Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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E.U. deal with Microsoft contradicts open-source agenda

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The European Commission has been making a big push for open-source software support across Europe. This is part of an effort to move away from Microsoft Windows reliance and towards an open-source solution. However, some have accused the commission for contradicting its own policy. In an effort to make operating system procurement processes "fairer" and [...]

Anonymous attacks Sony over PS3 hack

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Is Anonymous justified in its actions against Sony? Or is this group of V For Vendetta-style guerrillas only harming innocent people who couldn’t care less about either side of the debate? As you’ve no doubt heard, or even experienced for [...] Related posts: Sony’s “Other OS” removal in response to Hotz PS3 hack Sony sues [...]

Toyota advertising on Cydia, app thieves rejoice

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One of the world’s largest corporations has blessed the biggest, most-developed ecosystem for pirating iOS apps. Yes, you can also liberate your bits and tether an iPhone, but app piracy would be all but none existent without Cydia. The Next Web reports that Toyota is now advertising on Cydia, the ultimate source [...] Related Posts: [...]

iPad 2 shortage: The worst over?

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Much like the original iPad, Apple’s second generation tablet was greeted with jeers of derision and predictions that it wouldn’t sell. Nevertheless, real people put their money where the pundits gaping mouths were, purchasing every iPad 2 could lay their eager and, one imagines, sweaty hands on. Within hours of going on sale, [...] Related [...]

Kevin Rose reveals Milk for mobile apps

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As long as you’re not lactose intolerant you’ll like the sound of Kevin Rose’ new post-Digg company Milk. It was revealed in March that Digg founder Kevin Rose was leaving the social media site to launch a brand new company. That has now come to pass, and Rose has revealed the name and nature of [...]

Email list breach could mean even more phishing

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An e-mail marketing firm has suffered a data breach involving the names and e-mail addresses of customers for some major firms. The breach isn’t necessarily a major security risk in itself but could mean more successful phishing attempts. [...] Related posts: Hotmail phishing scam may also affect AOL, Gmail and Yahoo Lexis Nexis personal data [...]

Sony CEO leaks iPhone 5 Camera info

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The CEO of Sony, Howard Stringer, has let go with some information about the iPhone 5 that he probably didn't intend to, saying that the earthquake and tsunami in Japan will probably make camera sensors late for Apple's handset. [...] Related posts: Sony looking for Stringer’s successor as president Sony issues another Cybershot camera recall [...]

Toyota advertising Cydia, app thieves rejoice

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One of the world’s largest corporations has blessed the biggest, most-developed ecosystem for pirating iOS apps. Yes, you can also liberate your bits and tether an iPhone, but app piracy would be all but none existent without Cydia. The Next Web reports that Toyota is now advertising on Cydia, the ultimate source [...] Related Posts: [...]