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Monday, May 20, 2013

Google's wearable Glass Gadget: cool or creepy?Latest News

Google staged four discussions expounding on the finer points of its "Glass" wearable computer during this week's developer conference.

Samsung announces 'Google' version of the Galaxy S4Latest News

Samsung has yet another variation of its Galaxy S4 on the way.

Samsung to address Galaxy S4's storage issuesLatest News

An investigation by BBC consumer affairs show Watchdog has forced Samsung to reverse its initial position and address the storage shortcomings in its latest smartphone.

New Xbox more than a game console for MicrosoftLatest News

Microsoft Corp is set to make a splash this week with the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new Xbox game console.

Yahoo!'s board approves US$1.1bil Tumblr acquisition: WSJLatest News

Yahoo! Inc's board has approved a deal to buy blogging and social networking site Tumblr for US$1.1bil (RM3.3bil) in cash.

Target goes hunting in Silicon Valley, following Wal-MartLatest News

Target Corp has opened a new San Francisco office to track down technology companies that can help grow its online commerce business.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Foxconn says needs more time to further cut workers' overtime

Labour monitors appointed by Apple Inc said cutting workers' hours by a July 1 target would be a challenge.

Personal cybersecurity a challenge even for top experts

Even the smartest minds in the cybersecurity world constantly struggle to fend off hackers in their personal lives.

Report: Faster iPad Mini coming this year

Yet more leaked details point to an iPad Mini with improved screen and camera coming later this year.

A stretched Samsung chases rival Apple's suppliers

Overtaking Apple Inc as the world's leading smartphone maker has stretched Samsung's in-house supply lines.

Apple's App Store marks historic 50 billionth download

Apple's App store has hit another milestone.

BBM Channels brings social engagement to BlackBerry Messenger (Video)

BlackBerry introduces the social platform channel to its messaging service called BBM Channels.

The cheque's in the (e)mail

A new Google Wallet feature allows users to e-mail money as an attachment.

Stream local shows on-demand on Samsung Smart TVs

WANT to catch your favourite local TV programmes any time of the day?

Thursday, May 16, 2013

'Adult video' of Rita Ora being used as bait by phishers

Symantec has warned users to be wary of a phishing site purportedly featuring an adult video of the British singer and actress Rita Ora.

'Angry Birds' to invade screens in new 3D film

The popular videogame Angry Birds is jumping off smartphones and onto the big screen.

Microsoft adds Klingon to its Bing translator

From this week, Bing Translator users will also be able to convert text to and from Klingon.

Androids using Snapdragon chips to come preloaded with Kaspersky security solutions

Kaspersky Lab has signed an agreement with mobile chip giant Qualcomm Technologies to preload its mobile security solutions in Android devices powered by Snapdragon processors.

Copyright owners can't sue YouTube as a group: Judge

A US judge denied class-action status to copyright owners suing over the use of material posted on YouTube without their permission.

900 million Android mobile devices activated: Google

Some 900 million smartphones and tablets running Google Inc's Android software have been activated since the platform's inception in 2010.

Only 1 in 10 Americans would be willing to wear Google Glass

45% of the 1,000 smartphone-owning respondents cited "social awkwardness" and that it appears "too irritating" to wear.

Google launches streaming music service ahead of Apple

The music service allows users to listen to unlimited songs for US$9.99 a month.

Android, Samsung extend smartphone lead: survey

Android grabbed three out of four smartphones sold in the world in the first quarter of 2013, extending its gains over Apple and its iPhone.

Windows Phones still struggling to attract apps

Nokia's head of smartphone marketing admits that gaps in the app selection are customers' main complaints.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

BlackBerry opens up messaging, unveils mid-tier smartphone

BlackBerry will offer its BBM service on rival devices and introduced a new mid-tier smartphone, the Q5.

EU threatens trade duties against China's Huawei, ZTE: sources

The European Commission plans to send a formal warning to China that it is ready to levy trade duties against Huawei and ZTE.

The Lumia gets a facelift

Nokia has announced its latest flagship Lumia smartphone, the Lumia 925, in London.

Google Drive triples free storage space

Google's cloud-based storage service will now be offering users triple the amount of free storage space, bringing the total to 15GB.

Google inks music service deals with Sony, Universal: report

Google has signed licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment to launch a subscription music service.

Sony turning over a new leaf

Sony's new 'notepad' prototype aims to banish paper from the classroom and the office.

Yahoo! to ramp up marketing to woo younger users, says CFO

Yahoo seeks to break its reliance on an "aging demographic" and become more relevant among young adults.

Google CEO says vocal cords affected by "very rare" condition

Page said his voice is now "softer" than before, making it difficult to deliver long monologues.

Nokia unveils new metal-body Lumia smartphone

The Lumia 925 is the latest in Nokia's range using Microsoft's Windows Phone software.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Red Hat looks into Digital Malaysia (Updated)

Red Hat Inc is banking on programmes under the Digital Malaysia initiative to increase its business revenue in Malaysia.

Tap your phone's potential

Make your Android device smarter using a little-known technology called NFC.

Hidden in plain sight

NFC technology is most prevalent in smartphones but it is also being implemented in an increasing number of products, from toys to HDTVs.

PayPal wants to kill off the password

The online payments company is not alone in its drive to replace traditional web security protocols with biometric data or physical tokens.

Get in the game

We are giving a digital copy of the game for the PlayStation 3 console, courtesy of Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong.

Nintendo wins US appeals court decision over Wii

The win in the patent case will allow Nintendo to keep importing its popular Wii system into the United States.

Samsung announces 5G data breakthrough

Samsung says it has successfully tested wireless technology that would allow users to download an entire movie in one second.

Documents in case against Internet activist Swartz to be released

A US judge on Monday ordered the release of previously sealed documents in the criminal hacking case against deceased Internet activist Aaron Swartz.

Astronaut's 'Space Oddity' music video goes viral

An astronaut becomes an overnight music sensation with his zero-gravity version of David Bowie's hit Space Oddity.

Monday, May 13, 2013

It takes all types

Everyone has their own preference when it comes to typing but a good keyboard can make that much of a difference to the overall user experience.

Analysis: Google+ struggles to attract brands, some neglect to update

Google is struggling to win over the brands that have been its most loyal customers in the Web search market.

Nokia to sell new Lumia phone through Verizon Wireless

Nokia aims to expand its share in the US premium market with a new high-end smartphone.

Apple supplier Sharp to boost Samsung business

Sharp will expand supplies of small panels to Samsung while still shipping screens to rival Apple to remain viable.

Only 10,000 HTC First handsets sold since launch: analyst

Early estimates suggest that the Facebook phone has failed to catch on but that there's clearly life in the Facebook Home app.

US teen's Internet plugin foils Twitter plot-spoilers

Fed up with Twitter friends ruining the plots of her favourite TV shows, a high school senior took matters into her own hands.

Sony bid to revive electronics to hinge on smartphones

Sony Corp's bid for revival as a consumer electronics maker this business year will hinge on the fortunes of its latest smartphones.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Nokia debuts RM296 smartphone in emerging market struggle

Nokia unveiled a US$99 (RM295.96) touchscreen smartphone to gain traction in India and other emerging markets.

Next Xbox to be called Infinity?

Gamespot.com is reporting that several unnamed sources have said that the next Xbox will be called Xbox Infinity.

Olympus goes full retro with E-P5

Olympus has gone full retro with its latest Micro Four Thirds camera, the Pen E-P5.

Facebook in talks to buy Waze: report

Facebook is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli mobile satellite navigation startup Waze for up to RM3bil, says business daily Calcalist.

Google to showcase new tablets and OS update

Rumours on new products, features and services are reaching a fever pitch leading up to Google's annual developers' conference.

Huge cyber bank theft spans 27 countries

A global cybercrime ring stole US$45mil from two Middle Eastern banks and withdrawing money from ATMs in 27 countries.

YouTube starts paid subscription service

YouTube is dipping its toe into pay television by starting a subscription service with 30 content creators.

Sophos Sees explosive growth for mobile device management and mobile security

Sophos says its Sophos Mobile Control solutions now protects more than two million devices – an increase of one million devices in less than five months.

Thursday, May 09, 2013

Galaxy S4 high on features but too low on storage say first users

Early adopters are disappointed that the 16GB version of Samsung's latest flagship phone only has around 8GB of usable storage.

YouTube launches interactive trends map

If you want to know the most popular video clip last night, then YouTube Trends Map is the service for you.

Symantec: Spammers continue to Exploit Mother's Day

Spam messages related to Mother's Day have begun flowing into the Symantec Probe Network.

Hacker releases draft of new novel by 'Sex and The City' author

A hacker released part of the draft after breaking into an e-mail account that the author used to share the work with her publisher.

US top lawman denies bowing to Hollywood in Megaupload case

US Attorney General said the case against Kim Dotcom had been brought on the basis of the facts and law.

US court scrutinises class suit against Google e-book project

A US federal appeals court has questioned the reasoning behind a class-action lawsuit against Google.

Obama administration mulls expansion of wiretap laws

The proposed legislation would enable law-enforcement agencies to tap into many types of Internet communications.

Singapore mobile app flushes out clean and dirty toilets

A new Android toilet app is leveraging on the crowdsourcing trend and technology to recognise clean toilets and encourage socially responsible behaviour.

PCs are becoming a touchy subject

Announcements from Acer, Asus and even Bill Gates show that touch interface and price cuts are what will reinvigorate the PC market.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Ladies, here is an Ultrabook for you

The Fujitsu Lifebook CH702 is targeted at working women who need a powerful Ultrabook with a feminine touch.

Target tests if Facebook-driven deals bring shoppers into stores

Target Corp is rolling out Cartwheel, a service that combines social networking and discounts.

Ready for LTE 4G

Want to hop on to the fast 4G LTE which promises blazing fast surfing speed? Then check out Sony's Xperia SP.

Microsoft extends Yahoo!'s US search revenue guarantee

Microsoft extended the revenue guarantee it provides to Yahoo! in the companies' underperforming search partnership, Yahoo! said.

Image manipulation in the digital age

One of the most annoying statements I usually get is the assumption that since my photos are digital, I've probably substantially massaged the image to look good.

French, German politicians to pressure Google on tax

Politicians in Germany and France say they will press for Google Inc to be quizzed on corporate income tax.

Nokia investors tell CEO their patience running thin

Nokia investors told Stephen Elop that they were running out of patience with his flagging attempts to catch up with smartphone market leaders Apple and Samsung.

Gates: iPad users 'frustrated' by lack of keyboard, Microsoft Office

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates claims that more powerful and versatile tablets are taking over where PCs left off.

New iPad Mini to debut this year: report

NPD Display Search reports that a second generation iPad Mini will be ready to launch in time for the holiday season.

Microsoft says Windows 8 update coming this year

Microsoft said it has sold more than 100 million licenses for Windows 8 and will release an updated version later this year.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

9 Things You Should Know About Gmail in honour of 9 years

Nine tips you should know about Gmail.

Looking for a comeback, Zynga embraces austerity and FarmVille

Zynga Inc has struggled with a contracting player base, a deflated stock price and waves of layoffs.

A-bargain hunting we will go

Everybody loves a good deal. And boy do we have some cracking ones for you!

ThinkPad Helix: More power on the go

Lenovo's newly launched ThinkPad Helix is all about portability and performance.

New entry-level BlackBerry handset images surface

The latest info suggests that an entry-level phone from BlackBerry will launch between July and September this year.

Acer 8in Windows tablet posting leaks

A posting for Acer W3-510 tablet has appeared and then disappeared on Amazon's US site.

Electronic Arts, Disney strike Star Wars games deal

The multi-year licensing deal will see EA develop games for mobile devices, PCs and consoles based on the Star Wars movies.

Intel revamps Atom chips in bid to find mobile footing

The new microarchitecture, code-named Silvermont, will be a key building block in upcoming Intel chips for mobile gadgets.

Monday, May 06, 2013

Apple to stop supporting original iPhone this year

A leaked internal memo shows that the 2007 breakthrough device will be reclassified as obsolete this summer.

Barnes & Noble tablets adopt full Android operating system

Barnes & Noble have just made their range of well-built tablets even more attractive to potential customers.

Apple gains in US smartphone market: report

comScore reported that Apple gained ground in the US smartphone market.

Friday, May 03, 2013

D on Droid: Keeping your Android alive

Tips on how to get conserv your phone battery

Microsoft 7in tablet to debut in June

The tablet is set to make its debut at Microsoft's upcoming Build developer conference on June 26

Will the Thunderbolt port go mainstream?

Computing peripheral and accessory companies are finally launching docking stations for the technology.

IBM unveils 'world's smallest movie' using atoms

IBM scientists Wednesday unveiled what they called "the world's smallest movie," which tracks the movement of atoms magnified 100 million times.

HTC to debut One 'mini'

HTC appears to be following Samsung's lead with a smaller version of its flagship handset.

Warren Buffett joins Twitter, gains 10,000 followers in 10 minutes

The 82-year-old "Oracle of Omaha" joined the service and sent his first tweet on Thursday.

Microsoft goes mainstream to win phone share

The Nokia Lumia 521 is Microsoft's boldest move yet to win mass market share in the US.

iPads, rivals propel higher tablet shipments: report

Global tablet shipments more than doubled in the first quarter.

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Pentagon may soon clear use of Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry devices

The Pentagon is expected to clear Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry mobile devices for use in the US Defense Department.

Caught up in the Web

A cornucopia of amusing finds sourced from our beloved World Wide Web.

Facebook's mobile business expands in first quarter

Facebook Inc's mobile advertising revenue growth gained momentum in the first three months of the year

MCMC: Protect yourself from chargeable, unsolicited SMS spam

MCMC warned the public to stay alert and provided users a method to terminate the unsolicited services offered.

Galaxy S4 easier to break than iPhone 5

A battery of tests show that while the latest Samsung flagship device has better internal specs than the iPhone 5, it's less likely to survive a fall.

Push-to-talk function coming to WhatsApp: report

Rumour has it that voice chat capabilities are coming to the popular instant messaging application WhatsApp.

Groupon introduces iPad app in Malaysia

Daily deals website Groupon has launched an iPad app for Malaysian shoppers.

iPhone 5S to debut in June?

Leaked Japanese sales material points to a summer launch for the next iteration of Apple's smartphone.

Galaxy Note III specs leak ahead of September unveiling

The third iteration of the device that created the phablet category is said to have a 5.9in full HD screen and 32BG of internal storage.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Leveraging on the power of the Internet

Over the next 10 years, Cisco believes that the Internet of Everything phenomenon will have the power to generate about US$14.4tril (RM43.6tril) globally.

Tech's the ticket

Plan your next holiday every kilometre of the way with the right tools.

Tech it further: Getting ahead in travel biz

Consumers scouring the Net for travel deals is nothing new, yet local industry players may still be catching up with demand.

Device depot

When planning for a dream holiday, it doesn't end when you finish booking the tickets for your flight and hotel.

Traveller's tales

Our readers tell us what technology means to them on their travels.

The keyboard is coming back: BlackBerry Q10 pre-order starts May 8 (Update)

BlackBerry is finally unveiling the keyboard-equipped Q10 on April 30 here.

Android reigns, Windows gains in smartphones: survey

A survey says Google's Android extended its dominance in smartphones in the US and other major markets in early 2013.

Alexander Graham Bell speaks; 2013 hears his voice

Alexander Graham Bell recorded his voice on a wax-covered cardboard disc on April 15, 1885.

PayPal hits offline milestone, but Wal-Mart holds out

PayPal hit a new milestone on Tuesday in its quest to be accepted in millions of physical stores.

Amazon faces strike threat in Germany over pay, conditions

Global internet retailer Amazon.com could be facing its first strike in Germany by warehouse workers seeking better pay and benefits.

Google Now comes to iPhone, challenging Siri

Google is bringing its Google Now technology to the iPhone, where it will compete head-on with Apple's Siri.

Project Shield : What we've learned so far (updated with video)

nVidia unveiled Project Shield at the Consumer Electronics Show in the United States early this year.

Monday, April 29, 2013

The keyboard is coming back: BlackBerry to launch Q10 tomorrow

BlackBerry is finally unveiling the keyboard-equipped Q10 on April 30 here.

Computers will have emotional intelligence by 2029

Google is making strides in developing search engines that understand and interpret human logic and feelings, says Ray Kurzweil

iPad tops user satisfaction survey

JD Power's annual study ranks the iPad as the leader in user satisfaction for the second year running.

Smartphones overtake feature phones for the first time

For the first time ever, smartphone shipments have surpassed 50% of the global mobile phone market.

Samsung profit jumps ahead of Galaxy S4 debut

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reported its sixth straight quarter of profit growth ahead of the debut of its latest Galaxy smartphone.

Microsoft gets upper hand in first Google patent trial

The ruling is a blow for Google, which bought Motorola partly for its intellectual property stockpile.

Dutch man arrested in connection with cyberattack on Spamhaus

The man was identified by the Dutch public prosecutor only by the initials "S.K."

Friday, April 26, 2013

D on Droid: Keeping your contacts backed up

"I'm sorry, who is this? I lost all my contacts." Sounds familiar?

Google's Schmidt says talking to glasses can be weird, inappropriate

Google Inc executive chairman Eric Schmidt finds his company's new combination glasses and mobile computer a little weird.

The best Windows notebook PC is a Mac: study

The 13in MacBook Pro has come out tops in tests to find the most reliable notebook for running Win 7 or Win 8.

The Star Accelerator Fund: Here to help

The Star Accelerator Fund aims to help technopreneurs on several fronts.

Bidding hot for chance at coffee with Apple chief

Bidding hit RM484,560 for 30 minutes to an hour with Tim Cook.

Amazon is building a set-top box

Amazon is planning to launch a set-top box for streaming content via the Internet and onto consumers' TV screens.

Samsung blames demand for delay in US sales of new S4

Samsung said high demand for the Galaxy S4 was behind shipping issues that delayed scheduled sales in the US market.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

The HTC One is here (updated)

One of the highly anticipated Android smartphones, the HTC One, has been launched.

Smartphone competition heating up this summer

Premium handsets from Nokia, LG and Lenovo are poised to launch in the coming weeks.

Don't miss the live stream for new Xbox

MICROSOFT has finally set May 21 to reveal its next generation Xbox console.

Truth and consequences - a dilemma for Twitter

Does Twitter have a credibility problem?

Surface RT lands on our shores

Microsoft is due to launch the Surface RT in Malaysia on April 25.

Surface Pro to launch in Malaysia in June

The laptop/tablet hybrid officially launched in February and is currently only available in the US, Canada and China.

Zalora launches iPhone shopping app

South-East Asia's online fashion store Zalora today launched its iPhone shopping app across the region.

Fingerprint sensor causing iPhone delays: rumour

The latest rumors support earlier reports that the next generation of Apple's all-conquering smartphone will feature biometric technology.

BlackBerry set to add Skype to its app line-up

The announcement comes a day after BlackBerry said its new Q10 smartphone will be available in Canada on May 1.

Hoax tweet tests firms that filter social media for Wall Street

The Twitter hacking of AP highlights the challenge faced by analytics companies who scour Twitter for tradeable ideas.

Samsung's new Galaxy S4 hits supply snags in United States

Supply issues have snarled the US rollout of Samsung Electronics' latest flagship smartphone

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Acer gets Enterprising

Acer is teasing an unusual (and as yet unnamed) notebook PC in a tie up with the upcoming Star Trek Into Darkness movie.

Beware Twitter "password check" sites - there are fakes, and there are fake fakes!

After a widely publicised hack or data breach, you'll often find "password check" sites springing up.

Sleeping ad giant Amazon finally stirs

Amazon.com Inc harbours a trove of consumer-spending data that many marketers have called an unrealised opportunity.

Sophos Mobile Security app adds spam filter capabilities for calls and text messages

The free Android app can filter calls with hidden caller IDs and text messages with malicious URLs.

Apple's cash plan takes heat off Cook, buys him time

Tim Cook wants investors to see Apple more as a mature but robust technology corporation.

China's ZTE signs Android patent license with Microsoft

ZTE has agreed to pay Microsoft a royalty for devices it makes using Android and Chrome operating systems.

Google buys Wavii for US$30mil, mirroring Yahoo!'s deal

Google Inc has acquired Wavii, the Seattle-based startup behind a news summarisation app.

Glittering Sydney launch for Samsung Galaxy S4

The sails of the Sydney Opera House were lit up with images shot by Australians for the glitzy "blue-carpet" launch of Samsung's new phone.

Hackers send fake market-moving AP tweet on White House explosions

The false tweet about explosions in the White House briefly sent US financial markets reeling.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Voice-to-text just as dangerous to drivers as texting: study

Using voice to send text messages while driving is just as dangerous as texting with fingers, a study showed.

Alcatel to unveil thinnest Android smartphone tomorrow

Alcatel will be unveiling three new additions to its One Touch family

Embrace mobility strategies for higher revenue growth

Symantec's 2013 State of Mobility Survey results indicated that organisations were better off embracing mobility rather than resisting it.

Samsung Smart TV: Improved motion, voice control

Samsung Malaysia Electronics launched its Smart LED TV F8000, the latest in the company's line of HDTVs.

One of a kind

Now your computer can be part of the furniture.

Is Android the answer to falling PC sales?

Intel is reportedly promoting use of the Android OS to a number of PC manufacturers.

Dazzling display

SONY Malaysia has added a new model to its Bravia W ­family of Internet-enabled HDTVs.

Nokia says awarded injunction against HTC One

Nokia says it won a court injunction preventing HTC from using microphone components made by STMicroelectronics NV in HTC One phones.

FIFA President Blatter's Twitter account hacked

There were a series of bizarre tweets saying he was stepping down and was involved in corruption.

Samsung testing brain-powered tablets

Tech giant Samsung is looking to ditch not only the keyboard but the touchscreen in favour of mind control.

Is the Nexus 4 about to get a boost?

Google is rumoured to be adding LTE/4G mobile Internet to its existing flagship handset.

Facebook Home passes 500K downloads since launch

Home, which currently only comes pre-loaded on the HTC First smartphone, was launched on Google Play on April 12.

ValueAct takes US$2bil Microsoft stake

The move helped Microsoft shares climb to a seven-month high.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Slowdown in Apple orders weighs on LG Display's first-quarter profit

LG Display Co Ltd reported its smallest profit since it returned to the black in the second quarter of last year.

Attack of the premium compacts

The Sony RX1 represents the new wave in compact cameras.

Google Play revenue surges, but still far short of Apple: data

Google's app store revenues are growing much faster than those of Apple Inc, but Apple still dominates overall sales.

Apple's dimming lustre roils suppliers, investors

When setting forecasts for new iPhones, the inside joke was that people should assume sales would equal all previous versions combined.

A look at the greenest smartphone makers

How do you judge the impact that your shiny new smartphone is having on the environment?

Motorola confirms it has no phablet plans

Motorola's design chief promises its future devices' screen sizes will be "just right."

Nokia to focus on phablets and photos

Nokia's CEO hinted that rumours surrounding larger devices and handsets with better cameras are true.

eBay recruits users in push against sales tax legislation

It is an unprecedented lobbying effort to change looming US Federal sales tax legislation.