Third betas of Adobe Flash 11.3, AIR 3.3 give peeks at low-lag audio and deeper iOS support



Adobe’s famous desktop browser plugin may be looking forward to a 2013 overhaul, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t out to improve itself in the here and now. Flash Player’s 11.3 beta, for instance, rolls in low latency audio support through NetStream, d…

Adobe issues security update for Flash player, warns against IE exploit



Internet Explorer associated with an exploit? Color us shocked. Facetiousness aside, it’s seriously about time you switched over to Chrome or Firefox (as a mitigation tool; not a foolproof solution), and if you’re a desktop user relying on Flash Play…

Steam’s latest beta client enables remote installation of games, with emphasis on ‘beta’



Considering it’s supposed to be a democratic free-for-all, Steam has been running a tight ship lately. We’ve already seen a video of a forthcoming native client for Linux, and now there’s a new beta client for Windows and Mac that also brings somethi…

Ceton’s Media Center mobile apps are for all, app and Echo extender beta signups open now



If you’re a Windows Media Center fan and have been drooling over the treats Ceton showed off at CES like its mobile companion apps (whether on WP7 or other platforms like iPhone and Android) and Echo extender we’ve got good news and better news. The …

Microsoft Research wants to automate your house, introduces HomeOS



Ever wondered if you could control your house’s climate, security, and appliances — along with your PCs and peripherals — using Microsoft software? That day may soon dawn, as its Research arm has started testing its home automation software, called…