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Google Chrome 19 stable ships with tab syncing, bug fixes
- Keeping with its fast-paced development cycle, Google has released the latest stable build of Chrome — version 19 for those still counting. The release fixes as many as 21 vulnerabilities, including eight high-risk bugs and another eight considered medium risk.…
Microsoft to provide cheap upgrade path to Win 8 for new PC buyers
- Are you on the fence about buying a new computer because you don’t want to be stuck with yesterday’s OS when Microsoft releases Windows 8 later this year? Fear not for Microsoft will be providing a cheap upgrade path to…
Adobe to patch Flash Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop CS5.x following public outcry
- Adobe has backpedaled on a decision not to patch critical vulnerabilities in older editions of it signature Creative Suite package, asking users to upgrade to the new CS6 release instead, and spend hundreds of dollars in the process. The change of…
Microsoft limits third-party browsers in Windows on ARM, Mozilla cries foul
- Mozilla and Google’s plans to develop a Metro-style version of their browsers for Windows 8 were dealt a major blow this week after it was revealed that Microsoft will restrict third-party browsers like Firefox and Chrome from accessing certain APIs…
AT&T CEO knocks Google for slow Android smartphone updates
- Who do you blame for not updating your Android smartphone in a timely manner? Well if you are AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson and someone asks you that question, you point the finger directly at Google.
Samsung hands out prototype Tizen handsets to developers
- Those in attendance at the Tizen developer’s conference in San Francisco are being given Samsung prototype devices loaded with version 1.0 of the budding operating system. The crew from The Handheld Blog was in attendance and has plenty to share…
Adobe now shipping Creative Suite 6, Creative Cloud launching May 11
- Adobe is now shipping the final release of Creative Suite 6 (CS6) which includes a multitude of software suites available individually or as one big bundle. Design and creative professionals can now get their hands on full versions of Dreamweaver,…
Windows 8 won't support DVD, Blu-ray playback by default
- Microsoft has pounded another nail in the coffin for optical media with the revelation that it won't be including DVD playback support by default in Windows 8. With a post on the Building Windows 8 blog yesterday, the company explained…
Apple rejects Dropbox apps, companies working to resolve differences
- First identified as a series of support requests, Dropbox confirmed that Apple has begun rejecting any apps which depend on the Dropbox SDK. The problem purportedly stems from both recent changes in the Dropbox SDK and Apple's exhaustive developer agreement…
Quasar lets you run windowed apps on your jailbroken iPad
- A new app from Pedro Franceschi called Quasar allows iPad users to run windowed versions of applications on the iPad. Quasar allows for greater multitasking by shying away from Apple’s focus on full-screen apps and judging from the video below,…
Google Translate used by 200 million people each month
- Google has announced via blog post that their Google Translate service is used by more than 200 million people each month. Broken down further, in any given day, Google translates the equivalent to as much text as you’d find in…
Catalyst 12.4 brings anti-aliasing improvements, XP support for HD 7000
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Like clockwork, AMD has unleashed its monthly driver update for Radeon owners, bringing new features and the obligatory list of bug fixes. Among the more notable additions is support for the Radeon HD 7000 series on Windows XP -- something missing in previous versions...
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0 released, free anti-virus without the nag
- Microsoft has just released version 4.0 of its free anti-virus utility, Microsoft Security Essentials. Since MSSE's release in 2009, its effectiveness, speed and features have been well-received. As a result, the anti-virus program enjoys a great deal of popularity in…
Valve confirms Steam and Source engine for Linux
- It's been a long wait but it looks like Linux users will finally get some native gaming action on Steam soon, according to Michael Larabel of Phoronix. Despite denying the existence of a port last year, the revelation comes straight from…
Firefox 12 released with long-awaited automatic updates
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Mozilla has released the latest version of Firefox which, among other changes, introduces automatic updates on Windows. After updating Firefox 12, the browser should download and install future builds entirely on its own. This offers at least two immediate benefits: you'll have one less...
Microsoft SkyDrive takes on Dropbox with app for Windows and OS X
- Google is expected launch its cloud storage service any time now and Microsoft's competing service SkyDrive received a major overhaul to prepare for battle. Similar to Dropbox, Skydrive now has dedicated apps for Windows and OS X, which integrate right…
Microsoft: Windows 8 Release Preview coming first week of June
- Microsoft has revealed it will release a 'Release Preview' version of Windows 8 in the first week of June. Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows unit made the announcement at a Windows Developer Days event in Japan, and it was…
Dropbox improves sharing capabilities with public link feature
- Dropbox already offers arguably the simplest solution to synchronize and access your own files across PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Now, the company is taking a step further by making it much easier to share files with others, even those that…
Adobe announces Creative Suite 6, moves to subscription pricing
- Adobe today announced the latest version of its Creative Suite software package for designers, web developers and other creative professionals. The latest release, CS6, includes updated versions of Photoshop with new content-aware tools and hardware acceleration support, Premier Pro with…
Sony launching PlayMemories Online next week with 5GB of free storage
- Sony has announced that their media-sharing service will go live next week in six countries. Users in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US will have access to 5GB worth of free media storage starting May 25.
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