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At their pre-IFA 2017 press event in Berlin today, along with updates to a variety of other products, Samsung announced updates to their Gear IconX wireless ear buds. Ergonomically, Samsung says the redesigned units are lighter weight and will stay secured in a users ears better. More importantly, Samsung has added some software technology and made battery improvements.

When we reviewed the Gear IconX cord-free earbuds last year, one issue we noted was that battery life was downright pathetic. In our tests, low battery warnings started up after only about one hour of use although we could double that by loading music files into the onboard storage and streaming from there rather than via a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone. Samsung says they have improved this so that the updated Gear IconX earbuds can last up to five hours now or even six hours when music is played standalone. This is thanks to a bigger battery clocking in at 82mAh versus the older models 47mAh. The charging case also got a bump from 315mAh to 340mAh.

On the software side, Sasmung has built-in support for their Bixby AI assistant technology. One place where this will be noticeable will be in controlling volume or moving through music selections as that can now be accomplished with voice commands. Note that compatibility with Bixby is limited to users who also have a Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ or Galaxy Note8 smartphone. Samsung also includes their Running Coach software, accessible in standalone mode, which can provide exercise status updates with a tap of the earbuds.

The latest version of the Gear IconX will be available in black, white or pink as Samsung drops the blue color of the older model. We are still waiting on word from Samsung on when the new version will be available and whether pricing will change compared to last years $200 mark.

Raised in North Carolina, Jeff Causey is a licensed CPA in North Carolina. Jeff's past Android devices include an HTC EVO, a Samsung Note II, and an LG G3, and a Motorola Moto X Pure Edition along with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. He currently uses a Samsung Galaxy S8 and (very rarely) a Nexus 7 (2013). He is also using a Verizon-branded Motorola Moto Z Play Droid supplied by his job. Jeff used to have a pair of Google Glass and a Moto 360 Sport in his stable of gadgets. Unfortunately, his wife and kids have all drunk the Apple Kool-Aid and have i-devices. Life at home often includes demonstrations of the superiority of his Android based devices. In his free time, Jeff is active in his church, a local MINI Cooper car club, and his daughter's soccer club. Jeff is married, has three kids, and a golden retriever.

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Sonic Mania is now on Steam after a two-week delay, but those who waited find it comes with a catch: The PC version comes with Denuvo, an unpopular anti-piracy software that surprised players with its inclusion.

Complaints about Denuvo cropped up on Sonic Manias Steam community forum shortly after launch. Sega failed to note on the games store page that Mania came with the digital rights management service built in, so when buyers found it included in the game, they felt duped.

Nice job Sega, one Sonic fan wrote in a thread about the DRM. You just shot yourselves in the foot by turning away customers who don't want anything to do with Denuvo, and you have absolutely nothing to show for it. DRM doesn't work. If anything, it has the opposite effect to what it's supposed to accomplish.

Denuvo has gained particular notoriety for being difficult to remove from a computer, even after the attached game or software is uninstalled. It becomes a point of pride for modders to crack the protection once its found in a game and remove all remnants of it from the software files.

But Denuvo can also cause gameplay issues, as seems to be the case with Sonic Mania. Not only did Sega not market the PC version as having DRM, but players found that the game only worked when their computers were connected to the internet. Sonic Mania on PC wouldnt work while in offline mode, which players blamed on the anti-tamper software.

Sega addressed the issues on Sonic Manias Steam page, with a developer writing that the game is intended to be played offline and were investigating reports on that.

The publisher later posted a longer note to players on Facebook.

Weve found the problem within the game code that was stopping people playing offline and its been corrected by the dev team, the post reads. The fix is now being tested by SEGA QA to ensure it is working properly and well let you know when it will be implemented via our social channels ASAP. Weve looked into the DRM complaints and can confirm this was not the cause of the problem.

The update that makes Sonic Mania playable offline is now live on PC. Denuvo, however, remains a part of the PC version. Those who arent happy with the DRM have been advised to complain to Sega directly, but we wouldnt be shocked if the software was cracked sooner than later.

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Lately there have been a lot of cyber-crimes which should definitely be countered with using a good antimalware. But a good antivirus comes with a subscription and you must pay for the service. Since many people dont want to buy such a service, there are a few options of free software but not all are good.

So what are the best two free antivirus software? Weve gathered and compared Avast and Bitdefender to see which is the best out of the top free antimalware programs.

A Closer Look on Avast

This software has a high rating on the list of antivirus programs. It has a free 2017 version and a lot of features.

Avast is effective against malware, against PUPs (Potentially unwanted Programs) and detects and shuts down every Malware you get. Its effective against phishing attacks and works on IE, Firefox and Chrome, showing you which site is unsafe by adding a semi-transparent logo on it and telling you that its not safe.

Avast has Impressive Free Features

You have wifi scanner, password scanners, and password manager. It can help you create strong passwords and access them through the program, automatically filling them in. It checks your wifi and sees if the network is secure on all your devices. It can block unwanted trackers, flag unsafe sites and more.

What about Bitdefender?

Bitdefender is a top virus protection software. It lacks many of Avast features but its a bit stronger. Its very good in fighting phishing risks, protects users from website scams and fraud. Its a slim version of protection which it does its job very well, effectively protecting users from viruses.

Which is the Best Antivirus? Avast or Bitdefender?

It comes down to what you expect from an antivirus. Avast has a lot of features and some users might like them, while some might think its a little too bloated. Bitdefender is a simple and gread antivirus program, equal as Avast in protecting you from malware, having an edge against phishing scams.

If we were to choose a victor, Bitdefender should rise on top due to its simple, bloat-free and excellent protection.

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Q. I had my office install Dragon NaturallySpeaking on my computer, but Im having trouble using it. They were looking for a trainer, but cant locate anyone in the Miami area. Any suggestions?

A. Speech recognition programs like Nuances Dragon NaturallySpeaking convert words spoken into a microphone into typed text on a computer screen and can save significant amounts of time not to mention the physical wear and tear of typing. However, these programs do require a get-acquainted period to work best. In addition to repeating a series of scripted phrases so the software can learn your voice and inflections, most programs require that you use a set of specific oral commands to format and navigate the document for truly hands-free typing.

Like most programs, Dragons dictation software comes with a basic tutorial and help guide to get you started. If you are having trouble or find the included materials insufficient, though, you have more extensive training options available even if a personal software trainer is not available in your area.

For starters, the support area of Nuances Dragon products site has links to printable command cheat sheets, workbooks, and guides to the Dragon or Plantronics headset microphones that work well with the software. The support options go beyond PDF files you can download. You can also find a series of free how-to videos for the Windows version and Dragon Dictate for Mac.

The Dragon support site hosts free online webinars devoted to specific uses of the software (like for legal or financial offices), and links to resellers that may offer hands-on training can be found as well. Nuance also offers a $30 training video you can order, or a $30 online training course you can take right away.

Other sources of instruction can be found elsewhere. YouTube is full of instructional videos on Dragon NaturallySpeaking (and practically everything else), and the subscription-based Lynda.com training site for hundreds of programs has at least one course devoted to the dictation software; a free 30-day trial period is available.

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