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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.
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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.
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Trailer: Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Bethesda unveils the enticing trailer for Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, bundling the game with all DLCs and extras.
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Diablo III still a long way off: developer
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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gaming
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diablo
Diablo III's release lingers in uncertainty, says developer, urging fans for patience as the iconic sequel undergoes extensive fine-tuning.
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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.
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Kiwi authorities arrest MegaUpload founder
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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mega
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megaupload
MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom arrested in Auckland over US charges of running a criminal enterprise, shaking the digital world.
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Epson's $50 customer incentive
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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printing
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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.
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Apple's three education innovations
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
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apple
Apple reveals a trio of education upgrades: iBooks 2 for interactive textbooks, iBooks Author for personalised content creation, and a revamped iTunes U.
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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.
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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.
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The latest weapon in the fight against fraud
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
SafeNet launches eToken 3500, a pioneering OTP token with optical sensor to fortify online transactions against fraud.
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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'.
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Alienware eyes consoles with smallest ever gaming PC
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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gaming
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Alienware unveils its smallest gaming PC yet, the X51, priced from $799, targeting console gamers with compact size and power.
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Mark Zuckerberg posts first tweet since 2009
Thu, 19th Jan 2012
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wikipedia
Mark Zuckerberg breaks his Twitter silence since 2009, urging followers to oppose SOPA and PIPA bills to protect internet freedom.
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Game review: Star Wars: The Old Republic
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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reviews
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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.
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App of the Week: Consume
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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apps
Consume app revolutionizes tracking for mobile, broadband, and reward usage, saving users from unwanted fees and making account management a breeze.
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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.
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Nissan's self-healing iPhone case
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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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.
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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.
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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.