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Plans for Windows 8

Microsoft is planning to enable next generation high speed connectivity solutions such as USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 3.0 within Windows 8. Microsoft's key area of focus appears to be performance and instant-on systems. "Windows 8 PC's turn on fast, nearly instantly in some cases, and are ready to work without any long or unexpected delays.Microsoft is also aiming to use sensors in Windows 8 PCs. "Windows 8 can adapt to changes in ambient light.Windows 8 could detect my presence and log users...

VLC 1.1.0 Release

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework, that plays most multimedias files, medias and streaming protocols. What`s new : Ready for HD GPU decoding on Windows Vista and 7, using DxVA2 for H.264, VC-1 and MPEG-2 GPU decoding on GNU/Linux, using VAAPI for H.264, VC-1 and MPEG-2 DSP decoding using OpenMax IL, for compatible embedded devices Improved support for MKV HD, including seeking fixes, and 7.1 channels...

Free iOS 4 Software

With over 100 new features, the free iOS 4 Software Update lets you do some amazing things. Features: Multitasking Folders Even better Mail iBooks Create playlists 5x digital zoom Tap to focus video Faces and Places in Photos Home screen wallpaper Gift apps Spell checking Wireless keyboard...

Final Total Commander 7.55 is Out

What`s new : Use MLSD command for file listings in FTP function (better time resolution, time in UTC) Transfer files between two computers over a special USB cable -> supported cables Improvements to synchronize dirs function: Compare via plugins and FTP, options to skip hidden files and hard links, SITE UTIME in ftp sync Compare by content now shows different and changed lines with a slightly different background color (configurable via wincmd.ini) Unpack directory...

Chrome Working To Integrate PDFs Into The Browser

Google integrated in the developer versions of Chrome for Windows and Mac a new way to view PDFs in the browser. Google outlines the advantages of this integrated approach as the following: PDF files will render as seamlessly as HTML web pages, and basic interactions will be no different than the same interactions with web pages (for example, zooming and searching will work as users expect). PDF rendering quality is still a work in progress, and we will improve it substantially...

Google Earth 5.2 Released

Google has just released  the newest version of Google Earth. This version is largely dedicated to supporting outdoor athletes and their GPS devices (hikers, bikers, runners, etc), but comes with a few other Goodies as well. Main features that have been added to this version: Tracks Elevation Profiles Embedded browser based on Google...

Adobe releases Flash 10.1 for Windows, Mac and Linux

Adobe Flash Player 10.1 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.Flash Player 10.1 for Android will be coming later this month - the beta release is currently available in the Android market. Main Features: hardware-based H.264 video decoding better buffering, p2p video, multicast and http streaming Enhanced RTMP streaming and buffering ActionScript 3 APIs for multi-touch and native gesture events LSO ... Download:...

Microsoft launches free web Office

Microsoft launched the free version of Office Web Apps after nine months of allowing select users to test the Technical Preview. The service is initially available via Windows Live SkyDrive (integration with Hotmail is not yet ready) at office.live.com to users in the US, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland, with support for English, Spanish (USA), and French (Canada) languages. Users who don't live in those regions still have access, but they can't choose their language; Microsoft says...

Safari 5 Available Now

It has innovative new features that improve the way you view the web. And powerful new tools to help developers enhance and customize the browsing experience altogether. What`s new in Safari 5: Safari Reader Even Greater HTML5 Support Better Performance (Faster Nitro Engine) Bing Search Safari Developer Program Download:...

Apple presents Iphone 4

Apple today official unveiled the iPhone 4 featuring FaceTime, which makes the dream of video calling a reality, and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. Main Features: FaceTime Retina display MultiTasking HD video recording and editing 5-Megapixel Camera with LED Flash High Capacity 16GB or 32GB flash drive WiFi Assisted GPS Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless...