XBOX REVEAL: Xbox One release date and price: where can I get it?
The Xbox One has been unveiled, described by Microsoft as "the ultimate all in one entertainment system - one system for a new generation."You can check out a full round-up of everything you need to know about the Xbox One here, and also how it compares t.....»»
Xbox Reveal: The Xbox One"s TV functions will work in Australia at some point
With the big Xbox One reveal, Microsoft took a lot of time to emphasise the entertainment functions of the consoleBut in an interview with TechRadar, Adam Pollington, Marketing manager at Microsoft Australia, explained that the rollout of the TV features .....»»
Finding the time for cyber security
Possibly the most disturbing feature to emerge from the Federation of Small Businesses' (FSB) new cyber security report is that making computer systems secure can be a complex and time consuming process that a lot of small firms can't manage.Cyber Securit.....»»
Gold-plated Porsche Design P"9981 BlackBerry eyes up 25 solid gold suckers
If you've got more money than you can shake a diamond-encrusted stick at then BlackBerry and Porsche have the smartphone for you, in the form of the poorly named Porsche Design P'9981 Gold.This special version of the P'9981 comes with a stainless steel ca.....»»
In China, controversy over bear bile farming as Asia"s animal rights movement grows
In the New York Times, Andrew Jacobs reports on new outrage over the business of selling bile extracted from Asiatic black bears, a threatened species also known as the moon bear. The extraction process requires open wounds for "milkings" that take place .....»»
Forging £1 coins is apparently profitable
Three men have been convicted of forging £1 coins. The London Police Detective Inspector even got all quippy about the sentencing ("These three men are organised criminals who were intent on undermining the UK monetary system. There is nothing fake a.....»»
Samsung Spends Some of Its Cash on a 10-Percent Stake in Pantech
Samsung has bought a 10-percent stake in Pantech, a South Korean mobile phone maker known primarily for its huge, feature-packed handsets, Yonhap News reports The deal is valued at around 53 billion won ($47.6 million). With this move, Samsung will become.....»»
When to Back Off the Social Media Baby Train
We all have those Facebook friends who seem to make a living posting pictures and video clips of their kids How cute is little Johnny eating a banana? Here’s Johnny at the playground going down the slide! Oh, poor Johnny is upset because mommy won&#.....»»
Amazon Web Services approved to host US government clouds
Platform achieves compliance with FedRAMP .....»»
Xbox One: Entertainment hub first, gaming console second - but can it disrupt TV?
Tech companies have been trying for years to get broadcast behemoths to change their ways and there’s been a good bit of progress. But it’s not enough. Technology is simply outpacing the traditional broadcast model. Something’s gotta giv.....»»
Malaysia"s Yes 4G adds WiMAX to Samsung Chromebook, aims to transform local education
Samsung's Exynos 5-based Chromebook may have been available since last October, but how about one equipped with WiMAX radio? Graced with the presence of Google and Samsung reps in Kuala Lumpur (including a video message from Google SVP Sundar Pichai), tod.....»»
Sony report details what Kaz Hirai has achieved in his first year as CEO
In recent years, Sony's state of the union report has made for wince-inducing reading, but one year into Kaz Hirai's "One Sony" strategy we seem to be seeing hints of a turnaround. The company is trumpeting its return to profitability after several loss-m.....»»
He Should Have Just Spelled It JIF Then
The New York Times has a lovely interview up with Steve Wilhite, the inventor of the illustrious GIF file. Wilhite wants you to know that the White House is wrong: He is proud of the GIF, but remains annoyed that there is still any debate over the pronunc.....»»
Zalora, Rocket Internet"s SE Asian Zappos Clone, Raises $100M More From Summit, Kinnevik And More
Zalora, a Zappos-style fashion e-commerce site in South East Asia backed by the Samwer brothers' Rocket Internet incubator, is today announcing its latest investment -- $100 million, led by Rocket Internet itself, along with regular Samwer investing partn.....»»
Sleep Tracking Startup Zeo Says Goodnight
One of the early pioneers in the Quantified Self movement has quietly gone out of business. Zeo, a leading maker of hardware and software used by consumers to track sleep and improve their health, has not been operating since the end of last year. A trus.....»»
Rando"s 5M Anti-Social Photo Shares Could Be The Canary In The Social Networking Coalmine
Rando only launched in March but the anti-social photo-sharing app that deliberately eschews the standard social network clutter of likes and comments and connections -- simply letting users share random photos with random strangers and get random snaps i.....»»
Aiming To Be The Mobile Banking App To Rule Them All, Numbrs Stashes $7.7M Of Fresh Funding
Chalk this up as one to watch closely in the world of consumer fintech. Numbrs, a mobile-first banking app founded out of Swiss company builder Centralway, has raised 7.5 million Swiss francs (~$7.7 million) from its parent, capital it will use to build o.....»»
A Stark Reminder That Drones Are Filling Our Skies
It's hard to avoid the increasing prevalence of drones, but in case you were in any doubt this artwork—Under the Shadow of the Drone—serves as a stark reminder that they're increasingly filling our skies.Read more... .....»»
The latest release of Chrome, version 27, is 5 percent faster—and available to download now.
The latest release of Chrome, version 27, is 5 percent faster—and available to download now.Read more... .....»»
Helios Bars add GPS tracking, turn-by-turn navigation to your bike
Definitely useful for anyone that rides in heavy urban areas with a large amount of traffic, the Helios Bars provide cyclists with a built-in headlight, turning blinkers, GPS tracking and turn-by-turn navigation,.....»»