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NetSPI’s Offensive Security Offering Leverages Subject Matter Experts to Enhance Pen Testing
Written by Sean KalinichBlack Hat 2023 Las Vegas. The term offensive security has always been an interesting one for me. On the surface is brings to mind reaching…Written on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 17:05 in Security Talk Read 683 times Read more...
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Black Kite Looks to Offer a Better View of Risk in a Rapidly Changing Threat Landscape
Written by Sean KalinichBlack Hat 2023 – Las Vegas. Risk is an interesting subject and has many different meanings to many different people. For the most part Risk…Written on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 14:56 in Security Talk Read 320 times Read more...
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Microsoft Finally Reveals how they Believe a Consumer Signing Key was Stollen
Written by Sean KalinichIn May of 2023 a few sensitive accounts reported to Microsoft that their environments appeared to be compromised. Due to the nature of these accounts,…Written on Thursday, 07 September 2023 14:40 in Security Talk Read 659 times Read more...
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Mandiant Releases a Detailed Look at the Campaign Targeting Barracuda Email Security Gateways, I Take a Look at What this all Might Mean
Written by Sean KalinichThe recent attack that leveraged a 0-Day vulnerability to compromise a number of Barracuda Email Security Gateway appliances (physical and virtual, but not cloud) was…Written on Wednesday, 30 August 2023 16:09 in Security Talk Read 487 times Read more...
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Threat Groups Return to Targeting Developers in Recent Software Supply Chain Attacks
Written by Sean KalinichThere is a topic of conversation that really needs to be talked about in the open. It is the danger of developer systems (personal and…Written on Wednesday, 30 August 2023 13:29 in Security Talk Read 621 times Read more...
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Leaked Data from Duolingo incident Shows US is most Impacted
Written by Sean KalinichDuolingo, is a language learning site (not to be confused with an LLM) and has a very large base of users. The site is a…Written on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 19:12 in Security Talk Read 1036 times Read more...
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We talk about the Ransomware Threat Landscape with SecureWorks at Black Hat 2023
Written by Sean KalinichBlack Hat 2023 – Las Vegas, NV – One of my personal focuses is understanding the “Why” behind changes in the threat landscape. In simple…Written on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 18:26 in Security Talk Read 544 times Read more...
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Now Patched Flaw Leverages Abandoned Reply URL found in Entra ID allows for Privilege Escalation
Written by Sean KalinichMicrosoft has not been having the greatest of months. First it was identified that a stollen MSA signing key was used by a Nation State…Written on Monday, 28 August 2023 15:39 in Security Talk Read 1266 times Read more...
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Qrypt Looking to Attack the Inefficiencies in Quantum Encryption to make Quantum Secure Communication a Reality Today
Written by Sean KalinichBlack Hat 2023, Las Vegas – At Black Hat one of my favorite things to do is see what the latest buzzword(s)/phrases are. One of…Written on Monday, 28 August 2023 12:53 in Security Talk Read 769 times Read more...
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CyberPowerPC Debuts 2-in-1 Gaming & Streaming PCs, 34-inch Curved Screen AIO, SK-X Notebooks at CES 2016
Written by Sean KalinichLAS VEGAS, NV (January 6-9, 2016) – CyberPower Inc., www.cyberpowerpc.com, a global manufacturer of custom gaming PCs, gaming laptops, and performance workstations, will unveil some PC gaming eye candy when it debuts a new series of 2-in-1 gaming & streaming PCs, a 34-inch curved screen All-In-One, a new line of gaming laptops, and several gaming PC series that are “VR Ready” at CES 2016.
GIGABYTE introduces the all-new P57 laptop along with its full Skylake lineup at CES 2016
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GIGABYTE introduces the all-new P57 laptop along with its full Skylake lineup at CES 2016
The highly anticipated GIGABYTE Skylake laptop lineup was announced at the CES 2016 exhibition including the all-new P57 and its exciting new anti-ghosting 30-key rollover keyboard, as well as its swappable bay. GIGABYTE offers a variety of options based on preference while providing GTX graphics, the latest 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, and industry leading Skylake features: M.2 PCIe SSD storage with PCI-Express 3.0 x4, providing a read speed of 2000 MB/s; long-anticipated DDR4 memory, providing faster frequency at a lower power demand; USB 3.1 with Type-C connection redefining the standard for data transfer and I/O connectivity. And finally, upgraded HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2, that allows 4K display output at a 60Hz refresh rate, providing a massive upgrade in the user experience. The entire GIGABYTE gaming laptop range now includes a 3-month premium license of XSplit Gamecaster for each laptop, giving users the ability to share their games with the world.
Get More Space On iPhones, iPads and iPods – PQI Announces iConnect
Written by Sean KalinichiConnect has a Lightning interface that can be plugged into an Apple device directly – Now available in the U.S.
September 2nd, 2015 - Taipei, Taiwan – Foxlink, PQI, the world’s leading brand in peripheral storage accessories for portable devices is proud to announce the ultimate storage solution, the iConnect. It seems that almost everyone eventually runs out of space on their iPhone, iPad or iPod, whilst there are multiple ways to solve this problem, there’s nothing better than simply having more space. The iConnect is an Apple certified Lightning interface flash drive that can be plugged directly into an iOS device to store photos, music, movies and to back up contacts. With the iConnect, you will no longer have to go through your phone deleting old memories or trying to figure out which app you can live without. Available in the U.S. this September, the iConnect will give you enough space so you never miss the next photo or video opportunity.
New Trustwave Security Intelligence Dashboard Bolsters Enterprise Visibility into Threats and Vulnerabilities
Written by Sean KalinichNew Trustwave Security Intelligence Dashboard Bolsters Enterprise Visibility into Threats and Vulnerabilities
Enhancements to the TrustKeeper Managed Security Services Portal Benefits Everyone from the CISO to Local IT Managers across Distributed Enterprises
CHICAGO – July 9, 2015 – Trustwave® today announced a major enhancement to the company’s managed security services portal designed to give distributed, complex enterprises more actionable threat intelligence so they can better detect and protect themselves from security incidents, vulnerabilities and data breaches.
Available as part of the Trustwave TrustKeeper® managed security services portal, Trustwave Enterprise View brings order to the multitude of data inputs that make up today’s modern security reality. It gives security teams better visibility into areas not normally covered by security information and event management (SIEM) solutions. With Trustwave Enterprise View, everyone from the CISO to the local IT manager in an organization benefits from customized views designed specifically for their role in the organization. Roles include:
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) -- CISOs need a broad view of the overall organization to be able to report on vulnerability scanning and remediation. With Enterprise View, CISOs can now view vulnerability scan results as well as the historical trend of vulnerability remediation. It also allows CISOs to drill down in greater detail on specific business locations or vulnerabilities.
- Regional Information Technology Teams – At the regional level, understanding how each region is doing and the ability to focus on individual regions is critical. A Regional Director can use Enterprise View to measure new regions as they come online, and identify whether they are meeting corporate security and performance metrics.
- Local Information Technology (IT) Teams – Local IT managers, who can have hundreds of devices to manage, now have visibility into device scan status so they can ensure identified vulnerabilities are remediated as soon as possible. Enterprise View allows local IT managers to easily maintain visibility into all tickets relevant to their piece of the larger organization, track their progress and manage the overall volume against corporate security metrics.
“With Enterprise View, Trustwave offers increased visibility to help enterprises address their security challenges across their distributed organization whether it’s around the block or around the world,” said John Amaral, senior vice president of Product Management at Trustwave. “Contextualized visibility into areas like support tickets and their response and resolution time, overall device availability, recent vulnerability scan results, and many more security-critical metrics are just the beginning of what makes Trustwave Enterprise View an indispensable part of an organization’s security infrastructure.”
With more than 25 data sources to choose from, seven different overview panels, and distinct views into devices, incidents and data sources, Trustwave Enterprise View allows for the creation of the customized security business intelligence dashboards each role requires. With data that maps to organizational hierarchies, staff can see exactly what they need and drill down to the details. Hierarchies relate to information across the organization and multiple security applications – facilitating more rapid decision making. Access can be limited to specific locations within the Enterprise View hierarchy, so that IT pros can focus on their areas of control. From CISOs to local IT managers, Trustwave Enterprise View provides the visibility required to stay ahead of today’s security challenges.
Trustwave TrustKeeper is more than just an intuitive, easy-to-use portal that offers unique visibility into and control of information security. Behind the scenes, TrustKeeper is Trustwave’s cloud-based gateway to a powerful technology platform that unifies the company’s on demand threat, vulnerability and compliance management services.
Learn more about Trustwave TrustKeeper managed security services portal, including the new Enterprise View application, at: https://www.trustwave.com/Services/Managed-Security/Trustkeeper/.
About Trustwave
Trustwave helps businesses fight cybercrime, protect data and reduce security risk. With cloud and managed security services, integrated technologies and a team of security experts, ethical hackers and researchers, Trustwave enables businesses to transform the way they manage their information security and compliance programs. More than three million businesses are enrolled in the Trustwave TrustKeeper® cloud platform, through which Trustwave delivers automated, efficient and cost-effective threat, vulnerability and compliance management. Trustwave is headquartered in Chicago, with customers in 96 countries. For more information about Trustwave, visit https://www.trustwave.com.
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PAPAGO launches a new Tire Pressure Monitoring System that works with your phone
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My Tire Exploded on the Freeway! Then My Car Tells Me the Tire’s Low?
We adore our cars and we love that the technology they come equipped with are put there to ensure our safety and that our car operates at an optimal level. Everyone knows that when our car is running at its’ peak performance we save. We save gas as well as our personal selves from possible harm, and we save on insurance. Yet we still see tire blowouts on the side of the road almost every day. Why? If our cars come fully loaded with warning systems, like Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) that prevent our tires from coming to dangerously low levels before we add air and prevent those scary blowouts, then please explain why that light goes on right before or after that blowout occurs. Are the concepts there but the failure to launch at the necessary moment inhibiting our safety when it comes to tire pressure?
Before 2008 all cars had to manually get checked for correct tire pressure. I remember my Grandfather and Uncle having those tire pressure monitors lying around their workshop or in their toolbox. I played with them all the time and I even knew that they had something to do with the tires. Since then I have never used one again. Oftentimes we overlook the need to check our tire pressure especially when our cars have internal sensors that gauge that stuff for us. We all know we are supposed to, but we don’t. We want everything in our lives to be easier and we definitely DO NOT want any car problems, but we are usually too busy to actually do something about it until it’s too late. Over 25% of cars on the road are driving with tires that are underinflated. Please refer here: SaferCar.gov.
With the PAPAGO! GoSafe TPMS 500BT you now have the power to check your tire pressure as much as you would like, or every two weeks like you are supposed to. Easy to install, this device will ensure that you are driving your car with optimal tire pressure and keeping you safer on the road. Simply take out your smart mobile device open the APP, GoSafe TPMS, that comes with the device and inspect the accurate status of your tire pressure. The package comes with four A-Type sensors, a receiver, anti-theft wrench, anti-theft nuts, cigarette lighter power plug, Velcro, 3V lithium batteries, and user manual.
Once the sensors and receiver are installed and the APP is downloaded for your Android or IOS device, you will automatically get alerted, via Bluetooth Technology, on your smart mobile device when your tire reaches the level of PSI that you set in the APP (we recommend that you get specific tire pressure values for the tires on your car). The High Precision Electronic pressure detection is much more accurate than your car’s TPMS or traditional tire gauge tools, with a degree pressure of ±1 PSI. The GoSafe TPMS APP will warn you when your batteries are low or when one of the sensors is not detected. The sensors come complete with anti-theft designed nuts that prevent them from getting stolen and to make certain they stay put when driving on rough roads.
PAPAGO! has decided that keeping people safe on the road is the main purpose that many of their products should and do possess. Researching and designing technological devices that support this goal is something they do well. With their newest product, the GoSafe TPMS 500BT, to hit the North American market, PAPAGO! is sure to become a household name. When drivers everywhere think of what device they need in their car to remain safer and better equipped while driving on those treacherous roads and freeways PAPAGO! is sure to come to mind.
Commandos and Cossacks stand side by side in The Battleground Bundle, a collection of popular PC strategy games with a retro flavour. For a limited time, this Windows-only bundle makes eight action-packed Steam games available for just $3.99. Thanks to leading digital retailer Bundle Stars (www.bundlestars.com), gamers save a massive 90% off the normal retail prices of the individual games.
The critically acclaimed Commandos is a stealth-oriented real-time tactics game series created by Spanish developer Pyro Studios. Set during World War Two, the games follow a unit of British Commandos who are sent behind enemy lines. The player must lead their crack team of elite troopers throughout 20 hazardous, action-packed missions, and bring them back alive.
Included in this bundle are:
- Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
- Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty
- Commandos 2: Men of Courage
- Commandos 3: Destination Berlin
- Cossacks: The Art of War
- Cossacks: Back To War
- Cossacks II: Battle for Europe
- American Conquest: Fight Back
The award-winning Cossacks series of games was developed by Ukrainian developer GSC Game World, makers of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. first person shooters. Cossacks is set in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Players must avoid famine and engage in army expansion, building construction and resource gathering, with massive numbers of units at their control.
The bundle also includes these GSC World games:
In all, The Battleground Bundle provides gamers with 8 individual serial keys which can be redeemed free of charge on Steam (www.steampowered.com). The Battleground Bundle is available exclusively from http://www.bundlestars.com/all-bundles/battleground-bundle/ along with even more awesome Steam bundles.
Inteliscope to Suspend Shipments to Russia
Effective immediately, Inteliscope LLC has decided to refuse all future sales of Inteliscope smartphone-rifle-adapters to Russia and intends to maintain this policy until Ukraine is no longer illegally occupied by Russian troops.
Ukraine has demonstrated interest in joining the European Union. The Ukrainian people should be respected and have the right to democratically decide what is best for their country without dictatorial influences from Vladimir Putin. Furthermore, it is my opinion that this is likely an unpopular move amongst the majority of the Russian people. My hope is that pressure from companies like Inteliscope may climb the chain of influence among the Russian people and affect the choices of the Russian government.
We have recently been growing sales in Russia. The sales and relationships we have garnered with the Russian people are extremely important to us but we feel that we cannot, in good conscience, sell products that may be used against the Unites States or its allies.
As a very small Unites States business recently founded in May of 2013 we feel that this is the only step we can take to influence the Russian attitude toward Vladimir Putin’s choice to invade the sovereign country of Ukraine.
We encourage other companies in the Unites States and abroad to adopt similar policies. Together we can make our voices heard.
Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Jason Giddings
Inteliscope LLC is a business entity established by Jason Giddings to bring to market the Inteliscope tactical firearm mount and smartphone device apps. The Inteliscope products are designed and assembled in North Idaho. The Inteliscope adapter may be purchased online at www.inteliscopes.com or from one of over 600 dealers worldwide. Inteliscope specializes in tactical firearm accessories using state-of-the-art mobile electronics technology. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/inteliscope.
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TRENDnet® Launches HomePlug AV2 Powerline Adapters |
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TORRANCE, Calif. - Feb. 6, 2014 - TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of two new HomePlug AV2 Powerline solutions — the Powerline 500 AV2 Adapter Kit (model TPL-408E2K) and Powerline 500 AV2 Adapter (model TPL-408E).
TPL-408E2K
Video tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8_RgDVTSVE Product page: http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=155_TPL-408E2K TPL-408E
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A local Taiwanese company is really not falling behind, launching the world’s first smartwatch totally made of stainless steel and connected to a cloud platform.
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A local Taiwanese company is really not falling behind, launching the world’s first smartwatch totally made of stainless steel and connected to a cloud platform.
This September is the month when all technologic companies release their new products, it is also the month when all interests are focused on “smartwatch” like the hottest topic of the moment. Samsung with its Galaxy GEAR watch is not the only one, we have seen Sony releasing their new smartwatch 2, all the other big players are trying to get into this new trend one after another. Taiwan of course is not absent of this brand new race, Guidertech has been for a long time focused on the care of senior people. Today on September 6th at the Sheraton hotel in Taipei, Guidertech has released a brand new smartwatch called angelhealth. This watch is not only targeting the general consumer market with its notification feature available through connection to smartphones, it is really getting out of the crowd for its different positioning.
First of all, the watch is made of a full stainless steel body, very similar to all major Swiss watches. This design makes it very different from the other smartwatches on the market and gives it a particular positioning.
Three main functionalities for this angelhealth starting with the notification feature and messages pushed on the screen (touch panel). The second one is a health center and the third is a daily life improving feature.
1. The notification feature not only lets you see incoming calls, text message, but also notifications from your social networking applications such as Facebook, Line, Twitter and all their content.
- The Heath center is the main focus and also their core of skills. Of course through the pedometer you can record your distance traveled, your steps taken or the calories that you burned, but you can also record a 24hr overview of your activity, such as your sleep or the total activity one would execute in one day. This feature is made to enhance oneself’s health monitoring with accuracy and build a very easy way for them to improve and get more healthy. The built-in bluetooth has been mainly adopted to pair the watch with other BT biometric measurement devices such as blood pressure, blood glucose, oxygen or fat scale monitors. Just to give you an insight, Guidertech has already made it easy for your as 12 different equipment brands can work and be paired so far, with a total of 15 devices. This enables the user to get an easy reading and keep track of their health anytime. Those can be also accessed by physicians or care givers.
- The daily life improving feature of the watch is mainly working through a third party tag, which is not bigger than a 1$ coin and built-in Bluetooth. After having paired it with the watch, it can be attached to a purse, keys, smartphone or any valuable thing. This little device will be a life saver as it will alert you on the watch via vibration that your things are getting away. Various tags can be used at the same time monitoring different things.
This angelhealth smartwatch carries a very high end technology. First it is using the Android platform and a very low power consuming CPU. An impressive Lithium battery of 410mAh is added up to that.
Guidertech’s CEO Ricky Hsu explained that the watch is not only equipped with a sleek LG touch screen IPS 240x240 display, but can also last up to an amazing 12 days on one a single charge. Of course it is a big selling point when compared to the 10hours battery life announced by Samsung for its Galaxy Gear.
When coming to the specs, angelhealth is featuring Wifi, Bluetooth 3.0, G-sensor & gyroscope and adopted Android 4.1.
Three buttons are showing on the right hand side of the device, a power on/off button, a home button and the last one kept for a customizable function button.
It is great to have a very intelligent smartwatch but it is even better if the look of it can also be customizable. The company said watch will be coming in different colors but also provide a various selection of wristbands for the user to pick from. This will make it the most accomplished and fashion smartwatch on the market so far.
The brand new smartwatch was not the only product announced by Guidertech during the conference, they introduced a total of four new products and a full on-demand cloud platform.
The first one is focused on senior care and safety, angel care is a smartwatch designed for elderly people. It is coming with a built-in cell phone, positioning via both GPS and wifi, health management services enabled through various sensors. Angel care is by far the best companion for seniors.
The second is said to be the world’s smallest GPS tracker carrying both GPS and GSM systems for the most accurate positioning, it is named angel baby. Very easy to use and charge via its dock, you will never lose your loved ones anymore. Guidertech made the cover easy to switch and personalize again so it can suit anyone. The battery is said to last up to 8 days and it is fully waterproof (IP67).
An App has been designed to work with the device and let you check on your loved ones anywhere and practically anytime. That is a peace of mind when you know that you can always be alerted whenever your kids, your pet, or any one around need assistance and this of course without having to do anything but just carrying your smartphone (web based version is also available).
The last one is called angel lite and it is one of the smallest and lightest phone ever weighting only 40g. It has been made convenient to use for people with a one push button for emergency call, one push button for biometric measurement or even positioning. It has its own application so family members can always check on the carrier. It brings a certain form of health monitoring for seniors and call filtered functionality for parents wanting to check on their kids while going to school.
Guidertech really came out of the crowd throwing out this press conference. They had even invited three important guests for this special event :
The chief secretary of the Industrial Development Bureau.
Government secretary of the Department of Economic Development.
The well-known EMBA professor Lu Xi Peng.
Guidertech was very generous organizing a small donation and offered 50 angel care to Hua Shan charity foundation.
They succeeded to bring innovation and good initiatives at the same time.
If you want to get more details, please visit their website !
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PCMARK 7 VERSION 1.4.0 RELEASED
PCMark 7 has been updated to version 1.4.0 and is now fully compatible with Windows 8. Please note that benchmark scores ARE affected by the changes in this update.
**You should not compare scores from PCMark 7 v1.4.0 with any previous version of PCMark 7.**
To get the update, download the PCMark 7 v1.4.0 installer:
http://www.futuremark.com/support/downloads
The major changes in PCMark 7 v1.4.0 include:
IMPROVEMENTS
- Enhanced accuracy in video playback drawn frames measurement.
- In addition to the standard result, PCMark 7 Storage tests now report additional "raw" results where the metric idle values have been excluded from the score calculation.
- Enable or disable hardware accelerated video transcoding from the Help tab for troubleshooting.
- Improved logging.
COMPATIBILITY
- Now fully compatible with Windows 8.
- The Web Browsing test has been completely rewritten to avoid compatibility issues with Windows 8. The previous implementation was based on Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC); the new one is a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application. The heavy lifting in the test is still done by the WebBrowser2 control. Benchmark scores are affected, in most cases going up by a few percent.
- SystemInfo updated to version 4.15 for Windows 8 compatibility.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed issues in video transcoding tests and added transcoding output file validation. These changes affect benchmark scores.
- Fixed a data compression bug in the storage workloads. Benchmark scores are affected in configurations that use data compression at the hardware level.
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PCMARK VANTAGE VERSION 1.2.0 RELEASED
PCMark Vantage has been updated to version 1.2.0 and is now compatible with Windows 8, with some limitations. Benchmark scores are not affected and scores from this new version are comparable with PCMark Vantage v1.0.2.
As the DVD playback functionality required by some PCMark Vantage tests is not included in Windows 8 by default, we recommend using PCMark 7 for testing Windows 8 systems.
To get the update, download the PCMark Vantage version 1.2.0 installer:
http://www.futuremark.com/support/downloads
The major changes in PCMark Vantage 1.2.0 include:
IMPROVEMENTS
- Trial edition removed. PCMark Vantage Basic Edition is now free and can be run an unlimited number of times without registration or restrictions.
- The benchmark no longer tracks application focus, which helps avoid unintentionally ending the benchmark run. Using the PC for other tasks while running the benchmark will influence the benchmark score and should still be avoided.
COMPATIBILITY
- Now compatible with Windows 8, however, the TV and Movies suite requires DVD playback capability (MPEG2) which is not available in Windows 8 by default. The missing functionality can be added by purchasing the Windows 8 Media Center Pack from Microsoft. Without the Media Center Pack the TV and Movies suite is skipped with a score of 0.
- Windows Mail test now works in Windows 8.
- SystemInfo updated to version 4.15 for Windows 8 compatibility.
ADVANCED AND PROFESSIONAL EDITIONS
- Fixed issues with opening saved benchmark result files.
Humanity’s Last Light will shine on May 14
Deep Silver announces release date for Metro: Last Light
Larkspur, Calif., – March 1, 2013 -- Deep Silver today announced that Metro: Last Light, the highly anticipated first person shooter sequel to the extraordinary Metro 2033, will be available on May 14, 2013 in North and Latin America and May 17, 2013 across Europe for PlayStation®3, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.
“The new release date is the ideal way to strike the balance between bringing the best out of Metro: Last Light and not keep the fans waiting longer than necessary,” said Dr. Klemens Kundratitz, CEO of Koch Media. “We won’t leave that time unexploited and will work closely together with 4A Games to make the game even better. It will receive all the attention it deserves.”
In the year 2034, a nuclear war has turned the world into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. In Moscow, the tunnels of the Metro have become a new home for the former inhabitants of the city. Within the catacombs, they fight for their survival, fending off hordes of hideous mutants born from the toxic atmosphere, as well as other factions desperate to take control of what little hospitable land remains. As they fight, they also search for a doomsday device that could be the key to their victory. A civil war is inevitable. During these dark hours, the players will embody Artyom, and become the last light for all of mankind.
The plot of Metro: Last Light was written by Dmitry Glukhovsky, acclaimed author of the novel Metro 2033 which inspired the creation of both video games. Also, Glukhovsky is responsible for all dialogues in Metro: Last Light. Glukhovskys novels Metro 2033 and Metro 2034 have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. In 2013, his latest book Metro 2035 will be also available outside of Russia.
For more information about Metro: Last Light, please visit www.enterthemetro.com.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and publishes interactive games for all platforms, seeking to deliver top-quality products that provide immersive game experiences driven by the desires of the gaming community. The company has published more than 200 games worldwide since 2003, including the critically-acclaimed, best-selling zombie action game, Dead Island™. Upcoming titles include the side-scrolling arcade brawler, Sacred™ Citadel, the isometric action RPG, Sacred 3, and the next game in the Dead Island franchise, Dead Island Riptide. The company recently added the Metro franchise to its catalogue and acquired renowned developer Volition with plans to publish future titles in the Saints Row franchise. Deep Silver, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, GmbH. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com or follow us on twitter at @deepsilver.
About 4A Games
4A Games is a computer game development studio based in Kiev, Ukraine. The studio was established in December 2005 by the veterans of Ukrainian game industry, with the aim of developing premium quality computer games for high-end PCs and next generation consoles supported by the in-house developed "4A Engine".
At the heart of the company are around 80 talented designers, programmers, artists, sound specialists and writers, with years of experience in software development and computer games in particular.
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Secure your home in high definition with the small and sleek Y-cam Cube
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Secure your home in high definition with the
small and sleek Y-cam Cube
Y-cam unveils the Cube, their latest professional grade wireless network camera range, providing VGA, 720p & 1080p HD resolution models, with IR night vision, Wi-Fi N and up to 64gb of on-camera storage, giving home or business customers the utmost in security, integration, design and reliability.
LONDON, UK – Thursday 31st January 2013 – Award-winning British wireless camera specialist, Y-cam Solutions Ltd, the leading provider of affordable and easy-to-use security cameras, have announced their new professional IP camera range, featuring the Cube, the Cube HD 720 and the Cube HD 1080.
Offering professional quality and sleek design, the Y-cam Cube range is unique to the home and SMB market. It is available in three grades of video resolution – VGA, 720p HD and full 1080p HD, and provides uncompromised image quality, and the widest range of inter-device compatibility. Measuring a discrete 6.5cm in width and height, the Cube blends harmoniously into any surroundings and is full to the brim with specialised features that provide the next level of security for high-tech homes and safety conscious businesses, allowing users to stay in control wherever they are.
“Our customers are particular about quality, design and aesthetics and the Cube is a result of two years of customer feedback and development” commented Simon Carr, Commercial Director at Y-cam, “We have created a device that is smaller, smarter and sleeker than your average security camera, and will easily disappear into a user’s home or business – it’s perfectly unobtrusive and discreet.”
Simon continues, “There’s no question that the market is calling for high quality HD cameras, and the advancements within technology allows customers to have the bandwidth and storage to take advantage of it. The Cube delivers on this, and in keeping with our ethos on high quality yet affordable products, we have used a balanced package of lens, sensor and chipset to offer VGA, 720p and 1080p options, perfect for those seeking the utmost quality, integration, design and reliability.”
All three Cube cameras provide 24 hour protection and peace of mind. Advanced round-the-clock features include powerful market-leading night vision, powered by 28 instantly activating infrared LED lights and an automatic IR cut-filter which provides accurate daytime colour representation, as well as crisp night time images, even in pitch black darkness. Teamed with the highest quality CMOS lenses and built-in microphone means the Cube gives ultimate security throughout the day and night.
This feature-packed professional camera range combines market leading features and the latest technology. Intuitive motion detection, instant email alerts, one-button Wi-Fi set-up with WPS, real-time video and audio streaming (including HD at 30fps), advanced Wi-Fi N, minimal bandwidth usage and storage from the latest H.264 compression technology, the Cube is an IP camera with clout. On top of these features, the Cube houses a built-in microSD slot for on-camera recording capable of storing up to 64GB of data, equating to over 90 hours of footage at the highest quality HD resolution.
Offering heightened compatibility, the Cube range is one of the few IP cameras that not only supports both PC and Mac computers but also offers a dedicated mobile stream for direct mobile viewing on both Apple and Android products. It also works with a huge variety of 3rd party products and services, eradicating any need to purchase separate or additional equipment. Additionally, with a simple PoE Dongle (sold separately), the cameras are capable of Power over Ethernet installations offering complete flexibility for users and installers.
The Cube is a robust and powerful security solution providing complete reassurance and protection, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Y-cam Cube and Y-cam Cube HD 720 are available now - direct from Y-cam.com, Amazon and all good IP camera stockists. The Y-cam Cube HD 1080 will be available in Spring.
For more information please visit: http://www.y-cam.com/
For further press information on this or any of the Y-cam product range, including review models and image requests, please contact: Victoria Smith, Marketing Coordinator, Y-cam Solutions Ltd, Telephone: +44 (0)208 334 7373. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Product details
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Model: Y-cam Cube Product Code: YCB005 (Black) YCW005 (White) SRP: £149.99/ $199.99/ €174.99
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Model: Y-cam Cube HD 720 Product Code: YCBHD5 (Black) YCWHD5 (White) SRP: £199.99/ $274.99/ €249.99
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Model: Y-cam Cube HD 1080 Product Code: YCBHD6 (Black) YCWHD6 (White) SRP: £249.99/ $349.99/ €324.99
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About Y-cam Solution Ltd
Y-cam Solutions Ltd is a British manufacturer of affordable and easy-to-use remote monitoring solutions designed for residential and small-medium business users. Founded in 2005, Y-cam is a young and dynamic company with rapid growth and award-winning products. For more information, visit www.y-cam.com and follow Y-cam on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ycamsolutions) and on Twitter @ycamsolutions.
GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ Desktop PC Motherboards First to Support 4K Resolution Displays
News-- GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ Desktop PC Motherboards First to Support 4K Resolution Displays --
-- Three Currently Available Motherboards Capable of Supporting 4K Resolution Configurations Derived From Dual Mini DisplayPort Connectors --
City of Industry, California, November 26, 2012 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced that their dual Thunderbolt™ series of motherboards support 4K resolution monitors in configurations derived from two Mini DisplayPort connectors, each capable of 2K resolution output. Testing was successfully carried out at GIGABYTE’s regional facility in Tokyo, Japan with the EIZO FDH3601 high resolution color monitor that is designed for air traffic control and geophysical services.
“Desktop PC motherboards are all about cutting edge features, performance, and upgradeability, and this is why GIGABYTE was the first motherboard company to adopt dual Thunderbolt ports instead of the single port option,” commented Tim Handley, Deputy Director of Motherboard Marketing at GIGABYTE. “When combined with other innovative products, such as EIZO’s 4K resolution FDH3601 monitor, GIGABYTE Thunderbolt motherboard users can enjoy next generation display options with their existing platform, without having to wait for future 4K resolution standards.”
GIGABYTE Motherboard’s Dual Thunderbolt™ Ports
As the first motherboards to be certified by Intel featuring dual Thunderbolt ports, GIGABYTE’s ‘TH’ models offer up to 10Gbps data transfer speeds from each port: this means you can transfer industry-leading HD graphics and data simultaneously! Each Thunderbolt port complies with the DisplayPort 1.1 standard (with support for 2K resolutions from each port), and therefore provide a combined resolution of up to 4K for the ultimate in display specification future-proofing.
For more information about GIGABYTE’s Thunderbolt (dual Mini DisplayPort) motherboards, please see the GIGABYTE Thunderbolt Motherboards launch press release or visit: http://www.gigabyte.us/microsite/312/images/thunderbolt.html.
4K Resolution Test Setup
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH with latest official BIOS (F5 BIOS)
Monitor: EIZO FDH3601
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 3770K with HD4000 graphics to dual Thunderbolt Mini DisplayPort connectors
Operating System: Windows 8 (default drivers)
2x Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapters
Pictures of the Test System
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EIZO FDH3601 monitor playing 4k resolution content from the GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH motherboard |
Selecting 4K resolution in Windows 8 |
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EIZO FDH3601 monitor with two DisplayPort In connectors attached |
GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH motherboard with two Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adaptors attached |
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GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH motherboard with two Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adaptors attached |
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Note: Compatibility may vary according to system configuration and device specifications |
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GIGABYTE 7 Series Motherboard Models
Dual Thunderbolt™ Ports are featured on the following GIGABYTE motherboard models:
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GIGABYTE Z77X-UP5 TH |
GIGABYTE Z77X-UP4 TH |
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High definition pictures are available from the GIGABYTE Motherboard Tech Column Facebook page.
About GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Technology Co. Ltd., headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a leading brand in the IT industry with branch offices located in 24 countries around the world. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a small research and development team and has since taken a position as one of the in the world's top motherboard manufacturers. In addition to motherboards and graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include notebooks and desktop PCs, datacenter servers, networking products, mobile handsets, and home entertainment devices to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to “Upgrade Your Life” with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service. Visit www.gigabyte.us for more information.