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- News@8pm:Playboy iPad App and Sony CEO apology
- Silicon Roundabout gets £1 million government boost
- Android Market to overtake Apple's App Store in August
- iPad app news: Playboy uncensored coming May 18th
- Apple to ditch Intel in favour of ARM CPUs in all Macs
- Weird News: Tweet from Mt Everest, Farmville for real
- Sony's share price down 2.3 per cent after security breach
- Lynx Stream iPhone and Android app launches
- Google Earth comes to Android Honeycomb tablets
- Creative unveil iPod Nano rival in the ZEN Style M300
- Sony Ericsson unveils Xperia Mini and Mini Pro handsets
- Sony CEO speaks out over recent PSN and SOE hacks
- Apple's iPad range controls 82 per cent of US tablet market
- HTC Flyer tablet stylus to set owners back £47.99
- LG Optimus Black UK release date confirmed for May 14th
- News@10: New Xperia handsets and HTC Flyer price
News@8pm:Playboy iPad App and Sony CEO apology Posted: 06 May 2011 12:00 PM PDT
Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. Google Earth finally makes an appearance on Android tablets today, but only for those running Honeycomb. The app, which allows you to tour the world from the comfort of your sofa, comes at the same time as news that Android App store is on course to take Apple's crown to have the most apps this summer.
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Apple's iPad range makes up 82 per cent of the US tablet market, with the iPad 2 building on the success of its predecessor. It appears that, despite being hampered by global stock shortages and the inability to meet the huge demand from consumers, Apple has still managed to monopolise the US market. The news comes as Playboy announces an app for the device, despite Steve Jobs having strong reservations about any nudity on his products. Hugh Hefner tweeted earlier today that a long-in-the-works completely uncensored digital version of the magazine will be hitting iPads from May 18th.
Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer has spoken out and apologised to users about the recent hack to the Playstation Network, two weeks after it emerged millions of user’s details had been stolen. The announcement comes with the network still offline, and Sony pointing the finger of blame of online vigilante group ‘Anonymous’. The tech giant's share price has been hit by the crisis, closing 2.3% down on the first day the Nikkei index resumed trading.
Sony Ericsson has unveiled plans Xperia Mini and Mini Pro handsets. The devices, said to be the world smallest Android phones with the ability to record HD video, are also heavily drenched in Facebook software, allowing users to tell friends of their every move and action. Another product announcement today was that of the HTC tablet stylus. The so called ‘magic pen' will be priced at £47.99, making it a weightily priced accessory for HTC's upcoming first tablet. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Silicon Roundabout gets £1 million government boost Posted: 06 May 2011 09:13 AM PDT
Old Street tech hub is booming Britain’s answer to Silicon Valley in California is starting to take off, according to 7Digital CEO Ben Drury as the British government announces it is to inject £1 million in to the project.
With the cash offering to be split between 10 companies that impress with their pitches, each receiving £100,000, the incentive is being described by those involved as a “unique competition designed to promote the community dynamic within the Tech City area, encourage cooperation and grow business in the area."
Speaking to gadget blog Techradar, Drury, who isn't too keen on the name of the area, spoke of its importance to the UK tech industry, and talked about the real sense of community spirit developing in the area.
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Android Market to overtake Apple's App Store in August Posted: 06 May 2011 08:24 AM PDT
Google to take Apple's mobile application mantle Google’s Android Market is to overtake Apple’s App Store in the terms of the number of available applications as early as August, a new study has found.
Based on recent trends, the study, carried out by German firm Research2guidance, has found that despite a slow start to its life, the Android Market’s growth is now outstripping that of Apple’s iOS offering with the Google service set to take the lead this summer.
Having topped Apple’s offering of free applications recently, the Android Market, which has just 36 per cent of its apps as paid for content, will now look to end the Cupertino company’s reign as the dominant force in mobile applications.
Which service do you think offers the best mobile application content Apple’s App Store or Google’s Android Market? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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iPad app news: Playboy uncensored coming May 18th Posted: 06 May 2011 08:12 AM PDT
Is there a way past Steve Jobs' prudish app rules for Hefner? Men's magazine Playboy will arrive on the iPad in all its glory on May 18th, according to a tweet from founder Hugh Hufner.
The completely uncensored digital version of the magazine has been long-in-the-works, with Playboy seemingly having a way past Steve Jobs' long-standing anti-porn philosophy.
"Playboy will be available on iPad, complete & uncensored, on May 18," tweeted the 252-year-old philanderer.
One theory is that Playboy might not be an app in the conventional sense, but instead deliver the digital version of the magazine via the web browser, although Hef's tweet seems to suggest that it'll be through the App Store.
It looks like all will be revealed, so to speak, on May 18th, just under two weeks away. It might be time to bust out those parental controls in iOS.
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Apple to ditch Intel in favour of ARM CPUs in all Macs Posted: 06 May 2011 07:34 AM PDT
Intel reportedly given the boot by Apple Apple intends to do away with Intel processing chips for its range of Mac devices instead opting to offer machines with ARM CPUs, new reports suggest.
The news, which comes via SemiAccurate, suggests ARM will expand its range of devices using ARM chips from the iPhone and iPad to the full computing line-up “as soon as possible.”
Earlier this week Apple officially unveiled its latest update to its range of iMac machines with the infamous all-in-one range handed Intel i5 innards with both 21- and 27-inch models sports Intel’s new Sandy Bridge quad-core offerings.
Would a switch in CPUs have any real effect on consumer’s relationships with their Mac products? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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Weird News: Tweet from Mt Everest, Farmville for real Posted: 06 May 2011 07:22 AM PDT
The week's weird and wonderful goings on in the world of tech Play Farmville for real
First tweet sent from top of Everest
Man's online date turns out to be his girlfriend
Robots evolve to share
Robot controlled by iPad catches balls
Chimney demolished by Pickups
Skater sets off speed camera
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Sony's share price down 2.3 per cent after security breach Posted: 06 May 2011 06:54 AM PDT
Shares in Sony take a kicking following the breach of the Playstation Network last month As Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index resumed trade after the Golden Week holiday, shares in Sony have fallen 2.3 per cent, and were down more than 4 per cent earlier in the day.
The drop follows the well publicised hacking of both the Sony Playstation Network and Sony Online Entertainment with the services still offline following an attacker breaching security controls and stealing the personal data of 77 million users. It is still unclear as to what the fallout will be from the incident, though Sony has given assurances that credit card details of users are still secure.
However, the incident continues to embarrass the company, with a US senator recently demanding to know more details about the attack from Sony. Many are also concerned about what the future holds for the tecnology giant, with one Citigroup analyst in Japan saying "there is a real concern that trust in Sony's business will decline".
Sony has blamed online vigilante group Anonymous for the attack, though the group has firmly denied being involved in the incident.
"Let's be clear, we are legion, but it wasn't us. You are incompetent Sony," said the group's website yesterday. But Sony continues to point the finger of blame at Anonymous, with invesitagations bringing to light a file found on network servers containing the phrase "We are legion"- a moto used by the group.
In a bid to restore confidence to online users of the Playstation Network, Sony has revealed that it will insure each user for losses up to the value of $1 million. The company has also stated that it is in talks with it's own insurers to help pay costs associated with the security breach, with some experts believing payouts could add up to billions of dollars.
Do you think Sony's reputation can recover following the attack? Get involved in the conservation on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
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Lynx Stream iPhone and Android app launches Posted: 06 May 2011 06:23 AM PDT
Did I really say that? Yes you did.... Deodorant makers Lynx have officially launched its Stream Mobile app for both iPhone and Android platforms helping you to piece together that boozy big night out.
The app works by pulling in all your video, pictures, texts, tweets, check-ins and status updates from you and your friends into a live stream which is then turned into a highlights video.
You can then choose to share the video through the likes of Facebook and Twitter so everyone involved can re-live the best action of the night.
If you're worried something has made into in the stream that you prefer not to share, you will have the option to edit those like it never even happened.
The Lynx Stream Mobile app is available to download for free from the Apple App Store and Android Market now.
Link: Lynx Effect
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Google Earth comes to Android Honeycomb tablets Posted: 06 May 2011 06:13 AM PDT
Honeycomb users can finally tour the World's sites from their tablets Up until now, those owning Android tablets haven’t had the best experience of using Google Earth. With the app only being available for smartphones using Android 2.1, those with larger devices have had to magnify the image, making touring from world from your tablet a rather blurry affair. Not anymore however, with the release of Google Earth for those tablets running Android 3.0 Honeycomb. The app is tailored specifically to a larger screen, and features a location bar for easier navigation and search, as well as support for fully textured 3D building renders.
Several layers are also available, with the App incorporating Google Places, Panoramic photos, and Wikipedia information. Touring the world's sites from your sofa has never been easier. Will you be downloading the Google Earth? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook.
Via: Geek.com This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
Creative unveil iPod Nano rival in the ZEN Style M300 Posted: 06 May 2011 04:32 AM PDT
Creative release MP3 player that's only budget in price Creative has once again taken aim at the Apple iPod, unveiling a new micro MP3 player that rivals the iPod Nano in terms of looks and functionality, but for less than half the price.
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Sony Ericsson unveils Xperia Mini and Mini Pro handsets Posted: 06 May 2011 04:07 AM PDT
It's often said the best things in life come in small packages... Sony Ericsson has officially unveiled the Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro handsets with the two micro devices acting as updated versions of last year's X10 range.
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Sony CEO speaks out over recent PSN and SOE hacks Posted: 06 May 2011 03:38 AM PDT
Sir Howard Stringer faces PSN faults and offers users piece of mind Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer has spoken out over the recent hacks to the PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment, two weeks after it emerged millions of user’s details had been stolen.
Publicly tackling the well publicised attacks for the first time, Sony has release a ‘letter from Howard Stringer’ in which the CEO reassures users of the global online services that it does not appear hackers are using the accessed personal information for malicious purposes.
Attempting to appease user’s understandable concerns Stringer stated: "Under the leadership of Kazuo Hirai, we have teams working around the clock and around the world to restore your access to those services as quickly, and as safely, as possible.” Further looking to calm the situation Stringer revealed Sony will offer all US users of the PSN an identity theft insurance policy set to cost the company $1 million (£610,000). Identity protection schemes for other regions and countries are to be revealed in the coming days.
With the PSN scheduled to re-launch within the next week boasting “stronger defences,” Stringer has tackled worries users had over the time it took Sony to notify consumers to the hack.
"I know some believe we should have notified our customers earlier than we did. It's a fair question. As soon as we discovered the potential scope of the intrusion, we shut down the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services and hired some of the best technical experts in the field to determine what happened.
"I wish we could have gotten the answers we needed sooner, but forensic analysis is a complex, time-consuming process.
"Hackers, after all, do their best to cover their tracks, and it took some time for our experts to find those tracks and begin to identify what personal information had – or had not – been taken."
Has the recent spate of hacks and widespread data loss put you off returning to use Sony’s PSN and SOE services? Let us know you views of the situation via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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Apple's iPad range controls 82 per cent of US tablet market Posted: 06 May 2011 03:13 AM PDT
Second-gen iPad boosts Apple's tablet market share Apple’s much hyped iPad 2 has built on the success of its predecessor and helped the Cupertino tech giant control a staggering 82 per cent of the US tablet market, a new study has revealed.
Despite being hampered by global stock shortages and the inability to meet the huge demand for the iPad follow-up, new figures from a survey carried out by the Nielsen Company have shown the effect the iPad and iPad have on the tablet world.
Looking to close the gap on Apple’s market dominance, the survey revealed that Samsung and its 7-inch Galaxy Tab offering is the second most popular tablet choice with a 4 per cent market share ahead of Dell devices with 3 per cent and the first Android Honeycomb device, the Motorola Xoom claiming just 2 per cent of the US market.
Can anyone challenge the might and popularity of the iPad and IPad 2? Let us now what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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HTC Flyer tablet stylus to set owners back £47.99 Posted: 06 May 2011 02:47 AM PDT
HTC's first tablet to come with weightily priced stylus accessory HTC’s first foray into the tablet market and attempted topper of Apple’s seemingly untouchable iPad, the HTC Flyer, is to see its touted Scribe Stylus land as an optional accessory priced a hefty £47.99.
Officially titled the HTC Flyer Magic Pen ST D500, the tablet stylus, which is available from HTC's online store, interacts with the 7-inch touchscreen device, allowing users to write notes and draw on the tablet’s screen with improved accuracy and detail.
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LG Optimus Black UK release date confirmed for May 14th Posted: 06 May 2011 02:42 AM PDT
Does the 'World's thinnest smartphone' claim still stand? The LG Optimus Black has joined the ranks of those frustrating products that get showcased at CES in January, before suffering a huge wait for release. Good news for the patient: the smartphone that wowed the world as being the self-proclaimed world’s thinnest is now just a week from release, with LG suggesting that it will launch in the UK on or before the 14th May.
The handset looks to be well worth the wait; it’s a 4-inch beauty with a NOVA display ramped up to 700 nits of brightness. Not well versed with your nits? 700 basically means it’s as bright as the sun, and just as crisp as the iPhone 4. There’s also a pair of cameras - a 5-Megapixel number on the back and 2-Megapixel on the front – and a 1GHz processor. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
News@10: New Xperia handsets and HTC Flyer price Posted: 06 May 2011 02:00 AM PDT
T3 scans the Twitterverse to bring you a handy daily round-up of gadget news, tech rumours and randomness from the WWW. Kick back with your morning cuppa and catch up. FridayTABLET NEWS @Ubergizmo - HTC Flyer stylus is not going to come cheap
GAMING NEWS @TGDaily - Saints Row 3DS game is cancelled
MOBILE NEWS @TechRadar - Samsung Galaxy S II used to send world's highest tweet
MOBILE NEWS @MobileBusinesBriefing - Sony Ericsson refreshes Xperia range
MUSIC NEWS @TechRadar - Creative launches new iPod Nano rival
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