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Monday, May 23, 2016

IT News Head Lines (Engadget) 24/05/2016





Jaybird's Freedom wireless earbuds balance sound and battery life
True to its word, Jaybird's latest wireless sport earbuds are making their debut in the first half of 2016. The company's $200 Freedom in-ears are now available and I've been putting them through their paces for the past few days. This new model foll...

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Infuse helps you find fresh videos on Apple TV and iOS
Media portal and set-top box makers have tried any number of things to help you decide what to watch next, ranging from visual makeovers to voice recognition. However, the team at FireCore thinks it has a better way: filters. The new Infuse 4.2 for...

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Terahertz laser tech could scan for bombs at airports
Terahertz spectrum scanning is potentially ideal for finding bombs due to the sheer range of materials it can detect, but it's not exactly practical for luggage checks when you need both a suitcase-sized machine and up to half an hour to conduct a sc...

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Toyota is bringing back Dean Kamen's stair-climbing wheelchair
Remember Dean Kamen's iBot wheelchair? Its uniquely adjustable wheel orientation gave patients the freedom to climb stairs and effectively stand upright, but its high price ($25,000) knocked it off the market in 2009. Well, it's poised for a comeback...

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Indiegogo deal helps crowdfunders make their gadgets
Indiegogo has made some effort to help get crowdfunded projects off the ground, but it has mostly focused on big companies so far. What about startups still grappling with the basics of making devices? Don't worry: they're getting some help now, to...

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Watch homebrew code run Steam games on the PS4
Ever since Sony switched to x86 processors with the PlayStation 4, gamers have been craving the chance to play PC games on the console -- it's much closer to your home computer than the PS3 was, after all. Well, we're glad to say that it's no longer...

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These $70 DIY synthesizers are a hobbyist's dream
For me, one of the most interesting parts of Moogfest is the Circuit Bending Challenge. Sure, the performances and tech demos are great, but it's always a treat to see what a community of tinkerers can come up with on a tight budget of $70. I've seen...

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Court claims Google lost right to pull site from search results
You'd think that Google's search results would be protected in the US by free speech rights. Google gets to say what what shows up on its own site, right? However, one Florida court thinks differently. It recently determined that Google wasn't protec...

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Google Science Journal studies the world through your phone
Are you (or your kid) curious about the world around you? Google wants to help. It just launched Science Journal, an Android app that helps you perform (and comment on) simple science experiments. The app can record light, motion and sound levels u...

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Ben Heck's Pill-Minder 2000



Ben hacks the Christmas Present Protection System project and puts it to better daily use for pill medication monitoring -- that way you'll know if you've forgotten to take your meds. Using hardware found in the Salvage Wars, along with the brains...

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The After Math: Coming Soon
It's been an auspicious week for big promises. Google announced a whole bunch of stuff at its 2016 I/O developers conference, though it didn't have a whole lot in the demonstrable product department. Similarly, a trio of transportation companies anno...

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Inhabitat's Week in Green: Self-driving Uber cars, and more!
The self-driving cars are coming: This week Uber unveiled its first autonomous vehicle, while Google patented a sticky "fly paper" car hood that could protect pedestrians caught in self-driving car crashes. Los Angeles celebrated the completion of it...

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Wristband that measures alcohol levels wins US competition
BACtrack is a San Francisco company known for making breathalyzers for both law enforcement and ordinary people. But it won the $200,000 grand prize at a National Institutes of Health-sponsored competition for a different kind of blood alcohol monito...

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Six machines that build a better world
By Cat DiStasio

When it comes to construction, technology can go a long way toward making building projects faster, more economical and safer. Robots that can alleviate back-breaking manual labor and cut down on injuries are a welcome addition to wo...

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Second 'The Division' update raises the stakes
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment are willing to try quite a few things to keep you coming back to The Division, but their latest approach is particularly direct: they're upping the ante. Ubi has revealed that its second free update, Conflict, will i...

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 06/05/2016

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Respawn, developer of Titanfall, is creating a new Star Wars game

A new Star Wars gaming is coming in the near future from Respawn Entertainment, the developer that created popular multiplayer shooter Titanfall. Like with Titanfall, EA will be publishing this untitled game, with God of War's Stig Asmussen serving as the game's director.

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Tesla reports Q1 earnings on par with estimates, aims to reach 500K cars produced two years sooner

Tesla Motors on Wednesday reported first quarter non-GAAP revenues of $1.6 billion which meant a loss of $75 million for the electric automaker, or $0.57 per share. The Q1 GAAP revenues were $1.15 billion with a net loss of $282 million, or $2.13 per share.

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Twitter's new Connect tab shows you a personalized list of the best accounts to follow

Twitter has introduced a new feature for Android and iOS users that will provide them with a curated list of interesting and relevant accounts to follow. The ‘Connect’ tab also lets people discover twitter friends and family by syncing contacts from a device’s address book.

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YouTube will launch a streaming cable service called Unplugged in 2017

YouTube is reportedly working on a subscription-based streaming service called "Unplugged" for cord cutters, offering a bundle of broadcast and cable channels for a set price. The report from Bloomberg claims YouTube is in talks with most major media companies like CBS and Viacom, but no deals have been made...

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Intel Core i7-6850K 'Broadwell-E' CPU benchmarked, compared against 5820K Haswell-E @ 4.2GHz

Intel’s next enthusiast-grade line of processors, dubbed Broadwell-E, is due out sometime this year. Four chips are expected – the Core i7-6800K, i7-6850K, Core i7-6900K and Core i7-6950X – and thanks to a user from the Overclock.net forums, we’ve got an early look at what the 6850K is capable of. ...

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IBM opens its experimental quantum computer to the public

Quantum computing is supposed to bring radical changes to the way computers are built and work in the years to come, opening up a whole new world of possibilities. But with the technology still in its very early stages, Quantum computing has typically been the domain of academics, researchers and...

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This classic Ferrari swaps the V8 engine for an all-electric powerplant

Despite the fact that they might not always be practical, electric vehicle conversions are becoming a bit more common. Such is the case with this 1978 Ferrari 308 which foregoes the standard V8 in exchange for an all-electric powertrain.

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Apple reportedly planning big Apple Music overhaul for June

According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning to unveil an overhauled and improved version of its Apple Music streaming service at their Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June.

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Marshmallow is now installed on 7.5 percent of all Android devices

The latest version of Google’s Android operating system, affectionately known as Marshmallow, is now installed on 7.5 percent of all Android devices in the wild according to the latest data from Google’s Android Developer Dashboard.

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Opera's ad blocking browser gets stable desktop release and launches on Android

Opera revealed that it had integrated ad-blocking technology into the developer version of its web browser back in March. Now, a stable desktop version has been launched, along with an updated Opera Mini browser for Android that brings the same features to the mobile platform.

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Fallout 4 expansion Far Harbor gets a release date, new trailer

Far Harbor, the last of three announced DLCs for Fallout 4, is set to arrive later this month. It’s the most expensive Fallout 4 DLC to date, but for good reason – it delivers the largest landmass for an add-on that Bethesda has ever created.

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There's now more than one company selling 'IPHONES' in China after Apple loses trademark case

The vast majority of people who hear the term “iPhone” will associate it with Apple’s mobile devices. But in China, the Cupertino company has just lost a court case for the exclusive right to use the iconic name on its products.

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ImageMagick vulnerability exposes countless websites to hacking

Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in ImageMagick, an image processor used by millions of websites. As of writing, there’s no fix for what’s being called ImageTragick and worse yet, it’s being actively exploited in the wild.

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Philips packs 4K resolution into huge 43-inch monitor

If a standard 32-inch monitor just isn't big enough for you, Philips new 43-inch 4K display – which the company claims is definitely a computer monitor and not a TV – might be exactly what you're after.

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Dishonored 2 November release date and Hollywood voice cast revealed

Stealth action-adventure title Dishonored was one of the biggest hits of 2012. Not only is it a stunningly designed game that’s still great fun to play, but it also features voice actors worthy of a Hollywood movie. Now, publisher Bethesda has revealed the highly anticipated sequel’s release date, and it's...

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Elon Musk commissioned renowned superhero costume designer to create SpaceX spacesuit

SpaceX recently announced plans to send an unmanned spacecraft to Mars by 2018. The aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company ultimately wants to send humans to the distant Red Planet in the not-too-distant future.

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Facebook pays $10,000 to 10-year-old for finding Instagram flaw that allowed comments to be deleted

You have to be at least 13 years old to have an account on Instagram, but this didn’t stop one 10-year-old Finnish boy from exposing a vulnerability in the Facebook-owned photo-sharing application and winning $10,000 for his work.

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Corsair Carbide Spec-Alpha Case Review: Solid looks, feature packed, great value

The ATX Mid-Tower has always been a favorite of PC builders. It can be transported with relative ease, while still managing to hold a respectable amount of very high-end hardware. The Spec-Alpha is Corsair's latest entry to the market and has gamers squarely in its sights. Priced at $80, this...

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Get sweet discounts on Star Wars games to celebrate May the 4th

To celebrate May the 4th, or Star Wars Day for the fans out there, several game retailers have massively discounted their collections of Star Wars games. For PC gamers in particular, there are some great deals to be found on both the Steam Store and GOG.com.

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Rockstar adds 'In and Out' game mode to Grand Theft Auto Online, celebrates with double XP and more

Rockstar on Tuesday launched a new adversary mode for Grand Theft Auto V’s online component, GTA Online.

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Google and Fiat Chrysler to collaborate on self-driving Pacifica minivans

Google and Fiat Chrysler have officially inked a deal to collaborate on self-driving cars. Specifically, the partnership will see the two equip 100 Pacifica minivans with autonomous car tech in an effort to expand Google’s existing self-driving test program. This marks the first time that Google has worked directly with...

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Are these the Top 50 most influential gadgets of all time?

Our lives are filled with gadgets of all shapes and sizes that improve the quality of life through sheer convenience, many of which we take for granted on a daily basis.

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Build a career as a security expert with the Ethical Hacking & Pentesting bundle

If you’re looking for a lucrative and interesting career, consider becoming a professional hacker. Contrary to common belief, it is possible to hack for societal good (without incurring the FBI’s wrath)--and the Ethical Hacking & Pentesting Pro Bundle can show you how.

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AMD Polaris 10 performance will reportedly be on par with Radeon 390/390X

AMD’s next generation Polaris GPUs are expected to break cover as early as next month. Built using a 14-nanometer FinFET manufacturing process, the new Polaris 10 will reportedly replace existing Radeon R9 390 cards according to “well-informed” sources as reported by Fudzilla.

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AdBlock Plus partners with Flattr for new product that lets web users pay publishers

The number of people who use ad blockers is on the rise, and it's costing publishers a lot of money. But a new partnership between the makers of the world’s most successful adblocker and startup Flattr will create a way for people to make small donations to those who produce...

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HP's new Pavilion all-in-one PCs feature thin bezels, pop-up webcam

HP is getting ready for the back-to-school shopping season ahead of schedule this year (the current school year isn’t even up yet). On Tuesday, the company unveiled a bevy of new Windows 10 machines including new laptops, convertibles and a desktop tower but it was a pair of all-in-ones that...

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Samsung patches its smart home platform after researchers expose vulnerabilities

Despite an ever-increasing number of companies turning their focus toward the internet of things, questions remain over the security of connected household devices. In the latest example of how these systems can be compromised, a team from the University of Michigan hacked Samsung’s SmartThings IoT platform.

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Dish launches on-site smartphone repair service

Satellite and over-the-top television provider Dish is getting into the smartphone repair game. The company has launched a nationwide smartphone repair service that’ll replace cracked displays and bad batteries in under an hour.

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Learning about deep learning

The concept is certainly compelling. Having a machine capable of reacting to real-world visual, auditory or other type of data and then responding, in an intelligent way, has been the stuff of science fiction until very recently.

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Amazon's Prime Now same-day delivery service gets a dedicated website

Amazon’s Prime Now same-day delivery service has been given dedicated website. It’s been available through the mobile app for over a year, but now Prime subscribers whose zip codes are covered by the service can opt for the one- to two-hour deliveries via PrimeNow.com.

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Corsair Carbide Spec-Alpha ATX Mid-Tower Review
The ATX Mid-Tower has always been a favorite of PC builders. It can be transported with relative ease, while still managing to hold a respectable amount of very high-end hardware. The Spec-Alpha is Corsair's latest entry to the market and has gamers squarely in its sights. Priced at $80, this is a case that we very much expect to be a dominant force for a few reasons.

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Better Buy: Previous-Gen Flagship vs. Today's Budget Smartphones
If you're in the market for a new phone and don't have a ton of money to spend, most companies would want you to look at their collection of mid-range and entry-level handsets. But that's not always the smartest move if you know where to look.

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Facebook Messenger for Android 69.0
Facebook Messenger, the official Facebook app, allows you to instantly reach friends on their smart phones, feature phones or desktop computers. Also available here for iOS, and Windows Phone.

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GeForce Experience 2.11.3.5
The easiest way to optimize your games and keep your Nvidia drivers up to date.

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Brave Browser 0.9.3 Beta
The new Brave browser is tops at speed and privacy by blocking ads and trackers. By adding micropayments, it also gives users and publishers a better deal.

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Opera Mini for Android 16.0.2168
Download the latest Opera Mini for your phone now. Save data, watch more mobile video without stalling or buffering and speed up slow connections for free.

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eBay Mobile 5.0.0
The eBay app is packed full of features that make it easy to browse, buy, sell and manage your eBay experience whenever and wherever you are.

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WinZip 20.5.12118
WinZip is bar none, the most popular and useful file compression utility out there.

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Viber 6.0.2.22
Free calls, text and picture sharing with anyone, anywhere.

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YouTube for Mobile 11.16.62
Keep up with your favorite YouTube channels and access the world’s videos anywhere with the official YouTube app for Android.

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BurnAware Free 9.1
BurnAware allows you to easily perform the most common disc burning operations.

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Mozilla Firefox for Android 46.0.1
Enjoy the latest from Firefox on your Android device.

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BitTorrent Sync 2.3.7.451
Sync unlimited files between your own devices, or share a folder with friends and family to automatically sync anything.

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Skype for Android 6.32.0
Free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether they’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family, no matter where they are.

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Any Video Converter Free 5.9.4
Take videos from your computer or downloaded from the Internet and converts them into just about any format.

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East-Tec Eraser 12.7.0.8285
Protect your confidential data, privacy and remove traces of Internet activity.

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DVDFab Passkey Lite 8.2.7.2
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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FlashFXP 5.2.0.3930
FlashFXP is a FTP, FTPS, SFTP client for Windows.

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PeaZip for Linux 6.0.1
Cross-platform file and archive manager. Features volume spanning, compression, authenticated encryption.

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ClamAV 0.99.2
ClamAV is an open source antivirus solution for Windows operating systems.

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Dashlane 4.1.1
Instant logins. Instant checkouts. Instant gratification.

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NetTraffic 1.31.1
Tool for monitoring network traffic (bandwidth) on selected interfaces.

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Speedy Painter 3.4.3
Speedy Painter is an OpenGL based painting software for Windows. It supports Wacom digitizers to vary size and opacity of brush strokes according to pen pressure.

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TeamViewer for Mac 11.0.59131
TeamViewer is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet.

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Cyberfox Web Browser 46.0.1
Make the most out of your system be it 32 or 64-bit, Intel or AMD, with this optimized web browser.

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SUMo 4.3.11.313
Thanks to SUMo you'll be able to keep your PC up-to-date by using the most recent version of your favorite software.

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Chromium 51.0.2725.0
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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Logitech Gaming Software 8.83.85
Logitech Gaming Software lets you customize Logitech G gaming mice, keyboards and headsets.

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Mozilla Firefox 46.0.1
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.

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ClamXav for Mac 2.8.9.3
ClamXav is a popular and free virus checker for Mac OS X.

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Minecraft 1.9.2
Minecraft is a fun arcade game where you explore lost worlds, kill monsters and uncover secrets. Download here for Windows, Mac and Linux. This is the The Combate Update.

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AMD Embedded GPU and APU Driver 16.15.2001 for Windows 10/8/7
Thia is the latest graphics driver for AMD's Embedded GPU and APUs. Windows 7/8/8.1 32-bit and 64-bit supported.

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Nvidia Quadro & GeForce Graphics Driver for Mac 346.03.06f01
Keep the graphics on your Mac running at top speeds with the latest Nvidia driver.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Firmware and Drivers April 2016
All current software, firmware, and drivers for the Surface Pro 3; including optional WinTab drivers.

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Intel HD Graphics Driver 10.18.14.4380 for Windows 7/8.1/10
This driver works on 5th Generation Intel Core (codename Broadwell), Core M , 4th Gen Core, 4th Gen Core U Series, Pentium 3000/G3000 and Celeron 2000 processors.

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Intel Security Unifier 1.0.0.657
Intel® Security Unifier utility version 1.0.0.657 enables users to scan their computing devices for the latest security software components available from Intel.

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Realtek HD Audio Codec Driver 6.0.1.7808 for Windows 10
This driver is intended for Windows 10 only and comes from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

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SteelSeries Engine for Mac 2.9.2014
SteelSeries Engine 2 gives you everything you need in one single app. This version works with older SteelSeries products.

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SteelSeries Engine for Windows 2.9.2014
SteelSeries Engine 2 gives you everything you need in one single app. This version works with older SteelSeries products.

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Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 365.10 for Windows 10
Get the optimal experience for Battleborn, Forza Motorsport 6: APEX Beta, OverwatchBeta, and Paragon Beta.

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Nvidia GeForce Graphics Driver 365.10
Get the optimal experience for Battleborn, Forza Motorsport 6: APEX Beta, OverwatchBeta, and Paragon Beta.

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