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 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,05 2016 - tech 
AMD Radeon Software Edition 16.4.1 Driver - tech
(hx) 11:44 AM CEST - Apr,05 2016 - Post a comment
AMD has released a new update to their Radeon Software Crimson Edition graphics card driver, version 16.4.1, that includes performance optimizations for Remedy Entertainment's Quantum Break, which is set to launch on April 5th. According to AMD's driver release notes, users can expect to see up to 35% better performance in Quantum Break when playing the game on a Radeon R9 Fury X. AMD has also introduced support for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive in this driver, which should be arriving in the hands of consumers very soon, if not already. The 16.4.1 drivers fix issues where some DirectX 12 games were frame rate capped, and where Hitman flickered at high shadow settings. There are still a collection of known issues thorugh, such as Need for Speed's poor Crossfire scaling, The Division flickering in Crossfire mode, and low fan speeds on a small subset of Radeon R9 380 owners.
 Gameguru Mania News - Apr,02 2016 - tech
TechNews - New self-protecting USB trojan - tech
(hx) 03:03 PM CEST - Apr,02 2016 - Post a comment / read (1)
  • New self-protecting USB trojan able to avoid detection  - A unique data-stealing trojan has been spotted on USB devices in the wild – and it is different from typical data-stealing malware. Each instance of this trojan relies on the particular USB device on which it is installed and it leaves no evidence on the compromised system. Moreover, it uses a very special mechanism to protect itself from being reproduced or copied, which makes it even harder to detect. Where other malware uses ‘good old-fashioned approaches' like Autorun files or crafted shortcuts in order to get users to run it, USB Thief uses also another technique. This method depends on the increasingly common practice of storing portable versions of popular applications such as Firefox, NotePad++ and TrueCrypt on USB drives. The malware takes advantage of this trend by inserting itself into the command chain of such applications, in the form of a plugin or a dynamically linked library (DLL). And therefore, whenever such an application is executed, the malware will also be run in the background. What really sets this malware apart, however, is its self-protection mechanism.
  • Petya ransomware reportedly encrypts hard drives  -  Now a new type of ransomware, dubbed Petya, has been discovered that encrypts a user's hard drive - instead of individual files - during an operating system's boot process. Petya is distributed via an email message that claims to be from someone seeking to be hired by a company; however, the message itself does not include any email attachments for a potential victim to download. Instead, it includes a hyperlink to a Trojan Horse masquerading as a resume hosted by the legitimate cloud storage service Dropbox
  • Xamarin now comes free with Visual Studio - The Xamarin software is now included for free in all versions of Microsoft's Visual Studio IDE! Xamarin also has a few open-source efforts to announce. The company will be open-sourcing the Xamarin SDKs for Android, iOS and Mac in "the coming months."
  • Amazon to Ban Sale of Non-Compliant USB-C Cables - In order to protect consumers, Amazon said it will no longer sell USB Type-C cables that don't conform to the published spec. Specifically, Amazon stated that its retailer partners are not allowed to list "any USB-C cable or adapter product that is not compliant with standard specifications issued by 'USB Implementers Forum'." The USB-IF is the standards body that created and manages the USB-C spec. USB-C is slowly replacing micro USB as the common port on smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Unlike micro USB ports, USB-C is reversible and easy to use. It can also send power in both directions. Cables not manufactured properly can damage or ruin electronic devices. Amazon didn't say how swiftly it will make its partners comply with the ban.
  • Google Data Center 360deg Tour - Learn about the massive scale, the incredible attention to security and privacy, and the amazing efforts to make the data center extremely efficient and green.
  • Google Cardboard Plastic - The future is clear. Experience actual reality with Google Cardboard Plastic.
  • The Linux command line and Bash shell is coming to Windows 10 - Microsoft is committed to making the Windows developer experience better than ever, which is why they're bringing the popular Bash shell, alongside the entire Linux command environment, to Windows 10 in the upcoming Anniversary Update. Developers have been able to use Linux command shells like Bash for years through third-party tools, but this is the first time that Microsoft has actually implemented the functionality directly into Windows. The company partnered with Canonical, known for the Linux distribution Ubuntu, to ensure the Bash experience is just as good in Windows as it is in variants of Linux. During Microsoft's Build 2016 keynote, it was revealed that developers will be able to download the Linux command line from the Windows Store when the Anniversary Update becomes available. Microsoft's Kevin Gallo stated during the event that "this is not a VM" or "cross-compiled tools" but a fully-fledged Linux shell running in Windows.
  • Instagram Extending Video Length to 60 Seconds - Instagram today said users will be able to share videos up to 60 seconds in length, which is up significantly from the previous limit of 12 seconds. Instagram is making the change in response to the rapid rise in time people spend watching Instagram videos. The extended video clip length is being rolled out slowly to users over the next few months. The iOS version of Instagram is being updated today with the ability to assemble videos from multiple clips found in the camera roll. Instagram is free to download from the iTunes App Store. Instagram didn't say when the same features will be added to the Android app.
  • Sony will charge $30 per 4k movie - Sony first revealed its 4K streaming service, Ultra, back at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Now, the company's home video arm (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) has announced that it will launch on April 4. The service, accessed via an Android app, will be available exclusively on Sony's new 4K TV sets. There won't be a rental option at launch; instead, users will pay $30 to purchase a movie. This was apparently a "commercial decision,” but Sony said if there turns out to be a demand for rentals, the company could introduce the feature “pretty quickly." Initially, you'll only be able to rent movies from Sony Pictures, but the company said it wants to add content from other studios. “Over time, we want to expand the breath and depth of the content,” said Sony Pictures Entertainment VP Jake Winett. Once bought, titles will be stored in Sony's Ultraviolet cloud service, probably due to the TVs not possessing enough onboard storage to hold 4K movies. There will be around 40 to 50 titles available on Ultra when it launches, including newer movies such as Concussion and The Walk, as well as older ones like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The company plans to add TV programs at a later date, but it hasn't revealed which ones or how much they'll cost. The service will also offer people the opportunity to upgrade SD and HD movies from their Ultraviolet library to 4K for $12 to $15.
  • Microsoft's Anniversary Update Coming This Summer - Microsoft announced today that it will be releasing a free update on the one year anniversary of Windows 10. The update will include stuff like Windows Hello, Windows Ink, Cortana updates and developer mode for the Xbox One. The company also took advantage of today's announcement to let the world know that the HoloLens is available as of today.
  • Verizon Confirms Pending $20 Upgrade Fee - Verizon Wireless today confirmed that it plans to charge customers $20 to upgrade to new devices beginning April 4. The fee will apply to customers who buy handsets with installment plans, or buy phones at full price. Verizon will assess the fee at third-party retailers, too, such as purchases made at the Apple Store or Best Buy. "The upgrade fee helps cover our increased support costs associated with customers switching devices," explained a Verizon spokesperson to Phonescoop via email. "Customers can pay the charge when they upgrade, bill it to their account, or trade in an old device to offset the cost. The fee for upgrading on device payment is still half of the two-year contract upgrade fee." Verizon charges contract customers $40 when upgrading devices. AT&T instituted its own device upgrade fee of $15 last year. Sprint recently lowered its upgrade fee from $36 to $30. T-Mobile charges $20 for a SIM card starter pack, which is widely seen as an upgrade fee.
  • LG G5 Officially Goes On Sale March 31 - LG said its G5 smartphone will be available for sale in Korea starting March 31, with the U.S. to follow April 1. The G5 will reach other regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, over time. LG says more than 200 carriers plan to sell the phone. In the U.S., that includes AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless, all of which will offer the phone on April 1. Along with the G5 itself, LG plans to sell the accompanying modules and accessories, called LG Friends. The two most notable Friends as the CAM Plus and Hi-Fi Plus, which are modules that plug directly into the bottom of the G5. The CAM Plus will be available in the U.S., but LG hasn't said if the Hi-Fi Plus will also be available. Other Friends include the 360 VR headset, 360 CAM, Rolling Bot, Tone Platinum, and H3 by B&O. Pricing for the LG G5 varies by carrier. The phone has a 5.3-inch quad HD display, Snapdragon 820 processor, 16-megapixel camera, and USB Type-C.
  • Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman Blue-Ray Announced - Warner Bros. has announced that the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman (trailer) is heading to home video on July 16th, right ahead of the August 5th release of the Suicide Squad movie. The Ultimate Edition will be an R-Rated cut of the film featuring an additional 30 minutes of footage.
  • The Walking Dead: Michonne - Episode 2 Trailer - In this tense second chapter, a daring escape from the floating colony of Monroe sees Michonne, Pete, and Sam running for their lives. An all too brief reprieve is soon shattered; the leaders of Monroe don't forgive and don't forget. With memories of her daughters bleeding ever further into Michonne's blurred reality, her world is becoming increasingly fractured... just at the point when she'll need all of her skills to survive.
  • International Warcraft Trailer Released - Check it out
  • Game of Thrones Season 6: March Madness Promo - Game of Thrones Season 6 premieres in April, 2016.
  • Netflix Releases Sneak Peek At New Voltron Series - June 10th will see the release of the first 13 episodes in the new series, each 22 minutes long, making for a perfect binge-watching session. The show features a few plot updates from the 1984 original, but still keeps the core basics: five young people on Earth get involved in an intergalactic battle and are tasked with fighting monsters as they each pilot a robotic lion. Once joined together, they form Voltron's arms, legs, head, and torso, and wield a giant, blazing sword.
  • GUARDIANS Fight Trailer 2 (2017) - During the Cold War, a secret organization "Patriot" has created a squad of superheroes, which included participants from various Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identity, but in hard times, they again take the case.
  • KILLERDRONE! Flying chainsaw - Crazy Finnish farmers built an epic drone with a remote controlled chainsaw.
  • Guy Martin's Wall of Death: World Record Attempt - Guy Martin takes on an extreme world record attempt on the largest Wall of Death ever made.
  • Home Made Thermite Launcher - Woo Hoo furze does not simply place thermite, he launches it with his super steampunk style launcher, what a device!
  • Drifting a Ferrari F40 in Snow Up To Base Camp -   Who says you can't drive your supercar in rugged winter conditions? A specially modified Ferrari F40 charges up the snowy slopes, sliding sideways all the way to base camp in this short film, ''A Day In The Life".
  • Hayden Panettiere's Carl's Jr. Commercial - It's an ultimate fail!
  • The best pics on the Internet #187 -  All pictures are carefully handpicked
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,29 2016 - tech
NVIDIA GeForce 364.72 WHQL Drivers - tech
(hx) 07:00 PM CEST - Mar,29 2016 - Post a comment
NVIDIA has released their latest GeForce 364.72 WHQL drivers (Windows 10 / Windows 7 / 8.1) which are ready with full VR support. The new drivers offer GeForce users to run the latest VR HMDs (Head Mounted Displays) from Oculus and HTC and offer support for the latest AAA titles and demos that are built using VR. NVIDIA's drivers are aimed at their current-gen Maxwell graphics cards which include the GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 980 Ti and the GeForce GTX Titan X.
Game Ready
Game ready for Quantum Break, Killer Instinct, Dark Souls III, and Paragon early-access.

Application SLI Profiles
Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

    Dark Souls III - SLI profile added

3D Vision Profiles
Added or updated the following 3DV profiles:

    Dark Souls III - Not recommended
    Gears of War Ultimate Edition - Not recommended
    Hitman Pro - Not recommended
    Paragon - Not recommended
    Quantum Break - Not recommended

3D Compatibility Mode Profiles
No compatibility mode profiles were added with this version.
Software Modules

    NView - version 147.00
    HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
    NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.15.0428
    GeForce Experience - version 2.11.2.42
    CUDA - version 8.0

Windows 10 Fixed Issues

    [364.54] System hang or BSOD on express installation of 364.54 driver over 364.51 driver with single HDMI monitor connected. [200181626]
    [Razer Dock] Hot unplug then plug causes "Display driver has stopped responding and has recovered" notification. [200172155]
    ? [SLI, Tom Clancy’s The Division] Frequent freezes and pauses as well as low GPU usage result in low FPS. [1744361]
    [364.51, SLI] BSOD when SLI enabled on 364.51 or 364.47. [1739730]
    [364.51, SLI] In a multi-monitor configuration with one G-SYNC monitor and one nonG-SYNC monitor, the FPS in games drops to single digits if Chrome hardware acceleration is enabled and V-SYNC is off. [1719037]

Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista Fixed
Issues

    [SLI, Tom Clancy’s The Division] Frequent freezes and pauses as well as low GPU usage result in low FPS. [1744361]
    [359.00] PowerDirector crashes in nvspcap64.dll. [1708900]
CRYENGINE - DX12 Versus DX11 - tech
(hx) 06:32 PM CEST - Mar,29 2016 - Post a comment / read (12)
club4ghz has released two videos, showcasing the performance difference between CRYENGINE V and CRYENGINE 3, as well as the performance difference between CRYENGINE V’s DX11 and DX12 modes.



 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,27 2016 - tech
Virtual 3D Teleportation in Real-time - tech
(hx) 11:52 PM CEST - Mar,27 2016 - Post a comment
Holoportation is a new type of 3D capture technology that allows high-quality 3D models of people to be reconstructed, compressed and transmitted anywhere in the world in real time. When combined with mixed reality displays such as HoloLens, this technology allows users to see, hear, and interact with remote participants in 3D as if they are actually present in the same physical space. Communicating and interacting with remote users becomes as natural as face-to-face communication.

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,25 2016 - tech
TechNews - Apple launches 9.7-inch iPad Pro - tech
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  • HP Envy 13 Review: Beautiful design, decent hardware, great price - For many people, spending $1,000 on a laptop is not feasible, even if high-end hardware is important. This is where the HP Envy 13 comes in: it packs hardware that’s comparable to a $1,000 laptop in a MacBook Air-like package, complete with a price that starts at just $800. In some ways, the Envy is the budget high-end laptop that price-conscious shoppers may be after.
  • Apple launches 9.7-inch iPad Pro - The new, smaller iPad Pro comes in silver, gold, space gray, and rose gold, priced at $600 for 32GB and $750 for 128GB and a whopping 256GB for $900. Like the new iPhone SE, the new Pro will be available for pre-order on March 24 and will start shipping on March 31.
  • Apple Says iOS 9.3 Available - Apple said iPhone and iPad owners will be able to download and install iOS 9.3 starting today. iOS 9.3 is a more significant point update than normal. It adds Night Shift to help reduce eye fatigue at night. It reduces blue light on the screen. The platform brings education tools to teachers and school admins, such as Managed IDs, and support for multiple sign-ins on a single device. iOS 9.3 also adds protected Notes, to secure files via Touch ID. Fitness and health data is more accessible thanks to a revised dashboard in Apple Health. The platform expands News functionality by adding support for landscape video playback on the iPhone, as well as more targeted article suggestions. iOS 9.3 is free to download and install over the air, or via iTunes.
  • Justice Dept. Receives Offer to Help Unlock iPhone - The U.S. Department of Justice may have found a way to unlock the San Bernadino shooter's iPhone without Apple.
  • Google Offering Its Speech API to App Developers - Google has said developers will soon be able to add speech recognition to their apps through the Google Could Speech API. Google is offering the same neural network-based tool it uses in its own voice search and keyboard apps. The API recognizes more than 80 languages and dialects, and can transcribe spoken words into text as well as respond to voice commands. The API can translate text in real time or in batches, can recognize spoken words over noisy environments, and can filter out inappropriate words/content. Google is offering the Cloud Speech API to developers for free for a limited time. Google didn't disclose how it might price access to the API down the road.
  • 90 Second Unboxing: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S with Windows 10 - Mollie Ruiz-Hopper from the Windows Blog unboxes the new Samsung Galaxy TabPro S with Windows 10. The Galaxy TabPro S provides a full PC experience - featuring a full-size keyboard with trackpad, a 12-inch Super AMOLED display and more!
  • Amazon issues emergency update for older Kindle e-readers - Amazon has issued a critical software update for select Kindle e-readers that must be installed by March 22, 2016, in order for the device to retain its connection to the Internet.
  • Pornhub to offer free VR content - Pornhub is one of several adult entertainment providers investing heavily in the future of VR. The company on Tuesday announced that it had partnered with adult VR entertainment specialist BaDoinkVR to launch a virtual reality category on its site. According to the press release, the move makes Pornhub the first to offer free 360-degree adult content. Pornhub Vice President Corey Price said it's their duty to provide their global audience with the latest in cutting edge technology. Virtual reality is the next phase in the constantly metamorphosing world of adult entertainment and will provide users with a mesmeric experience unlike anything they've seen before. The executive added that its users are not only able to view content but be protagonists in the experience and interact with their favorite porn stars. What if you don't have a VR headset? No problem – Pornhub is giving away 10,000 smartphone-holding Google Cardboard-style headsets to anyone that wants one (although they're probably all gone by this point).
  • Microsoft launches Tay, an AI chat bot - Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered chat bot called Tay. Developed by Microsoft's Technology and Research team with help from the Bing team, Tay isn't a virtual assistant like Siri or Facebook's M. Instead, it's a true chat bot in the sense that it's meant to engage and entertain people. Surely Microsoft didn't build an AI bot just to entertain people, right? Of course not. Tay is an experiment to conduct research on conversational understanding. Artificial intelligence and machine learning have become incredibly skilled over the past several years but most platforms still struggle with things like language context and humor.
  • Robot At SXSW Declares That She Wants To Destroy Humans - Robotics is finally reaching the mainstream and androids - humanlike robots - are everywhere at SXSW. Experts believe humanlike robots are the key to smoothing communication between humans and computers, and realizing a dream of compassionate robots that help invent the future of life.
  • Mind-Blowing Magic Magnets - Smarter Every Day - "Polymagnets" or "programmable magnets" can be created with any number of configuration of poles and attractions, resulting in some seriously mind-blowing stuff.
  • Melting Pennies With Fresnel Lens Solar Power - Melting pennies! We took a couple of pennies and placed them under extreme heat provided by a fresnel lens which is basically a giant magnifying glass. The solar power provided by the sun allowed us to melt a penny very quickly!
  • The Huntsman: Winter's War - Trailer 3 - In Theaters - April 22, 2016
  • Hard Ticket to Hawaii - Frisbee Scene - I've seen two scenes from this movie on Youtube, and both were just this guy brutally murdering people for no reason. Is he the bad guy? ;)
  • SLAYER - You Against You (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - Official music video for SLAYER's "You Against You" from 12th studio album, Repentless.
  • Truck Vs Mountain - This could have gone so badly!
  • Make Donald Trump's Face Do Even Weirder Stuff With This Software - Remember the real-time facial reenactment video I showed you awhile back? Well, those guys are at it again and they've cranked up the realism.
  • Chloe Grace Moretz Behind The Scenes - Check out the behind the scenes shoot for Chloe Grace Moretz on the April/May Cover.
  • The best pics on the Internet #186 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,23 2016 - tech
Virtual Desktop 1.0 Trailer - tech
(hx) 11:54 PM CET - Mar,23 2016 - Post a comment / read (4)
The video speaks for itself, give it a chance, watch the whole thing!

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,19 2016 - tech
TechNews - Oculus Rift: Countdown to Launch - tech
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  • Microsoft extends support for older Windows versions on Skylake - Microsoft previously announced that Windows 10 would be the only version supported on Skylake systems for the full duration of its support period. Users still running Windows 7 or 8.1 would have had until July 17, 2017, or roughly a year and a half, to move to Windows 10. After that period, older versions of Windows running on Skylake CPUs would only receive critical security updates. Microsoft has now updated its Skylake support policy, and saw it fit to extend the support period for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 on Skylake devices. Users now have full support for their OSs until July 17, 2018. This amounts to one year added to the previously-announced cutoff date. After this date, the story is the same as before: users will only receive critical security updates for their systems until their operating systems reach the end of their extended support periods - January 14, 2020 for Windows 7 and January 10, 2023 for Windows 8.1.
  • Corsair Hydro GFX GeForce GTX 980 Ti Review - Corsair is obviously a well-known company in the PC hardware space. The company started off making memory, but has expanded its portfolio to include cases, power supplies, closed-loop water coolers and peripherals. Most recently, Corsair added a graphics card to its line-up: the Hydro GFX, a liquid-cooled GeForce GTX 980 Ti born of a partnership with MSI. Rather than simply providing its cooler to MSI (similar to what Cooler Master did with AMD's Radeon R9 Fury X), Corsair is branding the Hydro GFX under its own name. But for all intents and purposes, the card is identical to MSI's GeForce GTX 980 Ti Sea Hawk, right down to the MSI logos plastered all over it.
  • Hands On With the Retail Oculus Rift: Countdown to Launch - Overall the hardware is not perfect: pixel density is plenty workable, but clearly there is room for improvement. However perhaps more importantly, in my hands-on time with the Rift I feel that Oculus has nailed the head tracking and latency aspects. There's no disconnect that I could feel between my motions and what was rendered, and that makes the entire experience very convincing and enjoyable, not to mention motion sickness-free. Similarly, for their retail product Oculus has finally come up with a fitting mechanism that is suitable for even my big head, which makes me confident that it should fit almost any head. The overall usability of a VR headset is poor without a good fit, so the importance of finally having so much flexibility in fitting can't be overstated.
  • Apple Releases iOS 9.3 Beta 7 - Apple has released iOS 9.3 Beta 7 for both developers and public testers. iOS 9.3's major features include Night Shift to help with sleep issues and multi-user login for education accounts. Several apps are slated for new functionality, too, such as Apple News, which gains landscape view on the iPhone as well as faster updates and personalized recommendations. The Apple Health app gains a new activity view, and Apple Notes adds password protection for individual entries. Apple has been testing iOS 9.3 along with betas for watchOS 2.2, tvOS 9.2, and Mac OS X 10.11.4. Apple has an event scheduled for March 21, which means today's iOS 9.3 beta is likely to be the last ahead of iOS 9.3's general release. Apple didn't call out specific updates to the latest beta. It can be downloaded over the air for registered developers and public testers.
  • iPhone SE to combine 5s-like design with 6s-like specs - 9To5Mac has come up with a new report that reveals almost everything about the upcoming iPhone SE. Unsurprisingly, the report re-confirms that the iPhone SE will feature a design that is almost identical to the iPhone 5s. However, on the inside, things will be very different. The iPhone SE will be powered by the Apple A9 chipset with the M9 co-processor for “Hey Siri” support, will be compatible with Apple Pay, and offer Wi-Fi and cellular data speeds. On the camera front, the iPhone SE will feature the same camera setup as the iPhone 6s. That means you’re going to get a 12MP iSight camera at the back with support 4K video capture as well as Live Photos. According to the report, the new 4-inch iPhone will be available in two storage options  - 16GB and 64GB. Three color options will be on offer - Space Gray, Rose Gold, and Silver. A $450 starting price has been tipped as well, which suggests the iPhone SE will cost the same as a new iPhone 5s.
  • Bitcoin issuers face 7 years in Russia's jails - Russian news agency Interfax reports that Russia's Ministry of Finance has prepared an amendment to a law which could see issuers of surrogate currencies, such as Bitcoin, face up to four years in jail. Executives of banks and financial service companies would face harsher punishment, up to seven years in prison. Additionally, executives who would break this law would face restrictions on holding similar jobs in the future. Previously, the bill was much softer on offenders, in which those releasing surrogate currencies would face one year of "corrective labour". Organised groups would face two years. Aside from the prison sentences, the new amendment also includes fines for those issuing a money surrogate: fines range from 500,000 rubles (£5,000) to 1,000,000 rubles (£10,000). Execs face fines of up to 2,500,000 rubles (£25,000).
  • Credit Card Skimmer In 2 Seconds - Criminals are getting real fast! Watch this dude install a credit card skimmer in 2 seconds
  • John Oliver On Encryption - Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It's complicated.
  • Sprint Claims to Reach 300Mbps Downloads with Galaxy S7 - Sprint has said it was able to achieve peak LTE speeds reaching 300Mbps on the downlink with the Samsung Galaxy S7. The phone, says Sprint, is among the first to support three-channel carrier aggregation, a feature in LTE-Advanced. In its lab, Sprint put together three 20 MHz channels in the 2.5 GHz band to push peak speeds in the S7 to 300Mbps. Sprint says the same setup can deliver 200Mbps in real-world situations. The carrier has already deployed two-channel carrier aggregation in its 2.5 GHz spectrum, delivering peak speeds of 100Mbps in more than 150 markets around the U.S. Sprint says it holds 160 MHz of 2.5 GHz spectrum in a large number of top U.S. markets, which should allow it to offer three-channel carrier aggregation as part of its LTE Plus Network upgrade. Sprint is working to trim costs across the board. It recently cut its headcount and is hoping to reduce the costs associated with leasing tower space. Sprint didn't say how it will deploy its LTE Plus upgrade while also saving costs.
  • Skype for Web Now Supports Calling Mobile Phones - Microsoft has improved the browser-based version of Skype with new several tools. To start, users can now call mobile phones and landlines from the web, including international numbers (Skype credit required). The web client also gains the ability to view YouTube videos directly in message threads, rather than force users to open a separate window. YouTube support includes standard playback controls, such as volume and play/pause. Skype for web makes it easier to invite non-Skype users to join conversations with an improved sharing tool, and new notifications mean web users won't miss incoming messages or calls when signed in. Skype for the web is free to use and is compatible with mobile Skype apps, such as those for Android, iOS, and Windows machines.
  • Nike's Self-Lacing Shoes Are Here - The first performance vehicle for adaptive lacing, the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 is the payoff of significant research in digital, electrical and mechanical engineering. The shoe provides precise, consistent, personalized lockdown that can be manually adjusted on the go.
  • Prepare for Impact app (OFFICIAL teaser) - The game reproduces the experience of real-world aircraft emergencies from the passenger's viewpoint, with the highest fidelity allowed by today's mobile devices. In each virtual emergency experience, the player can try first-hand right and wrong actions that a passenger can take, and see the positive or negative consequences those actions have. Your goal is to take all the right decisions to come out from the plane unharmed as fast as possible. The different levels of 'Prepare for Impact' depict major types of emergencies, such as in-flight decompression, ground collision, runway overrun, water landing, and crash landing. Moreover, they are able to simulate the different threats that can make aircraft evacuation more complex, such as fire, smoke in the cabin, water, unusable exits, and others.
  • High-Rise - Official Trailer - High-Rise stars Hiddleston as Dr. Robert Laing, the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. Laing quickly settles into high society life and meets the building's eccentric tenants: Charlotte (Miller), his upstairs neighbor and bohemian single mother; Wilder (Evans), a charismatic documentarian who lives with his pregnant wife Helen (Moss); and Mr. Royal (Irons), the enigmatic architect who designed the building. Life seems like paradise to the solitude-seeking Laing. But as power outages become more frequent and building flaws emerge, particularly on the lower floors, the regimented social strata begins to crumble and the building becomes a battlefield in a literal class war.
  • Final Daredevil Season 2 Trailer Drops - The new 13-episode season of the series began via the streaming service on March 18, 2016.
  • Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Trailer - There's a new world coming. Watch the new trailer for Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, in theaters September 2016.
  • Sausage Party Red Band Trailer - Sony Pictures Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures' Sausage Party, the first R-rated CG animated comedy from writers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter and Ariel Shaffir, debuted as a work-in-progress cut on Monday at SXSW. You can now watch the Sausage Party trailer, which gives us our first look at the raunchy August 12 release.
  • Legend of Tarzan Trailer Features Alexander Skarsgard - Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new The Legend of Tarzan trailer! From David Yates (director of the last four Harry Potter films), the new take on Edgar Rice Burroughs' jungle hero stars Alexander Skarsgard ('True Blood,' Battleship) in the title role alongside a cast that also includes Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz and Djimon Hounsou.
  • Warcraft - In Theaters June 10 (TV Spot 2)  - check it out
  • X-Men: Apocalypse - Official Trailer - Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. In Theaters - May 27, 2016
  • BEN-HUR Trailer (2016) - Paramount Pictures - Watch the movie trailer for BEN-HUR! Coming to theatres August 12, 2016.
  • Internet is Baffled After Woman 'DISAPPEARS' on Live TV - Where did she go? Internet is baffled after woman 'DISAPPEARS' on live TV Woman at an airport luggage carousel is there one minute and not the next A passenger talks to her over her shoulder and then moves forward But suddenly the lady is no longer in sight, baffling the internet This is the crazy moment a woman seemed to disappear on live television.
  • Richie Jackson "Death Skateboards" Part -  Dude Pulls The Most Inventive, Hilarious Skateboard Tricks We've Ever Seen!
  • Korean girls try New York, Chicago, Detroit Style Pizzas - Korean girls try NY, Chi, Det style pizzas. They're not used to authentic American style pizzas, rather they are used to the bastardized sweet pizzas of Korea. See which one they liked the most.
  • Nina Agdal Bikini Dance new video 2016 - Supermodel Nina Agdal booty dances while in a bikini!
  • Nadia Lee Cohen Is Best Photographer - check it out!
  • Martha Hunt is hot! - Yeah, Martha Hunt is very hot!
  • The best pics on the Internet #185 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
AMD Crimson Edition 16.3.1 Drivers - tech
(hx) 12:36 PM CET - Mar,19 2016 - Post a comment
Following last week's release of Radeon Software 16.3 Hotfix, AMD is back again with a quick update to their driver set, bringing it to 16.3.1 Hotfix. The list of resolved issues this week is brief compared to the last few months of updates. Among the resolved issues is a problem where installed and played games were not showing up in the Radeon Settings 'Gaming' tab. Meanwhile a hang in Unreal Engine 4 games has been fixed, along with issues installing the Radeon Software driver set via command line. Lastly, AMD notes that DirectX 12 applications are no longer locked to the refresh rate of the display. Alongside these fixes there is also driver support for the new Need for Speed, and a Crossfire profile update for Hitman.
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,15 2016 - tech
Radeon Pro Duo Announced - tech
(hx) 09:41 AM CET - Mar,15 2016 - Post a comment
With GDC happening this week, AMD took the opportunity to announce the Radeon Pro Duo, a dual Fiji GPU graphics card. If you happen to have $1499 USD to spare, the Radeon Pro Duo is now their top-of-the-line graphics card. The Radeon Pro Duo is capable of an incredible 16 TFLOPS of compute performance. With this expensive graphics card, it's water-cooled similar to the Radeon R9 Fury X. The Radeon Pro Duo will begin shipping in early Q2'16 at $1499. While most Linux gamers/enthusiasts don't have that much to spend anyways on a complete system let alone a graphics card, the Radeon Pro Duo likely won't be worthwhile under Linux.

It is primarily a piece of kit for VR developers - so more of a prosumer segment bridging consumer and professional segments. I don't think the card is being marketed for gamers (although it wouldn't surprise me if AIB's like Asus took the opportunity to do so in some guise), more a compact single solution for a one-GPU-per- VR screen developer. Price wise, it wouldn't stack up well against two FuryX/Fury/Nano in a gaming comparison, but I'm betting gamers won't be the primary marketing focus.
AMD Demos Polaris Radeon & Vega To Use HBM2 - tech
(hx) 09:28 AM CET - Mar,15 2016 - Post a comment
AMD have finally shown off a public demonstration using the new hitman on DirectX 12 of their upcoming lineup of the radeon Polaris graphics cards. Running at 1440P, Hitman was demoed on Polaris 10 GPU.

AMD have also formally announced the radeon pro duo line up of graphics cards, two fury gpus on the same board, but with many of the features of their firepro lineup.

It would appear that AMD's roadmap shows off the radeon Vega lineup of graphics cards released in 2017 which will debut HBM2, with Navi to see a 2018 release. It's unknown what type of memory Radeon navi will use, only that will be next generation (possibly HBM3 or similar).

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,12 2016 - tech
TechNews - The Samsung Galaxy S7 - tech
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  • AMD XConnect external GPU technology for Thunderbolt 3 - AMD XConnect technology is a new feature of the Radeon Software 16.2.2 (or later) graphics driver that makes it easier than ever to connect and use an external Radeon graphics card. External Thunderbolt 3 GPU enclosures configured with Radeon R9 300, Fury or Nano Series GPUs can easily connect to a compatible ultrathin or 2-in-1 notebook. Best of all, a setup configured with AMD XConnect technology and external Radeon graphics can be connected or disconnected at any time, just like a USB flash drive-a first for external GPUs
  • The Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Review, Part 1 -  For some time now, Samsung has been the dominant player in the Android space, especially at the high end of the market. From the Galaxy S2 onwards, Samsung has been able to ride the wave of the smartphone industry’s growth without much disruption. Samsung has also shown a pretty impressive ability to adapt to changes in the market as seen by their dramatic departure in materials from the Galaxy S5 generation to the Galaxy S6 generation. While the Galaxy S6 was ultimately one of the best phones you could get that year, at least a few design decisions like the loss of removable battery and microSD slot were generally considered to be a step back relative to previous devices.
  • Apple confirms March 21 event, new 4-inch iPhone expected - Apple has confirmed that it will be holding its spring event this year on March 21. The star of the show on March 21 is expected to be the long awaited 4-inch iPhone model, expected to be dubbed the iPhone SE. According to rumors, the iPhone SE will be powered by the latest Apple A9 chipset and could feature an updated 8MP or even a 12MP resolution iSight camera at the back. A new iPad Pro variant is likely to be introduced at the event as well, sporting a smaller 9.7” display. In terms of specs, the smaller iPad Pro model is expected to retain most of the features of its older and bigger sibling, with only a few features differentiating the two models. In addition to the two key hardware announcements, Apple is likely to announce details on new software and introduce some new bands for the Apple Watch.
  • Google Drops Project Fi Invites, Drops Nexus 5X Price - Google today nixed the invite system it used for Project Fi and opened the MVNO service up to everyone. Project Fi relies on WiFi and cellular access from Sprint and T-Mobile to provide coverage around the U.S. Its software is able to dynamically jump from network to network in order to provide the best-possible speeds and service. Project Fi is novel in that it only charges people for the actual amount of data used each month, rather than for large buckets. Google says the first 10 months of the project have gone well and it is ready to move into the next phase. For the next month, anyone who activates Project Fi will be able to purchase the Nexus 5X handset from LG for $199.99. The phone's normal price is $349.99. Project Fi is only available to Nexus smartphones, including the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, and Nexus 6P. Basic service costs $20 per month, plus $10 per 1 GB of cellular data. Google refunds users for the unused portion of data each month.
  • Chrome 49, with Beacon Support, Reaches Play Store - Google says Chrome version 49 for Android has graduated from the beta channel and is available as a general release in the Google Play Store. Chrome 49 is notable due to its support for Eddystone Bluetooth beacons, which can surface what's known as "physical web" content to nearby devices. Google's Eddystone beacons broadcast content, such as URLs, to Android devices within range. Chrome can interact with those beacons and the content they offer. Push notifications alert Android users to the content, which may contain information about nearby points of interest. Chrome 49 is free to download from the Play Store.
  • USA today is developing a virtual reality news show called VRtually There - Accessed through either a dedicated page on the USA Today website or via its VR stories app, USA Today owner Gannett Co. Inc. claims that VRtually There will be "the first branded news experience presented in VR." Set to begin sometime in spring, the show will have a "true network approach," and feature segments on a range of topics, including politics, sports, technology and finance. The show’s running time and how often it will air has yet to be decided.
  • China Opposes US Action Against ZTE; ZTE Phone Biz Safe - China's Ministry of Commerce says the U.S. Department of Commerce's plan to prevent ZTE from exporting American-made components will be bad for Chinese firms.
  • Bionic Fingertip Gives Sense Of Touch - A bionic fingertip has given an amputee the sensation of rough or smooth textures via electrodes implanted into nerves in his upper arm. Scientists from EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) and SSSA (Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Italy) successfully allowed amputee Dennis Aabo Sorensen to receive this sophisticated tactile information in real-time.
  • The Writer Automaton, Switzerland - A 240 year old doll that can write, a clockwork creation by Pierre Jaquet-Droz, a Swiss watchmaker. The doll is able to write any custom text up to 40 letters long, and it uses a goose feather to write, which he inks from time to time, including a shake of the wrist to prevent ink from spilling. His eyes follow the text being written, and the head moves when he takes some ink. You can view this doll in person at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire of Neuchatel, in Switzerland.
  • How To Master 5 Basic Cooking Skills - Gordon Ramsay - Cooking rice, chopping an onion, sharpening a knife, deboning a fish and cooking pasta.
  • Marvel's Captain America: Civil War - Trailer 2 - The conflict ignites in a brand-new trailer for Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War," hitting theaters May 6!
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - TV Spot 9 - Zack Snyder's BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE is in theaters March 25th
  • GHOSTBUSTERS - Official International Trailer - Thirty years after the original film took the world by storm, Ghostbusters is back and fully rebooted for a new generation. Director Paul Feig combines all the paranormal fighting elements that made the original franchise so beloved with a cast of new characters, played by the funniest actors working today. Get ready to watch them save the world this summer!
  • Game of Thrones Season 6: Trailer (RED BAND) - Just when all hope was lost, the first trailer for the sixth season of Game of Thrones has dropped like a barrel of wildfire. The trailer is intense, action-packed, and hints at a great many things we're likely to see in the upcoming season. Let's go through everything piece by piece. Some spoilers, or possible spoilers, follow.
  • The Trust Trailer - Nicolas Cage Elijah Wood - Even in real life Nicolas Cage seems like he's acting. He's too bizarre to exist!
  • Georgia's Got Talent Genadi Tkachenko Sounds of the earth - Wow :)
  • How To Microwave Bread - Best instructional video ever made! LOL!
  • Video Shows Google Self-Driving Car Hit Bus - Video newly released to the Associated Press shows the first time a Google self-driving car being tested in public caused an accident. The Lexus SUV, outfitted with special sensors, struck a public bus on Valentine's Day in Mountain View, Calif. (March 9)
  • Firework Rocket Launcher - Who would have thought its best use was removing socks :P
  • KTVU reporter almost hit by car on live TV - KTVU reporter Alex Savidge is nearly hit by a car while delivering a live report. He and his photographer are ok!
  • Kate Upton - Cat Daddy - Kate Upton demonstrates the "Cat Daddy".
  • The best pics on the Internet #184 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
  • Hottest Babes on the Internet #81 - Which one is hottest? ;-)
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,10 2016 - tech
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3 - tech
(hx) 05:15 PM CET - Mar,10 2016 - Post a comment / read (1)
AMD has released a new set of graphics card drivers, Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.3, bringing a collection of new features as well as the latest optimizations for Hitman. Hitman launches on PC on March 11th, and these new drivers include the necessary performance tweaks and Crossfire profiles for the game. Also included in this driver is an updated Crossfire profile for The Park, as well as decent performance improvements in Rise of the Tomb Raider (up to 16% better on Fury X series cards) and Gears of War Ultimate Edition (up 60% on Fury X series, and up 44% on R9 380 series).
Performance and Quality improvements for:
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Up to 16% on AMD Radeon R9 Fury X Series vs AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.2.
Gears of War Ultimate Edition
Up to 60% on AMD Radeon R9 Fury X series vs AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.2.1
Up to 44% on AMD Radeon R9 380 series vs AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.2.1
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,08 2016 - tech
New GeForce Driver 364.51 Fixes Crashing - tech
(hx) 07:40 PM CET - Mar,08 2016 - Post a comment / read (5)
Yesterday, NVIDIA released a new driver for its graphics cards. According to various reports, this driver introduced crashing issues and BSOD’s while installing them. NVIDIA was quick to react and released today a new driver that addresses this issue. Those interested can download this new driver from here. NVIDIA has not provided any changelog for this driver. Basically, it's the same with the NVIDIA GeForce 364.47 WHQL driver.
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,07 2016 - tech
NVIDIA GeForce 364.47 WHQL Driver - tech
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NVIDIA released GeForce Game Ready WHQL display driver version 364.47. This driver ensures you will have an optimal experience with Tom Clancy's The Division, Hitman, Need for Speed, Ashes of the Singularity, and Rise of the Tomb Raider. The driver offers Optimal Playable Settings, Game Ready drivers, NVIDIA GameWorks effects, and technologies like G-SYNC.
    Game Ready
    This driver provides the optimal experience for Tom Clancy's The Division, Hitman, Need for Speed, Ashes of the Singularity, and Rise of the Tomb Raider.

    Gaming Technology
    This driver provides support for the Vulkan 3D API.

    Application SLI Profiles
    Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

        Hitman - SLI profile added
        The Technomancer - SLI profile added
        Zui Zhong Bing Qi (Ultimate Weapon) - SLI profile updated

    3D Vision Profiles
    Added or updated the following 3DV profiles:

        Call of Duty: Black Ops3 - Not recommended
        Far Cry Primal - Not recommended
        Just Cause 3 - Not recommended
        Need for Speed - Not recommended
        StarWars Battlefront (2015) - Not recommended
        Rise of the Tomb Raider - Updated to 3DVision Ready

    3D Compatibility Mode Profiles
    These games must be run in DirectX 10/11 mode to see improvements and are not compatible with 3D Vision Surround mode.
    Added or updated the following compatibility mode profiles:

        Call of Duty: Black Ops3 - Excellent
        Just Cause 3 - Excellent

    Software Modules

        NView - version 147.00
        HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
        NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.15.0428
        GeForce Experience - version 2.10.2.40
        CUDA - version 8.0

    Windows 10 Fixed Issues

        Discrete GPU remains on by default, even if no app is running. [200172650]
        Flickering is seen on the LVDS, but not an external monitor, when clone mode is set with G-SYNC enabled. [200170772]
        [364.07, Assassin's Creed Syndicate] With ShadowPlay enabled, game crashes at launch pointing to nvwgf2um.dll. [200168443]
        [361.14] System hangs during driver installation. [200149074]
        [361.91] Stutter in DirectX 9 games when AA forced override is used. [1731438]
        TDR on Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 with drivers after Release 353. [1726408]
        The Twitch broadcast game title does not match Twitch's game library. [1708975]
        [SLI] Assassin's Creed: Syndicate needs an SLI profile. [1666227]

    Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista Fixed
    Issues

        [361.91] Stutter in DirectX 9 games when AA forced override is used. [1731438]
        [361.75, GK104] Call of Duty Black Ops III: volumetric light corruption. [1724810]
        [SLI] Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege shows corruption when Alt+Tab used in fullscreen mode. [1724562]
        [SLI] Assassin's Creed: Syndicate needs an SLI profile. [1666227]
        [SLI] 3D Surround does not work in Titanfall. [1545116]
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,05 2016 - tech
TechNews - Is your system ready for VR? - tech
(hx) 11:42 AM CET - Mar,05 2016 - Post a comment / read (9)
If you're the type of gamer who likes to play the newest games, investing in virtual reality is a no-brainer. Oculus recommends at least an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 to accompany an Intel Core i5-4590 and 8 GB of RAM, while HTC recommends very similar specs (and slightly less RAM) to run the Vive. Considering both VR headsets essentially require gamers to run their favorite titles at 1440p resolutions with frame rates exceeding 90 for smooth, stutter free gameplay, having a PC more powerful than those listed above is a good idea.  Is your system ready for VR?
  • Hitman: World of Assassination Free With Strix R9 390 - ASUS has announced that both the Strix R9 390 and the R9 390X will come with a free copy of Hitman: World of Assassination. A nice little bonus if you were planning on buying the game or a new video card.
  • Oculus Will Get Mac Support If Apple 'Ever Releases A Good - Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey discusses tPalmer Luckeyhe Oculus Rift price and launch, Apple support, and his Tesla Model S car in this exclusive interview from the Microsoft Windows 10 Showcase in San Francisco.
  • Happy Goggles - A virtual reality headset -  Meet Happy Goggles, the Happy Meal evolution!
  • Ever seen a Floppy Disk with 118GB or more storage capacity? - This is real hack :P
  • What Happens When You Dare Expert Hackers To Hack You - Last year, after reporting on the hacks of Sony Pictures, JPMorgan Chase, Ashley Madison, and other major companies, REAL FUTURE's Kevin Roose got curious about what it felt like to be on the victim's side of a giant data breach.
  • How to take Better Photos with your iPhone! - Using these tips will help you get the most out of your iPhone camera.
  • Google Testing Hands Free Mobile Payments - Google today announced a new pilot program that will allow people to pay for goods and services without taking their phone out of their pocket. Hands Free Payments relies on location data, WiFi, Bluetooth beacons, and other sensors to detect nearby participating stores. Users need only say "I'll pay with Google" to the cashier, who confirms shoppers' identity with their initials and profile photo. Google is also testing in-store, camera-based visual identification methods for automatic verification. Google says all images captured by the Hands Free in-store camera are deleted as soon as the transaction concludes and cannot be accessed by the retailer nor even Google. Hands Free does not share full credit card numbers with the retailer and stores payment details securely. Transactions can only be completed when the phone is in or near the store. The service provides instant notifications after every purchase for verification, and can alert users to unusual activity. Transactions deemed suspicious won't be approved. The Hands Free app can be used on any Android device running 4.2 Jelly Bean and up, and the iPhone 4s and up. An Android Pay account is not required, but Android Pay users can associate the same credit/debit card with their Hands Free account if they wish. Hands Free Payments are being tested in a very limited pilot program in the South Bay, near Google's Mountain View, Calif., headquarters. McDonalds and Papa Johns are participating in the pilot, along with some local retailers. Google didn't say how long the pilot will last, nor when it might expand to other retailers and regions. The Hands Free app is free to download from the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store.
  • Sprint Brings Back Two-Year Contracts - With A Catch - Sprint has reversed its position on contracts and starting today began offering them again as an option to customers purchasing new equipment. Sprint customers can pay full price for phones, lease them, break payments up over time, or sign a two-year contract to purchase phones at subsidized prices. The company nixed the contract offering only a month ago. "We listened to our customers and are giving them more choices to get their new device," said a Sprint spokesperson to FierceWireless. "Sprint is the only carrier to offer the most choices to obtain a new device - lease, installment bill, two-year contract or pay full retail price." AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless have largely given up the idea of using contract pricing to lure in customers. There is, however, a big catch for customers who choose to sign a contract with Sprint. The cost of the service plan and device payments will be approximately $150 more than if the device is financed (without a contract) or purchased outright. For example, the 16 GB iPhone 6s costs $649. If paid for in full and then added to a 3GB monthly plan, the total of payments over two years at $50 per month comes to $1,849 before taxes and fees. If customers purchase the same phone with a two-year contract, they'll have to pay $199.99 up front followed by $75/mo for 24 months for the same 3 GB plan. The total in payments through the contract route totals $1,999 before taxes and fees. The total dollar amount by which contract purchasing exceeds paying in full or financing varies by handset and contract terms - but is generally at least $110 more expensive over two years.
  • Scientists achieve 100% efficiency for water-splitting half-reaction  - Splitting water is a two-step process, and in a new study, researchers have performed one of these steps (reduction) with 100% efficiency. The results shatter the previous record of 60% for hydrogen production with visible light, and emphasize that future research should focus on the other step (oxidation) in order to realize practical overall water splitting. The main application of splitting water into its components of oxygen and hydrogen is that the hydrogen can then be used to deliver energy to fuel cells for powering vehicles and electronic devices. The researchers, Philip Kalisman, Yifat Nakibli, and Lilac Amirav at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel, have published a paper on the perfect efficiency for the water reduction half-reaction in a recent issue of Nano Letters.
  • Watch Google's Robot Dog Play With A Real Dog - To be perfectly frank, I have very mixed emotions about the video you're about to watch. Is this how it begins? The robots trick us into letting our guard down by acting all cute and playful. Then the next thing you know, bam! Skynet becomes sentient and we're battling real-life Terminators.
  • Atlas, The Next Generation - A new version of Atlas, designed to operate outdoors and inside buildings. It is specialized for mobile manipulation. It is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. It uses sensors in its body and legs to balance and LIDAR and stereo sensors in its head to avoid obstacles, assess the terrain, help with navigation and manipulate objects. This version of Atlas is about 5' 9" tall (about a head shorter than the DRC Atlas) and weighs 180 lbs.
  • Wintergatan - Marble Machine - Marble Machine built and composed by Martin Molin
  • Game of Thrones Kinda Life- The Tale of Jon Snow - SPOILER ALERT! Don't watch this unless you watch Game of Thrones.
  • The Angry Birds Movie - Official International Trailer - Sony Pictures & Rovio debuted a international trailer for The Angry Birds Movie, an upcoming American-Finnish 3D computer-animated action comedy film. The Angry Birds Movie is scheduled to be released on May 20, 2016.
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Trailer - Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available to own early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1. It comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5. You can pre-order your copy here. Check out the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital announcement trailer.
  • Mega Waves Create Surfers' Paradise  -  Do big waves make you feel queasy? If so, then look away now. The waves at Praia do Norte, Nazare, Portugal are famed for being some of the largest in the world, attracting the world's elite surfers as a result. Filmmaker Javier Sobrado Lasheras, 27, wanted to capture the size and scale of Praia do Norte's waves as part of a documentary he is filming on the biggest waves in the Basque country. The video shows a host of professional surfers riding the Atlantic waves, which at times look more like white water or the edge of a waterfall.
  • Keanu Reeves Is A Badass - Keany Reeves firing a gun.
  • Tiger Woods Witnesses the First Hole-in-One at The Playgrounds - Tiger Woods designed this new course and the first shot ever made on it by this little dude was a hole-in-one. Pretty amazing!
  • Steve Ballmer dunks ball off trampoline - Check out Clippers owner Steve Ballmer throw it down after unveiling the new Clippers' mascot.
  • Alyssa Miller Will Cause Pant Fires! - Just a heads up, you're probably going to want to make sure you've got some water or a fire extinguisher nearby before you check out this latest set of bikini pictures from Alyssa Miller.
  • The best pics on the Internet #183 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,03 2016 - tech
The Power of DirectX 12 - tech
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DirectX 12 is a ground-breaking Microsoft technology that gives game developers the ability to harness the full capabilities of a PC's GPU(s) and raise the bar on graphic fidelity and immersive gameplay. According to Microsoft, the following games take advantage of DirectX 12:

    - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
    - Quantum Break
    - Forza Motorsport 6 Apex
    - Ashes of the Singularity
    - Gears of War Ultimate Edition
    - Fable Legends
    - Just Cause 3

 Gameguru Mania News - Mar,02 2016 - tech
AMD Crimson Drivers 16.2.1 - tech
(hx) 09:21 PM CET - Mar,02 2016 - Post a comment
AMD has released brand new Crimson Edition 16.2.1 drivers for all you Radeon owners out there. In addition to a handful of fixes, these drivers have a Crossfire Profile for Far Cry Primal. Here's a list of resolved Issues:
- A black screen/TDR error may be encountered when booting a system with Intel + AMD graphics and an HDMI monitor connected
- Choppy gameplay may be experienced when both AMD Freesync and AMD Crossfire are both enabled
- Display corruption may be observed after keeping system idle for some time
- Fallout 4 - Flickering may be experienced at various game locations with the v1.3 game update and with AMD Crossfire enabled
- Fallout 4 - Foliage/water may ripple/stutter when game is launched in High/Ultra settings mode
- Fallout 4 - Screen tearing in systems with both AMD Freesync and AMD Crossfire enabled if game is left idle for a short period of time
- Fallout 4 - Thumbnails may flicker or disappear while scrolling the Perk levels page
 Gameguru Mania News - Feb,27 2016 - tech
TechNews-We Should Really Be Scared Of Capitalism - tech
(hx) 06:11 PM CET - Feb,27 2016 - Post a comment / read (4)
Machines won't bring about the economic robot apocalypse -- but greedy humans will, according to physicist Stephen Hawking. In a Reddit Ask Me Anything session on Thursday, the scientist predicted that economic inequality will skyrocket as more jobs become automated and the rich owners of machines refuse to share their fast-proliferating wealth.
  • MSI introduces B150M Gaming Pro M-ATX motherboard - MSI has introduced yet another M-ATX motherboard, the B150M Gaming Pro. The MSI B150M Gaming Pro motherboard is based on the Intel B150 chipset and supports the latest 6th Generation Intel Core processors for the LGA1151 socket. Designed for gamers looking at building a small and compact gaming PC, the new Micro-ATX motherboard offers a number of impressive features as well as great performance. The motherboard includes DDR4 Boost technology for maximum performance and stability, Audio Boost, and GAMING LAN to give you an upper hand over your enemies on the battlefield. MSI GAMING LAN offers optimized traffic prioritization and low latency to ensure you get the best possible online gaming experience without lag. The LAN connector is LED-illuminated and features 15KV anti-surge protection.
  • Samsung Making 256 GB Storage Chips for Phones - Samsung has begun manufacturing memory modules that offer as much as 256 GB of storage. The new embedded memory chips use Universal Flash Storage 2.0. Samsung says UFS 2.0 can handle 45,000 input and 40,000 output operations per second, more than twice as fast as previous generations. The chip can move data at speeds up to 850Mbps, and write at speeds up to 260Mbps, which Samsung says is more than three times faster than high-performance micro SD cards. The 256 GB capacity is enough hold about 47 full HD movies. Samsung says the card is intended for mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablet, and laptops.
  • $700 Rechargeable Battery Pack Contains $30 Worth Of Batteries - Surprised? :)
  • Google Docs adds voice editing and formatting - Google has now taken the next step, making the writing process more seamless by adding voice-directed editing and formatting to its popular online word processor. The most commonly-used commands have been implemented so far, including copy and paste, selecting text by speaking the phrase or word, and choosing a formatting style before you start dictating.
  • Vulnerability Allows Hackers To Hijack Your Wireless Mouse & Keyboard - Here's a handy list of devices vulnerable to this Mousejack keystroke injection attack!
  • How Touch ID can be fooled and the future of biometric tech with - How safe is our phone security now and what is being done to keep out fake fingerprints?
  • The Nissan Leaf Can Be Hacked Via Web Browser From Anywhere - This vulnerability allows you access to any Nissan Leaf across the globe using only a web browser and internet connection!!
  • Apple Seeks Public Dialog On Security - Apple CEO Tim Cook has reached out to Apple employees and consumers alike to further discuss the company's stance on encryption and the government's recent request to help it unlock an iPhone. In an email sent to employees and a Q&A published on Apple's web site, Cook reiterated his beliefs that the issue is much larger than a single phone — no matter the details of this particular case. "Some advocates of the government's order want us to roll back data protections to iOS 7, which we released in September 2013. Starting with iOS 8, we began encrypting data in a way that not even the iPhone itself can read without the user's passcode, so if it is lost or stolen, our personal data, conversations, financial and health information are far more secure. We all know that turning back the clock on that progress would be a terrible idea." The government wants Apple to create a new version of iOS that can be used to allow a brute-force attack of the iPhone in question to unlock it. Cook contends the tool, if successful, wouldn't be limited to this specific phone, and in fact, Apple has already received hundreds of similar requests from local law enforcement agencies since the FBI's request became public. Creating this tool "would be the equivalent of a master key, capable of opening hundreds of millions of locks," says Cook. "We strongly believe the only way to guarantee that such a powerful tool isn't abused and doesn't fall into the wrong hands is to never create it." To that end, Apple is calling on Congress to create some sort of commission to "discuss the implications for law enforcement, national security, privacy, and personal freedoms. Apple would gladly participate in such an effort." Apple has been ordered to unlock the phone, but is disobeying the order. A hearing over the matter has been scheduled for March 22.
  • FBI Director Admits Apple Encryption Case Could Set Legal Precedent - Putting the whole issue of legal precedent aside for a moment, why doesn't the FBI just have someone else crack the phone? John McAfee (speaking of crack) said he could do it, so why not use him or another 3rd party? The director of the FBI has conceded that future judges will look to his battle with Apple as a precedent for law enforcement access to locked or encrypted mobile devices, the first time the government has conceded that the implications of the case stretch beyond an investigation into the San Bernardino terrorist attacks.
  • Microsoft Adds Fingerprint Support to Android Lock Screen - Microsoft recently updated its Next Lock Screen app for Android devices with support for fingerprint readers. Now, people who own Android handsets that are equipped with fingerprint sensors can use the fingerprint scanner to unlock the phone and bypass the Next Lock Screen. The app also gains smart contacts, which learns and displays the names of people called or texted. The smart lock feature lets users set rules for whether or not a passcode is needed when at home or work. The update also restores location-based wallpapers and fixes bugs. Microsoft's Next Lock Screen for Android is free to download from the Google Play Store.
  • Xiaomi unveils their Mi5 flagship in three flavors - Xiaomi took to the stage at Mobile World Conference and unveiled their Mi5 flagship Android device which will come in three versions: 32 GB/3 GB RAM, 64 GB/3 GB RAM and 128 GB/4 GB RAM for the Mi5 Pro. All feature a Snapdragon 820 processor, 16 MP main camera sensor with four-axis image stabilization, 4MP UltraPixel front shooter, a fingerprint reader and a near bezel-less Full-HD display. Xiaomi Global Vice President Hugo Barra also announced that the battery can be charged to between 80 and 90 percent in a one hour due to its its quick-charging capabilities. The price was announced as starting at 1,999 Yuan, which works out at $306, for the 32 GB model, 2,299 Yuan ($351) for the 64 GB model, of which both feature a glass back cover and 2,699 Yuan ($413) for the Pro model that comes with a ceramic back cover.
  • Xiaomi Mi 5 Adds Fingerprint Scanner - Xiaomi has announced the Mi 5 during the Mobile World Congress trade show. The company's new flagship phone is a more refined product, featuring a metal frame, glass front, and ceramic rear panel. The Mi 5 has a 5.15-inch quad HD screen and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 4 GB of RAM. The phone will ship with 32, 64, or 128 GB of storage. Xiaomi gave the phone a Sony 16-megapixel main camera with four-axis optical image stabilization and dual-LED flash. The Mi 5 will ship with a 3,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0. The Mi will pack Cat. 12 LTE, as well as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. It runs Android 6.0 with Xiaomi's MIUI 7 user interface. The Mi 5 will launch in China on March 1, with India to follow shortly thereafter. Xiaomi said the phone will reach "other global markets" later in the year, but didn't specify which. Pricing will be about $265 for the 32 GB model.
  • HP Elite X3 - the most powerful Windows Phone - The brand new HP Elite x3 running Windows 10 Mobile along with the Mobile Extender and Desk Dock.
  • Elliptic Labs' Ultrasound Smartphone Controls - Demo - Elliptic Labs has some interesting technology on display here in Barcelona. The company says it can add gesture-based controls to smartphones and remove several hardware components at the same time. According to VP Guenael Strutt, hardware makers are clamoring for just such a solution. Less hardware means less clutter in phone designs, and less internal space needed for those components, and, of course, less overall cost.
  • Physicist Explains Gravitational Waves to Steve Colbert - Brian Greene stops by to demonstrate an exciting new scientific discovery.
  • Cool Time Lapse Video of the Sun - The sun is always changing and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is always watching. Launched on Feb. 11, 2010, SDO keeps a 24-hour eye on the entire disk of the sun, with a prime view of the graceful dance of solar material coursing through the sun's atmosphere, the corona. SDO's sixth year in orbit was no exception. This video shows that entire sixth year -- from Jan. 1, 2015, to Jan. 28, 2016, as one time-lapse sequence. At full quality on YouTube, this video is ultra-high definition 3840x2160 and 29.97 frames per second. Each frame represents 2 hours. A downloadable version has a frame rate of 59.94 with each frame representing 1 hour.
  • Every Leonardo DiCaprio Movie. Ever. - With the Oscars right around the corner (and there being a good chance of Leo finally taking home an Academy Award himself), we thought it would be fun to show the cinematic evolution of Leonardo DiCaprio.
  • Marvel's Daredevil - Character Artwork - Elektra - Netflix - Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell's Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on a new adversary in Frank Castle and face an old flame - Elektra Natchios.
  • Daredevil Season 2 Trailer Made In Fallout 4 - The results are pretty impressive :-)
  • Pete's Dragon Official US Teaser Trailer - Watch the new teaser trailer Disney's Pete's Dragon now! See it on the big screen in 3D on August 12, 2016.
  • African kids see drone for the first time! - Shot in Zombo District, Uganda.
  • Cooking Lobster with Jeremy Clarkson - Gordon Ramsay - Gordon and Jeremy cook some freshly caught lobster - a very nice alternative to a traditional Sunday lunch.
  • Bill & Melinda Gates' Viral Video: GatesLetter.com - To promote awareness for their annual Gates Letter, Bill and Melinda Gates unleash their epic new viral video to the masses.
  • Winter is Trumping - Armed with a Valyrian steel sword named Deal-Maker, Donald Trump embarks on a quest through Westeros to take care its border policies.
  • Russian swimmers play chess in freezing lake - A group of swimmers test their stamina by playing chess in a freezing lake in eastern Yekaterinburg. Report by Conor Mcnally.
  • NASCAR Racer Danica Patrick Is The World's Best Lyft Driver - With Danica Patrick driving your Lyft, you will not be late. You may however get whiplash
  • Redfoo - Booty Man (Official 360deg Music Video) -  A treat for your tired eyes :D
  • The best pics on the Internet #182 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
  • Hottest Babes on the Internet #80 - Which one is hottest? ;-)
 Gameguru Mania News - Feb,25 2016 - tech
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.2 - tech
(hx) 05:27 PM CET - Feb,25 2016 - Post a comment
AMD has launched their latest Crimson Edition 16.2 driver which brings a range of performance increases in AAA titles along with bug fixes. The Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.2 drivers specifically eye the Rise of the Tomb Raider and Ashes of The Singularity releases where bulk of the performance enhancements would be centered around.
The two key titles which will be getting major performance and quality improvements from the Crimson Edition 16.2 drivers are Ashes of the Singularity and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Since launch, NVIDIA had a upper hand in Rise of the Tomb Raider with their GeForce cards which dominated the benchmarks. The game was bundled with GeForce 900 series cards and the performance was impacted on Radeon cards mostly due to non-availability of game ready drivers. With the latest 16.2 drivers, Radeon users will see a good boost in performance with enhanced quality that will put them on par with their GeForce counter parts.

The second title to see a massive performance increase is not a fully released game (yet) but the second benchmark to Stardock's Ashes of the Singularity title which is currently in BETA state. The title is loaded with tons of DirectX 12 goodness and unlike Tomb Raider, AMD has had pretty good driver support for the title due to them working close with the developers compared to NVIDIA which have yet to issue a capable driver for the title. The second benchmark makes use of several performance improving techniques that’re featured in DirectX 12 API such as Asynchronous Compute, multi-GPU / Explicit multi-adapter support and multi-threaded command buffer Re-ordering. AMD has demonstrated really good performance in the DX12 benchmark as can be seen in our own analysis of the Beta.

Along side the performance increases, AMD also added CrossFire profiles for The Division and XCOM 2. Bug fixes were mainly focused for Rise of the Tomb Raider and Fallout 4 along with back-end tweaks. The 16.2 drivers will work with all GCN enabled product families which include AMD Radeon 300, AMD Radeon 200, AMD Radeon HD 8000 series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 series (desktop/mobile) cards and also Kaveri, Carrizo and Godavari APUs.
 Gameguru Mania News - Feb,21 2016 - tech
AMD Is Offering A Free Game - tech
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AMD is currently offering a free game to owners of specific AMD GPUs and CPUs. All you have to do is visit AMD's website, run its verification tool, and select the free game of your choice.
Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon
Dirt 3
Saints Row IV
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Guacamelee
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Napoleon - Total War
Sid Meier's Beyond Earth
DiRT Rally
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
DYAD
Space Run
 Gameguru Mania News - Feb,20 2016 - tech
TechNews - World's First Flexible Smartphone - tech
(hx) 03:35 PM CET - Feb,20 2016 - Post a comment
  • Intel says move to 10-nanometer chips still on track for 2017 - Intel posted a job listing on its website last month in which it mentioned that mass production of products using its 10-nanometer manufacturing technology would begin approximately two years from the date the listing was posted (January 21, 2016). This caught the attention of The Motley Fool's Ashraf Eassa who wrote a column on the matter. It was of particular interested because in mid-2015, Intel admitted that difficulties in the move to 10-nanometer had pushed the first round of consumer products based on the advanced manufacturing process back to the second half of 2017.
  • Revisiting The Google Pixel C - Better, But Not There Yet - The most significant improvement with the updated firmware from Google is the fix for broken touch input. I really cannot overstate just how broken touch is on the Pixel C with its original shipping firmware, and the updated version feels like a completely different device. It's honestly like moving from a resistive touch display to a modern capacitive touch display, and even then, one could argue that resistive touch displays only had some of the problems that the Pixel C initially had. I think it's safe to say that this issue with the Pixel C is completely resolved, and that's a huge step toward making it a tablet that is worthy of commanding its $500 price.
  • US Department of Defense orders upgrade to Windows 10 - Microsoft reports that the U.S. Department of Defense has ordered all its agencies to upgrade their existing Windows machines to Windows 10. That amounts to four million systems. The DoD has set an ambitious timeline of just one year for the transition.
  • Gmailify: The best of Gmail, without an @gmail address - If you use Yahoo! Mail or Hotmail/Outlook.com, you now have the option to Gmailify your inbox. Gmailify links your existing account to Gmail so that you get all the bells and whistles-spam protection, inbox organization and even Google Now cards based on your mail-without having to leave your current address behind
  • New form of Android Malware that is spread via text messages - A  new form of Android malware has appeared in Europe that is being spread via SMS messages. Danish company Heimdal Security, which uncovered Mazar BOT, told the BBC that it has already spread to 100,000 devices in Denmark, although it's not clear how far it's reached beyond the county's borders. The SMS messages in question contain a link, claiming to be a multimedia message, that when clicked will prompt users to download a malicious Android application package (APK) called ‘MMS Message.'
  • World's First Flexible Smartphone With Bend Input - Researchers at Queen's University's Human Media Lab have developed the world's first full-colour, high-resolution and wireless flexible smartphone to combine multitouch with bend input. The phone, which they have named ReFlex, allows users to experience physical tactile feedback when interacting with their apps through bend gestures.
  • LG's Pen-Equipped Phone Earns a Sequel in the Stylus 2 - LG has showed off another new handset ahead of Mobile World Congress, the Stylus 2, a second act for last year's G4 Stylus. LG says the new stylus pen is more accurate thanks to a nano coating at the tip. Further, the accompanying software is more refined.
  • Smart phone sales for 2015 - Gartner's figures for global smart phone sales were released today and one thing is clear: it doesn't look good for Windows phones. When we last heard from Gartner, it was in the middle of November, 2015 and Windows Phone was down to 1.7% of sales. Today, Gartners reports show that just 1.1% of handsets sold in the fourth quarter of 2015 had Windows installed on them. FYI, Android increased 16.6 percent.
  • Apple to Start Accepting Android Phones As Trade-Ins - Apple is making it easier to buy new iPhones by expanding the selection of phones it will accept as trade-ins. The new program is called Trade Up With Installments and lets people hand over an old phone when buying a new iPhone. Apple will apply the credit of the old phone toward the cost of a new phone and break up the payments for the new iPhone over a 24-month period. Apple will give $100 in credit for an iPhone 4 or 4s, $200 for an iPhone 5, 5s, or 5c, $300 for an iPhone 6, or $350 for an iPhone 6s, depending on the condition of the the trade. Apple will give between $100 and $300 in credit for Android and Windows handsets that are traded in. The 24-month financing plan includes Apple Care+ ($129). People interested in upgrading need to visit Apple Stores to earn credit toward a new iPhone. Trade Up With Installments kicks off today.
  • Apple updates iOS to allow users with Error 53 to restore their - A few weeks ago, iPhone users started reporting issues with a mysterious 'Error 53', a message that would render their iPhone useless. As it turned out, Error 53 was caused when third party repair shops replaced, or repaired the TouchID sensor. Apple has released an update that will allow users that have received the error to restore their device through iTunes. Note that this update will not re-enable TouchID.
  • Judge Asks Apple to Help Unlock iPhone, Apple Balks - A U.S. judge has ordered Apple to help the FBI unlock the iPhone owned by the shooters in the terrorist attack that took place Dec. 2 in San Bernardino, Calif. In a letter to customers, Cook said the FBI is essentially requesting a backdoor into iPhones, even if the agency says it will use the method only once on this specific device. Once created, others would be able use the backdoor to break into iPhones. Apple strongly believes consumers require and deserve encryption and protection from those who might exploit the treasure trove of data stored on their mobile device
  • US Gov to Force Apple to Unlock iPhone - The U.S. government has filed motions looking for a court order that would force Apple to help the FBI unlock an iPhone that belonged to the San Bernardino shooter. Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a letter published earlier this week, said the idea of breaking into the iPhone for the government was "chilling" and "unprecedented" and could lead to a backdoor that would imperil millions. The company has refused to unlock the device. Apple has lukewarm support from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter. It's not clear how soon the court order may be issued, nor how quickly Apple will be compelled to act.
  • Apple: We tried to help FBI but someone changed iCloud password - The auto reset was executed by a county information technology employee, according to a federal official. Federal investigators only found out about the reset after it had occurred and that the county employee acted on his own, not on the orders of federal authorities, the source said. Apple executives say the iPhone was in the possession of the government when iCloud password was reset
  • Zoombies Original Trailer Coming Soon in Italy - When a strange virus quickly spreads through a safari park and turns all the zoo animals undead, those left in the park must stop the creatures before they escape and zombify the whole city. Directed by Glenn Miller, starring Andrew Asper, Brianna Joy Chomer, Kaiwi Lyman.
  • Orphan Black Season 4 Trailer - Thursday, April 14th 10/9c on BBC - New season. New Night. New Clones.
  • Marvel's Daredevil - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Part #1 - Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell's Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on a new adversary in Frank Castle and face an old flame - Elektra Natchios.
  • Ghostbusters Teaser Trailer - Thirty years after the original film took the world by storm, Ghostbusters is back and fully rebooted for a new generation. Director Paul Feig combines all the paranormal fighting elements that made the original franchise so beloved with a cast of new characters, played by the funniest actors working today. Get ready to watch them save the world this summer! The full trailer for Ghostbusters will debut on March 3rd.
  • 10 Cloverfield Lane - Walking Dead Ad (2016) - Watch the movie trailer for 10 Cloverfield Lane, a new film from Bad Robot. 10 Cloverfield Lane is coming to theatres March 11th.
  • First Trailer for Gibney's Frightening Cyber Warfare Doc - Zero - Here's the first official trailer for Alex Gibney's doc Zero Days. It looks pretty interesting.
  • FORSAKEN Official Trailer (2016) Kiefer Sutherland Western Movie - Kiefer and Donald Sutherland share the screen in this brooding western about an embittered gunslinger who attempts to make amends with his estranged father whilst their community is besieged by ruthless land-grabbers. Stars: Demi Moore, Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland
  • John Wick 2 to Open in 2017; Blade Runner 2 Set for January 20 - Two release dates have been announced for two of our most anticipated movies coming up in the next few years. First up, the action sequel John Wick 2 has been scheduled for release starting on February 10th, 2017 - a little less than a year from now. The film has already finished shooting, partially in New York City, and apparently the plot takes Keanu Reeves to Rome to kick some more ass. Stuntman Chad Stahelski from the first one is back again to direct this one. Next up, Warner Bros has officially set a release date for Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner sequel, untitled now, known simply as Blade Runner 2. That movie will open on January 12th, 2018, a few weeks after Episode VIII hits theaters in late 2017.
  • Game of Thrones Season 6: Hall of Faces Tease (HBO) - Game of Thrones Season 6 premieres in April, 2016.
  • Star Wars: Episode VIII Production Announcement Teaser - check it out!
  • DC Universe Online Cinematic Trailer (Blur Studios) - The release trailer for the DC Comics, Sony Online Entertainment MMO DC Universe Online. Made by Blur Studios.
  • Criminal Official Trailer #1 (2016) Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds - The story of the right man in the wrong body. In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative's memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous death-row inmate in hopes the he will complete the operative's mission. Directed by Ariel Vromen & written by Douglas Cook and David Weisberg. Produced by Chris Bender, Kevin King and J.C. Spink with Jason Bloom, Christa Campbell and Lati Grobman serving as executive producers. Criminal is scheduled to hit theaters on April 15, 2016.
  • The 2016 Best Picture Nominees, In Under 4 Minutes - There are eight films up for Best Picture this year, and realistically, who has time to watch all these things?
  • How to Land a 737 (Nervous Passenger Edition) - "Dear passengers. Does anybody know how to play MS Flight simulator?"
  • Interview with 110 Year Old Woman, Flossie Dickey - Good Day Spokane anchor Nichole Mischke interviewed 110-Year-Old Flossie Dickey on her birthday. What did we get out of this? Flossie likes to nap.
  • Polar Bear Smashes Spy Cams - The polar bears of Svalbard cannot help their curiousity when they encounter some new technolgy - spy cameras!
  • Japanese Vending Machine Restaurant and Food Unboxing  - Japanese Vending Machines combine technology with convenience.
  • How to make ICE CREAM ROLLS in Thailand - Watching Thai Street Ice Cream Be Made Will Make You Hungry :-)
  • Shrek's 2016 Presidential Endorsement - The Presidential race is heating up and Shrek has a thing or two to say about the candidates and maybe....an announcement?
  • M1A1 Tanks Drifting in Snow - U.S. Marines M1A1 tank crews work with the Norwegian Telemark Battalion on techniques of driving tracked vehicles in winter conditions on an snow/ice track.
  • StartorSit with LiveRichMedia - I find it funny that Sara Jean Underwood and the other chicks in this video would actually make something like this, considering there's no sponsorship whatsoever, so basically, they're doing it for free :-)
  • The best pics on the Internet #181 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
 Gameguru Mania News - Feb,16 2016 - tech
Geforce 361.91 WHQL Driver - tech
(hx) 12:28 AM CET - Feb,16 2016 - Post a comment / read (1)
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 361.91 WHQL drivers for Street Fighter V are now available to download through the NVIDIA driver website or GeForce Experience. The fighting game title comes out tonight (Feb. 15 @ 9:00PM PST) and can still be pre-ordered on Steam for $59.99. NVIDIA is ready for the game to come out and says that you’ll receive the definitive experience thanks to max-quality visuals, consistent 60 FPS gameplay, and high-resolution rendering on screens of any size with NVIDIA Dynamic Super Resolution technology. GeForce 361.91 WHQL drivers are the latest drivers for those playing ARMA 3, Street Fighter V, Monster Hunter Online, and HITMAN (Beta).
Game Ready
Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for ARMA 3, Street Fighter V, Monster Hunter Online, and HITMAN (Beta).
Application SLI Profiles
Assassin's Creed Syndicate – SLI profile changed (with driver code as well) to make the application scale better
Bless - SLI set to SLI-Single
Need for Speed – profile EXEs updated to support trial version of the game
Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 – SLI profile added
XCOM 2 – SLI profile added (including necessary code change)

Windows 10 Fixed Issues

TDR on Illustrator CC 2015 with drivers post Release 353. [1726408]
[361.75] Enabling NVIDIA Surround after a driver clean install causes NVIDIA Control Panel to crash. [1724062]
Windows 10 Open Devices and Printers ejects NVIDIA GPU. [1720849]
Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 intermittently crashes on exit with NVIDIA drivers post Release 353. [1711214]
[SLI, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate] Need SLI profile. [1666227]

Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista Fixed Issues

[Quadro K5200, Quadro M4000] Poor performance observed with Dassault Catia V5 R20, R21, R22. [200170447]
[361.75] Enabling NVIDIA Surround after a driver clean install causes NVIDIA Control Panel to crash. [1724062]
[SLI] Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege shows corruption when Alt+Tab used in fullscreen mode. [1724562]
[SLI, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate] Need SLI profile. [1666227]
 Gameguru Mania News - Feb,13 2016 - tech
TechNews - Wireless Routers 101 - tech
(hx) 07:24 PM CET - Feb,13 2016 - Post a comment
  • Wireless Routers 101 -  Choosing a router can get complicated. You have tons of choices across a range of price points. You'll want to evaluate your needs and consider variables like the speed of your Internet connection, the devices you intend to connect and the features you anticipate using. My own personal recommendation would be to look for a minimum wireless rating of AC1200, USB connectivity and management through a smartphone app.
  • Apple Pushes Out New iOS, WatchOS, tvOS Betas - Apple has made several new beta operating system available to developers. First up is iOS 9.3 beta 3. Apple didn't spell out what's new in build 13E5200d, aside from performance tweaks. iOS 9.3's previously disclosed new features include richer tools for education, Night Shift to reduce eye strain, as well as new behaviors to Notes and Health. WatchOS 2.2 beta 3 updates the map app and makes it possible to pair the Apple Watch with more than a single iPhone. Last, tvOS 9.2 adds support for Bluetooth keyboards. The betas are available to developers to download starting today. Apple generally makes public betas available to consumers a day or two after it releases developer betas.
  • Don't set your iPhone's date to January 1, 1970! - A bug has been discovered that causes some recent iOS devices to be permanently bricked if the user changes the date to January 1st, 1970, and reboots. So please, don't try this at home, although it's hard to understand why anyone would want to
  • Check your Google security settings, get 2 GB of free Drive storage - There really aren't any catches to this one: if you check your Google account's security settings, Google will give you an extra 2 GB of free Google Drive storage to go on top of the 15 GB the service already offers for free. To claim the free 2 GB, the process of checking your account security is incredibly simple. Firstly, you head to your security settings, where Google will ask you to review your recovery information. If the information listed there is correct, you can proceed to checking the list of devices connected to your account, where you should remove anything that looks unfamiliar. The third step involves reviewing all the apps that have permission to access your Google account. Again, you'll want to remove anything that looks out of place or that you don't use anymore. After that, you have to check your app passwords, revoking anything that looks suspicious. And finally, you'll be asked to review any two-step verification settings if you have enabled this feature on your Google account. When you complete all the aforementioned steps, a small notice appears telling you that Google has added 2 GB of free Drive storage to your account to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2016. A quick check of Drive's storage information suggests this free 2 GB of space does not expire. If you want to claim your free 2 GB of storage, increasing the amount of free storage in your account to 17 GB, spend the two minutes to check your security settings before the promotion expires on February 18th.
  • Gmail to Call Out Insecure Emails - Google is hoping to protect Gmail users by making them more aware of secure and insecure messages. Moving forward, Gmail will display an open lock icon for Google Apps users who receive messages from email services that don't support an encrypted connection. The same applies when users are about to send an email through unprotected servers. Google says people sending messages between Google-hosted domains won't see the open lock icon because Gmail operates through secure servers. Further, if Google can't authenticate the sender of an email via Sender Policy Framework or DKIM, it will replace the sender's profile photo with a question mark. Google believes these visual clues will help people tread more carefully when opening and responding to emails. Google also suggests Gmail users take advantage of two-step verification, activate Data Loss Prevention, check and fine-tune spam settings, and enforce mobile device policies. These changes will role out to Google Apps users (business accounts) over the next few weeks.
  • Sprint Ups the Ante with $150 Unlimited Family Bundle - Sprint today announced a new promotion that will give a family of four unlimited talk, text, and data for $150 per month. A single line for the unlimited plan costs $75 per month. Two lines cost $120 per month, three lines cost $150, four lines cost $150 (fourth is free), and lines five through 10 cost $30 each. In addition to the calling, messaging, and LTE 4G access, the unlimited plan includes 3 GB of mobile hotspot and Sprint Global Roaming with unlimited 2G data and text messaging in select countries. Sprint's new unlimited pricing will be available beginning February 12 for a limited time. Sprint also extended its 50% rate plan promotion for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless customers through March 31.
  • Sprint Offering $200 In Credit for Trade-Ins - Sprint today is kicking off a limited promotion that will reward new and existing customers with $200 in credit towards a new device when they trade in a working smartphone. The credit can be applied to the Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy Note 5. Sprint says the $200 credit drops the monthly lease cost of the GS6 to $9.76 per month and the Note 5 to $16.67 per month. The $200 trade-in credit is available to shoppers at Sprint's retail stores starting today, and will be available online and via phone by the end of the week. Sprint says the device being traded in cannot be a lease, and existing customers must be upgrade-eligible to score the $200 trade-in credit. The offer can be combined with Sprint's current half-off rate plans to customers who switch from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon Wireless.
  • Einstein's gravitational waves 'seen' from black holes - Scientists are claiming a stunning discovery in their quest to fully understand gravity.  Being able to detect gravitational waves enables astronomers finally to probe what they call "dark" Universe - the majority part of the cosmos that is invisible to the light telescopes in use today.
  • Hardcore Henry - Official Trailer - Strap in. HARDCORE HENRY is one of the most unflinchingly original wild-rides to hit the big screen in a long time: You remember nothing. Mainly because you've just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who's got her? His name's Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he's a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You're also in an unfamiliar city of Moscow, and everyone wants you dead. Everyone except for a mysterious British fellow called Jimmy (Sharlto Copley). He may be on your side, but you aren't sure. If you can survive the insanity, and solve the mystery, you might just discover your purpose and the truth behind your identity. Good luck, Henry. You're likely going to need it…
  • 10 Cloverfield Lane Super Bowl Spot - Paramount Pictures has released a 10 Cloverfield Lane Super Bowl spot. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the March 11, 2016 release stars John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher Jr. The script was written by Josh Campbell and Matthew Stuecken.
  • The Huntsman: Winter's War - Trailer 2 - In Theaters - April 22, 2016
  • Silicon Valley: Season 3 Tease (HBO) - Silicon Valley Season 3 premieres Sunday, April 24.
  • HIGH-RISE - Main Trailer - In Cinemas March 18th - The new film from acclaimed director Ben Wheatley in UK cinemas March 18th.
  • GOTHAM - The Chilling New Chapter Begins  - GOTHAM returns FEB 29 on FOX!
  • Get A Job Official Trailer - Life after college graduation is not exactly going as planned for Will (Teller) and Jillian (Kendrick) who find themselves lost in a sea of increasingly strange jobs. But with help from their family (Cranston), friends and coworkers they soon discover that the most important (and hilarious) adventures are the ones that we don't see coming. Get a Job is directed by American filmmaker Dylan Kidd, of the films P.S. and Roger Dodger previously, from a script written by Kyle Pennekamp & Scott Turpel. CBS Films/Lionsgate will release Get a Job on VOD and in select theaters starting March 25th this winter.
  • Batman v. Superman: The Batman Suite Music Sample - Now imagine this with some Batman action on IMAX :-)
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Official Final Trailer - To celebrate this movie it inspires an observation. Superman is powered by day, Batman is empowered by the night. One inspires hope, the other uses fear. Metropolis is shiny, clean while Gotham is opaque and rough looking.
  • GODS OF EGYPT TV Spot #1 - War (2016) - check it out
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Super Bowl TV Spot - Rivals (2016) - Political interference in the Avengers' activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man. Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Rudd, Sebastian Stan, Tom Holland, Jeremy Renner, Paul Bettany. In theaters: May 6, 2016
  • Dude Spends 21K On Super Bowl Tickets - I have a feeling his wife is going to kill him when he gets back home! ;-)
  • S7 Airlines OK Go, Upside down & Inside Out - OK Go are known for making crazy music videos but what they've pulled off with their new video for 'Upside Down Inside Out' is the craziest thing they've done yet. The band went on an S7 Airlines flight and shot the entire video in zero gravity, which let them pull off a bunch of crazy stunts. This really has to be seen to be believed.
  • Centriphone - an iPhone video experiment by Nicolas Vuignier - No iPhones were harmed during the making of this video! :P
  • Road Rage Incident in Durban - 22 Jan 2016 - Bet you the BMW driver was on the phone....
  • Mum and Dad have 4 daughters, all have 1 brother - Mum and Dad have 4 daughters, all have 1 brother... Can you get it?
  • Hottest Babes on the Internet #79 - Which one is hottest? ;-)
  • The best pics on the Internet #180 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
 Gameguru Mania News - Feb,06 2016 - tech
TechNews - Windows 10 is 'Recommended' Update - tech
(hx) 11:57 AM CET - Feb,06 2016 - Post a comment / read (9)
FYI, Microsoft quietly made its optional Windows 10 update for Windows 7 and 8.1 users into a ''recommended'' update, and your system may automatically upgrade to the new operating system depending on your Windows Update settings.  The good news is that the Windows 10 installation will not finalize without first prompting the user. However, some home users may want to double check what they are clicking when the notification pops up to avoid an unintentional operating system upgrade. Home users can disable recommended updates in the Windows Update settings, and Enterprise IT administrators can disable the upgrade using Group Policy settings or by using the DisableUpgrade registrykey. In a worst-case scenario where your PC is updated to the new OS but you don't want it, the process can be rolled back for up to 31 days after the upgrade. (Unfortunately, it's not so painless process as they claim).  The change from "optional" to "recommended" may come off as an aggressive move from Microsoft, with the perceived pressure of upgrading to Windows 10 coming from the company's mission to update one billion devices to the new OS this year -- an ambitious goal that some contest may make the company eventually force users into an unwanted OS upgrade.

Microsoft provides instructions for disabling the Windows 10 upgrade, but they require hacking around in the Windows registry or Group Policy, ensuring most Windows users won’t feel comfortable doing this. The third-party GWX Control Panel app has been the best way to configure this, but it has to regularly update because Microsoft keeps finding ways around it
  • iPad Air 3 May Have 4K Panel And 4GB RAM - Apple is expected to unveil new models of its iPad Air in March 2016 and production will start in the second quarter, with General Interface Solution and TPK Holding to supply touch panels, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers. The new 9.7-inch device will reportedly come equipped with a 4K resolution panel and up to 4GB in RAM, in addition to improved battery life. Apple believes that despite a decline in the tablet market and increased competition globally, it still has a base of dedicated customers who are looking to upgrade their iPads, the makers noted.
  • Apple Accepting Broken iPhones As Trade-Ins - Apple will now accept damaged iPhones as trade-ins when people wish to upgrade to a new iPhone. Previously, Apple only accepted working iPhones as trade-ins, but will now take in iPhones with "damaged displays, cameras, and buttons within reason." Apple will credit people who turn in a damaged iPhone 5s with $50. The company will credit people $200 for a broken iPhone 6 and $250 for a broken iPhone 6 Plus. Phones that don't have cracked screens or broken buttons may be worth up to $350. Apple hopes the change in policy will convince people holding onto older, possibly busted devices to upgrade. The new Apple trade-in policy is available at Apple's retail stores, but not online.
  • Thermaltake Launches 3DMakers Site - Can't find the exact part you are looking for in your latest PC build? Thermaltake is looking to make that a situation that will never happen again. 3DMakers.com allows users to upload and download free 3D printable PC mods of all kinds. If you are into 3D printing, and you might be soon, you will be glad to learn that all of the files are in a 3D-print-ready STL format. While this is in its infancy, I can see this getting big in the coming years. You know, before the death of the PC. Thermaltake already has a some files ready for download to 3D print that you can use to further modify your new Core P5 Thermaltake chassis.
  • Microsoft Building Underwater Data Centers? - Introducing Microsoft Project Natick, a Microsoft research project to manufacture and operate an underwater datacenter. The initial experimental prototype vessel, christened the Leona Philpot after a popular Xbox game character, was operated on the seafloor approximately one kilometer off the Pacific coast of the United States from August to November of 2015. Project Natick reflects Microsoft's ongoing quest for cloud datacenter solutions that offer rapid provisioning, lower costs, high responsiveness, and are more environmentally sustainable.
  • Unpatched eBay Vulnerability Allows Attackers To Distribute Malware - You know what the best part about this vulnerability is? eBay stating that they have no plans to fix it :-(
  • Dutch police training eagles to take down rogue drones - Using these birds of prey to capture drones is part of a new trial by the Dutch police in collaboration with Danish raptor training firm Guard from Above. Once an eagle is trained to recognize a drone, it can then grab one from the sky and carry it to safety. The handlers then trade the drone for treat to reward the eagle. Drone-killing eagles is just one solution the police force is testing against illegal UAV activity. They are also trialing a variety of other physical and electronic methods, including using a net, but the biggest advantage the birds have is that they can carry a drone away from a crowd, meaning there's little risk of an incapacitated UAV falling and injuring someone below.
  • Google, BlackBerry Make February Security Patch Available - Google is now delivering a security patch to Nexus smartphones and tablets. The patch resolves 10 issues, of which five are considered to be critical. The two most severe problems could allow for remote code execution through a WiFi driver and a media server. Google found the vulnerabilities in January and alerted its hardware partners to the problems. The security patch is available via factory images from Google's developer web site, but the company will push the update out over the air in the days ahead. Google plans to provide a new version of Android 6 Marshmallow to the Android Open Source Project in a day or two. Google says to the best of its knowledge that the security holes were not exploited. BlackBerry, too, is pushing the February security patch to the BlackBerry Priv smartphone. Other phone makers are expected to deliver the patch in the weeks ahead.
  • T-Mobile Offering Free Phone to New Prepaid Customers - T-Mobile will give a free phone to new customers who sign up for one of its prepaid services. The free phone deal kicks off February 3 and includes the Coolpad Rogue, ZTE Obsidian, LG Leon, and Samsung Core Prime. Customers must select a Simply Prepaid, Simple Choice Prepaid, or Simple Choice No Credit plan valued at $40 per month and up in order to receive the free phone. Customers who opt for a Simple Choice No Credit plan can receive an extra $50 mail-in rebate when activating a second line. T-Mobile didn't say how long the free phone deal will be available.
  • US Mobile Selling Xiaomi and Meizu Handsets - U.S. Mobile recently added several phones from Xiaomi and Meizu to its lineup, making it the first U.S. carrier to sell the Chinese handsets. Xiaomi and Meizu have both said they intend to enter the U.S. market, but have so far not landed any carrier deals. That changes today. U.S. Mobile is offering the Xiaomi Redmi 2 for $119, the Xiaomi Mi 3 for $139, the Xiaomi Mi 4i for $219, and the Meizu M2 Note for $149. U.S. Mobile is a prepaid carrier that resells access to T-Mobile's network. The phones from Xiaomi and Meizu run Android and can access T-Mobile's HSPA network, but not its LTE service. U.S. Mobile offers a wide assortment of service plans that can be customized to suit individual budgets. The Xiaomi and Meizu phone are available directly from U.S. Mobile's web site, where it sells an assortment of competing smartphones. "U.S. consumers have traditionally had to compromise to afford incredible devices," said Ahmed Khattak, founder and CEO of US Mobile. "Now, with the launch of our marketplace, we are thrilled to offer complete range of exceptional smartphones for low monthly payments and to give our customers access to exceptional phones otherwise not available in the U.S."
  • Alice Through The Looking Glass - "Hurry Up" Clip - Disney's Alice Through The Looking Glass is in theaters May 27!
  • The Witch - Peek A Boo - Official Trailer - A New-England Folktale, written and directed by Robert Eggers. The Witch - In Theaters Nationwide 2/19
  • CABIN FEVER Official Trailer (2016) - Another day, another remake. The first official trailer for the remake of Eli Roth's 2002 horror film Cabin Fever has arrived online. I don't know why anyone felt it was necessary to remake this horror film, but they went for it anyway. Eli Roth actually executive produced this new version of his freaky horror hit, which is full of pretty people screaming and getting all bloody and chopped up. The cast includes Gage Golightly, Matthew Daddario, Nadine Crocker, Dustin Ingram, Samuel Davis, Louise Linton and Randy Schulman. Nothing I'm interested in seeing, but if you're curious about this film, give this trailer a look.
  • Mr. Freeze Chills in the New Promo for Gotham Season 2 - GOTHAM returns FEB 29 on FOX!
  • Zoolander 2 (2016) - Relax - Ben Stiller is back as Derek Zoolander in Zoolander No. 2, coming to theaters February 12, 2016.
  • DEMOLITION: Official HD Trailer - Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father in law Phil (Chris Cooper) to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis' letters catch the attention of customer service rep Karen (Naomi Watts) and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris (Judah Lewis), Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.
  • Ice Age: Collision Course - Official Trailer #2 - Ice Age: Collision Course in cinemas July 2016
  • Darkseid in Batman v Superman and X-Men Apocalypse Powers Explained - Oscar win predictions, Batman v Superman's latest rumor, and Apocalypse and his powers in X-Men: Apocalypse explained in this week's biggest top 5 entertainment news countdown.
  • What Is The Zika Virus, And Why Is It So Scary? - There's no cure, and when pregnant women contract Zika they can pass it on to their fetuses - which is a huge problem.
  • How To Make A Snowball Machine Gun - Here's how to make a Snowball Machine Gun that can fire 13 snowballs in .5 seconds. It's a must have in any self-respecting Uncle's arsenal.
  • Robotnik Summit XL OMNI - Mecanum Wheels - Check it out
  • The Victoria's Secret Angels In The Worst Super Bowl Commercial - The Angels are back in the game - and they're in it to win it. Join Victoria's Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes and Taylor Hill, and their new coach, TV Personality Erin Andrews, as they kick off Valentine's Day 2016 with a football game and some no-fail advice: this year, score more! Need another tip? Shop the new Valentine's Day collection in stores, catalogue and online.
  • Dakota Johnson and Leslie Mann Hit On Reporter - During an interview for HOW TO BE SINGLE, Dakota Johnson and Leslie Mann hilariously hit on Chris Van Vliet from WSVN in Miami. Imagine if the roles were reversed ;-)
  • Selena Gomez Pictures - Looks like they then forgot to position the camera to get the right angle : Anyway, check it out.
  • HANNAH FERGUSON - Sensational Swimsuit Photoshoot - Hannah Ferguson is an American fashion model.
  • The best pics on the Internet #179 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
 Gameguru Mania News - Feb,02 2016 - tech
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.1.1 Hotfix - tech
(hx) 08:12 AM CET - Feb,02 2016 - Post a comment / read (1)
AMD has just released a new driver for its graphics cards that packs performance improvements and a Crossfire profile for Rise of the Tomb Raider. In addition, this driver also introduces a Crossfire profile for Fallout 4.
Highights
Performance/Quality improvements and an AMD Crossfire profile is available for Rise of the Tomb Raider
An AMD Crossfire profile is available for Fallout 4

Resolved Issues
[81915] Assassin’s Creed Syndicate - Building textures may be missing on some AMD Freesync displays with VSync enabled
[82892] Display corruption may occur on systems with multiple display systems when they have been left idle for some time
[82926] Mordheim: City of the Damned - some loading screens may be very dark
[83032] Star Wars: Battlefront - The sky rendering may be corrupted in some situations
[83832] Radeon Settings - AMD OverDrive Power setting changes on the secondary GPU are not immediately displayed. This is seen only on dual GPU graphics cards, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7990 and Radeon R9 295×2
[83833] Radeon Settings - AMD OverDrive clock gauge needles for the secondary GPU may be in wrong position when the system is idle and the secondary GPU is inactive
[83839] Some games may experience brightness flickering with AMD FreeSync enabled
[83940] AMD Radeon Additional Settings window will close if the help button is pressed on Japanese/Korean language setups
[83948] Corruption seen in video playback for M2TS format files via Windows 10 Movie & TV application
[84199] Flickering textures experienced in Dota 2 when accessing the "Heroes" menu
[84428] Battlefield Hardline - A crash may occur when changing graphics settings from "Ultra" to "High" during gameplay
[85030] The screen may turn dark and colors may be corrupted after installing the driver on some AMD Crossfire setups
[85099] Custom game profiles are reset to defaults after system is restarted
[85142] HDMI audio lost when monitor enters sleep mode and are woken up
[85299] Black line corruption seen all along the edges of characters and menus in Game of Thrones
 Gameguru Mania News - Jan,30 2016 - tech
TechNews - Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) specs leaked - tech
(hx) 06:26 PM CET - Jan,30 2016 - Post a comment / read (3)
What was the last piece of PC hardware you bought? :P FYI, the latest hardware I bought was the MSI GeForce GTX 970 OC, 4GB GDDR5 (256 Bit), HDMI, 2xDVI graphic card.
  • Sony's new USB 3.1 flash drives with dual Type-C and Type-A - Sony has announced a new range of flash drives that include support for Type-C, as well as for the Type-A port found on older devices. The new USB 3.1 Gen1 CA1-series drives will be offered in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB sizes. Sony says that they feature "dual connectors", making them "compatible with Windows, Macintosh, Android and Chromebook devices equipped with Type-C and Type-A ports". It adds that the drives combine "up to 130MB/s transfer speed (read) with durability and design", and have a "slim and tiny" form factor with metallic bodywork. Annoyingly, Sony stopped short of revealing how much the new drives will cost, but it did say that they'll be available to buy sometime next month.
  • Tor Browser 5.5 Is Released - Tor Browser 5.5, the first stable release in the 5.5 series, is now available from the Tor Browser Project page and also from our distribution directory. This release features important security updates to Firefox. On the privacy front we finally provide a defense against font enumeration attacks which we developed over the last weeks and months. While there is still room for improvement, it closes an important gap in our fingerprinting defenses. Additionally, we isolate Shared Workers to the first-party domain now and further improved our keyboard fingerprinting defense.
  • Watch out for this web link that crashes Safari - If you run into a link to a website called crashsafari.com, it's probably best not to click on it. As the website's name advertises, visiting the site crashes the Safari web browser on both desktop and mobile devices, and it's currently being shared across social media by a number of pranskters. The website works by running JavaScript code that fill the address bar with an infinite series of numbers. Safari doesn't handle this particularly well, and will freeze on Mac, requiring you to force quit the browser. The website affects mobile devices running iOS as well, causing the browser to crash and, in some cases, the device to reboot.
  • Cortana can now scan your e-mail to remind you about commitments - Microsoft has said it is adding new features to Cortana that will help people better manage their schedules. To start, Cortana will be more proactive with respect to reminders. Microsoft says people often make promises or commitments to one another via email, but then fail to follow through for various reasons (most often forgetfulness). Using tools from Microsoft Research, Cortana is able to scan email messages for promises/commitments and then automatically add reminders to help people keep track of those commitments. Microsoft also took steps to improve Cortana's ability to help manage calendar appointments. Microsoft says Cortana is able to see individuals' unique work styles, such as when they generally like to take meetings. Now, when meeting requests arrive that fall outside of preferred meeting windows, Cortana will send alerts so the recipient can take the appropriate action, whether it be to reschedule the request or set an alarm. Cortana's new powers will reach Windows Insiders on Windows 10 PCs first and expand to others Windows 10 devices and users over time.
  • Apple Rolls Out New iOS, WatchOS, tvOS Betas - Apple has pushed out a handful of new beta releases. Developers can now download iOS 9.3 beta 2, watchOS 2.2 beta 2, and tvOS beta 9.2. Each beta has bug fixes and performance upgrades when compared to prior versions. Apple will likely make new consumer versions of the betas available shortly. Apple today also released tvOS 9.1.1 for consumers, which adds Apple's newer podcast app to the platform.
  • Banks Prepping Smartphone-Enabled ATMs - JPMorgan Chase and other banks are readying next-generation ATMs that will allow people to withdraw funds using their smartphone. Chase said the first series of new ATMs will grant access to cash through the Chase mobile app, and will require a code. The second series of new ATMs will support NFC, allowing smartphone owners to tap their handsets to ATMs in order to initiate transactions. These machines will continue to support ATM cards, but will offer mobile access as an option.
  • Facebook Expands Live Video to All US iPhone Owners - Facebook has increased the set of people able to make use of its live video feature to all iPhone owners in the U.S. Facebook first tested the service with celebrities and public figures before expanding to a small set of iPhone users back in December. Similar to Twitter's Periscope app, live video from Facebook lets people broadcast live video to their friends. Broadcasters see the number of viewers and their names, and a real-time stream of comments. Live broadcasts are automatically saved to users' timelines where they can be kept or deleted. People will be able to see live videos in their News Feed, but may also subscribe to the feeds of their favorite broadcasters. Facebook will send alerts to let people know when broadcasters go live. Facebook said it expects to expand live video to more countries shortly, but hasn't said when Android devices will have access to the feature
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) specs leaked - A few more details regarding the upcoming Samsung J7 (2016) mid-ranger have surfaced on the web today, courtesy of the device's kernel code. While the display size hasn't exactly been specified, the leak does confirm that the handset is going to feature a 1080p resolution display. However, as revealed in the recent GFXBench listing, the smartphone will most likely launch with a 5.5-inch sized display, which seems to be a pretty popular size with most new mid-rangers. The smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm's msm8952 SoC (Snapdragon 617) according to the new leak, contradicting the GFXBench listing that pointed to a Snapdragon 650 SoC under its hood. More interestingly, the latest leak reveals the Galaxy J7 (2016) will come with a fingerprint sensor and a pretty large 4,300mAh capacity battery. The latest leak suggesting Samsung's upcoming flagship can last more than 17 hours when playing video at maximum screen brightness. That's impressive for a 5.1-inch smartphone!
  • Samsung to Focus on Improving Smartphone Software - Samsung plans to boost the appeal of its smartphones by making changes to its software. "The company will focus on strengthening the competitiveness of its software, along with hardware, services and wearable products," said Samsung. It will also debut "an enhanced product mix with the introduction of new lineups, such as the Galaxy A series." Samsung plans to fight a stagnating market by reinforcing its leadership in the flagship space while also increasing shipments of mass market handsets to improve profitability. The company recently reported its fourth quarter earnings, which saw Samsung bring in revenue of $44 billion and record a net profit of $5.1 billion — a drop of 40% compared to the year-ago period. Samsung will continue to foster growth in is chip, panel, Smart Home, IoT, and home appliances businesses with new technology and expanded lineups.
  • Google to Bring Object Recognition to Phones - Google today said it has partnered with semiconductor startup Movidius to bring deep learning to smartphones. Movidius specializes in computer vision and helped with Google's Project Tango 3D mapping effort. Google's Android handsets are already able to identify objects in photos, but a network connection is required to send the images to Google's servers where the calculations take place. This new venture will see smartphones handle object recognition on their own, independent from Google's servers. Under its arrangement with Movidius, Google plans to purchase an unspecified number of the company's MA2450 chips along with the necessary software. "By working with Movidius, we're able to expand this technology beyond the data center and out into the real world, giving people the benefits of machine intelligence on their personal devices," said Google. Movidius' chief executive said it believes Google will add these features to smartphones sooner rather than later, but Google has not spelled out exactly how the MA2450 will be put to use in future handsets.
  • T-Mobile Again Accused of Fraud by Consumer Groups - A consumer watchdog group has filed a complaint with the FCC accusing T-Mobile of inflating customers' bills and misleading consumers through its advertising. The Change to Win Retail Initiative is asking the FCC to investigate T-Mobile's business practices. The organization alleges that T-Mobile enrolls customers in unwanted add-on services without permission, and that retail sales staff are pressured to tack on the add-ons (device insurance, unlimited data) in order to avoid poor performance reviews. The group complains that T-Mobile's "no contract" marketing is misleading, as service plans are paired with monthly device financing costs. Last, the group says T-Mobile misleads customers about its offer to repay ETFs, including "the method, timing and eligibility for reimbursement" of fees when switching from competing carriers. Change to Win's complaint follows a similar one lodged against the Uncarrier in December by several other consumer action groups. T-Mobile has not responded to the latest allegations, and the FCC has not publicly commented on Change to Win's complaint.
  • VR Simulator With Oculus Rift / Full Set of Controls - In depth look at how realistic you can make War Thunder with additional gear and virtual reality (works very well!).
  • Steam Controller plays The Star Spangled Banner through vibration - It's like listening to a midi song from early 90s PC games :-)
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - TV Spot 3 / TV Spot 4 - Zack Snyder's BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE is in theaters March 25, 2016.
  • Warcraft - In Theaters June 10 (TV Spot 1)  - From Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures comes Warcraft, an epic adventure of world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment's global phenomenon.
  • Trolls - Teaser Trailer - 20th Century Fox revealed the teaser trailer for DreamWorks Animation's Trolls, an upcoming American 3D computer-animated musical comedy. Directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Walt Dohrn, with Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Russell Brand, and James Corden providing the voices. Trolls is scheduled to be released on November 4, 2016.
  • Nine Lives - Trailer - EuropaCorp debuted the first trailer & poster for Nine Lives, an upcoming French comedy film. It stars Kevin Spacey, Robbie Amell, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Walken, Cheryl Hines, Malina Weissman and Mark Consuelos. Nine Lives is scheduled to be released on August 5, 2016.
  • DEADPOOL Movie Clip - Kinky Sex Question (2016) - In theaters February 12, 2016
  • VFX Breakdown Of The Martian - Spoilers ahead so, if you haven't seen the film, you might not want to watch this!!!
  • This is how I travel at airports - I use Heelys to move around airports, pretty cool way to get around quickly. I have been doing this for over 1 year now, because I was frustrated I don't get good exercise while traveling.
  • Man Fires Gun At Self Under Water In Slow Motion  - It's harder to create movement in water than in air, because water molecules are closer together than air molecules. To show the difference in resistance, physicist Andreas Wahl puts himself in front of a weapon submerged in water and fires it - on himself.
  • World's Fastest Rubik's Cube Solving Robot - If you thought the current world record for solving a Rubik's cube was fast, wait until you see this 3D printed robot solve it in 1.2 seconds.
  • 1951 Korean War RCI Oldest Cigarette Ever Smoked - Dude is buzzing hard on these old smokes!
  • How Fast You Lose Heat In A Snowstorm - Using the military spec Selex Merlin thermal imaging camera, Oli Martin vividly shows how the human body loses heat when exposed to the blistering cold of the Scottish highlands.
  • Paul Rudd vs Stephen Hawking In A Game Of Quantum Chess - A Quantum Chess match between actor Paul Rudd and Stephen Hawking, narrated by Keanu Reeves?
  • Natalie Roser Pictures - Natalie Roser was one of the 12 finalists on Season 1 (AUS) of The Face, who was a member of Team Cheyenne.
  • Livia Gullo - a former Miss Brazil - She's a former Miss Brazil!
  • The best pics on the Internet #178 - All pictures are carefully handpicked
 Gameguru Mania News - Jan,28 2016 - tech
NVIDIA GeForce 361.75 WHQL Driver - tech
(hx) 06:48 PM CET - Jan,28 2016 - Post a comment / read (3)
Nvidia has just released a new WHQL certified GeForce driver package, version 361.75. The package is part of a series of Game Ready drivers, which means the update has been issued due to the appearance of the game, for which it is optimized. GeForce 361.75 WHQL drivers are recommended for Rise of the Tomb Raider and Tom Clancy's The Division Beta. Nvidia has added SLI profiles for both games, as well as GeForce Experience optimal settings, and other optimizations designed to assure a good performance. In addition, the chipmaker has also added preliminary support for external graphics cards over 40-Gigabit Thunderbolt 3 connections.
 Gameguru Mania News - Jan,23 2016 - tech
TechNews - GDDR5X Standard Finalized - tech
(hx) 10:11 PM CET - Jan,23 2016 - Post a comment
  • GDDR5X Standard Finalized by JEDEC: New Graphics Memory up to 14 Gbps - The GDDR5X SGRAM standard is based on the GDDR5 technology introduced in 2007 and first used in 2008. The GDDR5X standard brings three key improvements to the well-established GDDR5: it increases data-rates by up to a factor of two, it improves energy efficiency of high-end memory, and it defines new capacities of memory chips to enable denser memory configurations of add-in graphics boards or other devices. The key improvement of the GDDR5X standard compared to the predecessor is its all-new 16n prefetch architecture, which enables up to 512 bit (64 Bytes) per array read or write access. By contrast, the GDDR5 technology features 8n prefetch architecture and can read or write up to 256 bit (32 Bytes) of data per cycle. Doubled prefetch and increased data transfer rates are expected to double effective memory bandwidth of GDDR5X sub-systems. However, actual performance of graphics cards will depend not just on DRAM architecture and frequencies, but also on memory controllers and applications. Therefore, we will need to test actual hardware to find out actual real-world benefits of the new memory. Just like the predecessor, GDDR5X functions with two different clock types - a differential command clock (CK) to where address and command inputs are referenced, as well as a forwarded differential write clock (WCK) where read and write data are referenced to. WCK runs at a frequency that is two times higher than the CK. The data can be transmitted at double data rate (DDR) or quad data rate (QDR) relative to the differential write clock (WCK), depending whether 8n prefetch or 16n prefetch architecture and protocols are used. Accordingly, if makers of chips manage to increase CK clock to 1.5 GHz, then data rate in QDR/16n mode will rise to 12 Gbps.
  • LGR - Strangest Computer Designs of the 90's - The 1990's weren't just the age of boring beige boxes! There were some truly funky designs and interesting experiments as well. Time to take a look at a bunch of them!
  • Over 1200 changes between Windows 10 build 11099 and 11102 - Although the increment between Windows 10 Insider Preview build 11099 and 11102 is quite a bit smaller than testers are used to, do not mistake this as a minor Fast ring update. Yesterday evening, Gabe Aul mentioned on Twitter that there are at least 1200 changes between the two builds.
  • 10 Days Left To Claim Free Bonus OneDrive Storage - In early November, Microsoft announced a sweeping set of changes to OneDrive, specifically by dropping its free storage options from 15GB to 5GB, dropping unlimited free storage that came with some Office 365 plans, and by dropping some paid plan tiers. Of course, this caused a bit of a firestorm, and in December, Microsoft backed down, giving current OneDrive users the opportunity to keep their 15GB storage plans by opting in.
  • Kelly Pollard Carecorner.co.uk Statement - what is it? - The Dridex bots are still not having a good day today. The 3rd malformed/damaged /broken malspam is an email with the subject of Statement pretending to come from Kelly Pollard [email protected] with a damaged attachment that is supposed to be a malicious word doc or XLS spreadsheet attachment which would try to download various Trojans and password stealers especially banking Trojans like Dridex or Dyreza and ransomware like cryptolocker or Teslacrypt. They are using email addresses and subjects that will scare or entice a user to read the email and open the attachment.
  • Google paid Apple $1 billion to keep its search bar on the iPhone - Google Inc. is paying Apple Inc. a hefty fee to keep its search bar on the iPhone. Apple received $1 billion from its rival in 2014, according to a transcript of court proceedings from Oracle Corp.'s copyright lawsuit against Google. The search engine giant has an agreement with Apple that gives the iPhone maker a percentage of the revenue Google generates through the Apple device, an attorney for Oracle said at a Jan. 14 hearing in federal court. Rumors about how much Google pays Apple to be on the iPhone have circulated for years, but the companies have never publicly disclosed it. Kristin Huguet, a spokeswoman for Apple, and Google spokesman Aaron Stein both declined to comment on the information disclosed in court. The revenue-sharing agreement reveals the lengths Google must go to keep people using its search tool on mobile devices. It also shows how Apple benefits financially from Google's advertising-based business model that Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has criticized as an intrusion of privacy.
  • Chrome Browser to Get Boost from Brotli Compression - Google is about to make its Chrome browser much faster. The company is ready to use a new compression algorithm called Brotli, according to Google engineer Ilya Grigorik. Brotli can compress web sites in a way that makes them up to 26% smaller than Chrome's current algorithm, called Zopfli. Smaller web sites take less time to transit wireless networks. Brotli will be added to the next version of Chrome for desktop and mobile devices, though Grigorik did not say when that might be. It's possible Google will push a Brotli-equipped build of Chrome through its beta channel firs
  • Apple Readies 4-inch iPhone 5se - The new device is internally codenamed "N69," but the launch name will likely be the "iPhone 5se." The "se" suffix has been described in two ways by Apple employees: as a "special edition" variation of the vintage 4-inch iPhone screen size and as an "enhanced" version of the iPhone 5s. Indeed, the upcoming "5se" features a design similar to 2013’s flagship but upgraded internals, software, and hardware features that blend the old design with modern technologies from the past two iPhone upgrades.
  • Apple Updates GarageBand, Intros Music Memos for iOS  - Apple today improved its selection of apps for music makers. First, it pushed out a significant update to GarageBand for iOS, which now includes Live Loops. Apple says deejay equipment inspired Live Loops. Anyone can create looping rhythm or backing tracks using cells, columns, and grids within GarageBand. The app also adds a new drummer feature with nine EDM and acoustic session drummers, and a wider selection of virtual amps and bass players. The app has been optimized for the iPad Pro, but adds 3D Touch support to the iPhone 6s/6s Plus versions. GarageBand 2.1 is available from the iTunes App Store. Music Memos, inspired by the iOS Voice Memo app, is a brand new tool meant to help musicians quickly and easily record and organize their musical ideas. The app can record any instrument through the built-in microphone, analyze the rhythm and chords of guitar/piano tracks, and automatically add bass and drum accompaniments. Music Memos provides basic notation, and can display which chords have been played. Last, the app syncs with iCloud so Music Memos are available across Apple devices. Music Memo is free to download from the iTunes App Store
  • Facebook for Android Gains Support for Tor - Facebook has made it possible for Android handset owners to access the social network securely and privately through the Tor anonymity service. Facebook calls Tor access an experiment. People interested in using this secure connection need to download the Orbit: Proxy with Tor app from the Play Store and enable it within Facebook's privacy settings. Once turned on, browsing Facebook through the Orbit app will render users anonymous. Tor is able to hide IP addresses, which makes people/devices difficult, if not impossible, to track or locate. Facebook believes Tor access will be benefit those who value their privacy. The Tor accessibility feature is being made available slowly over the course of the next few days. Facebook has no plans to bring Tor support to the Apple iPhone.
  • Skype for Android Earns Tighter Outlook and Office Integration - Microsoft has updated Skype for Android with new ways to work with Outlook and Office. The latest version of Microsoft's calling and messaging app allows users to schedule calls in Outlook from Skype easily by tapping the contact's name and using the scheduling tool to send an invite. This feature is available to other calendar apps, too, says Microsoft. Skype now also supports Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents, which can be opened directly in the app from within chat threads. Users who've not already downloaded Microsoft's Office apps for Android will be prompted to install the app before they can open the shared file in Skype. Skype for Android is free to download from the Google Play Store.
  • WhatsApp Drops Annual Fee - WhatsApp has dropped its annual subscription fee. The messaging service has been offered to new users free for the first year, but then required a nominal payment each year after that. WhatsApp says it is removing fees from all the different versions of its app around the world so that people can remain in touch with one another without worrying about fees. WhatsApp said it will not turn to ads to generate revenue. Instead, WhatsApp will "test tools that allow you to use WhatsApp to communicate with businesses and organizations that you want to hear from," including banks, airlines, and others with which consumers regularly do business. WhatsApp has nearly one billion users around the world and is owned by Facebook.
  • Explore Mont Blanc Using Google Maps - Face it, this is the closest most of us are ever going to get to real mountain climbing.
  • This Man Controls His Bionic Arm With His Brain - Doctors rewired Johnny Matheny's nerves to work directly with his new prosthetic arm, which works exactly like a real arm
  • Cord drill and Pump drill - Primitive Technology - He probably has a 250$ dollar camera and still uses a stick to make a fire :D
  • Wonder Woman (2017) Exclusive First look - For those of you who don't know him, Geoff Johns is the man when it come to DC. He is the chief creative officer at DC comic. Check it out!
  • Star Wars Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base - SNL - Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) goes undercover as Matt, a radar technician, at Starkiller Base. Check it out
  • Suicide Squad - Official Trailer 1 - Worst. Heroes. Ever. See SUICIDE SQUAD in theaters August 5th.
  • The Divergent Series: Allegiant - Official Trailer #2 - Directed by Robert Schwentke, screenplay by Noah Oppenheim, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, and Stephen Chbosky. The film stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Naomi Watts, Jeff Daniels, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer, Daniel Dae Kim. The Divergent Series: Allegiant is scheduled to be released on March 18, 2016.
  • DEADPOOL TV Spot #8 - New Footage (2016) - Enjoy!
  • Breaking Down The Amazing Visual Effects Of 'Mad Max Fury Road' - Visual effects studio Brave New World made a video showing exactly what they did to make "Mad Max" look so fantastic.
  • SpaceX Rocket Explodes After Landing - After a successful reentry and landing a few weeks ago, SpaceX's Falcon rocket exploded on landing after delivering an ocean monitoring satellite to space.
  • Fastest 20 m carrying two fridges - Episode one of GWR Italian Show sees Game of Thrones actor and strongman Thor Bjornsson, take on world's strongest man winner Zydrunas Savickas, in an attempt to be the fastest to carry two fridges over 20m !
  • Car does a 5.7 second quarter mile at 247MPH(399KMH) - Slow ass reaction time ;-)
  • Speed Model Car 330 kmh - Incredible - It takes about a minute to get there but damn, this car can move!
  • Diving Deep On a Single Breath - Imagine holding your breath as you fall endlessly deeper into the sea. For some, it sounds like a nightmare, but for others it's heaven on earth. Take the plunge through layers of salty sea and light with freediving master Aharon Solomons.
  • Party Whistles In A Car Exhaust :-D - check it out!
  • Drinking Brita Filtered Beer, Vodka, Wine, Shame - There's a theory, which they tested on Mythbusters, about running cheap vodka through a Brita filter and making it taste like expensive vodka.
  • Drone flies in crevasse - Flyability partnered with the mountain rescue team of the Zermatt Glacier in the Swiss Alps to explore crevasses situated at an altitude of 3'500 meters ASL
  • What Are Vocaloids, And Will They Ever Be Popular In The US? - One of the most fascinating musical inventions in recent memory are "vocaloids," synthetic pop singers that are created by special music-writing software and animated with illustrated avatars. They're completely digital, and completely crowdsourced - no human singers required
  • Demi Lovato Gets Photoshopped For Allure Magazine - Here she is doing a photoshoot for the February issue of Allure.
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  • The December Steam hardware survey shows that the GeForce GTX 970 is now the most popular GPU - Steam has just updated its hardware and software survey as of December 2015 and it shows that there’s a new favorite graphics card among PC gamers who use the store: Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 970.
  • Seagate Unveils 10TB Helium Enterprise Drive - The new, robust 10TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD provides maximum storage capacity for easy system integration by using the standard 3.5-inch CMR design. Incorporating seven platters and 14 heads, the drive seals in helium to create a turbulence-free, quiet environment, decreasing both friction and resistance on the platters and delivering the industry's lowest power/TB ratio and weight specifications for a 10TB HDD. Offering 25 percent more density to help businesses dramatically increase petabytes per rack, the drive delivers higher performance and reduced power and weight.
  • Microsoft will not support older Windows versions on upcoming PC hardware - While consumers are quicker to upgrade their hardware and software, businesses are usually more conservative, and the process can take years, the new Microsoft is not that patient. The company has changed hardware requirements for supporting older versions of Windows, by only supporting new silicon on Windows 10 moving forward. That being said, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will continue to receive updates through January 14, 2020 and January 10, 2023 respectively, and Microsoft is offering to help enterprises in the transition to Windows 10, by creating a list of "specific new Skylake devices we will support to run Windows 7 and Windows 8.1" through July 17, 2017.
  • Microsoft Makes Skype Accessible from Outlook Mobile - Microsoft has updated Outlook for iOS with new Skype integration. Outlook already merges email and calendar functionality into one app. Now, users can make any calendar appointment a Skype meeting with the flick of a switch. When the meeting starts, a simple tap in the calendar app will start the Skype call. The refreshed Outlook app also gains a new three-day calendar view. Outlook for iOS is free to download from the iTunes App Store. Microsoft didn't immediately say if or when it might add Skype to the Android version of Outlook.
  • Apple's iOS 9.3 Targets Education - Apple has released a beta of iOS 9.3 and revealed that the system update will bring new features to education. This version of iOS 9.3 is chiefly for developers. It I ntroduces several new classroom-friendly features, such as the ability for students to sign into any iPad (rather than just one), and a new classroom app for teachers to use for managing their students and assignments. Further, iOS 9.3 brings more control over iOS to school admins, who will be able to create and manage school-specific Apple IDs on various devices, as well as manage the hardware deployed within the school district. iOS 9.3 also tweaks Apple Health, Apple News, and Apple Notes. The update introduces Night Shift, a mode that begins to reduce the amount of blue light throughout the OS during the evening hours in order to help assist with sleeping. (Google's book reading app does something similar.) The revised platform improves CarPlay with more Apple Musiuc features, as well. Apple hasn't said when it might release iOS 9.3 to the general public. Apple also released new betas of tvOS, watchOS, and OS X.
  • Apple Addresses WiFi Assist with Data Counter - Apple has added a small feature to WiFi Assist in iOS 9.3 that displays how much cellular data the tool is using. WiFi Assist forces iPhones off of weak WiFi signals in favor of stronger cellular data signals. It was added to iOS to combat slow network performance when iPhones doggedly remained connected to crummy WiFi even when strong LTE was available. Some users have complained, however, that they ran up large cellular bills by surfing over LTE when they thought they were using WiFi. Now, WiFi Assist clearly shows how much cellular data has been consumed with the WiFi Assist function is turned on.
  • Lumia 950 Owners Get Free Office 365 Subscription - Microsoft has said owners of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL can snag a free one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal. The subscription, which has a retail value of about $70, gives users full access to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) on their Lumia smartphone as well as a companion PC/Mac computer. The subscription includes 1 TB of OneDrive storage, as well, for syncing documents online. In order to access the free subscription, Lumia owners need to download and install the Lumia Offers application from the Windows Store. Users are required to provide an email address. Microsoft didn't say how long the offer will be available.
  • Xiaomi Mi 5 spotted on retailer's website - The phone will be available in three colors (black, white, and gold), and the specifications should prove competitive with other flagship handsets on the way, including the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S
  • Sprint to Relocate Cell Sites In Bid to Cut Costs - Sprint hopes moving its radio infrastructure away from privately held companies to government-owned land and/or structures will help shave $1 billion in costs, reports Re/code. Sprint leases cell tower access from Crown Castle and American Tower, and lease rates are a significant part of it operational costs. The government does not charge as much for leases. Sprint is looking at a company called Mobilitie, from which it might lease cell site access, as well. Sprint may begin the effort as soon as June or July. Sprint is also planning to cut backhaul costs. Sprint largely relies on fiber from competitors AT&T and Verizon, says Re/code, and pays each company about $1 billion per year to manage some of its wired network traffic. Sprint is considering a switch to microwave technology for its backhaul needs so it won't have to rely so much on its competitors. Last, the company is expected to announce significant layoffs on January 22. Sprint has spoken of headcount reductions for months, and said the cuts would come by the end of January. Sprint did not comment on Re/code's story.
  • Netflix To Block Proxy Access To Content Not Available Locally - It seems anyone using proxies to watch Netflix content not available in their home country is in for a bit of bad news. Netflix has said that it is working on a solution to make all of its content available wherever the service is offered.
  • Spider Man Drone Uses A Net To Catch Other Drones - Proof of concept prototype of a drone catcher system to intercept and physically remove the intruding multi-rotor drones from the protected areas (patent pending). This system offers a viable solution when force-landing or shooting the drones would jeopardize the safety.
  • 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi - International Trailer - From Michael Bay comes 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. In theatres January 15th. When everything went wrong, six men had the courage to do what was right.
  • Free State of Jones - Official Trailer - Written and directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross (THE HUNGER GAMES, SEABISCUIT, PLEASANTVILLE), and starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey. FREE STATE OF JONES is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. In Theaters May 13, 2016.
  • The Witch - Trailer #2 - A24 Films released a new trailer for The Witch, an upcoming horror film directed & written by Robert Eggers. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Katie Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Lucas Dawson, and Ellie Grainger. The Witch opens in theaters on February 19, 2016.
  • The Secret Life of Pets - Kevin Hart Is Snowball - For their fifth fully-animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, The Lorax, Minions) and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Comedy superstars Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet and Kevin Hart make their animated feature-film debuts in The Secret Life of Pets, co-starring Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress & Albert Brooks. Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborator Janet Healy produce the film directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me 1 & 2), co-directed by Yarrow Cheney and written by Brian Lynch and Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio. Universal will release The Secret Life of Pets in theaters starting July 8th, 2016 this summer
  • First Trailer for Sion Sono's Sci-Fi Film 'The Whispering Star' - A spaceship shaped like a Japanese bungalow careens through the galaxy. It carries a humanoid robot named Yoko (Megumi Kagurazaka), a sort of interstellar UPS delivery person. Her job is simple: to distribute packages to human beings scattered across sundry planets. But with so much spare time between deliveries, Yoko begins to wonder what's in those packages. The Whispering Star is both written & directed by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Sion Sono, of many films previously including Love Exposure, Cold Fish, Why Don't You Play in Hell?, Tokyo Tribe and Shinjuku Swan most recently. This first premiered at TIFF 2015, and also played the Rome Film Festival and Tokyo FILMeX. No US release has been set yet.
  • Bad Robot's '10 Cloverfield Lane' Trailer: Is This Cloverfield 2? - Paramount surprised audiences by releasing a new trailer attached to Michael Bay's 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. The trailer is for a movie that had yet to be officially titled, a new thriller from JJ Abrams' production company Bad Robot. The trailer is for a film titled 10 Cloverfield Lane. Did JJ Abrams and Bad Robot somehow secretly produce a sequel to Matt Reeves' found footage sci-fi film Cloverfield?
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens - CGI VFX Breakdown - If you are a Star Wars fan and like to see how digital effects are made, check out this ten minute visual effects breakdown of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  • Star Wars Rebels Season Two - Mid-Season Trailer (Official) - Get a glimpse of wha'ts to come in Star Wars Rebels Season Two in this thrilling mid-season trailer featuring Ezra, Kanan, and Ahsoka, along with returning friends and foes.
  • 11.22.63 on Hulu Trailer (Official)  - Watch the official trailer for the Hulu original series 11.22.63, premiering on Presidents Day - February 15th, 2016. 
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - TV Spot 1 - Zack Snyder's BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE is in theaters March 25, 2016
  • The X-Files: The First Minute from the 2016 Premiere - David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their iconic roles as Agent Fox Mulder and Agent Dana Scully in the upcoming event series which will encompass a mixture of stand-alone investigative episodes and those that further the original show's seminal mythology. In the opening episode, Mulder and Scully take on a case of a possible alien abductee. The all-new episodes will feature appearances by guest stars, including Joel McHale ('Community'), Robbie Amell ('The Flash'), Lauren Ambrose ('Dig,' 'Six Feet Under'), Annabeth Gish ('The Bridge'), Annet Mahendru ('The Americans'), Rhys Darby ('Flight of the Conchords'), Kumail Nanjiani ('Silicon Valley') and William B. Davis, who reprises his role as 'Cigarette Smoking Man.' Three of the episodes are written and directed by Chris Carter, with the remaining new episodes written and directed by original series veterans Glen Morgan, Darin Morgan and James Wong.
  • Linkin Park's 'In the End' Sung by 183 Movies - 'In the End' by Linkin Park peformed by a crap ton of Movies! Enjoy!
  • Giant Rocket Powered Firework Wheel - check it  out
  • Miniature Google Street View - Google announced today that the world's largest model railway has come to Google Maps
  • Kids use walkman for the first time - Watching this video hurts too much! ;-)
  • Neopixel Giant Thermometer Scarf - Neat scarf!
  • Hamster eating a carrot - Check it out :P
  • Two News Anchors Really Hate Each Other - I bet they are banging! ;)
  • Bubble Fart - It's usually boring at the office...Fortunately, we always have funny collegue to laugh with!
  • Lesbians Touch Penis For The First Time! (SFW) - That is the most cringy fucked up thing I've seen in 2016 ;-)
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  • Hottest Babes on the Internet #78 - Which one is hottest? ;-)
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