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Ultimate Extras make an unfortunate return to Windows 8
So far, I’ve seen plenty to like about Windows 8. The History Vault looks like it could really come in handy on the computers I administer (both at home and at work), the cloud profile synchronization will make switching between my desktop and laptop much more seamless, and the Windows Store is set to provide [...]
2011-05-02 13:40:07 | Geek.comRIM launches BlackBerry Bold Touch
RIM has unveiled the BlackBerry Bold 9900, a touchscreen candybar handset replete with BlackBerry's trademark QWERTY keyboard. The new smartphone is also known as the BlackBerry Bold Touch as per the many leaks of the past months. It offers what RIM is calling a "lustrous exterior", thanks to a brushed stainless steel frame and a glass-weave back panel. Under the hood, we're looking at a 1.2Ghz processor (although it's not dual-core like the Samsung (...)
2011-05-02 13:30:00 | Tech Radar
Chrome Password Fail
You have probably saved a few passwords here and there while using the Google Chrome browser, but if you really have a look, it seems like there is a major Chrome Password fail in place. Try it, I’ll wait!Best recommendation without using an external application/software is complete abstinence…of saving ...Continue Reading on Walyou
2011-05-02 13:25:38 | WalyouIGN to acquire UGO, will operate gaming-focused website outside of News Corp.
Reports indicate that IGN is set to acquire UGO, with the plan being for the former to split off from its parent, News Corp., and continue building its gaming-focused website as one of the top sources on the Internet.
2011-05-02 13:21:59 | Digital Trends
Timex Health Touch Watch [Hands-On Review]
Timex is a leading Watch company with many various models, capabilities and offers, but how do you find the right watch for you? Well, if you are an extremist, then most likely you know exactly what it is that you need, want and what to look for … but if ...Continue Reading on Walyou
2011-05-02 13:05:07 | WalyouBlackBerry OS 7, Bold 9900 and 9930 officially announced
RIM kicked off BlackBerry World 2011 in Orlando today, and the company wasted no time in revealing two new handsets — the Bold 9900 and 9930, complete with the shined-up BlackBerry OS 7. At 10.5mm thick, they’re the thinnest BlackBerry handsets to date and they’re also the first to come with the re-badged operating system [...]
2011-05-02 13:03:30 | Geek.comOsama bin Laden killed - how a live blogger captured the raid
Pakistani IT consultant's tweets about a helicopter in Abbottabad swiftly turned into dramatic account of Bin Laden's final minutesAfter a car accident that nearly killed his wife and five-year-old son, Sohaib Athar exchanged his "big-city life" in Lahore for what he hoped would be a more peaceful pace.The 33-year old Pakistani software consultant chose the small town of Abbottabad. "[I decided to] take a break from the rat race by hiding in the mountains (...)
2011-05-02 13:02:25 | Guardian.co.ukIn Depth: 16 things we'd change about Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a popular Linux-based distro but, like everything in life, it isn't perfect. There's plenty that could be improved, both in terms of software and the way it goes about doing things. Here's what we think would improve it.1. Show how it helpsThis was doing the rounds recently: "What many people don't understand about Linux development is that it's truly a team effort: Red Hat develops the kernel, Novell develops the applications, Debian does (...)
2011-05-02 13:00:00 | Tech Radar
Droid Charge review
We're still shaking our heads and sighing longingly at the performance of Samsung's Galaxy S II, a phone that wowed us in Europe but likely won't be coming to American shores for some time -- and who knows what it'll look like when it does. But don't get too down, dear reader, because here comes another slice of Samsung and this slab has that same 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display tucked in there. It's (...)
2011-05-02 13:00:00 | EngadgetApple rumored to release new iMacs with Sandy Bridge Tuesday
Apple will reportedly release a new line of iMac all-in-one desktop computers on Tuesday.
2011-05-02 12:58:07 | Digital TrendsOsama Bin Laden's Death Targeted by Malware Creators [ALERT] (Mashable)
Mashable - When big news breaks, spammers and malware creators get busy with black hat SEO campaigns. And news doesn't get much bigger than the death of the most hunted man in the world. New popular search terms like "Osama bin Laden death" are a vulnerable target in search engine rankings. Algorithms use historical data to help determine which sites are relevant to established search terms but have no such record to reference for a (...)
2011-05-02 12:56:21 | Yahoo News
BlackBerry Bold 9900 hands-on (update: video)
So we finally got our dirty little hands on RIM's new BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone here at BlackBerry World 2011. It's basically the old Bold but with a capacitive touchscreen and updated innards including a 1.2 GHz CPU, 768 MB of RAM, a GPU , HSPA+, and NFC support. From a design perspective it mixes BlackBerry's traditional formula with iPhone 4-like materials (that familiar stainless steel rim). It certainly looks premium and feels lovely (...)
2011-05-02 12:56:00 | EngadgetTime Inc and Apple Agree on Free App Subscriptions
If you like reading Time magazine and like your iPad then we have some fantastic news for you today as it seems that the two powerhouses in their respective fields have come to an agreement…Time Inc and Apple Agree on Free App Subscriptions is a post from: Gadgets and gizmos
2011-05-02 12:54:10 | Gadgets and GizmosApple’s rumored iCloud service may be an upgrade to MobileMe, ‘Castle’ codename spotted
Code strings discovered in a recent developer preview of OS X Lion suggest that MobileMe will soon be replaced by something called Caste, presumably Apple's rumored iCloud service.
2011-05-02 12:45:43 | Digital Trends
ING Direct's iOS app adds 'bump' money transfer feature for well-heeled posses
Look, violence doesn't solve everything, but ING Direct reckons a gentle fist bump can help fix financial quarrels between you and your buddies. Recently added to the bank's iOS app is a feature that makes use of Bump Technologies' API, with which a physical bump between two active devices instantly triggers a money transfer, thus saving the sender from having to put in account details. 'Course, this is only usable for transactions within ING (...)
2011-05-02 12:42:00 | Engadget