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Cisco slips as fragile recovery fails to impress

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:12 +0000

Shares of Cisco Systems Inc fell 3 percent, a day after the network equipment maker's estimate-beating forecast failed to impress, suggesting investors may still be wary of its restructuring efforts paying off so early.

How Double Fine Raised $700,000 in 24 Hours With Crowdsourcing

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:53:20 +0000

San Francisco-based game studio Double Fine took to Kickstarter to fund its next adventure game project. So far, the crowdsourcing effort has raised more than $700,000 in less 24 hours.

Kodak Exits Digital Camera Business in Latest Bankruptcy News

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:50 +0000

Kodak announced Thursday it plans to stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in the first half of 2012 in a bid to cut costs.

When Will Windows 8 be Released? Consumer Preview Launches This Month

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:35 +0000

Tech nerds, PC gamers and anti-Apple computer geeks should be excited come the end of the month. Microsoft announced plans to release more information on the upcoming Windows 8 operating system at a promotional event on Feb. 29. The occasion, set to take place in Barcelona, Spain at 3 p.m., will include news about the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, according to PC Mag.

FBI memos paint Jobs as driven, reality-distorting visionary

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:13 +0000

Apple Inc co-founder Steve Jobs, hailed as one of the greatest technology visionaries of his generation, dabbled in illicit drugs in his youth and alienated colleagues yet commanded universal respect, according to interviews conducted by the FBI in the 1990s.

EXCLUSIVE: PlayStation Vita to take Sliver of the iPad 3's Cake - An Interview with Rodeo Games

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:27:18 +0000

In an exclusive interview with the International Business Times UK, Veteran AAA Codemasters group leader turned iOS developer Ben Murch stated that Apple devices currently rule the roost in handheld gaming.

iPad 2, Kindle Fire and Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime: How Do They Stack up?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:29:44 +0000

Amazon Kindle Fire and Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, which were launched in the recent past, have already become two of the best-selling tablets, eating into iPad 2's market share. But the big question is - Do they really stand tall against Apple iPad 2?.

Apple iPad 3 to Get Early March Release Date

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:28:13 +0000

The iPad 3 will be announced in the first week of March, according to technology blog All Things D, and it will go on sale a week later.

OpNigeria: TeamPoison Are Clueless 'Skiddies' Riding on Anonymous Coat Tails - Analyst

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:25:33 +0000

Examining TeamPoison's recent contribution to Anonymous's OpNigeria campaign, analysts have once again questioned the group's motives and ability.

Google to Offer Motorola Patents on FRAND Terms

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:25:13 +0000

Google Inc. is reportedly planning to send letters to different standards organizations to reassure them that the search giant would license Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.'s patents on reasonable terms if their planned mergers push through.

Apple iPad 3 Release Date Set for First Week of March 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:10:50 +0000

Apple has reportedly chosen the first week of March 2012 to introduce its next-generation iPad, the iPad 3. Sources said the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will hold its iPad 3 event in San Francisco, "presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.".

App Economy: Report Shows 500,000 New Jobs, But Skills Scarce

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:03:56 +0000

It’s no secret that mobile applications have made everyday life easier and more convenient. Commuters can check their train schedules on the go, teens can play word games against opponents across the country, and bloggers can post updates on social media sites in a second.

Oracle to Buy Taleo, HR Software Giant, for $1.9 Billion

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:53:42 +0000

Oracle, the world’s biggest database developer, said it plans to acquire human resources software provider Taleo for $1.9 billion. The news sent shares of Taleo up 17 percent.

Google, Motorola Mobility Deal Likely to Win Justice Dept OK

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:45:00 +0000

Furthermore, the department likely will approve a consortium led by Apple and Microsoft to purchase Nortel Networks patents for $4.5 billion.

City Boys’ Rugby Tour Email: Five Most Embarrassing Virals

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:19:55 +0000

Dubai rugby tour rules are not the only embarrassing emails to go viral.

iPad 3 Expert Predictions on Features: Larger Battery, Improved GPU; but Same Form Factor with No Quad-Core

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:18:49 +0000

The Apple iPad 3 rumor mill received another boost on Wednesday after a purported iPad 3 back panel turned up at Repair Labs Blog, suggesting that Apple's upcoming tablet will come with some key changes to the device's internals, including more space for a larger battery, smaller internal logic board and a "different" camera.

German court says Samsung can sell reworked tablet

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:12 +0000

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's reworked tablet PC does not look like a copycat version of the iPad, a German court said, affirming a preliminary assessment and dealing another legal blow to Apple Inc.

TeamPoison Hackers Hit the United Nations

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:37:38 +0000

Following on from the OpNigeria assault, a hacker operating under TeamPoison's banner has targeted the United Nations (UN), releasing the data stolen in a statement posted on Pastebin.

Amazon to 'Test Waters' With First High Street Shop

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:13:07 +0000

Amazon is believed to be opening its first retail store within the next few months, with the possibility of more opening if the trial is a success.

Nokia 803: Symbian's MWC Swan-Song to End with a Bang

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:31:12 +0000

Rumours suggest Nokia's big Mobile World Congress (MWC) announcement will be the unveiling of its final Symbian smartphone, the Nokia 803.

Google Drive to Take on DropBox in Battle Over Cloud Storage

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:10:41 +0000

Google will soon be launching a cloud-based storage service to rival Dropbox and Apple's iCloud, accord to the Wall Street Journal.

Facebook’s Grander Plans Post-IPO: 'Launch' Smartphone, Acquire Zynga

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:02:14 +0000

Currently, Facebook has only the social networking platform in its portfolio. It lacks a physical commodity such as smartphones or tablets to compete with technology giants like Google and Apple.

OpNigeria: TeamPoison Hackers Join Anonymous's African War

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:59:58 +0000

The hacker group TeamPoison has released data taken in a recent attack on the Nigeria National Assembly, listing the hack as a part of the ongoing OpNigeria campaign.

Clitheroe Rape Victim, 13, Abused on Facebook by Rapist's Friends

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:57:33 +0000

Girl's family reveals nightmare ordeal of abuse and threats by friends of 15-year-old rapist.

iPad 3 Rumors: ‘Leaked’ Back Panel Image Suggests Larger Battery, Better Camera and Retina Display

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:50:04 +0000

As the date of launch for the iPad 3 comes close, rumors regarding the next gen iPad are flowing fast and furious. The latest addition in this list of rumors is a leaked photo, purportedly showing the back panel of Apple's third generation iPad, which has hinted at a larger battery and some design changes such as an improved processor, better display and more powerful camera.

Facebook IPO Doesn’t Impress Investors Much

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:20:11 +0000

A new crop of companies entering the U.S. public markets, including such high-profile offerings as Facebook, are turning the clock back on the way U.S. corporations are run. Investors seems to be not very happy with the IPO.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs. HTC Edge: The Titans Come Together

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:15:00 +0000

Samsung has witnessed extensive popularity over the months due to its Galaxy S2, which actually gave Apple's iPhone 4S a run for its money.

iOS 5.0.1 Untethered Jailbreak: How to Install Java on iPhone (Tutorial and Download Link)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:59:15 +0000

The iOS 5.0.1 untethered jailbreak has opened up a horizon full of apps and the latest one that added in this list is Java app. Java, which Steve Jobs announced impossible to be integrated, can finally be integrated in iPhone, revealed Pwnagetool.

Lenovo beats Q3 net forecasts by raising market share

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:42:09 +0000

China's Lenovo Group Ltd beat market forecasts on Thursday with its third-quarter net profit thanks to its fast expanding market share.

Alibaba.com shares halted; Yahoo update?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:35:08 +0000

Trading in shares of Alibaba.com Ltd was halted on Thursday pending an announcement regarding its parent, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, which reportedly plans to buy back the 40 percent stake in it held by Yahoo Inc.