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Xbox 360s second year at the top
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.
Google urges North Korea to go online
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Google's Eric Schmidt warns North Korea faces economic decline if it ignores the internet, despite controversy over his visit.
Ambitious Cyberpunk 2077 set for launch?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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An extremely interesting upcoming video-game from the makers of the Witcher looks to be one of the most ambitious games of all time.
So what did we get from the CES show?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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CES 2013 unveils tech lexicon with 'Phablets', 4K TVs, and wireless charging, enriching our digital vocabulary and gadgetry.
Government announces iPad supplier
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Cyclone Computers confirmed as main supplier for agencies and schools buying through the All-of-Government (AoG) Desktop and Laptop contract.
Skype to replace Messenger by March 15
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.
Reddit co-founder hangs himself
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz has passed away, found in his NYC apartment, ahead of a pivotal trial on hacking charges.
EA set to buy THQ?
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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If you aren’t a big fan of Electronic Arts and were really looking forward to some upcoming THQ titles, you might not want to read on.
The Zero Day challenge
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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Just how lucrative is the internet crime market? Very; information is digital gold and hackers can get paid up to $200 per password.
Father kills son’s video game characters
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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In a bid to coax his son into work, a dad hires gamers to slay his son's video characters, sparking global debate on parenting.
Mobile banking users to pass 1 billion by 2017
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Mobile banking to hit over 1B users by 2017, doubling since 2012, amid a surge in demand and tech availability, Juniper Research finds.
Facebook film ads facing the chop
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Social networking site's new anti-spam algorithm comes under fire as film executives consider cutting advertising.
Sony switches off PS2 for last time
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Sony fans worldwide mourn as production of the Playstation 2 comes to an end after 12 years, selling 150 million units. #gaming.
Tablets to topple notebooks in 2013
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Tablets set to outstrip notebooks in 2013 with over 240 million units expected to ship, dethroning the traditional laptop.
Facebook set to unveil new project?
Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Facebook to make big reveal next week, speculation on new gadget launch or revolutionary product. #facebookunveil.
Pokemon Rainbow rumours gathering pace
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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A recently announced Pokemon Nintendo Direct could indicate a new upcoming title in the series, and speculation has already arisen about the unannounced game.
Space tweet welcomes 2013
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Twitter looks back at the New Year and shows the best tweets from around the globe as the world welcomed 2013.
FTC closes Google antitrust review
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Federal Trade Commission closes 19-month review, concluding Google’s services are good for users and good for competition.
China becomes biggest global Android market
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Two in every three mobile phones sold in China in 2012 were powered by Android with the US market catching up rapidly.
Apple hits highest ever US smartphone share
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Apple reaches a milestone, capturing 53.3% of the US smartphone market ahead of Christmas, led by iPhone 5 sales.
App Store tops 40 billion downloads
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Apple's App Store shatters records with 40 billion downloads, 20 billion from 2012 alone, highlighting a stellar year for developers.
Armed robbers attack Apple
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Robbers target Apple in audacious heists across the USA and France, swiping iPhones and iPads worth over $1.3m on New Year's Eve.
Troubled THQ attracting interest
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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The future of THQ is anything but certain, with five potential buyers expressing an interest in purchasing the financially troubled company.
Review: LiitleBigPlanet 2 Cross Controller DLC
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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LittleBigPlanet 2's Cross Controller DLC cleverly enriches PS3 gaming with PS Vita, offering a fresh layer of dual-screen gameplay charm.