IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 17/02/2016

Guide to HEVC/H.265 Encoding and Playback: A better, more efficient format

HEVC’s main advantage over H.264 is that it offers roughly double the compression ratio for the same quality. This means that a video file encoded with HEVC can occupy half the space of its H.264 equivalent with no noticeable change in quality, or the same amount of space with improved...

Nvidia launches GeForce 361.91 drivers for Street Fighter V

As is usually the case, Nvidia is on the ball with another GeForce graphics card driver release ahead of a major game launch. Today's drivers, version 361.91 WHQL, bring 'Game Ready' optimizations for Street Fighter V, which launches tomorrow on PC and PlayStation 4.

Immersion launches lawsuit against Apple over 3D Touch and Force Touch patent infringements

Apple is certainly no stranger to patent infringement lawsuits, whether it's launching them or finding itself on the receiving end of one. This time it’s the latter, as the Cupertino-based company is being sued by Californian haptic feedback developer Immersion over claims that Apple’s Force Touch and 3D Touch technology...

Dying Light: The Following Review: A sprawling, satisfying expansion to an already good game

Dying Light: The Following is just what an expansion should be: more of the the same great game, with a number of refinements and small, interesting tweaks. In one respect it’s altogether different: You have an automobile now, and an enormous new explorable area that requires the use of it....

Could the $199 Lumia 650 be the last smartphone from Microsoft to feature the famous brand name?

Microsoft has launched what could be its last smartphone to bear the Lumia name: the Windows 10-powered Lumia 650. Priced at a budget $199, the device comes in black and white, and will only be available in select markets in Europe from February 18. There’s no word when or if...

A $10 million Spotlight Edition is available for Dying Light: The Following

When zombies-and-parkour game Dying Light was released last year, it polarized opinion. It seemed the game was loved and loathed in equal measure by players, but one of the reasons why Techland’s title hit the headlines was its $380,000 Apocolypse Edition that included a full-size, custom built, zombie-proof shelter. Now,...

Apple rumored to be releasing the 4-inch iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 on March 18

Apple’s new 4-inch iPhone, dubbed the iPhone 5se, and the new iPad Air are expected to go on sale on March 18, just three days after the company announces the products at a press event.

Activision confirms a "new, innovative" Call of Duty from Infinity Ward will arrive in 2016

Activision Blizzard released its quarterly financial report last week, and it didn’t come as too much of a surprise to learn that Infinity Ward will launch a new Call of Duty game this holiday season. Activision did say, however, that this will be a new “ innovative” entry into the...

Guide to HEVC/H.265 Encoding and Playback

HEVC's main advantage over H.264 is that it offers roughly double the compression ratio for the same quality. This means that a video file encoded with HEVC can occupy half the space of its H.264 equivalent with no noticeable change in quality, or the same amount of space with improved quality.

Dying Light: The Following Review

Dying Light: The Following is just what an expansion should be: more of the the same great game, with a number of refinements and small, interesting tweaks. In one respect it's altogether different: You have an automobile now, and an enormous new explorable area that requires the use of it.

Tor Browser 5.5.2
Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis.

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FrostWire 6.2.2
BitTorrent/Cloud client with a full featured media player.

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UVK Ultra Virus Killer 7.6.6.0
With an easy-to use interface, UVK allows users to easily remove all kinds of malware, and perform all tasks related to Windows optimization, maintenance, repair and info retrieval. Compatible with Windows 8.

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K-Lite Codec Pack Update 11.9.3
This is a cumulative update for the latest version of the K-Lite (Mega/Full/Standard/Basic) Codec Pack.

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Mozilla Firefox 45.0 Beta 5
Experience cutting edge features but with more stability.

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FireAlpaca 1.5.7
FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily.

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X-Proxy 6.1.0.7
X-Proxy is free and allows you to surf the web anonymously, change your IP, avoid identity theft and hacker intrusiones.

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Java SE 8.74
Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as in today's demanding embedded environments.

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Waterfox 44.0.2
Waterfox is a high performance browser based on the Mozilla Firefox source code. Waterfox is specifically for 64-bit systems, with one thing in mind: speed.

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EMDB 2.48
EMDB is a small utility to keep track of your DVD collection.

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Mozilla Thunderbird 38.6.0
Enjoy safe, fast and easy email, Mozilla-style. The Thunderbird email client includes intelligent spam filters, powerful search and customizable views.

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VueScan 9.5.39
VueScan is an easy to use scanner program that saves you time and improves your productivity.

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Mozilla Firefox Beta for Mac 45.0b5
Experience the newest innovations in an unstable environment that’s not for the faint of heart.

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BitTorrent Bleep 1.1.2
Bleep is a fun and easy instant messaging app that is completely private. No social networks.

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madVR 0.90.10
madVR is a high quality DirectShow video renderer.

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Tribler 6.5.0
Tribler is an open source BitTorrent-based p2p client that lets you find and share content like video, audio and pictures.

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LinkAssistant SEO Tool 5.10.5
Get Your Search Engine Rankings High By Improving Your Site's Link Popularity.

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J. River Media Center 21.0.48
Organize and experience all your media: Music, photos and video YOUR way -- all from a single software program.

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AnyDVD & AnyDVD HD 7.6.9.0
AnyDVD HD comes with same functionality as AnyDVD, but with additional features for full Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD support.

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Restore Point Creator 3.5.9
Ever found that creating Restore Points in Windows is a bit tedious? Click this, click that, go there, click another thing, and then finally you’re at where you need to be to create a Restore Point. There’s got to be an easier way to do all of that. Right? Well,...

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CintaNotes 3.1.2
A free, lightweight and user-friendly note taking application.

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K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool 6.0.5
Scan the registry to detect and remove broken references to codecs and filters.

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DVDFab Passkey Lite 8.2.6.1
DVDFab Passkey Lite is a simple combination of Passkey for DVD and Passkey for Blu-ray. It is a free DVD Decrypter and Blu-ray Decrypter that can work with any software that Passkey for DVD and Passkey for Blu-ray works with to access unprotected content.

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WhatsApp Messenger for Android 2.12.451
Download the latest version of WhatsApp Messenger and enjoy texts, voice notes and free phone calls.

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HipChat 4.0.1625
Supercharge team collaboration with group chat and IM.

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Rufus 2.7.855
Create bootable USB drives the easy way. Rufus is a small utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.

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Hotspot Shield Free 5.1.8
Through a Free VPN Proxy Hotspot Shield ensures you are private, secure, and anonymous online... 100% free.

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Geekbench 3.4.1
Completely awesome cross-platform benchmark that measures the performance of your computer's processor and memory.

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Samsung Smart Switch 4.0.16021.15
Switching to a new Samsung smartphone has never been simpler. And smarter.

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Q-Dir 6.24
Easily manage files and folders from your computer's hard disk drive or removable devices in up to 4 explorer panels,

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Nvidia Graphics Driver for Linux 361.28
This display driver offer support for GeForce, Quadro, NVS, GRID and Tesla chips (desktop and notebooks). Newer cards like the GeForce 945M, Quadro M5000M and NVS 810 are now supported.

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Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 361.91 for Windows 10
Get the optimal experience for ARMA 3, Street Fighter V, Monster Hunter Online, and HITMAN (Beta).

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Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 361.91
Get the optimal experience for ARMA 3, Street Fighter V, Monster Hunter Online, and HITMAN (Beta).

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IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 17/02/2016

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