they expected the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive to be out in late 2015, but both VR headsets were delayed into early next year, forcing...

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Google is testing a new passwordless login system

In an effort to bolster account security, tech giant Google has confirmed that it's testing a new login system that doesn't require passwords.
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Google is currently testing a new authentication method that could pave the way to password-free accounts in the near future. Google's method is very much like Yahoo's...
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Last Chance for a 2-Year Subscription to Private Access VPN

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Now GIGABYTE wants to launch their own VR headset too

There seems to be some chatter among Taiwanese supply-chain suppliers that GIGABYTE is also going to attempt to enter the VR headset market, along with ASUS.
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But we already knew ASUS was interested in their own solution for use with their gaming notebooks, because that would allow for a first...
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Nintendo rumored to show NX backstage at CES 2016

A new rumor suggests that Nintendo will show off its new NX console at a closed session at CES 2016 in Las Vegas.
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So far Nintendo has kept its promise not to release new information about the NX until 2016, leaving the community to piece together details from patents and...
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Dragon's Dogma includes customizable item hot keys and more on PC

Capcom developer "wbacon" has confirmed in the Steam forums for Dragon's Dogma that the upcoming PC version of the game will feature customizable hot keys, among other juicy bits.
"Content wise, the port team stuffed everything else they possibly can into the base game plus some extra features fans...
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Rumor: Samsung to produce Greenland GPUs, Zen CPUs for AMD next year

An industry insider has indicated to the Korea Electronic Times that Samsung will be mass producing Greenland graphics chips for AMD starting in the second quarter of 2016. This follows the recent news GlobalFoundries will be producing for AMD, so it has two partners on its hands as of now....

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Rumor: Google pairing with Ford to build driverless cars

Following Google's discovery driverless cars are a bit too good at driving for their own good, the company is said -- according to three sources aware of the plans -- to be partnering with classic car maker Ford to make new ones. This news is in line with what co-founder...

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Apple opposes Investigatory Powers Bill for hurting privacy, security

The UK government's Home Secretary Theresa May has proposed an Investigatory Powers Bill with the aim of bolstering intelligence agencies and law enforcement in surveillance. But, like the Patriot Act in America and Bill C-51 in Canada, it's being criticized for going too far.
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Infrastructure hacking isn't a new thing, New York dam lost in 2013

While we wrote that relatively small 'Western Nations' such as Australia are under possible infrastructure hacker threat due to low-security measures, news has come to light that a New York dam was infiltrated by Iranian hackers back in 2013.
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With the dam being located no more than 20 miles from...
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Microsoft has software to predict future crimes

Microsoft has developed software, called predictive policing, that's able to predict whether inmates will end back up into jail within six months from release with a 91% accuracy rate. Check out the video presentation here.
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It might sound like the program that was depicted in 2002's silver-screen adaptation of Philip...
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Microsoft purchases messagsing app startup Talko to bolster Skype

Seemingly not too interested in carrying its own project on any longer, messaging app startup company Talko has dropped its plans and headed over to Microsoft, in a buyout announced just recently.
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This company purchase by Microsoft is in order to improve Skype and Skype for Business products, programs known...
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) Cinema Movie Review

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

Over a decade has passed since the release of the last Star Wars film, Revenge of the Sith, which according to creator George Lucas was purposefully designed to close the loop (and the door) on the sci-fi film franchise for good. But in November...
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Thecus and GCT Announce Launch of Thecus Middle East

ThecusTechnology Corp., a leading innovator in network-attached storage, and GCT, a leading distributor of IT products in the Middle East, have worked closely for several years to deliver advanced storage solutions to customers in the Middle East, CIS, and Africa. In order to strengthen their partnership Thecus and GCT have...

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Boloro Selects Ribbit.me Blockchain Loyalty Solution for its International Mobile Payments Network

Boloro, the international mobile payments processing network with expanding operations across 15 countries by the end of 2016, has announced their selection of Ribbit.me's universal blockchain-based loyalty industry platform to provide their merchant partners with a loyalty solution. Boloro will integrate the Ribbit.me loyalty platform, including LoyaltyNetwork(TM) and SmartRewards(TM) blockchain...

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NEWERTECH POWER2U RECEIVES 2015 IoT EVOLUTION CONNECTED HOME & BUILDING AWARD

NewerTech http://www.newertech.com, a leading performance upgrades and accessories company for Macs and other Apple products since 1984, announced today that NewerTech Power2U http://www.newertech.com/products/power2u_universal.php has received a 2015 IoT Evolution Connected Home and Building Award from IoT Evolution magazine, the leading publication covering IoT (Internet of Things) technologies. NewerTech was honored...

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LG TO UNVEIL NEW VERSION OF POPULAR WEBOS SMART TV PLATFORM AT CES 2016

At the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, LG will unveil its latest SMART TV lineup featuring the newest webOS 3.0 smart TV platform. LG webOS 3.0 was designed to provide an exceptional user experience to allow for more intuitive navigation of the TV's features. Since its...

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Corning Iris(TM) Glass Chosen for LeTV's new Super TV Max 70

One of Corning Incorporated's newest high-tech innovations - Corning Iris(TM) Glass - is helping high-profile Chinese company LeTV launch a large and remarkably thin TV with brilliant, lifelike images. Iris Glass forms the light-guide plate (LGP) for LeTV's new 70-inch television - the Super TV Max 70 - now available...

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Aerocool Presents 80Plus Gold Certified XPredator PSU Models

Aerocool Advanced Technologies, one of world's leading manufacturers of excellent gaming PC gear, expands its Xpredator power supply unit series by gold certified models with much higher efficiency. This new addition aims for ambitious gamers and enthusiasts, coming with total of four different models starting with 550 Watts and going...

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Creative Intros Sound BlasterX G5 71 HDA Portable Sound Card and Headphone Amp

Creative Technology Ltd today announced the availability in the U.S., as part of the Sound BlasterX Gaming Series, the Sound BlasterX G5, a 7.1 HD audio portable sound card with built-in headphone amplifier. The Sound BlasterX G5 is an external sound card that comes with the built-in SB-Axx1 multi-core chipset...

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Creative Also Unveils the Outlier Bluetooth MP3 Headphones

Creative Technology Ltd today announced the Creative Outlier, a powerful feature-rich Bluetooth MP3 headphones with changeable colorful acoustic rings. The headphone is specially designed for urban commuters and health enthusiasts who want to enjoy their music indoors or outdoors, with or without their smartphones. Creative Outlier is extremely lightweight --...

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Creative Announces the Woof 3 Bluetooth Speaker

Creative Technology Ltd today announced the Creative Woof 3, the ideal micro-size Bluetooth speaker companion for smartphone and tablet users who want to enjoy their music out loud on the go. The series comes in a flourish of rich metallic colors inspired by the four seasons: Spring Crystallite, Summer Rouge,...

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Aqua Computer Intros Spacer for Skylake CPUs

The Intel Skylake CPUs are getting very popular at the moment. For a much better cooling performance many users are removing the heatspreader from the CPU. This has some negative effects on the secure installation of the CPUs. Aqua Computer has developed a protective spacer to allow a much more...

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