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Android App of the Week - Facebook
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft to end Windows Phone 8 support by July 2014
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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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.
Apple watch out - Samsung's on the move
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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apple
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samsung
Samsung gears up to challenge Apple with its own smart wristwatch, escalating the tech rivalry.
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.
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.
Review: Gears of War: Judgement
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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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.
IGN granted exclusive Bioshock review
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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gaming
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wounding Apple makes it a dangerous animal
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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smartphones
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Blackberry has taken aim at Apple's levels of innovation, claiming the company has lost it's edge. Is that a wise move?.
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.
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.
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.
UPDATED: TelstraClear fixes fault
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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broadband
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telco
Telstra Clear fixes broadband connection issues in Wellington and Christchurch, with only a small number of customers affected.
Review: Tomb Raider Xbox 360
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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technology gifts
Just as Daniel Craig recently rebooted the James Bond franchise, another British sophisticate is being taken back to their roots.
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.
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.
Are mobile apps appsolutely fabulous?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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apple
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compuware
85% of consumers prefer mobile apps over websites for speed, convenience, and easier navigation, a Compuware Corporation study reveals.
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.