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Chinese Text Messaging Program WeChat Has 50 Million Users Abroad, 400 Million Users Overall

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:59:06 +1000

Everyone will be using the Chinese text and voice messaging application soon. It already has 50 million foreign users.

Pentagon sees slight drop in F-35 acquisition costs: sources

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:49:02 +1000

The Pentagon's annual report to Congress shows a decline of $4.5 billion or just over 1 percent in the projected development and acquisition cost of the Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jet program, sources familiar with the data said.

New Nexus 7 Rumors: More Evidence Surfaces For the Second-Gen Tablet's July Release

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:30:38 +1000

There is still hope of a second-generation Nexus 7 tablet releasing in July after the device failed to make an appearance at Google I/O.

GameStop says 2013 outlook improved after Xbox One news

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:03 +1000

GameStop Corp raised the lower end of its full-year earnings forecast on Thursday after beating fourth-quarter estimates, counting on a boost from new gaming consoles due later this year and further growth in digital and mobile sales.

Large U.S. retailers sue Visa, MasterCard over card fees

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:42:02 +1000

A group of U.S. retailers including Macy's Inc and Target Corp sued Visa Inc and MasterCard Inc on Thursday, breaking off from a proposed $7.2 billion settlement reached last year over fees to process credit card transactions.

YPlan: The London Going-Out App With $1BN Valuation in its Sights [VIDEO]

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:38:08 +1000

YPlan, the London going-out app offers you everything from comedy gigs to chess boxing and has big plans for the future.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Release Date: Verizon Begins Selling Smartphone As It Hits 10 Million Sales In One Month

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:01:26 +1000

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available on the Verizon network

Space Is the Reason Why HTC One Does Not Have MicroSD Slot; Senior Execs Abandon Company

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:14:41 +1000

Jeff Gordon, senior global online communication manager of HTC, explained that the Chinese version of its flagship phone has a microSD slot because it was designed specifically for smaller Chinese radio bands which provided more space inside the device to accommodate the slot.

Twitter Security Update Too Little, Too Late – What the Experts Say

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:11:49 +1000

While saying it’s a step in the right direction, most security experts see Twitter’s two-factor authentication as too little, too late.

GameStop results beat as mobile sales rise

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:42:03 +1000

Video games retailer GameStop Corp's quarterly profit beat estimates for the fourth consecutive quarter, suggesting that its strategy of expanding its digital and mobile offerings is paying off in a tough video-gaming environment.

Musical Campus Flirting is Theme of New Samsung Galaxy S4 Ad; Cricket Wireless to Sell S4 on June 7 at $600 (VIDEO)

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:22:42 +1000

Expect the buzz about the Samsung Galaxy S4 to be louder as another U.S. carrier announced the availability of the best-selling smartphone of the South Korean tech giant and amid a new TV advert that will surely catch the attention of young people.

Woolwich Terror Attack: Call for Snooper Charter Resurrection 'Wholly Wrong' Says Privacy Watchdog

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:04:54 +1000

Privacy watchdog says 'wholly wrong' to call for reassessment of co-called Snoopers Charter following Woolwich tragedy.

Adform CEO Gustav Mellentin Q&A: How European Digital Advertising Copes with Privacy Laws [VIDEO]

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:35:20 +1000

Mellentin outlines challenges and opportunities for European digital advertising.

Top 10 iPhone Apps of the Week

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:22:05 +1000

We round up the best iPhone apps of this week, including LEGO Batman, Xbox SmartGlass and Haunting Melissa.

GameStop results beat on higher mobile sales

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:04 +1000

GameStop Corp, the world's largest retailer of video game products, reported quarterly results ahead of Wall Street estimates helped by higher sales of mobile devices and digital content.

SoftBank would add 'security director' to Sprint board

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:35:03 +1000

SoftBank Corp would appoint a "security director" to Sprint Nextel Corp's board if its takeover bid succeeds and give the U.S. government right of approval on the appointment in hopes of easing national security concerns raised by the proposed deal.

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean For Motorola Droid RAZR HD XT926: How To Install It Using Slim Bean Custom ROM [Tutorial]

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:23:28 +1000

The Motorola Droid RAZR HD XT926 can now be upgraded to the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

Bangalore Entrepreneurs Unveil Website for Potential Used-Car Buyers to Tap Vehicle History

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:08:32 +1000

Now a solution to help Indians tap the history of the used car will help them stay out of any possible fraud. A new website, CheckCar.in, may become a nightmare for those dealers who try to withhold important information from prospective buyers.

US Loses £200bn a Year in Intellectual Property Thefts

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:03:34 +1000

Commission on Theft of American Intellectual Property claims China behind 50-80% of thefts.

Main U.S. Weather Satellite Fails, GOES-13 Failure Equals Trouble For East Coast Hurricane Season

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:54:26 +1000

One of the main U.S. weather satellite, used to predict severe weather on the East Coast, failed this week, mere days before the beginning of hurricane season.

Huawei's Middle East revenue rose 18 percent in 2012: executive

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:49:02 +1000

China's Huawei Technologies Co's Middle East revenue rose 18 percent to $2.08 billion in 2012 and the roll-out of 4G mobile networks and IT outsourcing will be among its main regional growth drivers, the firm said.

HP Shares Soar as Struggling PC Maker Beats Estimates

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:29:11 +1000

HP shares rose 12% in after-hours trading, as recovery plan kicks into gear.

Bionic Humans or Killer Robots - Where does the future lie?

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:22:55 +1000

A lack of regulation raises questions over the future of robotics and who ultimately takes responsibility - man or machine.

Swipe Halo Speed 7-inch Tablet With Voice Calling Launched in India for ₹6,990

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:22:27 +1000

California-based Swipe Telecom has launched another budget tablet in the Indian market for ₹6,990.

Update Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 to Official Android 4.1.2 XXAMD3 Jelly Bean OTA [How to Install]

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:13:32 +1000

Step-by-step guide to install official Android 4.1.2 XXAMD3 Jelly Bean OTA on Galaxy S3 Mini I8190.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Shipments Touch 10 Million Units Within A Month Of Launch; New Color Variants Underway

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:06:07 +1000

South Korean giant Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, has hit 10 million global channel sales within a month of its launch.

Xbox One Price and Release Date Leaked

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:49:02 +1000

The price and release date for the Xbox One has been leaked by online retailer Zavvi

Twitter Introduces Stronger Security Following High-Profile Hacks

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:56 +1000

Following attacks on the accounts of The Financial Times and the Associated Press, Twitter introduces two-factor authentication.

Micromax Launches Quad-Core A110Q Canvas 2 Plus Jelly Bean OS Smartphone for ₹12,100

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:59:55 +1000

Micromax has expanded its Canvas portfolio once again with yet another smartphone dubbed A110Q Canvas 2 Plus.

How to Update Your Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean [Full Guide]

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:50:10 +1000

Samsung planned to update the Galaxy Mini 2 with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean but no confirmation of any dates when will this happen. Owners of the handset may update their Galaxy Mini 2 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean using CyanogenMod 10.1 series.