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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

WikiLeaks' Assange fears US, says will stay in London embassyLatest News

Assange says will not leave the sanctuary of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London even if Sweden stops pursuing sexual assault claims against him.

Microsoft says it freed millions of computers from criminal botnetLatest News

The virus is believed to have been used to steal more than US$500mil (RM1.5bil) from bank accounts worldwide.

Huawei launches world's slimmest smartphoneLatest News

Huawei unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Ascend P6, which is only 6.18mm thick.

Google challenges US surveillance court on 1st Amendment groundsLatest News

Google requested the court to allow it to publish the aggregate number of national security requests it receives.

Oracle fixes holes in JavaLatest News

The good news is that lots of security vulnerabilities have been repaired - 40 in total, of which all but three are RCEs, or remote code execution holes.

Facebook reaches 1 million active advertisersLatest News

A vast majority of those advertisers are small business owners.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Takaful stores data to CommVault

CommVault's Simpana 10 will help Takaful Malaysia protect and manage its data.

Infocomm Media Business Exchange: Making the 700MHz band work for the region

A joint-agreement between Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia to harmonise the use of the 700MHz digital radio frequencies at the Infocomm Media Business Exchange

Brocade offers on-demand data centre services

Brocade Inc has come up with a strategy aimed at solving the demanding computing capacity requirements of today's businesses.

Get a flicker-free monitor to reduce eye strain

Digital display maker BenQ has introduced its 27in GW2760HS VA LED monitor which is flicker free.

Next-Gen games come marching in

There was no shortage of big titles at E3 this year with many third party publishers eager to show off their games running on the new consoles

A tale of two cameras

Bytz gets an early hands-on with two upcoming Micro Four Thirds cameras from Panasonic.

Double duty

If you can't decide between a tablet or notebook, then the Portege Z10t Ultrabook is the device for you.

Coaching entrepreneurs to speed up growth

Learn from the more experienced to leap ahead of the competition in Proficeo's Coach and Grow programme.

Enter the console wars

The main attractions at E3 this year was the long-awaited showdown between Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One.

Robot that runs like a cat springs to life in Switzerland

Swiss researchers create a new breed of robots for use in search and rescue operations.

Step into the future of gaming

We take a trip to the world's biggest gaming expo to see how the games of the future are shaping up.

Vine-style video sharing coming to Instagram: report

Web abuzz about Instagram getting a Vine-style video feed.

Snowden rejects suggestions he is a spy for China

Snowden fights back against his critics, and denies allegations that he is a spy for China.

Spotify to unlock entire Pink Floyd catalogue if 'Wish You Were Here' reaches a million plays

Spotify has promised to unlock the entire Pink Floyd back catalogue if fans stream the 1975 hit.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Samsung to launch faster Galaxy S4 smartphoneLatest News

Samsung plans to sell a variation of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone.

Strong Malaysian presence at CommunicAsia 2013Latest News

Malaysia's participation at CommunicAsia is expected to further cement its sphere of influence within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.

D for Droid: An App to get you goingLatest News

Avoid the unpleasant experience of getting lost on the road with a useful Papago M11 Navigation app.

Maxis launches location-based advertising serviceLatest News

Maxis myDeal customers will now be able to receive customised offers and deals based on their location.

Does Nokia want to reinvent the zoom with next smartphone?Latest News

Press invitations to a product launch seem to confirm ongoing rumours of a handset with a professional 41-megapixel image sensor.

Saudi Arabia plans to block WhatsApp within weeks - reportLatest News

The country is making a greater push for more control over cyberspace as Internet and smart phone usage soars.

Office finally comes to the iPhoneLatest News

Microsoft has launched an app that brings word processing, spreadsheets and presentations to Apple smartphone screens.

Samsung analysts ask hard questions as S4 marketing charm wears offLatest News

Analysts believe they made hopelessly optimistic forecasts for S4 smartphone sales.

US spy agency paper says fewer than 300 phone numbers closely scrutinisedLatest News

The paper apparently is an attempt by spy agencies and the Obama administration to rebut accusations that it overreached in investigating potential militant plots.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Most parents monitor kids on Facebook: study

Some two-thirds of American parents monitor their children's Facebook activities, according to a study.

Dozing bank clerk turns 64 Euro into 22 million Euro - and teaches us all a security lesson!

A bank clerk falls asleep while typing, and almost causes a major blunder.

FBI says US will hold Snowden responsible for NSA leaks

FBI director Robert Mueller said authorities would move aggressively to track down Edward Snowden and hold him accountable.

Is Apple getting serious about gaming?

Apple has released its first reference designs for game controllers that work with iPhones and iPads in a bid to standardise features and quality for accessories manufacturers.

Nokia sets date for expected camera phone announcement

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia has plans to make an announcement on July 11, according to a press invitation sent out on Thursday.

While working for spies, Snowden was secretly prolific online

Snowden was an online commentator who anonymously railed against citizen surveillance and corporate greed.

Sony sees red

Sony is coming out with a limited edition of red-coloured Vaio notebooks and ultrabooks.

Taiwan launches free WiFi for tourists

Taiwan has become the latest country to roll out free WiFi for international visitors.

Few festival fans guard against smartphone loss: survey

92% of music festival goers are more likely to bring a smartphone to an event than cash or ID, but many fail to guard against loss or theft.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Samsung opens new R&D facility in Nokia's backyard

Samsung Electronics' new R&D centre in Nokia's home town highlights the South Korean company's ascendancy over its once dominant Finnish rival.

Apple looking at bigger iPhone screens, multiple colours: sources

Apple Inc is exploring launching iPhones with bigger screens, as well as cheaper models in a range of colours, over the next year.

eyeSight technology could bring gesture control to any device with a camera

A new solution can turn the standard PC camera into a full 3D gesture-tracking and recognition sensor.

'Ghost Recon' in Michael Bay's crosshairs

Michael Bay will oversee the film adaptation of Ubisoft's military video game series Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, reveals Variety.

Trio of Windows 8 notebooks from Lenovo

Lenovo has unveiled three touch-enabled IdeaPad notebooks running Windows 8, namely the Yoga 11s, Z400 Touch and Z500 Touch.

Trunk radio goes digital

Electcoms Bhd has announced that it is working with Motorola Solutions Inc to migrate all its analogue radio system to digital.

Samsung launches first smartphone with 10x optical zoom lens

After a series of leaks, Samsung has officially unveiled its latest smart device ahead of a planned event later in June.

Sony hopes to make new console profitable faster than PlayStation 3

Sony Corp aims to make a profit on its new videogame console faster than it did with its PlayStation 3 console.

Facebook adds 'hashtag' feature, taking a page from Twitter

This will make it easier for users and advertisers to find hot spots of user activity around specific events or topics.

Snowden as a teen online: anime and cheeky humor

Edward Snowden worked for a Japanese anime company run by friends and went by the nicknames "The True HOOHA" and "Phish."

Poll: More Americans see man who leaked NSA secrets as 'patriot' than traitor

Roughly one in three Americans say Snowden is a patriot.

Sony eyes long game despite console launch triumph

Sony insisted Tuesday that the game console war is far from won, despite its PR launch triumph over Microsoft this week.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

E3: Geared for games

Now that E3 is underway, there are so many things to check out on the show floor.

Photo Kit: The iPad as a photo editing tool

The true mobile worker is one that doesn't carry a notebook or a laptop.

US tech firms push for government transparency on security

Three of the largest US Internet companies called on the US government to provide greater transparency on national security requests.

Apple WWDC: will you need a new iPhone to enjoy the iOS updates?

Not everything will be compatible with every device.

Apple introduces online document-editing tool iWork for iCloud

Online document collaboration tool iWork for iCloud which will run across a number of browsers including Chrome and Internet Explorer.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

E3: PlayStation 4 versus Xbox One

Just about every announcement Sony gave its console an advantage over Microsoft's Xbox One.

Smartphone camera shootout: Zoom in on the best

We test the cameras on four popular smartphones to see how they stack up.

Shootout: Lumia 920

The Lumia 920 features an 8-­megapixel image sensor

Shootout: HTC One

Of all the phones in this shootout, however, the One has the lowest megapixel count, at just 4-megapixels.

Camera shootout: Apple iPhone 5

iPhone 5 features an 8-megapixel image sensor.

Shootout: Samsung Galaxy S4

The S4 has the highest megapixel count of the smartphones on test here - at a whopping 13-megapixels

Smartphone camera shootout: Take your pic

So which one was the best camera in our test?

The Microsoft Surface goes Pro

Microsoft has just officially launched the Surface Pro in the Malaysian market.

Sony takes the wraps off PlayStation 4

Sony unveiled the PlayStation 4 in front of a massive crowd of gamers at E3 in Los Angeles.

US contractor who leaked NSA files drops out of sight, faces legal battle

Edward Snowden, 29,checked out of his Hong Kong hotel hours after going public.

WWDC - The Mojo is back at Apple

There was a palpable excitement at WWDC this year with the hardware and software announcements.

E3: Microsoft unveils price for Xbox One and exclusive game titles

The Xbox One, will launch in the United States in November for US$499.

Apple launches free Internet radio on all computer platforms

The only thing that experts failed to predict was the name - iTunes Radio, not iRadio.

PCs out as Senegal opens world's first tablet cafe

Under the midday sun on a dusty Dakar street, an Internet revolution is taking place in the world's first tablet cafe.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Countdown to E3: A walk down memory lane

This week the biggest gaming event of the year - Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - will kick off in the Los Angeles Convention Centre.

Instagram coming to Windows phone: report

A rumour is circulating that Instagram is coming to Windows mobile OS on June 26.

Apple radio service may come soon

Apple is expected to unveil a streaming music service along with fresh hardware and software at an annual conference on Monday.

Ex-CIA man says exposed US spy scheme to protect world

Edward Snowden, 29, says he felt the US was building an unaccountable and secret espionage machine.

Few options for companies to defy US demands

US Internet companies that want to resist government demands to hand over customer data for intelligence investigations have few legal options.

Mobile gaming still eludes a troubled industry

Most in the mobile gaming industry are having scant success, and even established players like Zynga are faltering.

Parts of the Internet set to disappear for Windows XP PCs

Google's upcoming changes to the way that computers recognise and validate some websites could cause problems for Windows XP users.

US senator seeks review of Patriot Act amid surveillance report

Senator Mark Udall said he thought another look at the law was warranted as reports of the data collection stirred a debate over privacy rights in the United States.

Friday, June 07, 2013

Apple considering in-store iPhone buy-back programme: report

Got an iPhone 4 but want to upgrade without breaking the bank?

Equipping SMBs for the future

There should be a right balance between maintaining control over the company's virtual assets and offering adequate data access, says Acronis.

Digital memories preserved for a thousand years

Nothing lasts forever, but with an estimated 1000-year lifespan, the new M-DISC comes close.

Firmware update addresses Samsung Galaxy S4 storage issues

A new patch for Samsung Galaxy S4 will enable users to save apps to microSD cards and will also fix screen issues.

HTC prepping HTC One Mini for summer launch: report

HTC seems to be following Samsung's lead by offering a smaller, easier-to-handle version of its latest flagship phone offering.

Facebook pares ad options, simplifies marketing tools

Facebook is eliminating various types of ads in an effort to simplify a system that it acknowledged was confusing marketers.

Samsung Electronics shares hit seven-week low

Samsung shares hit by brokerages' downgrades, highlighting concerns of slowing growth for its mobile business.

European cyber cop declares Microsoft's Citadel bust a success

Europol said a global effort led by Microsoft has succeeded in wiping out the malicious computer networks known as the Citadel Botnets.

Internet giants deny granting US government 'direct access' to servers

Apple, Google, and Facebook on Thursday said they do not provide any government agency with "direct access" to their servers.

US agents tapping servers of leading Internet companies - report

The National Security Agency and the FBI are tapping directly into the central servers of nine leading US Internet companies

Thursday, June 06, 2013

Mobile payments not catching on

Consumers the world over still prefer cash and cards to NFC-enabled phones.

Singapore bloggers stage Internet 'blackout'

Singapore bloggers stage protest against new regulations by 'blacking out' their sites.

As Facebook grows up, grand ambitions get reality check: analysis

Facebook, which once seemed poised to take over the Internet, is showing its limitations.

Samsung officially confirms waterproof Galaxy smartphone

Samsung has chosen to publish details and images of the Galaxy S4 Active handset ahead of its launch event on June 20.

Mind-controlled games on show at Asia's biggest IT fair

Finger fatigue after hours of videogaming may soon become a thing of the past.

New Windows tablets will come with Office pre-installed

Microsoft has announced that all small tablets that run Windows 8 will also have Word, PowerPoint and Excel, free of charge.

Publishers gave Amazon "ultimatum" over e-book pricing: executive

Publishers gave Amazon.com an "ultimatum" to let them set prices of e-books sold on its website after they reached deals in 2010 to sell through Apple Inc as well.

Samsung courting Jay-Z: report

Samsung is reportedly looking to the rapper to give its products street cred and unique content in a multi-million dollar deal.

Sources: Apple to sell audio ads on "iRadio" music service

Apple intends to unveil the audio ads for the service at its developers conference next week

Microsoft, FBI take aim at global cybercrime ring

A major assault on one of the world's biggest cybercrime rings has been launched.

US prosecutors push for 'kill switch' to prevent smartphone thefts

The "kill switches" on mobile devices will render them inoperable when stolen, eliminating any incentive for theft.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Malaysians can now "Go Pro" with Microsoft Surface Pro

The Surface Pro will be available at selected stores nationwide from June 7.

P1 CEO Michael Lai steps down

Lai says he is relinquishing his post for "personal reasons".

Intel's Haswell promises longer battery life

Intel's new fourth-generation Core processor, formerly codenamed Haswell, is now out.

A safe haven for data

So you have heard of boutique hotels, but how about a boutique datacentre?

Smartphones to have 'watershed' year: tracker

Smartphone sales will eclipse those of basic mobile phones this year for the first time, a market tracker said.

The highlights of Computex 2013

COMPUTEX 2013 is underway in Taiwan now and there have been plenty of exciting new hardware announcements.

Rakuten Malaysia banks on mobile to spur e-commerce growth

Rakuten establishes a corporate Official Account on LINE and a mobile-optimised site.

HTC operations exec steps down amid management changes

HTC's COO has stepped down in the middle of a management restructuring intended to improve product quality and supply chains.

Intel investing in computers with human senses

Microchip manufacturer Intel is investing US$100mil (RM300mil) in developing devices that can see, hear and feel.

US tweens active, unmonitored on social media: survey

Most US tweens go online without any supervision from their parents, according to a survey.

Intel sees tablet-chip efforts paying off this year

Intel Corp is ramping up its efforts to have more of its chips used in mobile devices.

Windows update to support fingerprint recognition

Version 8.1 of Microsoft's operating system will put greater security and greater ease of use at consumers' fingertips.

IBM to buy website hosting service SoftLayer

IBM will also create a new division for clients interested in so-called cloud services, a move to better compete with larger rivals in the space

US agency: Apple infringed Samsung patent on older iPhones, iPads

ITC has slapped a ban on the sale of certain older iPhone and iPad models sold by AT&T Inc.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Friendster is Kakao's local exclusive partner

Friendster Sdn Bhd has inked an exclusive partnership with South Korea-based Kakao Corp to promote, market and distribute KakaoTalk and KakaoStory applications in Malaysia.

LinkedIn rolls out a simplified look to its 'Who's Viewing your Profile' feature

Professional social networking site LinkedIn has introduced a new and simplifed look to its "Who's Viewed Your Profile" feature.

Social networks hot targets for hackers: McAfee

McAfee Labs reported a surge early this year in malicious software aimed at stealing passwords at social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

Ericsson recognised as the worldwide leader in telecom operations management

Gartner names Ericsson the global leader in telco operations management based on a combination of licence, services and outsourcing revenue.

Amirudin plans to strengthen CSM

CyberSecurity Malaysia's new CEO wants the country's cybersecurity agency to be the point of reference when it comes Internet security matters.

Web Wanders: Let's face it, not all details are worth divulging

Sharing with everyone what you're up to has just become a little too easy.

Suzlinda Sulaiman appointed to lead Microsoft Malaysia's services business

Suzlinda is tasked to help Malaysian businesses maximize return on their investment in Microsoft products and technologies.

Samsung unveils first Android tablet using Intel chip

Samsung Electronics Co said it will use Intel Corp processors to power a new version of one of its top-tier Android tablets.

Lenovo says in initial talks on smartphone venture

China's Lenovo Group Ltd said it was in preliminary talks with an unidentified party on a potential smartphone business joint venture.

Mozilla confirms Firefox OS tablet

Mozilla and Foxconn have officially announced that they are partnering on five different devices, including a Firefox OS tablet.

Acer expects touchscreens on up to 80% of its products by 2015

Acer is hoping new tablets and touch-notebook computers will revive its sales in a PC market.

Zynga slashes work force by a fifth, shares dive

Zynga Inc announced its biggest ever round of layoffs and warned of weak bookings for the current quarter.

Monday, June 03, 2013

Symantec: Mobile malware up by 58%

Many users will install the app without really understanding what it is they've actually given the app access to.

Compacts on steroids

Canon has launched a trio of cameras, namely the EOS 100D, the EOS 700D and the PowerShot N.

Asian factories cool as export orders slide

Asia's factory sector lost momentum in May as new export orders in the trading bellwethers of China, Taiwan and South Korea fell or cooled.

The future is in 3D printing

At the MetalTech Asia 2013 exhibition, 3D printing company Stratasys showed off its 3D printers for the professional market.

Anatomy of a change – Google announces it will double its SSL key sizes

If you have software that relies inflexibly on hard-wired SSL trust lists, take this as a good time to change the way your code works.

Google nixes face-recognition features in Glass eyewear

Google wants to alleviate privacy fears raised about the camera-enabled Internet-connected eyewear.

Sophos appoints Mavisco Resources as distributor in Malaysia

Sophos hopes to have a stronger distribution base for its products, especially to the SMEs and public sectors.

Google coming out with two new Android phones

Google revealed it has two new sophisticated Android smartphones in the works, one of which will be made in the US.

A pill, a tattoo: novel ideas for replacing the password

Some of Google's ideas for password replacements could prove difficult to swallow.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Microsoft brings back 'Start' button, seeks to spur Windows sales

The slew of improvements is aimed at winning over tablet users and placating PC customers alienated by Win 8.

Facebook shares jump as brokers say usage concerns overblown

Shares of Facebook Inc jumped 5.6% after two investment brokerages upgraded their recommendations.

Intel scores major win in new Samsung Galaxy tablet: source

Samsung Electronics has chosen an Intel Corp processor to power a new version of one of its top-tier Android tablets.

Supersized Surface Pro coming to Japan

Microsoft is doubling the internal storage on its flagship hybrid tablet to 256GB ahead of its Japanese launch in June.

Apple launches new entry-level iPod Touch

The latest iPod Touch model replaces the existing fourth-generation 16GB model and offers a Retina display and Internet connectivity for US$229 (RM702.92).

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Texting before bed linked to higher stress: study

Surfing the Web or sending text messages within two hours of going to bed may be stressing you out, according to a study.

Samsung unveils new Galaxy S4 'Mini'

Samsung Electronics unveiled a slimmed down version of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone.

Panasonic to cut 5,000 workers from automotive and industrial division

Panasonic Corp said it will cut around 5,000 workers to bolster its operating profit margin over the next three years.

Facebook says needs to improve response to hate speech

Facebook Inc admitted its systems to remove hate speech haven't worked as well as the company had hoped.

Wearable technology emerging as major technology cycle: Meeker

Wearable computing is emerging as the type of significant technology shift that will drive innovation in the way personal computing did in the 1980s.

Apple hints at a cheaper version of the iPhone

Company CEO Tim Cook accepted that the future could bring different types of iPhones but rejected phablets as a "compromise."

HTC One Google handset will be a limited edition

Taiwanese phone-maker HTC is expected to limit its run of pure Android handsets to just 50,000 examples.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Pelican super camera may be coming to Lumia phones

Nokia hints that Pelican Imaging's 16-lens super cameras will be coming to the next generation of Lumia smartphones.

Apps are the new salespeople in US stores

Shoppers in New York City should not be surprised if a smartphone app greets them at the door.

Apple CEO sees more 'Gamechangers'; hints at wearable devices

Tim Cook defended the company's record of innovation under his stewardship.

Google goes Hollywood with 'The Internship'

When The Internship hits movie theatres on June 7, Google will be taking more than a little interest in how the film is received.

LG is re-entering the tablet market this year

LG has revealed that it won't be releasing a flexible screen phone or another Nexus device this year, but it will be building an Android tablet.

Is Mozilla building a Firefox OS tablet?

Press invites to a June 3 product launch event suggest that Mozilla is set to unveil a tablet.

Chromebooks come to Singapore

Google's latest web-based PC OS and the notebooks that support it are slowly rolling out to countries beyond the US.

Do tablets and e-readers inhibit reading comprehension?

A new study counters prior research findings on the effect of digital devices on reading comprehension.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Loco Lomo

Lomography ticks me off.

Lego and Sony cooperating on interactive toys

Lego and Sony are fitting an experimental range of Legos with motors, cameras and PlayStation controllers.

Get the message

Available on all types of smartphones, messaging apps are here to stay.

Apps for chat: What consumers say

The advent of mobile messaging apps has made ­keeping in touch through our phones a pretty decent alternative.

Shifting sands: Telcos evaluate SMS vs messaging apps

Mobile messaging apps may be all the rage nowadays, but Malaysian telcos aren't completely giving up on SMS just yet.

The new tech palaces: visionary HQs, or cursed trophies?

The four most influential US tech companies are each planning HQs that could win a Pritzker Architecture Prize for hubris.

HTC going One better: report

HTC looks set to launch a new version of its flagship phone with a bigger, 5in screen.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Unhappy with how your fave series is faring? Amazon gives you a say

Amazon is giving fans a chance to add their own personal touches to their favorite fiction - and get paid in the process.

Leica creating a buzz with promise of new camera

Premium German camera company Leica is teasing its fans ahead of a surprise launch of a new model.

LG joins the new wave of waterproof smartphones

With the Optimus GJ, consumers have another handset that can withstand the wear and tear of a summer beach holiday.

Amazon expands Kindle tablet sale to 170 countries

Amazon is expanding sales of its Kindle tablet computers and its Appstore in nearly 200 countries.

Europe investigates Apple's iPhone tactics: FT

The EC is investigating if Apple Inc used anti-competitive iPhone sales tactics to squeeze out rival smartphone makers from Europe.

Google to bankroll, build wireless networks across Africa: WSJ

Google intends to finance, build and help operate wireless networks from sub-Saharan Africa to South-East Asia.

Google eyes Waze as Facebook circles hot web maps property

Google Inc is in talks to buy Waze, an Israeli mapping start-up that has held discussions with several large technology companies.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Aspire to new heights

ACER Malaysia has launched two new Windows 8-based Aspire notebook series, the convertible R7 and the hybrid P3 Ultrabook.

Galaxy S4 the best smartphone: Consumer Reports

Samsung's new flagship device has stolen the title of best smartphone from LG's Optimus G in Consumer Reports's latest round of testing.

Break the fake

It is important to find out what's true and what is a hoax before we inadvertently start forwarding information online.

Apple slips but still retains smartphone satisfaction crown

The iPhone still scores the highest consumer satisfaction marks but Motorola, Samsung and Nokia are closing the gap.

Lenovo buys and diversifies to outshine PC rivals

Bold acquisitions, a foray into mobile gadgets, and a relatively light debt load are setting Lenovo apart from PC rivals.

HP raises 2013 outlook as Whitman's plan takes hold

Hewlett-Packard Co raised its 2013 earnings outlook after quarterly results beat low expectations.

Twitter beefs up security after hacking spree on media

Twitter has begun rolling out an optional "login verification" service.

Samsung says Galaxy S4 sales hit 10 million

Solid sales have come even as supply issues have snarled the US rollout through some carriers.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

On-demand services are creating TV infidelity: survey

61% of women and 51% of men admit to cheating on their partners by secretly watching extra episodes of TV shows they're meant to be watching together.

Apple CEO makes no apology for company's tax strategy

Tim Cook made no apology for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in US taxes through Irish subsidiaries.

Canon beats Nikon in accidental damage tests

A tribal war has raged between professional (and talented amateur) photographers as to whether Nikon or Canon rules the SLR and latterly DSLR roost.

Our take on the Xbox One

Now that Microsoft has revealed its Xbox One, all the next-generations videogame consoles have been announced.

Is Sony un-Japanese enough to entertain change?

Few foreign activist investors have made much headway in forcing change in Japan, but Sony may prove something of an exception.

User loyalty is stronger towards Apple than any other tech brand: survey

Apart from Apple, consumers and business professionals alike show little or no devotion to other mobile computing ecosystems.

Intel CEO shakes up units, creates 'New Devices' group

Brian Krzanich has launched a sweeping company reorganisation and created a unit aimed at growing its market share in mobile tech.

BlackBerry shifting emphasis from smartphones to services

BlackBerry no longer owns the fast-paced, innovative smartphone world but the company now aims to run it.

Samsung offering US$800,000 reward for killer apps

Samsung is courting developers in the hopes of bringing more Galaxy-feature-specific apps to its existing and future handsets.

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up

Microsoft gave the world a first look at its new Xbox One, announcing that its gaming console will come with exclusive video and software content.

YTL unveils Samsung 4G Chromebook with Yes 4G plan

The device, which is powered by Google's Chrome OS, is available from YTL Communications which is bundling it with its Yes 4G service.