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Softonic sees surge in wellness app downloads during April

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Softonic reports a surge in downloads of stress-relief apps during Stress Awareness Month, with wellness tools now doubling on its platform in a year.
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G+D & AWS partner to advance cloud-based eSIM solutions

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Giesecke+Devrient teams up with Amazon Web Services to enhance eSIM technology, forecasting market growth from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $16.3 billion by 2027.
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Bitdefender warns of fake GTA VI beta ads spreading malware

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Bitdefender has uncovered a cyber campaign exploiting the hype around GTA VI, using fake Facebook ads to distribute malware disguised as a game beta installer.
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Square Enix launches Oceania Data Centre for Final Fantasy XIV Online

Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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Australian and New Zealand players of the long-running massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV Online (FFXIV) now have access to a local server.
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Scientists Crack 1 Terabit Mobile Data Speeds

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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University of Surrey has developed a mobile network that is 65,000 times faster than 4G, allowing 100 movies to download in just three seconds.
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NZ top of the world for mobile download speeds...

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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NZ claims world's top spot for mobile download speeds, with Vodafone leading at over 29Mbps, according to Ookla's May Global Net Index.
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Downloaded in 60 Seconds - Piracy prevents movie sales

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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The closing of a major online piracy site can increase digital media sales, with the Megaupload shutdown causing such in digital sales and movie rentals.
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Android App of the Week - Instapaper

Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Instapaper is the ultimate Android app to save and read web pages offline, perfect for those moments when you're on the go. Get it now for just USD $3.96!.
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Download your life story (according to facebook)

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Facebook now lets users download all their data in a single zip file, offering an offline copy of posts, photos, events, and messages.
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An App a day keeps the doctor away

Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.
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10 Free downloads

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Revolutionise your digital space with 10 must-have free downloads, covering everything from system optimisation to media enjoyment.
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22 free downloads

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Discover 22 invaluable free downloads ranging from system optimisation tools to games, all aimed at enhancing your digital experience.
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Video: RockMelt social browser goes live - try it

Sat, 12th Mar 2011
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RockMelt's social browser, built on Google's Chrome engine, is now available to everyone. Experience seamless social updates and web browsing—no invite needed!.
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The netguide guide to download managers

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Struggling to download files efficiently? Discover the top download managers that make downloading a breeze, even on a tight deadline.
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 released

Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is now live, boasting global availability, enhanced for up to 150,000 users, and is unlocking sub-second response times.
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Android Market launches on the web

Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
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Google has launched the web version of Android Market, letting users browse, share, and download apps from their desktops for the first time.
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Cyber crime: we're guilty too

Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Norton's Cybercrime Report reveals we often don't report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.
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Skype for Android is live

Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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Skype is now available for Android smartphones, running version 2.1 or above, allowing users to make free Skype-to-Skype calls.
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HOW TO DOWNLOAD TORRENT FILES

Sat, 1st May 2010
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Torrenting, often unfairly associated with illegal sharing, is a fast and free way to download movies, music, and more. Here's how to get started.
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Malware scam targets McAfee users

Fri, 23rd Apr 2010
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A software glitch involving a leading computer security firm has given malware authors a new way to distribute their product.