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EU Okays Microsoft LinkedIn Deal

Computer Daily News December 8, 2016 No Comments

The European Union has given the thumbs up to Microsoft’s US$26 billion acquisition of professional networking site LinkedIn. To clinch the deal Microsoft had to agree to safeguards to assuage…

Apple Music Passes 20 Million Subs

Fergus Halliday December 7, 2016 No Comments

Apple’s SVP of internet software and products Eddy Cue has confirmed to Billboard that the company’s music streaming service has amassed 20 million paid subscribers. It’s no small jump for…

4K Movie Downloads Now Available From Google Play

Jon Bragg December 7, 2016 No Comments

Google has added 4K movies for purchase on Google Play Movies, bringing more 4K content to the company’s recently released Chromecast Ultra and other compatible devices. Over 125 movies are now…

Supreme Courts Rules In Samsung’s Favor Over Smartphone Patents

Fergus Halliday December 7, 2016 No Comments

The US Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in the favor of Samsung in their long-standing legal conflict with Apple. The justices said that the patent infringement could affect just a…

Android Nougat Continues To Grow

Fergus Halliday December 7, 2016 No Comments

First released in September, Android 7.0 Nougat now accounts for 0.4% of active Android devices. According to new statistics from Google, the new version of Android continued to rise from…

iPhone 6 Bursting Into Flames Claims Consumer Group

David Richards December 7, 2016 No Comments

Apple who has been slammed by Donald Trump for making the bulk of their products in China, is now facing new problems with reports that their iPhone 6 is bursting…

Amazon Registers 250 Trademarks In OZ

David Richards December 7, 2016 No Comments

If Amazon’s latest trademark registrations are anything to go by, computer software and hardware, telecommunications, digital services including video streaming, e-books, audiobooks, music and cloud storage are among the first…

Panasonic Sees The Light

Computer Daily News December 6, 2016 No Comments

Japan electronics giant Panasonic is in talks to buy European automotive light maker ZKW Group. The move is seen as Panasonic accelerating its push into the automotive electronics market. The deal is…

99% Of Fake Apple Chargers Fail Basic Safety Test

Fergus Halliday December 5, 2016 No Comments

A study conducted UK consumer protection organization Chartered Trading Standards Institute found that 99% of fake Apple-branded chargers failed a common safety test to determine whether they held enough insulation…

Microsoft To Chase Amazon Echo With HomeHub Update

Fergus Halliday December 5, 2016 No Comments

Reports say that Microsoft is continuing its efforts to extend into emerging tech via software updates, with a new HomeHub feature set to roll out for Windows 10 users as…