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Android App of the Week - Facebook
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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creative technologies
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apps
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instagram
Instead of reviewing a new application, I wanted to take a moment to point out how awesome the Facebook app is.
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Bribery claims mount for Microsoft
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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microsoft
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siemens
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investigation
U.S. Federal Authorities investigating allegations that the software company bribed overseas governments in exchange for business.
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Mobile tech tax: It’s OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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ipad
Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.
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Adobe CTO bites the poisoned Apple
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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apple
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martech
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creative technologies
Software specialist joins the Apple ranks, despite public spat with Steve Jobs over Flash usage - his first day at work should be a cracker.
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Microsoft to end Windows Phone 8 support by July 2014
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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microsoft
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windows phone
Microsoft says cut-off date will kick-in within sixteen months, which isn't enough for those two year long-term phone contract lovers.
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Apple watch out - Samsung's on the move
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
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samsung
Samsung gears up to challenge Apple with its own smart wristwatch, escalating the tech rivalry.
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Breaching the Facebook walls, to thwart hackers
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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facebook
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messenger
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ndi
Security researcher finds hole in social networking site's messaging system, before cements it closes before those damn hackers find out.
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Lock up your computers, WW3 is approaching
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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hackers
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cyber warfare
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ndi
Hackers around the world will be screaming a collective cry of despair, as one eager cyber-bandit went after the world's most powerful man's wife. Oh uh.
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Review: Gears of War: Judgement
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
To look at, Judgment is lovely. I’m not a huge stickler for appearances anyway, and I tend to work on the basis that if it is noticeably ugly I’ll mention it.
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IGN granted exclusive Bioshock review
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The gaming journalism community is slightly annoyed today as IGN has received exclusive permission to publish an in-progress review of Bioshock: Infinite.
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Review: Gears of War: Judgment
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Testify! Judgment shifts into gear. Until I picked up Gears of War: Judgment, I had little experience with the GoW franchise.
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Apple ain't heavy, it's my ex-employer
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
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wearables
The road is long, with many a winding turn, and Apple's former CEO John Sculley believes the company's 'innovation lull' will end.
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Facebook for iOS updated: Now with cover control
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Facebook's iOS app update introduces cover image control directly from iPhones, aiming to enrich user experience.
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SimCity shifts over million copies
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
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the sims
Despite being plagued with more issues than Lindsay Lohan, SimCity has reportedly sold 1.1 million copies in just two weeks.
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Wounding Apple makes it a dangerous animal
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Blackberry has taken aim at Apple's levels of innovation, claiming the company has lost it's edge. Is that a wise move?.
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Cheeky underdog BlackBerry slams iOS
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
BlackBerry CEO claims iOS is outdated, touting superior multitasking on new devices as a key to overtake Apple's market dominance.
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If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the data centre
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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data centre operators
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outlook
Following a lengthy outage to Outlook and Hotmail last week, Microsoft has responded, blaming an overheated data centre as the problem.
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Google Reader petition hits 100,000 signatures
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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google
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twitter
Over 100k signatures on a petition to save Google Reader as Google plans to ditch the service, despite the rise of alternatives.
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UPDATED: TelstraClear fixes fault
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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broadband
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telstraclear
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telco
Telstra Clear fixes broadband connection issues in Wellington and Christchurch, with only a small number of customers affected.
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Review: Tomb Raider Xbox 360
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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gaming
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reviews
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Just as Daniel Craig recently rebooted the James Bond franchise, another British sophisticate is being taken back to their roots.
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Have EA and Maxis lied over SimCity servers?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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gaming
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servers
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technology gifts
SimCity servers not necessary, claim sources. AI also lacking, as Sim's show no consistency. Serious annoyance voiced on EA forums.
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Unpopular torrent app linked to Xbox 720
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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gaming
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technology gifts
Microsoft acquires Pando for $11m, hinting at a new file-sharing feature for the upcoming Xbox 720. Critics worry about bandwidth.
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Are mobile apps appsolutely fabulous?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
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compuware
85% of consumers prefer mobile apps over websites for speed, convenience, and easier navigation, a Compuware Corporation study reveals.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 reaction
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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samsung galaxy
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S4 in New York, promising a richer life. Industry giants like Deutsche Telekom and Orange sing its praises.