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Following McAfee's discovery of the high-profile Operation Shady RAT, tech-Goliath Microsoft has announced a new initiative offering cash prizes for companies or individuals that develop new technology to help counter the growing hacker threat.

Skype has launched its new Android App "Skype 2.1" adding video call support to 17 additional "popular" handsets.

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New rumours indicate that Apple is in the midst of developing a new movie streaming service that will allow iOS device owners to stream iTunes purchases directly to their machines.

In a new Q&A session, IHS-iSuppli analysts have suggested that tablets running Google's Android operating will continue to struggle to compete against Apple's already established iPad series in the foreseeable future.

Continuing the ongoing media-circus surrounding Apple's still unconfirmed iPhone 5, yet another rumour has emerged alleging that previous reports indicating an October release were wrong and the highly anticipated smartphone will be released in September.

Apple has been found guilty and fined by South Korea's communications regulator after its flagship iPad tablet was discovered to be illegally collecting users data.

With news just breaking that over 72 government and private organisations have fallen victim to cyber attacks, the debate about cyber security is more pertinent than ever. Yet, as Anonymous hackers continue to be targeted by the FBI, the question arises; has Anonymous and LulzSec's "hacktivism" helped the world get serious about hacking before it's too late?

Having released an ominous tweet promising to "teach" the authorities the error of their ways, analysts are already questioning how Anonymous and LulzSec will react to Jake Davis arrest.

A new paper suggests that Apple's as-yet unconfirmed iPhone 5 smartphone could potentially double Apple's current market-share.

Just after Anders Behring Breivik, the man responsible for the recent Norway killings, reportedly used computer games to train, Doom Creator John Carmack has reiterated his belief that violent computer games grant players an outlet for their aggression thus reducing their propensity for violence.

In the face of the arrest and court appearance of LulzSec Anonymous spokesman Jake Davis, the two hacker collectives have issued a slew of statements promising to continue fighting.

Veteran games maker Capcom is set to launch a new series of U.K. "Fight Clubs" later this month.

Earlier indications that HTC may be willing to negotiate with Apple have been quashed as the company mounts a fresh lawsuit against the iPhone and iPad maker, this time in the U.K.

Following the high-profile arrest and court appearance of Jake Davis, aka "Topiary," noted hacker groups LulzSec and Anonymous have posted a statement collecting bitcoins for the hacker-spokesman's defense.

Thousands of emails sent out by News International have warned that the personal data of Sun visitors who entered opinion polls or competitions on the newspaper's website may have been compromised and posted online.

Continuing the media's iPhone 5 guessing-game a new report has suggested that Apple's newest entry into the iPhone franchise will hit stores this October.

A new post on the Sony PlayStation European blog has revealed the company's plans to bring games previously released exclusively in Japan and the U.S. to Europe.

Apple has managed to secure an agreement ensuring that Galaxy device making rival Samsung won't release its highly anticipated Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia until the two company's lawsuit is resolved.

The manufacturer currently responsible for building devices such as the Apple iPad and Sony PlayStation 3 has announced new plans to replace yet more workers with robots over the next three years.

British police have detained a third suspected LulzSec member, meaning that if LulzSec's claims are true, up to half of the hacker group could already have been caught by the world's law enforcement.

A new slew of cyber attacks have hit South Korea-based SK Communications service, Cyworld and NATE leaving as many as 35 million account holder's personal information compromised.

Just after Apple boasted record breaking iPhone and iPad sales figures, tech giant Samsung has introduced a new policy clarifying it will no longer release any data regarding smartphone and tablet sales figures and forecasts.

As its console and games sales dwindle Nintendo has announced that it will be opening up its current 3DS and forthcoming Wii U consoles to downloadable content.

According to Blockbuster Sony's forthcoming new PlayStation Vita portable games console will be hitting stores this October.

UK network provider Vodafone has dropped HTC's forthcoming Evo 3D, fearing that it won't be able to compete with the other smartphones set for release alongside it.

As Nintendo's latest 3DS console continues to underwhelm Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has announced that he will be taking a 50 per cent pay cut to help alleviate the company's resultant financial problems.

New reports show Apple's iPhone series of smartphones to be one of the fastest growing devices on the market.

New reports suggest that the BBC is keen to produce games based on its popular television series.