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Tutorial: Beginner's guide to internet security
You wouldn't dream of leaving a brand new car unlocked and unattended in the same street as Thieving Keith the Car Thief, yet when it comes to computers, many of us do something very similar. Unprotected computers are easy prey for viruses, malware and other online infections, and despite the very real dangers of identity theft, we'll accidentally - or in some cases, happily - share our most valuable personal information with the entire (...)
2011-05-01 10:00:00 | Tech RadarReview: Devolo dLAN 200 AV USB Extender
Powerline networking, when it works, can be fantastic. Using the power lines in your home to send and receive network traffic is a fantastic way to avoid laying network cables through your house without having to resort to temperamental, and sometimes slow, wireless networks. Devolo has been specialising in powerline networking devices for a while now, and its good reputation in this market is well earned. It's known for making high quality products that (...)
2011-05-01 10:00:00 | Tech RadarReview: Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515
Compared to the other wireless speakers we've looked at, the Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515 feels far more rugged. This might mean that it misses the charm of the Mimi Qube and the elegance of the InMotion AIR, but it does result in a wireless speaker that you would feel comfortable carrying with you. Not only does it feel sturdy, it can be compacted for ease of transport, with a compartment built into the body (...)
2011-05-01 09:30:00 | Tech RadarSony announces plans for PSN restoration
Sony president Kaz Hirai apologises for service outage, promises FBI investigation, and confirms elements of PSN online this week.At a press event in Tokyo this morning, Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai apologised for the PlayStation Network outage and confirmed that a gradual re-start for the online service would begin "within a week". Sony is also preparing a 'welcome back' program for PlayStation users, including free downloadable content and a month's free subscription to (...)
2011-05-01 09:23:48 | Guardian.co.ukGirl Scouts create prosthetic hand device
Girl Scouts apply to patent award-winning writing tool as they help a 3-year-old hold a pencil for the first time.
2011-05-01 09:22:30 | CnetSony apologizes: a little late?
Ten days after a hack attack on the PlayStation Network, Sony executive Kaz Hirai attends a press conference and publicly apologizes. Why was the word "sorry" withheld for so long?
2011-05-01 09:16:30 | CnetSony Apologizes, Details PlayStation Network Attack (PC World)
PC World - Sony's PlayStation Network and Qriocity online services will begin a phased resumption this week, after the company took them offline in response to a "very sophisticated" intrusion, the company said Sunday.
2011-05-01 09:00:00 | Yahoo News
Gigabyte's S1080 Windows tablet undressed by the FCC
Looks like Gigabyte's S1080 tablet, which landed in Taiwan earlier this month, is getting ready to hit shelves here in the US. The 10.1-inch Windows 7 slate stopped by the FCC, where it got cracked open and had its silicon-packed innards exposed for the camera. There's nothing new to glean here -- specs are still the same (dual-core Atom, 320GB hard drive, etcetera) and we haven't heard anything about a much-needed price drop, but (...)
2011-05-01 08:07:00 | EngadgetPortal 2 For Xbox 360 and PS3 – $34.99 + Free Shipping
Amazon has a slick deal going for the new Portal 2 For Xbox 360 and PS3 for only $59.99 – $25 Instant Savings + Free Shipping = $34.99! The long-awaited sequel to Valve’s popular Orange Box inclusion Portal is finally here, and with the initial sales dying down here come the deals! Portal 2 is [...]
2011-05-01 08:00:16 | Gadget ReviewTutorial: The complete guide to AirPlay
AirPlay was originally demoed by Steve Jobs during the announcement of the new Apple TV, but then its memory slipped away. Maybe it was the long wait for iOS 4.2 that dulled its impact, or perhaps it was the lack of AirPlay-compatible devices on the market. Either way, this is a technology to shout about. While streaming a video from your iPhone to your Apple TV (as shown by Steve) is great, there are (...)
2011-05-01 08:00:00 | Tech RadarSony to resume PlayStation gaming
Sony says it will resume some services on its PlayStation Network, which was shut after the theft of personal details of about 77m users.
2011-05-01 06:50:13 | BBC NewsSony: PlayStation Network Resumes This Week (PC World)
PC World - Sony is still investigating the security breach that downed its PlayStation Network and Qriocity online services, but expects the gaming network will be back in operation this week, a company exec told media Sunday afternoon in Tokyo.
2011-05-01 06:41:00 | Yahoo NewsInfosys eyes buys in Europe, Japan, and healthcare sector (Reuters)
Reuters - Infosys Technologies Ltd, India's No. 2 software services exporter, is on the hunt for acquisitions in Europe and Japan and in industries including healthcare and public services, its chief executive said on Sunday.
2011-05-01 06:04:43 | Yahoo News
Sony to resume some network services after data breach (Reuters)
Reuters - Sony said it would resume some services on its PlayStation Network this week and offer incentives to customers to prevent them turning to competitors after the theft of personal information belonging to 77 million user accounts.
2011-05-01 05:45:25 | Yahoo News
Sony execs apologize for network security breach (AP)
AP - Sony executives have bowed in apology for a security breach in the PlayStation Network that caused the loss of personal data of some 77 million accounts on the online service.
2011-05-01 05:29:22 | Yahoo News