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Stunt Driving Game Ported to Macs

If you're a fan of driving games as well as reaking havoc, Stunt Playground is the perfect game for you. A developer was able to port it to Macs as well, so everyone could experience the realistic physics of an object on four wheels that's out of control. Players can even design their own tracks to their he...

23 February 2008
10:06 GMT

"Princess Diana 'Could Have Been Killed by MI6' - Conclusions of Experts!!!"

In case you were interested, and as a result you are reading this, you would have very likely fallen for the latest Trojan attack to hit the Internet. Receiving a message with the very same title and a "Download Now!" link inside is the sure way to get the Downloader.SQV on your computer and there's no telling o...

22 February 2008
17:41 GMT

The Wii Gets Games Download Service

The old model of buying a game in a case is slowly dying out. One more nail in the coffin is the WiiWare initiative from Nintendo. It aims to be a digital distribution channel for games that is easily accessible, largely customizable and offers all developers the possibility to get games out to players.Think of it in...

20 February 2008
10:46 GMT

Comcast's BitTorrent 'Managing' Found a Workaround

Last May, Robb Topolski, an independent researcher, found out that Comcast, a big American Internet Service Provider, was chopping down BitTorrent's traffic by quickly killing off any files being uploaded. The means they tricked everybody was that they sent a fake reset flag to break the Peer -to-Peer connection...

19 February 2008
12:36 GMT

Harvard University Site Hacked, Content Available for Download

The web site of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University was attacked and went offline yesterday. The purpose of it all, the guy behind the attack says that he wanted to demonstrate the insecurity of the university's server and, I dare add, the recklessness of those in charge of it. You...

19 February 2008
05:29 GMT

Rock Band Tracks Available on iTunes

As if Apple news today (and I mean this specific day) weren't all connected to video games in one way or another, iTunes is now offering all of the songs featured in Harmonix' music video game, Rock Band. Must-have songs are priced the same as with the downloadable packs for the video game (99 cents), but i...

18 February 2008
10:00 GMT

Microsoft: Vista SP1 RTM Downloads Available, but Not for You!

Make no mistake about it. The final bits of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 are available for download, but this does not mean that end users can get their grabby hands all over the service pack. Released to manufacturing on February 4, 2008, alongside Windows Server 2008, Vista SP1's general availability was pushe...

14 February 2008
06:47 GMT

Boost Your Mac Downloads with Speed Download 5

Heavy downloader are we? Well, if "heavy" doesn't mean a bunch of songs and a couple of wallpapers per day to spice things up, then Speed Download 5 is what you need. Yazsoft is now making available a turbo-charged download manager with auto-resuming downloads, a file sharing utility with full encryption, a full...

14 February 2008
06:06 GMT

Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Windows Vista SP1 RTM Downloads

Even though it has released Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to manufacturing on February 4, 2008, Microsoft is in fact serving nothing but crumbs from the Vista SP1 feast. And to make matters worse, the Redmond company has even pulled the plug on existing Vista SP1 downloads, even tough general users have yet to get a f...

13 February 2008
06:15 GMT

Hacked Antivirus Site Delivers Virus

'Things just ain't the same for gangsters,' Dr Dre said in his album, 2001. He couldn't have said it better to explain the situation AvSoft Technologies' situation even if he had wanted to. It seems it's not enough to be developing antivirus software in order to protect your clients'...

11 February 2008
16:06 GMT

Sony Ericsson Enriches PlayNow Arena With 5 Million New Tracks and Launches PlayNow Uncut

Sony Ericsson made deals with 10 important record labels and announced that its popular over-the-air (OTA) download service, PlayNow arena, will be expanded with more than 5 million new tracks. The announcement was made at the MIDEM (the world's largest music industry trade fair) conference in Cannes, and come ...

28 January 2008
14:28 GMT

Turning Point: Fall of Liberty Xbox 360 Demo Available

Spark Unlimited's reality shooter, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty is ready to let you take a quick glimpse at what this game's going to be about: a demo is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Here the players will get the chance to play through the first game scenario and decide if th...

24 January 2008
06:00 GMT

HBO Programs Coming to Your Computer!

Tuesday marked a turning point in HBO's long-term strategy: it just rolled out a service to deliver to its subscribers the programs, movies and sports shows that until now were only for TV, the Associated Press reported. I cannot imagine a better prolonged lunch break other than "tuning" in on your laptop in the...

23 January 2008
11:26 GMT

New Usage Web Prices from Time Warner

The second largest cable provider in the United States has decided that the taxation employed to this day was actually not the best possible, so it announced through the voice of Alex Dudley, its spokesperson, that a new one will be implemented. The new taxation method will first be tested in Beaumont, Texas, and it...

18 January 2008
08:53 GMT

iPlayer Demand Rocketing Through the Roof

Almost 160 thousand downloads per day on average were recorded by the BBC site ever since it launched its video-on-demand service on Christmas day. Doing the math (22 days multiplied by 160 thousand downloads makes.. I need a calculator for this one… there it is, more than 3.5 million) you'll see that it was wil...

16 January 2008
03:16 GMT

Fake Security Software Spammed in the Wild

And again, we got some fresh copies of fake security software attempting to replace legitimate applications and steal people's private information. The folks at security company Trend Micro have noticed that a URK link redirecting the users to a download of RootkitBuster is distributed on the web. Although we�...

14 January 2008
04:38 GMT

Video Strip Poker Supreme Maya Demo Available Here!

While everyone's playing the Pirates of the Caribbean trademark dice game, we're taking our time while playing Video Strip Poker Supreme. There's even a review of this game you can check out right here, but let's leave conversation aside (just like the girls do while playing poker) and pass to do...

9 January 2008
08:48 GMT

Download Terrorist Videos to Your Phone

"The elite jihadi media group presents the first batch of al-Sahab videos to be downloaded to cell phones", said the announcement posted late Friday by al-Qaeda's media wing, al-Sahab, on the websites commonly used by Islamic militants. On Saturday, eight previously recorded clips were made available, including ...

7 January 2008
08:28 GMT

BitTorrent Website Officially Dead

The fight against the BitTorrent services, which have been accused for distributing or for supporting the distribution of pirated content, made a new victim. Demonoid, the BitTorrent service that was first closed in November, is still unavailable and it seems that a resurrection is not yet possible. In case you misse...

27 December 2007
09:22 GMT

US Music Pirates Blacklisted

In case you're one of those users who are willing to remain on the safe side, you surely pay important amounts of money for genuine content purchased from legitimate sources. But what if the music files that you have just bought are not so genuine as you think? A few days ago, it has been confirmed: there are to...

27 December 2007
02:59 GMT

Users Not Afraid of Software Piracy

A recent study conducted by market researcher TNS reveals that 38 percent of the Britons connected to the Internet think that downloading pirated content from the web is not as serious as stealing from a store. According to Web User News, the TNS study also revealed that UK Internet consumers 'didn't like t...

20 December 2007
05:40 GMT

Download Limits to Be Reached on Christmas

Christmas is almost here and most users go online for shopping, looking for gifts for their family and friends. Moreover, Christmas automatically means holiday and free time for people all around the world. But let's admit, many of you will spend an important part of your holiday online, downloading movies and g...

13 December 2007
05:01 GMT

Yet Another BitTorrent Website Shut Down

The war against the BitTorrent websites continues with Fred Goldman, the father of Ronald Goldman, as the main character. Fred Goldman, the copyright holder for O.J. Simpson's book "If I Did It" sued The Pirate Bay, for publishing the book on the Internet. This move caused a loss of about $150,000, the complaint...

3 December 2007
10:15 GMT

Users Addicted To Games And Movies Downloads

Teacher: "Tell me, Jonathan, what do you like to do when you're connected to the web?" Student:"Well, I visit websites, I chat with my friends through Yahoo Messenger, I check my email and I download games and movies." Teacher: "Games and movies? How do you manage to download such large files?" Student: "It'...

30 November 2007
09:49 GMT

File Hosting - A BitTorrent Replacement?

OK, I think we all agree that BitTorrent is an excellent way to download files as it offers stunning speed and almost 100 percent stability. However, the users are always looking for better technology, no matter how good and popular a product is. Following the recent reports concerning limitations and restrictions ap...

30 November 2007
08:52 GMT

How to Lose Control Over Your Computer After Watching Porn

OK, so you're watching porn. Nobody blames you for that but you might become a porn hater after visiting one of the websites described in the following lines. Yes, I know, it may sound impossible for many of you but read this: a pornographic website can seriously damage users' computers and steal their mone...

29 November 2007
09:03 GMT

Latest Football Manager 2008 Patch Available

SI Games, the creators of the well-known and highly appreciated franchise - Football Manager, have released a final patch to correct the remaining mishaps left in the game. Paying attention to all the user comments, suggestions and reports, SI Games released the patch for all available versions of the game.While most...

23 November 2007
06:01 GMT

BitTorrent Upset Because of ISP Restriction

BitTorrent is probably the most popular file sharing technology nowadays and this thing seems to bother some ISPs that are likely to do anything possible to limit the BitTorrent use. For instance, it was reported that Comcast limited the BitTorrent downloads because they required too much bandwidth which obviously af...

22 November 2007
05:22 GMT

YouTube Downloader for iPod and Mobile Phone

What do you do when you are away from your computer but want to see some good, entertaining videos? Erm… tough one. There's nothing much you can do about it but that's only at first glance. Because YoutubeGet V3 is here and you are instructed to have no fear. As long as you do what you are told nothing will...

19 November 2007
10:41 GMT

Dangerous Virus Delivered Through Box Office Movie Downloads

It happens again and this is a pretty obvious sign that the virus creators are evolving as they attempt to adapt their infections to every new event happening all over the world. Today, Li Ting of Rising International Software Co. Ltd., told Reuters that a new virus is currently targeting the fans of "Lust, Caution" ...

19 November 2007
05:06 GMT

The BitTorrent Download - Friend And Foe (At the Same Time)

The BitTorrent downloads are very popular nowadays because all the users interested in this way of saving files from the web can take movies, games and music in no time. But this doesn't necessarily mean that all the content available through BitTorrent are legal and the users are allowed to download it with no ...

15 November 2007
17:06 GMT

US Terrorist Prison Operating Manual Leaked on Web

The Guantanamo Bay detention camp became famous for holding terrorists, Al-Qaeda members or other Talibans, usually for interrogation purposes. Because so many dangerous people are coming to the prison, a maximum security system is needed in order to be sure that nobody manages to escape or to commit suicide (don...

15 November 2007
05:59 GMT

ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware FREE for Download! Today ONLY!

The folks at Check Point decided to celebrate the Patch Tuesday in style and announced that they started offering freeware ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware downloads for all the users. In case you're interested, you should hurry up because the special offer is available from November 13, 2007, 7.00 a.m. to November 14, 20...

14 November 2007
02:01 GMT

How About a Web-Based Peer-To-Peer File Sharing Service?

Until now, the peer-to-peer file sharing technologies were based on downloadable technologies which were supposed to be installed on users' computers in order to be accessed by the consumers. But from now on, a brand new project modifies the concept of the file-sharing market. Using PipeBytes, you can send files...

13 November 2007
08:31 GMT

Mozilla Shut Down Servers Due To Fake Firefox 3 Beta

The answer to the subtitle would be "you have to wait for a while until Mozilla officially releases it" but at this time, you can always download and install the release candidate builds rolled out by the company. But here's what happened a few days ago when a user nicknamed "corevette" published an entry on Dig...

12 November 2007
08:38 GMT

Demonoid Shut Down. This Time It's Serious!

Demonoid is one of the most popular BitTorrent websites on the Internet but the authorities always tried to close it, accusing it of distribution of illegal material. The Register reported today that Demonoid went offline and this time it might be a serious matter. It appears that the Canadian Recording Industry Asso...

9 November 2007
10:44 GMT

Music Downloads Allowed at Work?

A new survey commissioned by security vendor McAfee revealed that most employees are allowed to download music at work although there are numerous risks when it comes to files downloaded from the web. According to Reuters, the survey included no less than 1,000 computer managers who revealed that the employees of the...

9 November 2007
09:55 GMT

iPhone Firmware Update 1.1.2 Out in the Wild

The iPhone is once again locked, as Apple just released its latest firmware update just in time to join the European release of the phone. Version 1.1.2 of the update will also come pre-installed on the handsets available from now on for sale.The new firmware will be offered as an optional update via iTunes for iPho...

9 November 2007
05:51 GMT

Free Hitman Games Available for Download

GameTap gets ready for the Christmas season offering us a couple of free full games, pertaining to the Hitman series. That's right folks! Agent 47 is coming to your house for free, through the online game download service. The first title of the series, Hitman: Codename 47 is available for download right now ri...

1 November 2007
08:12 GMT

Crysis Demo Now Available! Download It Here!

The most awaited demo of the month (beside Need for Speed: ProStreet) has arrived and in case you haven't guessed what title I'm talking about, it's Crysis, Crytek's latest masterpiece. Packing 1770MB and a neat single player campaign piece of gameplay, the demo's available for download right...

28 October 2007
15:56 GMT

ISP Delaying BitTorrent Downloads?

Following the last week's reports that Comcast, the US second largest ISP, blocks the access to BitTorrent downloads and other file sharing application, the company's representatives decided to go out and clarify the issue. According to the New York Times, a written statement signed by Comcast states that t...

23 October 2007
07:52 GMT

Download the Free Guitar Hero 3 Xbox 360 Demo Here!

Big thumbs up for Neversoft and their original initiative! All of you rockin' gamers out there have been waiting for Guitar Hero III more than you've waited for a Metallica concert and finally here it is, in its demo version. We're pleased to let you know that you can download the Xbox 360 Guitar Hero...

19 October 2007
03:56 GMT

BioShock Activation Issues Fix Released! Download it Here!

BioShock came, stunned the gaming community and left a trail of greatness behind, bowing as the great Halo 3 arrived to take the throne for "the best game of the year". However, there are people still playing 2K's hit title, either on their PC or Xbox 360 consoles. For those die-hard fanatics, there's now ...

16 October 2007
10:11 GMT

New Instant Messenger Available for Download

AOL updated AIM a few days ago and made the 6.5 version available for download for all the users. Just as before, this latest release of AIM can be installed without any charge and includes lots of new or improved features which might bring a new chatting experience for your own pleasure. For example, the new applica...

10 October 2007
07:57 GMT

BitTorrent Seeking to Reduce the Amount of Pirated Content

It's a well-known fact that consumers who are looking to distribute pirated content on the web are usually attracted by BitTorrent because it offers high download and upload speeds and reliable connections. Because of that, the amount of the pirated content distributed through BitTorrent grew up a lot so the par...

10 October 2007
04:34 GMT

Free Toyota Yaris Game on the Xbox 360

We've seen in-game commercials, hot Halo 3 advertising campaigns, but this may be the first time that a great company advertises its product on the Xbox 360 with the aid of a specially designed game. You'll drive a new Toyota Yaris in the title that will be made available over the Xbox Live today. Keep in...

8 October 2007
03:41 GMT

Amazon and the Story Of The Magic 89 Cents

Amazon.com officially released Amazon MP3, a new web-based service which sells music content to the Internet users for prices starting at 89 cents. According to the parent company, the digital store currently has no less than 2 million songs created by approximately 180,000 artists so the collection might also includ...

25 September 2007
17:06 GMT

Halo 3 'Officially' Becomes a Download on Torrents!!!

Surprised? Don't be. Several retailers have broken the street date of Halo 3 and it was only a matter of time before a full copy of the game found its way into the hands of pirates, as CVG themselves reckon. The news is definitely one of the hottest, if not the hottest this week, yet Xbox 360 gamers and Halo fan...

21 September 2007
06:33 GMT

Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Leaked on Torrent Sites

Last month we saw a major leak, the Silent Hill Origins PSP demo and now there's another similar title, available on torrent sites: Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. It seems that PSP games have a tendency to become available earlier than scheduled, especially for those that choose to use the illegal way of playi...

12 September 2007
04:31 GMT

Disconnected from the Internet for Downloading Too Much

Comcast, one of the largest ISPs in the US, took the decision to restrict the Internet access for some of its customers because they download too much. Although it might sound a little bit shocking nowadays that you can't download as much as you want, the company disconnected the users as they were slowing down ...

10 September 2007
06:53 GMT


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