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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android 3.2 Update Breaks WiFi

A software update is usually a cause to rejoice, but Samsung made at least one mistake when it delivered the operating system upgrade to the Galaxy Tab 10.1. The new update from Samsung for the 10.1-inch tablet managed to break a key feature of the device, namely wireless support. The company had just started the...

15 November 2011
07:30 GMT

Incoming Battlefield 3 Patch to Address Tactical Lights, Other Issues

The development team at DICE is hard at work on a brand new patch for Battlefield 3, its latest first person shooter, that will address some lingering issues reported by players, including the annoying Tactical Lights, which are designed to blind players at night but are way too effective even during the day.Battlefi...

14 November 2011
19:01 GMT

Download New Dead Island Patch for PS3 and Xbox 360 Right Now

Techland, the developer of the recent Dead Island role playing zombie shooter, has released a fresh patch for the game's PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, which is now available for download.Dead Island has impressed quite a lot of players with its role playing mechanics that differentiate it from other zombi...

10 November 2011
05:30 GMT

OneNote 2010 Update Enhances SkyDrive and Sync Features

Office OneNote 2010’s Cloud features have been kicked up a notch with an update issued on November 7, 2011, according to Varun Srinivasan, OneNote program manager. Srinivasan notes that the changes introduced with the advent of KB 2553290 come as a result of user feedback, and that in addition to the new feat...

9 November 2011
06:33 GMT

PlayStation Store Update: Dead Space 2, Fight Night Champion, Lots of Demos

Sony has updated its North American PlayStation Store with some older games that are finally available as digital downloads, quite a few new demos and plenty of downloadable content for all sorts of titles.First up, Sony has three new games available for download, including Dead Space 2, Monopoly Streets, or Fight Ni...

9 November 2011
04:20 GMT

VirtualBox 4.1.6 Available for Download

Oracle announced that VirtualBox, a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well end users, has just reached version 4.1.6. This update comes in the wake of complaints from various developers, including some that work in Linux kernel development. At that time, some considered the latest Virtu...

7 November 2011
03:29 GMT

Hard Reset Patch 1.2 Adds New Survival Mode, Extra Features

Hard Reset, the sci-fi cyberpunk shooter from developer Flying Wild Hog, has just received a brand new patch, taking it to version 1.2, and adding a whole new gameplay mode called Survival, as well as some new features.Hard Reset really impressed us back in September when it first appeared exclusively for the PC, tha...

4 November 2011
05:18 GMT

Microsoft Security Essentials 'Virus and Spyware Definitions Update Failed' Error

When they first start a new Windows 7 computer pre-installed with Microsoft Security Essentials, users can get a warning message informing them that MSE failed to update. Microsoft confirmed this issue and revealed that customers simply need to connect the new machine to the Internet, and the problem will be resolv...

31 October 2011
10:59 GMT

Windows Azure Platform Training Kit October 2011 Update

The latest refresh to the training content for Microsoft’s Cloud platform is now available for download. The Windows Azure Platform Training Kit - October Update went live on the Microsoft Download Center on October 27, 2011, and is up for grabs free of charge, just as it was the case for all its predecessors...

28 October 2011
10:09 GMT

Fix Windows 7 SP1 ‘Error 633’ and Failed Dial-up Connections

Customers running Windows 7 RTM and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) can have issues establishing a dial-up connection after they wake their computers from sleep or hibernation. Microsoft has officially confirmed the issue, and published KB 2618301, offering additional details to users impacted by this problem. Acc...

27 October 2011
08:11 GMT

Big Battlefield 3 Day One Patch Out Now on Xbox 360

DICE, the studio behind Battlefield 3 has just deployed a pretty consistent day one patch for the first person shooter on the Xbox 360 console which adds in all of the improvements made by the developer after the game went gold.Battlefield 3 is being released in North America today, and is getting ready for its Europ...

25 October 2011
05:32 GMT

Next Portal 2 DLC Brings Simple Map Creator and User Generated Content System

Valve has confirmed that a new update is coming for Portal 2, which puts a heavier emphasis on user generated content, packing in a new map editor and infrastructure improvements so that players can share their own creations with others.Portal 2 received its first big add-on pack a few weeks ago, in the form of the P...

24 October 2011
05:03 GMT

Total Commander 8.0 Beta 6 Rolls Out Fixes for 64-bit Version

If the previous public beta of Total Commander 8.0 focused mostly on visual glitches, beta 6 is bent on fixing bugs affecting the functionality of the application. Total Commander 8.0 Beta 6 gets the 64-bit version into better shape as repairs refer mostly to this version of the software. The components benefiting f...

21 October 2011
08:49 GMT

Logitech Says Revue Google TV 2.0 Update Is Mere Weeks Away

A couple of months ago, Logitech promised us that it's working together with Google to bring the second version of the Google TV platform to its Revue set-top box, and it now seems like this update is just a few weeks away.Initially, Logitech said that the Google TV 2.0 update will go live by the end of the summ...

21 October 2011
06:11 GMT

Blender 2.60 Gets Massive Update

Blender Fundation, the developer of Blender, an integrated 3D creation software suite, has announced that their software has reached version 2.60. Blender 2.60 comes with a massive update, bringing a lot of new features and other changes. Just to name a few: 3D audio and speaker objects were added, along with various...

19 October 2011
10:35 GMT

Download Now FIFA 12 PS3 and Xbox 360 Patch

Electronic Arts has just deployed the first patch for its FIFA 12 football simulator on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles, eliminating lots of issues and fixing bugs that affected user experience with the title.FIFA 12 was released at the end of last month and, since then, has reached massive sales, highlightin...

19 October 2011
09:11 GMT

Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 Update Confirmed, Free-to-Play Period Ending Soon

Square Enix has confirmed that it's close to implementing some major changes to its Final Fantasy XIV MMORPG, and that its free-to-play period is ending soon so players are going to have to decide if they want to pay a monthly subscription to enjoy it.Final Fantasy XIV was eagerly awaited by a variety of the fra...

17 October 2011
12:51 GMT

Blurry Rage Textures on PC to Be Addressed with New Patch, id Software Says

id Software technical boss John Carmack has confirmed that a new patch is currently being made for the PC version of Rage, in order to eliminate the issues with blurry textures still experienced by many gamers.Rage hasn't exactly had the best of launches on the PC platform, as issues with graphics card drivers m...

17 October 2011
06:59 GMT

New RoboForm 7.5.6 Still Not Out of the (Bugs) Woods

RoboForm 7.5.6 is out and, just like it happened with previous releases, users are not content with this one either. A hefty batch of fixes regarding Firefox integration predominates, but Chrome is also targeted. On Opera there is only one fix, but it finally renders RoboForm usable with the web browser since it mak...

15 October 2011
03:07 GMT

New Microsoft Security Essentials 2.1 Antimalware Engine Planned for Next Week

Microsoft is planning to refresh the antimalware technology that powers a number of its products, including the free security solution offered to Windows users with genuine copies of the operating system. The upcoming update to Microsoft Security Essentials 2.1’s antimalware engine will come at approximately ...

14 October 2011
14:51 GMT

Total Commander 8.0 Public Beta 5 Available

The number of fixes solved in this release of Total Commander is much smaller than in the previous one, and, as usual, they cover both 32 and 64-bit Windows platforms. Total Commander 8.0 beta 5 takes care mostly of visual issues, but mending various features and options is also on the change list. Visual bearin...

14 October 2011
10:53 GMT

New Alpha Build for µTorrent

The new release, Alpha 3.1 build 25788, comes with a batch of fixes, and, for the users of the plus version, with improved compatibility for the supported devices as far as transcoding is concerned.This version of the BitTorrent client fixes the portable mode of the app and now the DNA cache directory is no longer cr...

14 October 2011
03:43 GMT

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad Gets Glitch Fixes, Player Stats Reset

The developers at Tripwire Interactive have announced that they are planning to reset the stats of all the players who are engaged with their Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad first person shooter as they are deploying a number of fixes for some of the biggest glitches that affected the game.Ever since the game w...

10 October 2011
09:42 GMT

RoboForm Updates to 7.5.4

Siber Systems pushed a quick set of updates, every three or four days, since it released version 7.5.1, which caused a number of problems to the users, those using the password manager with Firefox being affected in particular.Today they managed to offer version 7.5.4, which encompasses a batch of fixes aiming f...

8 October 2011
08:31 GMT

New FIFA 12 Patch Coming in 'Two or Three Weeks'

Electronic Arts has confirmed that FIFA 12 on platforms like the PC, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 will be on the receiving end of a hefty patch in two or three weeks, with EA Sports community manager Romily Broad confirming some of the things that will be addressed by the update.FIFA 12 impressed legions of football (so...

7 October 2011
04:51 GMT

Gran Turismo 5 Spec 2.0 Update Detailed, Brings Faster Loading Times and More

Sony and Polyphony Digital, the companies behind last year's Gran Turismo 5 racing game, have detailed just what's included in the upcoming Spec 2.0 update, which brings improvements like faster loading times as well as new options and content, like the possibility of using the interior view in all standard...

6 October 2011
05:19 GMT

Chrome Labeled As Malware by Microsoft Security Essentials

If Microsoft Security Essentials just picked on your Google Chrome and labeled it as malware (PWS:Win32/Zbot), don’t trust it, it’s a fluke. Google just released a new, unplanned, minor build for Chrome and Microsoft issued a new set of definitions to correct the problem and apology.Those affected by the ...

1 October 2011
03:50 GMT

Download Free The Witcher 2 Update 2.0 Now

The Witcher 2 has just received the long awaited update 2.0 for its PC version, which brings brand new features, as well as a variety of fixes to problems and issues reported by players.CD Projekt Red, the studio behind the recent The Witcher 2 role playing game, has worked hard on improving the experience, releasing...

29 September 2011
13:31 GMT

Gran Turismo 5 Spec 2.0 Update Coming Next Month

Gran Turismo 5 will be on the receiving end of a major update, called Spec 2.0, as the game's creator, Kazunori Yamauchi, confirmed that the patch, alongside some downloadable content, will arrive in October.Gran Turismo 5 was finally released at the end of last year, after PlayStation 3 fans waited for quite a ...

29 September 2011
12:51 GMT

Windows Azure Platform Training Kit September 2011 Update Now Available

Microsoft has refreshed a collection of training content for its Cloud platform, offering customers a new release of the Windows Azure Platform Training Kit for download. The Windows Azure Platform Training Kit September 2011 Update is available through the company’s Download Center, free of charge, just a...

29 September 2011
06:18 GMT

PlayStation Home Updated to Version 1.55 Ahead of Major Overhaul

Sony has just deployed a major update to its PlayStation Home online network, taking it to version 1.55, while preparing it for the major overhaul announced last month.Sony's PlayStation Home impressed quite a few PlayStation 3 console owners, allowing them to interact with friends and other gamers like themselv...

29 September 2011
03:14 GMT

Massive Mortal Kombat Patch Released on PS3 and Xbox 360

Mortal Kombat, the recent reboot of the classic fighting franchise, has just received a pretty big update, solving a variety of issues and addressing balancing problems for almost all of the characters included in the title's roster.The new Mortal Kombat has been a huge success, reaching impressive sales and fin...

26 September 2011
14:21 GMT

Download StarCraft 2 Patch 1.4.0 for PC Right Now

In a rather stealthy move, Blizzard has deployed a new patch for its StarCraft II real time strategy title, in form of update 1.4.0, which brings a wide variety of changes, some new features, and an array of bug fixes that solve many issues reported by players. Blizzard is working on quite a few projects recently,...

23 September 2011
02:14 GMT

Dead Island Developer to Focus on Patches and Updates Instead of DLC for Now

Techland, the developer of Dead Island, the new first person zombie shooter, has confirmed that it's currently focusing on releasing patches and updates for the game, instead of the previously promised downloadable content for the title published by Deep Silver.Dead Island was released earlier this month and it&...

16 September 2011
15:31 GMT

Download First Deus Ex: Human Revolution PC Patch via Steam

Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the new futuristic role-playing game, has just received its first patch for the PC version, which aims at solving certain issues reported by players, while adding features like the ability to skip the start sequence. Deus Ex: Human Revolution was released last month by Eidos Montreal and...

16 September 2011
02:30 GMT

Infamous 2 Update 3 Brings New User Generated Content Features

Infamous 2, the new open world title from Sucker Punch, has received a brand new update which brings plenty of new and interesting features for those who actively participate in the User Generated Content part of the game and make their own missions with the tools available in the title.Infamous 2 offered a great exp...

9 September 2011
14:21 GMT

Update for Windows 7 SP1, Vista SP2, XP SP3 Revokes All DigiNotar Root Certificates

Microsoft reacted extremely rapidly to protect users of Internet Explorer against attacks leveraging fraudulent DigiNotar root certificates, and is now providing an update for all supported versions of Windows designed to revoke the trust of all DigiNotar root certificates. Customers running Windows are advised to d...

7 September 2011
12:12 GMT

PlayStation Plus September Update Brings Free Plants vs. Zombies, Resident Evil Collection

Sony has detailed the variety of content that will be released for PlayStation Plus subscribers during the month of September, and it's quite safe to say that they're going to get their money's worth, with lots of great free games as well as plenty of discounts on new digital titles.Sony's PlaySta...

7 September 2011
03:10 GMT

Dead Island Gets Day-One Patch to Solve Many Glitches and Issues

Dead Island, the new zombie first-person shooter from Techland, has just received a day-one patch that aims at solving a variety of glitches, just as the actual game is being deployed in North America and getting ready for release in Europe later this week. Dead Island impressed a huge amount of gamers with its fi...

6 September 2011
02:35 GMT

Fix Visual Studio LightSwitch 2011 SQL Azure Publishing Problems

Customers leveraging the latest edition of Visual Studio have reported that they encountered issues when attempting to publish their projects to Microsoft’s Cloud data platform. Microsoft confirmed the problems, and released an update to Visual Studio LightSwitch 2011 in response to user feedback. Upd...

2 September 2011
03:50 GMT

Xbox 360 Official 3D Update Is Coming, Report Says

Microsoft is going to deploy a big update for its Xbox 360 console's software in the near future, which brings a new option in its settings menu, to turn on the 3D mode of the device, allowing games that support such a technology to use it.While Sony has been hyping up the 3D capabilities of its PlayStation 3 fo...

1 September 2011
17:21 GMT

Halo: Reach Title Update Arrives in October, Brings Magnum Pistol and Other Changes

Halo: Reach will receive a much-needed title update in October, as Microsoft and 343 Industries confirmed that it would add quite a lot of improvements in terms of gameplay, while bringing back the classic Magnum pistol from Halo: Combat Evolved. Microsoft, the owner of the Halo franchise, made quite a few big ann...

30 August 2011
04:30 GMT

The Witcher 2 Will Continue to Be Updated After Patch 2.0

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is set to receive a massive update in the form of the 2.0 one, but the developer of the popular role-playing game, CD Projekt Red, will continue to support it a long time after the new patch. CD Projekt Red is working hard both on the upcoming update 2.0 for The Witcher 2, as well...

24 August 2011
02:40 GMT

Android 3.2 Reaches Acer Iconia Tab A500

The Acer Iconia Tab A500 tablet was off to a fairly promising start some months ago, and it looks like the next step forward, as far as software goes, is ready to be taken now that an Android update is being sent out.By now, those interested in the goings on on the IT market, or at least some of them, will be more t...

23 August 2011
07:22 GMT

New Tutorial in The Witcher 2 Update 2.0 Addresses Steep Difficulty Curve

The Witcher 2 update 2.0 brings quite a lot of new features to the role-playing game, including a brand new tutorial at the beginning of the story, which serves to address the many complaints received by developer CD Projekt Red about the steep learning curve that drove away many players. CD Projekt Red is definit...

23 August 2011
02:40 GMT

New Xbox 360 Dashboard Interface Is Called Twist Control, Arrives Later This Year

Microsoft has detailed its new and improved Xbox 360 dashboard interface, called 'Twist Control', which is set to arrive as an update for the home console later this year, making full use of the Kinect motion and voice sensor, as well as highlighting, in a simpler way, the variety of things offered by the X...

22 August 2011
02:40 GMT

Intel Fixes 320 Series SSD Firmware at Last

The 320 series of solid state drives from Intel may finally step out of the age where almost all capacity gets lost and into one where its many gigabytes can actually be used for what they were intended.The good impression that Intel made when it released the third generation 320 Series solid state drives is one tha...

17 August 2011
05:34 GMT

Windows 7 SP1 Update Fixes SVG Graphics Parsed Incorrectly

A new update available from Microsoft is designed to fix the incorrect parsing of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) graphics. KB 2563227 was released earlier this week, and is available through both Windows Update and via the Microsoft Download Center. According to the software giant, in specific scenarios, SVG graphi...

12 August 2011
10:21 GMT

T-Mobile Sends Out Android 3.1 Update to LG Slates

Since the first generation (and in some cases the second one) of tablets has been around for a while, updates to their operating systems are now getting sent out, LG's G-Slate being the latest one to get landed with this benefit, courtesy of T-Mobile.By now, the tablet segment has established itself as a palpab...

12 August 2011
04:25 GMT

MotorStorm Apocalypse Gets Massive Update, Emphasizes User Generated Content

Evolution Studios has announced that its latest game, MotorStorm Apocalypse, has received a major update which effectively gives the destruction-based racing game a bigger emphasis on user generated content, similar to other PlayStation 3 exclusive games like ModNation Racers or LittleBigPlanet.MotorStorm Apocalypse ...

12 August 2011
03:20 GMT


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