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Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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internet explorer
Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.
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Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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malware
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
Social networking site dismisses notions of data breaches following 'sophisticated attack' last month.
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Keep calm and carry on? Or switch internet provider?
Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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telco
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yahoo xtra
Yahoo Xtra attack worse than first feared, with around 60,000 passwords cancelled by Telecom in a desperate bid to halt the breach.
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Consumers say NO to internet tracking
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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telco
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ovum
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ndi
Digital consumers around the world are starting to tire of their personal data being collected across the internet.
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On the ball Orcon in Facebook putdown
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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facebook
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orcon
Orcon dazzles with witty Facebook retort amidst minor connection hiccup, proving even technical glitches can have a humorous side.
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Playstation meeting moves to New York
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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sony
Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.
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Mortal Kombat set for Aussie release
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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mortal kombat
Well, we all missed it but apparently this week pigs have flown, hell has frozen over, and Mortal Kombat is going to be released in Australia. Sorry, what?.
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Smartphone sales grow, everything else, not so
Fri, 15th Feb 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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Smartphone sales soar to 207.7 million units in Q4 2012, overshadowing feature phones' sharp decline, predicts Gartner.
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EA: Money talks
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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gaming
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The man with the money at Electronic Arts has revealed a lot in an interesting interview, including some plans for the next console generation.
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Better late than never... Xtra security warning
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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yahoo xtra
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cios
Telecom rolls out urgent password reset for Yahoo Xtra users after a cyber attack compromised 5% of accounts.
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HP dives (back) into tablet fray – with Android
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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apple
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
HP eyes a comeback in the tablet market, adopting Android in a bid to stay relevant amid soaring sales and shifting computing preferences.
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Mud wrestling: Microsoft targets Gmail
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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google
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Microsoft, that paragon of virtue which has always put customer interests first, has the old Googler square in its sights.
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You think you cooler than me: Apple or Samsung?
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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apple
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samsung
Now that you have the annoying Mike Posner song in your head, try turning your thoughts to the Samsung versus Apple battle for coolness.
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Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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apple
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Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.
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Spam, spam, spam and Valentine’s Day
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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symantec
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spam
Ah, holidays. They inevitably mean you get spammed with malware and we get spammed with press releases from antivirus companies.
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iDidn't want to sue Samsung
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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smartphones
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apple
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Apple's Tim Cook was initially against suing Samsung, despite the companies' billion-dollar legal battles over smartphone tech.
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Hacked off customers to change passwords
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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telco
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yahoo xtra
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cios
Telecom urges all customers to reset passwords after YahooXtra email hack, amidst ongoing breaches and worsening security concerns.
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Time for an Apple iWatch?
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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apple
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iwatch
Rumours swell as Apple reportedly tests an 'iWatch', a wearable device that might revolutionise our digital lives.
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Apple under attack over excess cash
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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apple
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ndi
Apple hits back at $137 billion lawsuit over its massive cash reserves, amidst calls for better shareholder returns.
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Sony smashed by sales slump
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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sony
Sony’s game sales are way down according to the newly released Q3 financial report, which could spell trouble for the technology giant.
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Assange receiving 'cult-like' support
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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wikileaks
Julian Assange's demands for blind loyalty have driven away his biggest supporters, says celebrity backer Jemima Khan.
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Nothing new: Video games make you agressive
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Ohio State study suggests a link between violent video games and aggression, but the evidence remains as clear as mud, sparking debate anew.
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Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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apple
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smartphones
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Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.
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The Last of Us breaks boundaries
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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gaming
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the last of us
With the release of The Last of Us coming ever closer, those who worked on the game are claiming it pushes every boundary the PS3 system has.