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Apple Releases OS X Mavericks GM Build to Registered Developers
OS X

Apple Releases OS X Mavericks GM Build to Registered Developers

October 4, 2013 6:26 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Apple late Thursday released the GM build of its upcoming desktop operating system, OS X Mavericks. Registered developers can grab the build now via the Apple Developer Center and Mac App Store.

Adobe Reports Security Breach Affecting 2.9 Million Customers
News

Adobe Reports Security Breach Affecting 2.9 Million Customers

October 3, 2013 6:49 PM - by: Jim Tanous

Adobe late Thursday reported a significant security breach in the company’s servers. Hackers reportedly gained access to the user IDs and encrypted financial information of 2.9 million customers, and stole the company’s source code for several applications.

Plants vs. Zombies 2 Rolling Out on Android, Original Updated for iOS
Mobile

Plants vs. Zombies 2 Rolling Out on Android, Original Updated for iOS

October 3, 2013 10:58 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The hit game Plants vs. Zombies 2 will soon be coming to Android after several months as an iOS exclusive. But for those unhappy with EA’s “free to play” model, the original Plants vs. Zombies has thankfully been updated to support 4-inch Retina screens, ensuring hours of enjoyment with just a single purchase.

AMD Radeon R9 280X and R9 290X Set for Release This Month
Hardware

AMD Radeon R9 280X and R9 290X Set for Release This Month

October 3, 2013 9:35 AM - by: Jim Tanous

AMD’s new R-series GPUs may roll out sooner than expected. The high-end R9 280X and the flagship R9 290X are expected to hit shelves by the middle of October, although exact prices remain unknown.

Netflix App Updated for iOS 7 with HD and AirPlay Support
Mobile

Netflix App Updated for iOS 7 with HD and AirPlay Support

October 3, 2013 9:00 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Netflix on Thursday released the iOS 7 update for its popular video streaming app. The new version brings support for HD quality playback and AirPlay capability, along with the usual performance and stability improvements. Grab it now from the iOS App Store.

Apple Hires CableLabs Exec Jean-François Mulé for “Something Big”
OS X

Apple Hires CableLabs Exec Jean-François Mulé for “Something Big”

October 2, 2013 6:44 AM - by: Jim Tanous

News broke Tuesday that Apple had hired Cable TV executive Jean-François Mulé in September. Mr. Mulé left his job as a vice president at CableLabs to join the Cupertino company and is expected to be involved in Apple’s long-rumored plans to revolutionize the television industry.

Halo 3 Free in October as Part of Xbox 360 Games with Gold Promo
Games

Halo 3 Free in October as Part of Xbox 360 Games with Gold Promo

October 1, 2013 12:11 AM - by: Jim Tanous

We can’t imagine that many Xbox 360 owners haven’t played Halo 3, but if you’re one of them, and you’re also an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, make sure you log in this month to pick up Bungie’s 2007 hit for free as part of Microsoft’s Games with Gold promotion.