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Back In The USA – McAfee

Staff Writers December 14, 2012 No Comments

McAfee has dodged Belize police patrols for nearly a month following the killing of American Gregory Faull, his neighbor on the Caribbean island of Ambergris Caye, eventually slipping across the…

Google Maps Hits iOS (To SOS)

Staff Writers December 13, 2012 No Comments

After the colossal failure to launch that was Apple Maps, Google Maps for iOS has re-entered the eco system to save native users from the dodgy directions their iPhone app…

Has Microsoft “Mislead” Windows 8 Consumers?

Staff Writers November 28, 2012 No Comments

Reports today indicated a consumer has filed a complaint to the consumer watchdog about Windows 8 Pro, claiming it mislead consumers in relation to the claims, or lack of, on…

Amazon To Shake Up Oz Cloud: Analysts

Staff Writers November 22, 2012 No Comments

The launch of Amazon Web Service (AWS) locally, although via third party suppliers offers a “compelling service,” says Matt Oostveen, chief of research for IDC ANZ. “Larger cloud companies tip…

Hello NFC: Vodafone Rev Up M-Payments

Staff Writers November 20, 2012 No Comments

The future of mobile, that is. Near Field Communications (NFC), which basically allows you to pay for good with a swipe of your Android, will now be offered by a…

Did Android Forget Christmas?

Staff Writers November 20, 2012 No Comments

Android has forgotten Christmas. Well Jelly Bean 4.2 version has, anyway. Yes, if you’re the proud owner of a Nexus 7 or Asus Nexus 10 tablet running 4.2 then Christmas…

Has Windows 8 Already Flopped?

David Richards November 15, 2012 No Comments

New research reveals that only nine percent of consumers surveyed indicated that Windows 8 has hastened their plans to upgrade, and more than 74 percent still have no immediate plans…

Apple Dodge Timebomb, Cough Up $20M

Staff Writers November 11, 2012 No Comments

Apple has now been forced to cough up $20.8m, or 20m Swiss francs, to a Swiss rail company after using its clock interface design without permission, reports AFP citing local…

It’s War, Siri: “Accurate” Google Voice iOS Assault

Staff Writers November 1, 2012 No Comments

Android maker Google has released its “most advanced voice search” app for Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch – its arch rivals in the tech industry, despite Google Maps getting…

Update: Did Microsoft Knock Off Windows’ Live Tiles?

Staff Writers October 31, 2012 No Comments

While Apple and Google have been aggressively carving up the mobile market, Microsoft has been sheltered away in a dark basement somewhere, striving to create a unique interface competitive enough…