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BlackBerry 7.1 OS Now Available For Download
Blackberry has released its new 7.1 OS for customers on Vodafone and Optus’ network.


First Came The Price Gouge Then Adobe Tries To Use Security Breach To Force Upgrade
Adobe Australia has officially gone on record with their intent to price gouge Australian looking to buy their new Creative Suite cloud offering, however they have refused to say why they have not lodged their annual financial returns with the Australian Companies and Securities Commission.


Bing Gets Facebook Savvy Redesign, Snubs Google+
Microsoft’s Bing search engine is tapping further into information housed on Facebook and Twitter, generating results Google is unlikely to pick up.


Zuckerberg’s Hoodie Is The New Black Turtleneck
Mark Zuckerberg has been slammed by an analyst for wearing hoodie jumpers on the eve of the world’s biggest public share offering, claiming his attire is disrespectful to investors.


Facebook Now Taking Pizza Orders
You can now order Dominos Pizza from Facebook.


Apple Release iPhone, iPad & iPod Software Update
A new update for iPhones, iPads and the iPod touch has been released.


Bugged: Apple OSX Storing Passwords In Plain Text
Apple’s recent OS X Lion suffers from a security flaw that exposes passwords in plain text.


Forget PCs: Microsoft Get Into ’Smart Homes’
Microsoft HomeOS looks to control all devices in the home from a central unit.


Linux Based Tizen Maturing, V1.0 Gets New Features
Tizen, the open source mobile OS built upon Linux, has passed its beta testing and is kicking off its lifespan as version 1.0. Community support has also gained a push following a new community wiki page and bug trackers compliments of the Tizen team.


COD Black Ops 2 Trailer Emerges: "What Happens When The Enemy Steels The Keys?"
The dust from MW3 has settled and devout Call of Duty gamers are longing for another instalment they can dig their teeth into. Today they got the first sample of that instalment with the release of the Black Ops 2 trailer.


REVEALED: Mac Virus Cost Google $10K A DAY
Apple Mac virus has more casualties than meets the eye and is costing Google up to $10,000 a day.


The Pirate Bay Banned! UK ISPs Told To Pull The Plug
Popular torrent site The Pirate Bay will be blocked off by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) following a High Court ruling in Britain.


Apple "10 Years" Behind Microsoft: Guru
Apple users could be facing major software issues in the future if Cupertino doesn't get its act together.


JB HiFi Now Streaming Music To Smartphones & PCs
JB HiFi has released a Music Now smartphone app for Android and iOS devices.


Microsoft "Strong" But Windows 8 To Kill Rivals?
Microsoft revenues are up $17.41bn as it prepares for the “make or break" Windows 8 release. And the battle of its life against Apple iOS and Android.


iiNet Beats Hollywood In Landmark Copyright Case
Big-time Hollywood production companies have been dealt a hard blow after the High Court rejected claims Perth-based iiNet authorised the infringement of 86 movie titles.


3D World: LG Takes Fight To Another Dimension
LG is continuing to heavily endorse its 3D televisions by introducing a dedicated 3D content portal called ‘3D World.’


Microsoft Office 15 "Goes Wherever You Go," Even On Cranes
Microsoft has let a video introducing its new Office 15 software slip through its fingers where it has ended up on the World Wide Web.


Sweet Dreams Made Of...iPhone?
iPhones are dreamy. That’s what psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman is hoping using a free app called Dream On that will monitor dreams of users and create the world's largest dream experiment.


REVEALED: 3% Droids Eat Ice Cream
Droid Ice Creams are going quick, if figures revealed today are anything to go by.


Motorola Razr Close To Getting Android 4.03
Motorola is close to releasing an Android 4.0 upgrade for their popular Razr smartphone.


Malware Alert! ‘Thousands’ Face Web Blackout
Thousands of Aussies may be hit by potentially lethal computer malware, it they dont act now.


Microsoft's Xbox Content Streaming Triples, Overtakes Gaming
It may have been launched as a gaming device, but Microsoft has managed to gear its Xbox 360 console as an entertainment hub, even threatening the rumoured new Apple TV.


Infotainment: Google PLAY Now On TVs, PCs & More
Google is now offering movies, music, books, apps and games to PC users via its Play store, which is now being promoted on the company’s ubiquitous search engine.


Telstra's T-Box Beats Stiff Competition To Nab Global Award
Telstra’s T-Box has won the world’s top IPTV award.


Fake Android Store Can Now Compete With Phony Apples
A questionable Android store has popped up in China and it's selling a lot more than green drone products.


Googled! Chrome Overtakes Internet Explorer, Briefly
The race to be the number one browser is intensifying following the play Google’s Chrome made over the weekend, momentarily overtaking Microsoft’s ubiquitous Internet Explorer.


Microsoft Ushers Windows 8 Era In October
Microsoft’s uniform Windows 8 is expected to hit shop shelves in the States this October, revolutionising how Microsoft computers, tablets, smartphones and gaming consoles interact with one another.


Update: Toshiba's New Windows Tab Is A PC Wannabe
Toshiba has announced its first Windows tablet. Although a practical tool on its own, Toshiba has tried to orchestrate a “desktop-style experience” through its multi-dock and monitor compatibility.


Ice Cream Sandwich Now Available On HTC Velocity
Telstra has finally begun rolling out the Ice Cream Sandwich update for their HTC Velocity 4G.


Optus & Telstra Launch New Apps
Optus has launched a "My Optus" app on the iTunes store and Android marketplace for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S and S II post-paid customers. It will also come preloaded on prepaid handsets including Huawei's X1, and Nokia's E71 and E63.


Angry Birds Go To Space
Its out of this world: Angry Birds...in Space.


Appy Days: iOS Hits 25 BILLION Downloads
Its iOS 1, Android 0 as Cupertino hits 25bn app downloads.


Windows 8 Beta Available To Download Today
Microsoft has released its mobile friendly trial version of Windows 8 to the public. The company claims the latest version of the Windows operating system has undergone a “generational change,” evolving to accommodate new ways of mobile computing.


Final Day Before Google Alters Privacy
Google are changing their privacy policy for good, tomorrow.


Nokia's N9 Scores Update, But Is It Too Little Too Late?
Nokia has released an update for its MeeGo running Nokia N9 which adds several new features to the phone.


REVEALED: Retailers Could Lose Backup Millions
Retailers in Australia, who have traditionally sold back up and security software could be under threat from carriers, with Symantec admitting that the model could change from retailers selling software to carriers selling a click revenue back up service to consumers and SMBs.


Microsoft To Make Apple's iPad Productive
The Apple iPad could become much more productive following reports a Microsoft’s Office application is weeks away.


Next Mac OS Inspired By iPhone Software
Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed plans for the next version of the Macintosh operating system – "Mountain Lion," due later in the year – to incorporate features from the iOS software that powers Apple's mobile devices.


Virgin Smartphone Buyers Pick Google Over Apple
Stats from analytics firm NPD indicate first-time smartphone buyers aren’t opting for Apple’s iOS. Instead, they’re being wooed by smartphones running Google’s Android.


No Start: Windows 8 Relies On Gestures
Microsoft has deleted the iconic start button from its new version of Windows.


Google Android Winning The Open-Source War
Unlike Apple and Microsoft, Google’s Android is a utopic OS. With it, the company brings the open source philosophy that anyone capable can use, customise and apply it with the end goal of fuelling innovation. In fact, it’s part of the company’s philosophy:


Samsung's Galaxy SII Gets Android 4.0 Treatment
Samsung might just be the first manufacturer to update its existing smartphone range with ICS after its Galaxy SII update was confirmed by Samsung in Norway.


Microsoft's $250M Nokia Gamble Fails To Improve Market Share
Microsoft is desperate to steal market share from Apple and Google, while Nokia is looking to inject its devices with a competitive edge. So far a lot of money has been spent by Microsoft to see Nokia’s market share dwindle.


Nokia Sticks To Its Word Offering Future N9 MeeGo Update
Although Nokia has no plans to make future MeeGo smartphones, they’re staying true to their word of continuing software support for the N9, preparing a second major OS update for the platform.


IBM Brings Analytics To Social Network Business
IBM has announced new cloud services and a new generation of its Connections social software, pushing further into the cloud and social networking.


Samsung Sacrifices Bada To Make Linux OS Great
Samsung has announced it plans on fusing its home-grown Bada operating system into the Linux based Tizen.


Samsung Galaxy SII & Tab 10.1 Scores Ice Cream Sandwich Update
Samsung has confirmed its market leading SII will be getting Ice Cream Sandwich in Q1 of 2012. The SII will be joined by the Galaxy Note, the SII LTE variant and the Galaxy R.


Internet Explorer Dons Proactive Approach To Fighting Scams
Australians using an older version of Internet Explorer will be enrolled into a programme that automatically updates the browser to the latest version available.


Windows 8 App Store Embraces Open Source Unlike Apple
A scan through an early version of a Microsoft app developer agreement for Windows 8 has uncovered that open source apps will be allowed to circulate the upcoming Windows Store.



 

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