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Vodafone handed second fine from ComCom
Unified Communications

Vodafone handed second fine from ComCom

Vodafone fined nearly £82,000 for misleading promotion, marking its second penalty from ComCom amidst ongoing legal battles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2011
ER co-stars square off for Jobs role
Apple

ER co-stars square off for Jobs role

ER alumni George Clooney and Noah Wyle vie for the role of Steve Jobs in an upcoming biopic, reigniting their on-screen rivalry.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2011
How safe is your password?
Google

How safe is your password?

Is your password 'password' or '123456'? Too many are, risking online security, reveals latest SplashData report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2011
US$500k donation kicks off Wikipedia funding drive
Google

US$500k donation kicks off Wikipedia funding drive

Wikipedia's fundraising drive starts strong with a US$500k donation from Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, targeting US$28.3m in spending.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2011
Mario mistreats animals: PETA - Updated
Gaming

Mario mistreats animals: PETA - Updated

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has slammed game character Mario as an animal abuser.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2011
Android set to overtake iOS
iOS

Android set to overtake iOS

Google's Android on the brink of surpassing Apple's iOS with 200 million activations, despite malware threats on the rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2011
Friend or foe?
Facebook

Friend or foe?

Jimmy Kimmel is calling on Facebook users to ditch their unwanted 'friends' on his second annual National Unfriend Day. #NUD.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2011
Game review: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Gaming

Game review: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary enchants with a nostalgic yet polished tribute, proving its timeless appeal despite dated visuals.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2011
Skyrim crushes competition - Updated
Gaming

Skyrim crushes competition - Updated

Skyrim reigns supreme on Steam and shatters sales records with a staggering 7 million copies sold in its debut weekend, claiming critical acclaim.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
Is Apple about to discount the iPad?
Apple

Is Apple about to discount the iPad?

Apple may slash iPad prices amid slow sales and stiff competition, hinting a 'pricing stimulus' ahead of Christmas and iPad 3 buzz.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
MYOB takes first step towards cloud integration
Fintech

MYOB takes first step towards cloud integration

MYOB debuts new cloud-era tools, investing $75m over 3 years to rejuvenate its accounting software, catering to desktop and Mac users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
Subscribe to NetGuide and get a free Gift
Apple

Subscribe to NetGuide and get a free Gift

Subscribe to NetGuide by Nov 27 for just $59 and receive a FREE Genius Traveller 6000X mouse - the perfect tech gift this Christmas season!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
Nokia to launch Windows 8 tablet
Microsoft

Nokia to launch Windows 8 tablet

Nokia set to plunge into the tablet market with a Windows 8 device by June, expanding its alliance with Microsoft, says Nokia France chief.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
Tech giants slam piracy bill
Google

Tech giants slam piracy bill

Tech giants including Google and Facebook decry US piracy bill, warning it could stifle innovation and threaten jobs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
Your own personal cloud
Storage

Your own personal cloud

A personal cloud allows you to keep all your content in one safe place on your home network. Share files, stream media, and access your content.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
Facebook under fire
Malware

Facebook under fire

Facebook faces backlash as users encounter explicit content and a warning of a potential 'Fawkes Virus' attack looms from Anonymous.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
Long-serving Apple director appointed chairman
Apple

Long-serving Apple director appointed chairman

Arthur Levinson becomes chairman of Apple, stepping into the role after the loss of founder Steve Jobs. Disney CEO Bob Iger also joins the board.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Gaming

Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 storms the gaming world, eclipsing rivals with jaw-dropping action and enhanced multiplayer modes, but does it deliver beyond the spectacle?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
Game review: Dance Central 2
Gaming

Game review: Dance Central 2

Previously confined to clunky foot mats or tracking remotes, Kinect's body tracking offered the technology the genre desperately needed to go mainstream.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011