Showing posts with label Windows Phone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windows Phone. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

IT News Head Lines (CNET) 25/05/2016





Windows Phone market share falls below one percent - CNET
Despite a global rise in smartphone sales, Microsoft's market share has continued to fall.

Read More ...




Animal-inspired robot uses whiskers to sense the world - CNET
An odd-looking robot uses an array of whiskers to sense obstacles to avoid them.

Read More ...




Ancient beer recipe found in China - CNET
A recipe found in China is one of the world's oldest for beer, coming in at around 5,000 years.

Read More ...




Flexible patch performs like a wearable Tricorder - CNET
It attaches to the wearer's chest and monitors vital signs, and could be used for athletes and patients with heart problems.

Read More ...




AI-powered Watch-Bot reminds you to turn off the TV - CNET
Watch-Bot learns your household routine and reminds you when you've forgotten to put the milk away or turn the TV off.

Read More ...




Artificial intelligence: Getting as good as the real thing - CNET
Three of the biggest names in AI see the field changing the way we live.

Read More ...




Facebook sorry for rejecting ad featuring plus-size woman - CNET
Ad featuring outspoken advocate for body acceptance was initially rejected because it depicted body parts in an "undesirable manner."

Read More ...




Facebook says probe found no evidence of Trending Topics bias - CNET
Social-networking giant says it could not substantiate charges it suppressed conservative news stories but announced changes to the feature to reduce human risk of bias.

Read More ...




Facebook trying out continuous live streaming - CNET
Puppycams are just one of the uses cases for a nonstop streaming feature the social network is testing on its live video platform.

Read More ...




Blueberry comes packed with spider nest in most horrifying breakfast ever - CNET
Most Reddit users find these photos to be berry disgusting, but blueberry farmer claims buggy fruit likely wasn't dangerous.

Read More ...




Pulses rise as Fitbit defends accuracy of fitness trackers - CNET
A study funded by a law firm suing the wearables maker raises questions about the accuracy of Fitbit technology.

Read More ...




These ear capsules might be the wireless multifunction headphones you've been waiting for - CNET
A new pair of wireless headphones by Human Inc. can morph into a portable loudspeaker and allows multiple users to connect and listen to a single audio source.

Read More ...




We flip out over Motorola Razr's return, while Google schools us on science - CNET
A Motorola video hints the classic Razr flip phone will be resurrected June 9. Meanwhile, Google launches a new app for experiments called Science Journal.

Read More ...




Lyft's new Scheduled Rides might help you make your flight - Roadshow
Now you can schedule a Lyft trip ahead of time.

Read More ...




Swinging for the fences: Hyundai to build a 250-mile EV by 2020 - Roadshow
According to Hyundai's director for eco-friendly vehicle development, we'll see both 200-mile and 250-mile Hyundai EVs by the end of the decade.

Read More ...




Fallout 4 Far Harbor: Tips to get you ready - CNET
Here's what you should do before heading into Fallout 4's Far Harbor.

Read More ...




A tour of Samsung America's audio lab (pictures) - CNET
Samsung's audio lab outside of Los Angeles is the birthplace of products such as the HW-K950 Atmos soundbar and the Radiant360 speaker. Take a tour of the facility.

Read More ...




Disney will make Netflix the happiest place on earth this September - CNET
Nearly four years after the deal was announced, Netflix will become the exclusive place (in the United States) to stream new Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar movies.

Read More ...




Old habits die hard: New study shows we still love taking the wheel - Roadshow
According to the latest University of Michigan transport study, it'll be a while before self-driving tech takes hold.

Read More ...




Take a behind-the-scenes look at 'Top Gear' with the 'Extra Gear' aftershow - Roadshow
Hosted by car-vid legend Chris Harris and former CNET employee Rory Reid, it's bound to be a good'un.

Read More ...




The Division 1.2 patch notes include new raid, loot changes and more - CNET
See the complete patch notes for The Division's major update coming out tomorrow.

Read More ...




Facebook buys Two Big Ears and makes its VR audio tool free - CNET
Facebook repackages the Scottish company's VR audio platform as "Facebook 360 Spatial Workstation" and makes it free.

Read More ...




Uncharted 4's sales surpass 2.7 million in first week - CNET
The fourth entry in the series makes a strong debut, but falls short of Uncharted 3's record.

Read More ...




President Obama's at the next table, but Hanoi diners don't give a pho - CNET
During a weeklong trip to Asia, the president dined with chef Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam for an episode of "Parts Unknown" that will air in September.

Read More ...




How to play Mirror's Edge Catalyst five days early - CNET
Get hands-on time with DICE's open-world free-running game early.

Read More ...






Available Tags:Market Share , Windows Phone , Windows , CNET , TV , Facebook , wireless , Motorola , Google , Samsung , Catalyst

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

IT News Head Lines (TechSpot) 27/04/2016

TechSpot



Millions pirate Game of Thrones shortly after release

In what shouldn't come as a huge surprise to anyone, Game of Thrones has once again been pirated by millions of people shortly after its premiere on Sunday, reinforcing its position as the most popular show among illegal viewers.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




This HD footage of New York City was captured in 1993

Quality is one of many characteristics that can be used to gauge a rough estimate of when a piece of media was captured. In rare instances, like the clip above, quality can be deceiving.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




AMD's Radeon Software 16.4.2 drivers fully support external graphics cards

If you've got an AMD Radeon graphics card, now is the time to update your drivers: the company has launched version 16.4.2 that includes performance improvements and full support for Xconnect technology.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Reporting abuse on Twitter just got a lot more efficient

Twitter has for several years now offered a way to report abuse on its platform but doing so hasn’t always been easy or efficient. On Monday, the microblogging platform addressed the latter shortcoming by condensing the number of steps needed to report habitual offenders.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Raspberry Pi camera module upgraded, now packs Sony image sensor

The Raspberry Pi Foundation on Monday announced a pair of new camera accessories for its popular single-board computers.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




AMD preparing to vacate Sunnyvale headquarters, sources say

Those in and around Silicon Valley are no doubt familiar with the massive white campus at 1090 E. Duane Ave., otherwise known as the headquarters of Advanced Micro Devices.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




John Romero needs your help to fund Blackroom

After releasing the first new Doom map in more than 20 years, id Software co-founder John Romero is now focused on creating the first game from his new studio Night Work Games.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Wireless receiver lets you use a DualShock 4 controller with your original NES

If you’re a retro gaming fan then you’re well aware of how frustrating it can be to have someone (or maybe even a pet) trip over your controller wire. At best, it unplugs the controller but more often than not, the console takes a trip over the edge of the...

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Sirin Labs is launching a luxury smartphone with military-grade security next month for $15,000

How much would you pay for what could be the most secure, advanced commercial smartphone in the world? British-Israeli startup Sirin Labs thinks that users would be willing to spend up to $15,000 for a mobile device that mixes advanced technology with military-grade security, and will be releasing this “Rolls-Royce...

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Windows Phone-inspired keyboard now available for iOS

Microsoft’s predictive text mobile keyboard is now available as an iOS app in Apple’s App Store. Dubbed Word Flow, the keyboard from Microsoft’s in-house experimental Garage division supports both tap and swipe typing methods and is designed with single-hand use in mind.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Logitech creates a massive display from 160 RGB keyboards

Logitech has finally found a practical use for the RGB LED backlighting in their new G810 Orion Spectrum mechanical gaming keyboards. At PAX East, the company has arranged 160 of them into a massive wall-mounted display, which has the ability to show text and videos through the RGB backlighting system.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Lionsgate, Valve partnership brings big-name films to Steam

Valve has signed a deal with entertainment giant Lionsgate that brings more than 100 movies to its digital distribution platform.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Apple reportedly turns to Magna for electric car project after talks with BMW and Daimler fail

Rumors that Apple was in talks with BMW and Daimler for the Cupertino company’s electric car project, codenamed Titan, have been circulating for about a year. But according to German news outlet Handelsblatt, discussions between the three parties have broken down.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Online multiplayer, Battleborn DLC, practice mode and more coming to Rock Band 4

The crowdfunding campaign to bring Rock Band 4 to the PC may have fallen short of its goal but developer Harmonix still has big things planned for the rhythm game later this year.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




The eSports industry has grown 43% since last year, expected to generate $463 million in 2016

While the popularity of video games continues to increase, few areas of the industry are expanding as quickly as the eSports sector. At one time, competitive multiplayer gaming was mostly confined to parts of Asia, such as South Korea, but it has grown into a global phenomenon that is predicted...

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Chrome OS might be getting the Google Play Store shortly

Judging by the latest discoveries in Chrome OS, users of the operating system will soon be able to run the vast majority of Android apps thanks to the inclusion of the Google Play Store.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine DLC: new Gwent faction and screenshots revealed

New images and information regarding The Witcher 3’s second and final piece of DLC, Blood and Wine, have been revealed. As well as showing more screenshots of the Southern France-style area of Toussaint, CD Projekt Red has announced that a new faction will be added to everyone’s favorite card battling...

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Mexico's voter database containing the records of over 80 million citizens leaked online

Earlier this month, it was reported that hackers had infiltrated the Philippines’ Commission on Elections database and leaked the personal information of up to 55 million people. Now, Mexico has become the latest country to have its entire voter database posted online.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




The Best Headphones: In-ear, over-ear, gaming, wireless and more

There's an endless selection when it comes to headphones and finding the right pair of can be not only tough but there’s a lot of subjectivity involved depending on what matters most to you -- audio quality, comfort, features, and so on. Here are our picks for the best headphones...

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Best Headphones of 2016
There's an endless selection when it comes to headphones and finding the right pair of can be not only tough but there's a lot of subjectivity involved depending on what matters most to you -- audio quality, comfort, features and so on. Here are our picks for best over-the-ear, in-ear, noise cancelling, gaming, sports-oriented, budget and wireless.

Read Entire ArticleRead Comments



Read More ...




Brave Browser 0.9.2 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.

Read More ...




Mozilla Lightning 4.7
Lightning brings the Sunbird calendar to the popular email client, Mozilla Thunderbird.

Read More ...




BlueStacks App Player 2.2.20.6211
Install and run Android apps on your PC or Mac. BlueStacks puts the Android operating system on your desktop.

Read More ...




360 Total Security 8.2.0.1138
360 Total Security offers you complete protection against viruses and other new type of threats. When you shopping on line, downloading files, browsing webpage, 360 Total Security protect you from cybercrime at any moment.

Read More ...




Mozilla Firefox for Mac 46.0
Bringing together all kinds of awesomeness to make browsing better for you.

Read More ...




Driver Magician Lite 4.55
Device driver backup tool for Windows.

Read More ...




USB Drive Letter Manager USBDLM 5.1.8
USBDLM is a Windows service that gives control over Windows' drive letter assignment for USB drives.

Read More ...




Kaspersky RannohDecryptor 1.9.0.0
Kaspersky RannohDecryptor is an intuitive yet efficient security utility that can be used to disinfect files affected by Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Rannoh.

Read More ...




Adobe Flash Player for Mac 21.0.0.226
Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across screens and browsers.

Read More ...




Mozilla Firefox for Linux 46.0
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.

Read More ...




IP Camera Viewer 3.07
IP Camera Viewer allows you to view live video from your USB or IP cameras on your PC.

Read More ...




Symantec Norton AntiVirus Definition Update April 26, 2016
Keep your Norton Anti-Virus updated.

Read More ...




VIPRE Antivirus Definitions Update File 48906 April 26, 2016
VIPRE Antivirus out to date with the latest definitions available.

Read More ...




Microsoft Windows Defender Definition Update April 26, 2016
Download the latest updates or definitions for your Microsoft Windows Defender security software

Read More ...




Bitdefender 9-10 Virus Definitions April 26, 2016
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus 9 to 10 updated with the latest definitions.

Read More ...




Symantec Norton AntiVirus X 9.x-10.x Update for Mac April 26, 2016
Keep your Norton Anti-Virus for Mac up to date.

Read More ...




Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2016.4.26
The Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool application was designed to be another virus scanner and detection software from Kaspersky

Read More ...




RemoveIT Pro XT - SE 4.26.2016
Remove many viruses that other popular antivirus software cannot discover.

Read More ...




Norman Malware Cleaner 2016.4.26
Norman Malware Cleaner is a free utility that may be used to detect and remove specific malicious software (malware).

Read More ...




Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Update April 26, 2016
This updates the detection rules for Spybot Search and Destroy.

Read More ...




BitDefender Virus Definitions Update April 26, 2016
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus updated with the latest definitions.

Read More ...




ClamAV Virus Database Update April 26, 2016
ClamAV is an open source antivirus solution for Windows operating systems.

Read More ...




AVIRA Antivirus Definition Update April 26, 2016
Update AVIRA Desktop for Windows with latest virus definitions and scan engine.

Read More ...




RemoveIT Pro v7 Enterprise 4.26.2016
Locates & Removes many new dangerous files that other popular AV programs do not find.

Read More ...




SUPERAntiSpyware Database Update April 26, 2016
Keep SUPERAntiSpyware up to date.

Read More ...




F-Secure Virus Definitions Update April 26, 2016
Keep your F-Secure products updated.

Read More ...




Bitdefender 2010-08 Virus Definitions Update April 26, 2016
Keep your Bitdefender Anti-Virus 2008 to 2010 updated with the latest definitions.

Read More ...




McAfee SuperDAT Update 8146 April 26, 2016
Keep your Mcafee based virus scanner up to date with the latest SuperDAT Update.

Read More ...




AVG Anti-Virus Update 12105 April 26, 2016
Keep your AVG Anti-Virus updated.

Read More ...




Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update April 26, 2016
Virus definitions for Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

Read More ...




AOpen MP5000 Bios R1.02


Read More ...




Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Firmware and Drivers April 2016
Barely tipping the scales at 1.76 pounds, the 12-inch Surface Pro 3 has all the power and performance of a premium laptop in a thin and lightweight design.

Read More ...






Available Tags:Radeon , Twitter , Sony , AMD , Wireless , smartphone , security , Windows Phone , Windows , keyboard , iOS , Logitech , Valve , Steam , Apple , BMW , Chrome OS , Chrome , Google , Mozilla , Mozilla , Firefox , Mac , Driver , USB , Adobe , Mac , Mozilla , Firefox , Linux , Symantec , Norton , Microsoft , Bitdefender , Symantec , Norton , Mac , BitDefender , AVIRA , F-Secure , Bitdefender , McAfee , AVG , Microsoft