By PETER SVENSSON - AP Technology Writer | APNEW YORK (AP) — If you have a smartphone with a monthly data limit, here are some tips on what types of phone use will gobble up your precious megabytes:
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Friday, July 8, 2011
The apps that eat your wireless data
By PETER SVENSSON - AP Technology Writer | APNEW YORK (AP) — If you have a smartphone with a monthly data limit, here are some tips on what types of phone use will gobble up your precious megabytes:
Apple warned: Patch 'jailbreak' security hole
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Nokia's new flagship N9 gets mixed reviews
SINGAPORE : Nokia's latest attempt to win back market share with its N9 phone received mixed reviews Wednesday but analysts said the real test will come when it releases new models using the Windows Phone 7 operating system.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Japanese supercomputer becomes world's fastest
TOKYO - A Japanese machine has become the fastest supercomputer in the world, making calculations three times faster than a Chinese rival, its developers said on Monday.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Facebook under fire for photo tagging feature
WASHINGTON: Facebook is coming under fire for a feature that uses facial recognition software to allow members to tag pictures of their friends on the social network.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
See-through displays make the leap into the mass market
Source: AFP RelaxImagine having a transparent mobile phone that lets you write emails while keeping your eyes on the footpath or a laptop that you can gaze through to see the beautiful view out the window while you surf the web.
The vision is quickly becoming a reality as consumer electronics companies experiment with the futuristic-looking technology.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Microsoft declares war on Google in EU anti-trust complaint
Source: AFP
US computer giant Microsoft declared war on Internet king Google Thursday when it joined an anti-trust complaint in Europe that could result in billions of dollars in fines.
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US computer giant Microsoft declared war on Internet king Google Thursday when it joined an anti-trust complaint in Europe that could result in billions of dollars in fines.
3D, smart devices move TV towards new entertainment era
Source: AFP
The advent of 3D television and a new wave of smart mobile devices are energising the four-day MIPTV audiovisual entertainment industry show that gets underway Monday on the French Riviera.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wi-Fi cars hitting the info superhighway
WASHINGTON - More cars are hitting the information superhighway thanks to new automotive Wi-Fi technology that allows vehicles to become rolling "hot spots".
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Google digital book plan rejected
NEW YORK: A US judge dealt a major blow to Google's digital book-scanning project Tuesday, rejecting a settlement with authors and publishers that would have paved the way for the Internet giant to run a vast online library.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
PS3 videogames put players into the action
Source: AFP
SAN FRANCISCO: Sony is certain that console videogame lovers want to be more immersed than ever in big, bold on-screen adventures.
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SAN FRANCISCO: Sony is certain that console videogame lovers want to be more immersed than ever in big, bold on-screen adventures.
Study: Mac App Store good for developers, gamers
Apple's two-month old Mac App Store may not have a lot of software compared to its iOS counterparts, but a recent study finds there's still a lot to love about the Mac App store if you're a developer.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Review: Readlines for iPhone and iPad
Source: Macworld RSS
This app -- which splashes the headlines from your RSS feed across your iOS device -- works best on the iPhone. On the iPad, it makes poor use of the tablet's ample screen space.
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This app -- which splashes the headlines from your RSS feed across your iOS device -- works best on the iPhone. On the iPad, it makes poor use of the tablet's ample screen space.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
"Homefront" videogame sells 375,000 on first day
Source: Reuters
Video game maker THQ Inc said it sold 375,000 copies of its new military-themed video "Homefront" on the first day of sales in North America.
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Video game maker THQ Inc said it sold 375,000 copies of its new military-themed video "Homefront" on the first day of sales in North America.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Microsoft's Windows IE 9 officially launched
Source: CNA
SINGAPORE: Microsoft has officially launched the much-anticipated Windows Internet Explorer 9.
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SINGAPORE: Microsoft has officially launched the much-anticipated Windows Internet Explorer 9.
Microsoft to phase out unsuccessful Zune player
Source: Reuters
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is not planning any more versions of its unpopular Zune digital media player, but is to continue offering music and video using the same software online, through its Xbox game console and on its Windows phones.
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SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is not planning any more versions of its unpopular Zune digital media player, but is to continue offering music and video using the same software online, through its Xbox game console and on its Windows phones.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Samsung, LG fight for 3-D tech supremacy
Source: ANN
Korea's electronics powerhouses, Samsung and LG, are embroiled in a bitter war of words trumpeting the superiority of their 3-D TV technologies.
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Korea's electronics powerhouses, Samsung and LG, are embroiled in a bitter war of words trumpeting the superiority of their 3-D TV technologies.
Home WiFi gives 30 percent slower connection: study
Source: Reuters
HELSINKI - Download speeds for consumers using WiFi stations are on average 30 percent slower than they are for users of fixed connections, because of physical barriers and interference from devices like microwaves, a study showed on Thursday.
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HELSINKI - Download speeds for consumers using WiFi stations are on average 30 percent slower than they are for users of fixed connections, because of physical barriers and interference from devices like microwaves, a study showed on Thursday.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Drive from Singapore to Thailand with TomTom
Singapore: Women can’t read maps and real men don’t ask for directions. It’s a much-quoted general observation that’s been attributed to more than a few disastrous road trips.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Samsung sees iPad 2 thinness, price as challenge
Source: AFP
South Korean giant Samsung Electronics on Friday admitted it faced a tough challenge to compete with Apple's new slimmer and cheaper iPad, saying "inadequate" parts had to be improved.
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South Korean giant Samsung Electronics on Friday admitted it faced a tough challenge to compete with Apple's new slimmer and cheaper iPad, saying "inadequate" parts had to be improved.
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