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News: iBooks Author hands-on, made in China, xScope 3, and more!
Sun, 22nd Jan 2012
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New Apple software, iBooks Author, for creating interactive textbooks faces licensing woes, while insights on why Apple manufactures in China emerge.

Techie toothbrush gives feedback on your clean
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Revolutionise your dental routine with Oral-B's smart toothbrush, offering real-time feedback to improve brushing habits and ensure a stellar clean.

Trailer: Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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bethesda
Bethesda unveils the enticing trailer for Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, bundling the game with all DLCs and extras.

Diablo III still a long way off: developer
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Diablo III's release lingers in uncertainty, says developer, urging fans for patience as the iconic sequel undergoes extensive fine-tuning.

Mobile 'grabbing' on the rise
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Mobile sales surge as GrabOne reports over 10% of purchases now via phones, just 14 months post mobile app launch. Target set at 25% by September.

Kiwi authorities arrest MegaUpload founder
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom arrested in Auckland over US charges of running a criminal enterprise, shaking the digital world.

Epson's $50 customer incentive
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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epson
Epson entices customers with up to $50 cashback on select Stylus and Workforce printers this summer. Time to upgrade before March 31.

Apple's three education innovations
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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Apple reveals a trio of education upgrades: iBooks 2 for interactive textbooks, iBooks Author for personalised content creation, and a revamped iTunes U.

News: episodic TV content, Inside Apple preview, Das Keyboard for Mac, and more!
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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AppleInsider describes a patent by Apple that details how episodic TV content could be used in a new Apple TV.

News: iBooks Author, Mac malware statistics, LaCie d2 USB 3 review, and more!
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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Apple introduces iBooks Author at its NY education event, F-Secure reports 58 Mac malware threats in H2 2022, and the LaCie d2 USB 3 gets reviewed.

The latest weapon in the fight against fraud
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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SafeNet launches eToken 3500, a pioneering OTP token with optical sensor to fortify online transactions against fraud.

How to access Wikipedia during blackout - Updated
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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twitter
As Wikipedia goes dark to protest SOPA and PIPA, users find ways to access it via Google's cache and a humorous Twitter feed offers 'facts'.

Alienware eyes consoles with smallest ever gaming PC
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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Alienware unveils its smallest gaming PC yet, the X51, priced from $799, targeting console gamers with compact size and power.

Mark Zuckerberg posts first tweet since 2009
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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Mark Zuckerberg breaks his Twitter silence since 2009, urging followers to oppose SOPA and PIPA bills to protect internet freedom.

Game review: Star Wars: The Old Republic
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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digital entertainment
Bioware’s Star Wars: The Old Republic is set to captivate gamers with its rich storytelling, vast customisation options, and immersive MMO mechanics.

App of the Week: Consume
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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Consume app revolutionizes tracking for mobile, broadband, and reward usage, saving users from unwanted fees and making account management a breeze.

IPv6 countdown begins
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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google
The internet gears up for a major upgrade as IPv6, enabling over 340 trillion addresses, sets to launch on June 6, backed by tech giants.

Nissan's self-healing iPhone case
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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apple
Nissan debuts 'self-healing' iPhone case using car paint tech to mend scratches, hinting at future applications like scratch-proof sunglasses.

News: email to Apple staff, textbook publishing, interview with John Sculley, and more!
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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Tim Cook's upbeat email addresses Apple's supply chain as rumours swirl of a revolutionary Apple education event poised to upend textbook publishing.

Wikipedia to shut down for 24 hours - Updated
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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Wikipedia to go dark for 24 hrs in global protest against SOPA and PIPA, calling for action against the bills threatening internet freedom.