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Cyber threats and leaks spur increased security focus

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:56:02 +0100

Increased cyber espionage by China and recent leaks by a contractor working at the National Security Agency have put a sharp focus on cyber security for aerospace and defense companies showing off their wares at this year's Paris Airshow.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Release: Device In Red Aurora Now Available On AT&T; Galaxy S4 Active Dive Blue Available June 21 [PHOTOS]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:32:58 +0100

AT&T is now selling the Samsung Galaxy S4 in Red Aurora and will begin selling the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active in Dive Blue and Urban Gray on June 21.

Kim Dotcom 'in Tears' over Deletion of Megaupload Files

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:51:34 +0100

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom breaks down at news that petabytes of user files deleted.

Cisco to invest in Israeli venture capital funds

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:28:03 +0100

Cisco Systems will invest $15 million (9 million pounds) in Israeli venture capital funds as part of a broader plan to expand its operations in Israel and outside the United States, the company said on Wednesday.

BT CEO Livingston steps down to join UK government

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:14:03 +0100

BT Chief Executive Ian Livingston said on Wednesday he was stepping down to take up a government job promoting British business, knocking shares in a telecom company he has helped reposition on the path to growth.

Dark Substance In Lake Michigan Disappeared, Mysterious Unidentified Film Called ‘Strange Phenomenon’ [PHOTO]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:35:29 +0100

A dark-colored unidentified floating object that spanned a two mile area in Lake Michigan has mysteriously vanished.

Microsoft Surface Pro Review

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:34:21 +0100

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a tablet/laptop hybrid with a full HD screen, Intel i5 processor and Windows 8.

Verizon and SoftBank Push Telecom Industry Toward Largest Merger Year Since 2006

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:26:51 +0100

Not even half way through 2013, deals announced by major telecoms are close to record transactions seven years ago.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Release: How To Get 50% Off Accessories By Registering Your Handset

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:31:50 +0100

Registering you Samsung Galaxy S4 at Samsung’s website will get you a number of perks, including a coupon for 50 percent off most accessories.

Sony Reveals PlayStation 4 Interface and Downloads System [VIDEO]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:30:33 +0100

Sony has revealed how the PlayStation 4's interface will look and how the console will handle downloadable games.

BT CEO Livingston to step down to join government

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:42:02 +0100

BT Chief Executive Ian Livingston is stepping down to take up a government job promoting British business, knocking shares in the telecom company he has helped reposition on the path to growth.

Sony Xperia SL, Acro S New Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware Released; Pre-rooted Version with CWM Available!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:28:21 +0100

New Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware update has been released for Sony Xperia SL and Acro S, featuring a number of bug fixes for both devices.

Viral Video: The Quick Brown Fox Approaches People for Help to Remove Jar on Head (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:21:11 +0100

People in their 40s or older who took typing classes would probably remember the sentence - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog - which was used to teach typing beginners proper finger position. That sentence uses all the 26 letters of the alphabet.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to be Announced in September

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:41:58 +0100

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to be announced in September this year at the IFA event in Berlin.

Peru Earthquake: 5.6, 4.6 Magnitude Quake Hit Capital Tuesday, No Injuries Reported

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:36:54 +0100

An earthquake in Peru Tuesday, originally reported as 5.6 on the Richter scale, was recently downgraded to 4.

Vodafone may trump Liberty with $10 billion cash bid for Kabel - sources

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:14:03 +0100

Vodafone is discussing a bid of about $10 billion (6 billion pounds) with Germany's No. 1 cable operator Kabel Deutschland and is confident its raised all-cash offer and absence of antitrust issues put it in a better position than rival Liberty Global, two sources familiar with its thinking said on Wednesday.

HTC Unveils Butterfly S with UltraPixel Camera, 1.9GHz Snapdragon 600 Processor

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:13:20 +0100

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC unveiled its much rumoured Butterfly S official on Wednesday.

World's Slimmest Smartphone Huawei Ascend P6 Unveiled [PHOTOS]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:11:13 +0100

Taking a step closer in competing with Apple and Samsung in mobile technology, Chinese technology giant Huawei unveiled its new smartphone, Ascend P6 at an event in North London on Tuesday. The company has claimed that Ascend P6, measuring 6.18 mm thick and weighing about 120g is world's slimmest smartphone.

Sony Pulls PlayStation 3 Update as Users Report 'Bricked' Consoles

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:08:02 +0100

Sony pulls 4.45 PlayStation 3 update as scores of users report it caused their consoles to crash.

Google Glass Privacy Questioned by International Data Protection Authorities

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:57:56 +0100

Ten data protection authorities demand answers regarding Google Glass privacy concerns.

Galaxy Note 2 N7100 Receives Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Based Latest CyanogenMod 10.1 Nightly ROM [How to Install]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:56:04 +0100

Step-by-step guide to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy Note 2 N7100 via latest CyanogenMod 10.1 Nightly ROM

Huawei Ascend P6: Will World’s Slimmest Smartphone Help Company’s Market Share Gain Weight?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:34:26 +0100

Huawei on Tuesday unveiled a new smartphone, called 'Ascend P6,' which it claims is the world’s slimmest smartphone.

BT says CEO Livingston to step down to join government

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:28:02 +0100

British telecom company BT said on Wednesday chief executive Ian Livingston would step down in September to take up a role as Minister for Trade and Investment in the British government.

NSA Snoop Scandal: Google Calls for Greater User Surveillance Transparency

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:46:42 +0100

Google challenges surveillance gag order in bid to be more transparent about user data requests.

Ofcom to probe BSkyB over sports channel supply

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:35:02 +0100

Ofcom said on Wednesday that it would launch an investigation into satellite TV firm BSkyB over the wholesale supply of its sports channels after a complaint by Sky's increasingly bitter rival BT.

Vodafone set to trump Liberty with $10 billion cash bid for Kabel - sources

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:35:01 +0100

Vodafone was discussing a bid of about $10 billion (6 billion pounds) with Germany's No. 1 cable operator Kabel Deutschland and was confident its raised all-cash offer and absence of antitrust issues put it in a better position than rival Liberty Global, two sources familiar with its thinking said on Wednesday.

How to Update Galaxy Note GT-N7000 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via AvatarROM 2.15b [GUIDE]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:00:00 +0100

Step-by-step guide to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 via AvatarROM 2.15b.

Update Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via Latest CyanogenMod 10.1 Nightly ROM [How to Install]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:41:51 +0100

Step-by-step guide to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 via latest CyanogenMod 10.1 Nightly ROM

Samsung Releases Android 4.1.2 XXDME6 Jelly Bean Stability Update for Galaxy Note 2 [How to Install]

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:30 +0100

Step-by-step guide to install Android 4.1.2 XXDME6 Jelly Bean official update on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100.

Softbank closer to acquiring Sprint after Dish abandons bid for now

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:14:01 +0100

Japan's SoftBank Corp cleared a major hurdle in its attempt to buy U.S. wireless provider Sprint Nextel Corp, as rival bidder Dish Network Corp declined to make a new offer after SoftBank sweetened its own bid last week.