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Security News GLOOMY HALF-YEAR REPORT CARD
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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microsoft
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adobe
Malware attacks skyrocket with a 508% increase in malicious web links in the first half of 2009, targeting Microsoft Office and PDF readers.
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Google releases voice and chat for U.S. users
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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digital entertainment
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Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.
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Shaken and Stirred
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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uc
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telco
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earthquakes
So far more than 400 aftershocks have been recorded, including three of 5.4 magnitude, and a major cleanup operation continues.
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Microsoft condemns Russian crackdown on dissidents
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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gmail
Microsoft defends users after reports of Russian authorities using piracy charges to seize computers of dissidents.
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John Mayer quits Twitter
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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gmail
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social media
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twitter
John Mayer, the pop star with over 3.7 million Twitter followers, has declared that he is quitting the platform.
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Review: Dell 1133 Laser Printer
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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reviews
Printers are an often necessary but sometimes debilitating expense, and often you have to go the whole hog in order to get a quality machine.
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Review: LG E2340V
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Functionally, the E2340V is hard to fault. It bears a striking, full-HD 1080p LCD image with LED backlighting for vibrant colours and deep blacks.
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Review: Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate Collection
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate Collection offers a user-friendly interface, extensive special effects, and great value at USD $249, but demands a fast PC.
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Review: Navman MY65T
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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gaming
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We took a look at Navman’s MY500XT back in January, and concluded that a couple of small problems held it back from greatness.
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Review: Pro Tools Recording Studio With M-Audio
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Pro Tools M-Audio revolutionises home recording with top-notch sound and user-friendly interface, making professional quality accessible to all.
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Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare trailer
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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gen-i
Rockstar releases first glimpse of Undead Nightmare for Red Dead Redemption, promising a zombie-infested frontier adventure.
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RIM to offer free analytics service
Wed, 29th Sep 2010
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
RIM partners with Webtrends to launch a free BlackBerry Analytics Service, aiming to help developers understand app usage and boost user loyalty.
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Apple green lights iPhone Google Voice app
Wed, 29th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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gen-i
Apple approves Google Voice for iPhone, ending a long saga and paving the way for its debut in the coming weeks.
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Vodafone next to partner with SKY
Wed, 29th Sep 2010
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Vodafone partners with SKY, offering unlimited iSKY streaming to broadband customers without affecting data plans.
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First YooBee studio opening soon
Wed, 29th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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gen-i
YooBee's debut studio in Auckland merges shopping, café culture, and creativity, reshaping the city's tech and retail landscape.
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Apple Remote updated, now on iPad
Wed, 29th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's Remote app gets a major update, now available on iPad with enhanced visuals and new features, including iTunes Shared Libraries support.
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SKY and Orcon partner for online TV
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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kordia
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telco
SKY partners with Orcon for iSKY, bringing online TV to subscribers before Christmas, leveraging Velocix technology for better access.
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Nazi Zombies confirmed for Black Ops
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Call of Duty: Black Ops to include Nazi Zombie mode, confirmed by a leaked announcement about the game's official strategy guide.
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Official: Apple to appoint additional distributor
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Apple to expand NZ distribution model with new partner from Oct 1, alongside existing distributor Renaissance, aiming to bolster market presence.
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EA delays NBA Elite 11
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nba
EA postpones the launch of NBA Elite 11, citing ambitious goals and the need for further development after feedback from a demo.