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- Tech Today: Facebook gets video chat with Skype hook-up
- iPad app news: Bing adds Lasso copy and paste feature
- News@8pm: iPhone 5 release date and Wii U release date
- Fox News Twitter hack: Social networking security exposed
- iPhone 5 rumours: Slimmer, lighter form factor incoming
- Apple iPad secrets: Man who leaked specs faces prison
- Android dominates US smartphone market
- Did you win one of three Google Chromebooks?
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: TouchWiz video revealed
- Virgin Media confirms Spotify music streaming partnership
- FIFA named 'Best video game series of all time'
- Nokia N8, E6 and C7 prices slashed
- Twitter now worth £4.4 billion
- Google killing off Blogger and Picasa brands
- Nintendo Wii U release date after 1 April 2012
- Tech Today: Nintendo Wii U release date clues revealed
| Tech Today: Facebook gets video chat with Skype hook-up Posted: 06 Jul 2011 05:16 PM PDT
With massive announcements from Skype, Facebook and Spotify, it's the tech news that broke after you logged-off Skype and Facebook join forces for video chat
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Google Maps update brings Transit Navigation
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15-year-old sets iPad typing record
News@8: Wednesday saw more news of the iPhone 5 and Nintendo Wii U release dates, while Android has increased its market share and Spotify has teamed up with Virgin Media. Catch up on this and more in our daily News@8 round-up.
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| iPad app news: Bing adds Lasso copy and paste feature Posted: 06 Jul 2011 01:57 PM PDT
New feature tops Apple's copy and paste method. Microsoft has released an update for its excellent Bing search app, which provides an easy solution to the often-awkward copy and paste experience on touchscreen devices.
The new Lasso feature enables users to draw a freehand circle around the block of text which they'd like to search and the app will automatically copy the text.
Bing will then automatically start a new search based on the text you've copied.
The Lasso method used by the Bing app replaces Apple's own, somewhat clunky, method which involves holding down the touchscreen on a particular word, spreading the highlighted section and hitting the copy button.
Once that is done, you can paste that text into the search bar by pressing down on the empty area and adding your chosen text. The Bing solution is a lot more straightforward.
The new update is available to download now from the Apple App Store now.
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| News@8pm: iPhone 5 release date and Wii U release date Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:00 PM PDT
Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. More rumours today point to a September release for the iPhone 5, as latest reports suggest that the next-generation iPhone will be ‘thinner and lighter’ then older versions. A man accused of leaking confidential information about Apple’s iPad is facing 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the charges. Following on from yesterday’s news, details have emerged of the new Honeycomb update for the Galaxy Tab 10.1, as the iPad rival looks to be getting an update sooner rather than later.
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Some of today’s biggest news is the confirmation that Virgin Media has partnered with Spotify. This will bring a music streaming service to Virgin Media customers, providing them with an estimated 13 million streamable tracks.
Google plans to re-brand its Picasa and Blogger services, in a move designed to tie in with the public launch of Google+ some 4-6 weeks away. Since the end of their semi-partnership with Google a few days ago, sources close to Twitter’s financing claim that the social network is now with an estimated £4.4 billion. However, with social networks rapidly expanding and in the wake of the FOX News Twitter hack just days ago, Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky has warned against the dangers of social networks, claiming that people 'trust too much' and that they 'publish too much personal information'.
Google’s Android OS has increased its market share in the US by 5 per cent between February and May this year, according to a survey carried out by ComScore. Subsequently, Nokia has slashed prices on its N8, E6 and C7 handsets, a move presumably intended to regain some of the Finns’ own market share as their Symbian handsets continue to struggle.
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has announced that Nintendo’s Wii U will not be released until after April 1st 2012. Nintendo also fully expects the Wii to continue to sell alongside the Wii U after the launch of the latter. Meanwhile a poll over at playr2.com has voted FIFA as the ‘best video-game series of all time’. No doubt many of you will disagree, which is why we have given you the chance to register your opinions in our own poll. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Fox News Twitter hack: Social networking security exposed Posted: 06 Jul 2011 08:43 AM PDT
Kaspersky Labs CEO Eugene Kaspersky has spoken out on the dangers of social networking following on from this week's hack on the Fox News Twitter feed Social networking poses one of the greatest threats to user safety on the web, the head of internet security firm Kaspersky Lab has claimed.
In the wake of the recent hacks on the Fox News Twitter feed that saw attackers post tweets claiming US President Barack Obama had been assassinated in the early hours of Independence Day, security and data protection on social networking is under intense scrutiny.
Whilst sites such as Facebook have been repeatedly criticised and attacked over privacy concerns and a lack of user data protection Kaspersky believes much of the problem still resides with the sites’ users. “Most consumers still remember that it’s a bad idea to click on a linked file in an email, so they are aware of the danger from emails, they are aware of threats coming from the web, but when it comes to social networks, it’s gone.
“People are careless, they trust everyone, they think others are in the same community as they are, so they think that friends of friends are the people they say they are when sometimes they are not.”
On the actions needed to be taken to ensure the online safety of social networking users the internet security head said: “I think we need to educate everyone better. Remember, don’t trust everyone and know that if you have published any data, any information on a social network, it’s the same as if you published that in a global newspaper – so be careful and keep your brain switched on.”
Are you concerned for the safety of your personal information on social networking sites or are you ok with the world knowing your secrets? Share your thoughts on the matter via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| iPhone 5 rumours: Slimmer, lighter form factor incoming Posted: 06 Jul 2011 07:54 AM PDT
Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 5 handset in September with a new slimmer, lighter form factor Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5 handset is to land sporting a slimmer and lighter form factor than its predecessor the iPhone 4, new reports have suggested.
Reputable news outlet the Wall Street Journal has claimed that the iPhone 5 will be “thinner and lighter” than previous models whilst sporting a widely expected 8-megapixel camera and September release date.
"Apple's sales estimates of the new iPhone is quite aggressive,” one supplier told the WSJ. “It told us to prepare to help the company meet its goal of 25 million units by the end of the year. The initial production volume will be a few million units... we were told to ship the components to assembler Hon Hai in August."
What features would you like to see land on Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5 handset? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Apple iPad secrets: Man who leaked specs faces prison Posted: 06 Jul 2011 06:59 AM PDT
A man who sold secret information about the Apple iPad prior to launch faces 30 years in prison An American man is facing up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to leaking information on upcoming Apple products.
Walter Shimoon has revealed that he leaked confidential information on the original iPad tablet prior to the device’s official unveiling, selling the insider knowledge to industry figures with prosecutors claiming Shimoon also sold information of the iPhone 4 before its arrival including details on its dual-camera credentials.
Alleged with selling details on the iPad, codenamed the K48, Shimoon was caught on tape announcing in a phone conversation that Apple was so protective of the K48 project that you could be fired if "outside of a meeting that doesn't have K48 people in it.” He added: “That's how crazy they are about it".
What would you like to see included in the iPhone 5 and iPad 3? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Android dominates US smartphone market Posted: 06 Jul 2011 04:07 AM PDT
Google’s Android operating system has increased its market share in the US by more than five per cent. In a survey carried out by ComScore, between February and May this year Google’s percentage of smartphone subscribers increased to 38.1 per cent, up from 33 per cent.
RIM, owners of BlackBerry meanwhile, saw its market share drop from 28.9 to 24.7 per cent in the same period. Microsoft and Palm also saw decreases, of 1.9 and 0.4 per cent respectively. Apple meanwhile increased its portion of smartphone users grow slightly by 1.4 per cent, taking its slice of the market to just over a quarter. In the hardware stakes, Samsung phones are used by 24.8 per cent of American users, while Apple is accounts for just 8.7 per cent.
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| Did you win one of three Google Chromebooks? Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:35 AM PDT
Google gave T3 readers to win the new Google Chromebooks - did you win? Last month at Google I/O Google officially unveiled the new Chromebooks from Acer and Samsung, and to celebrate gave T3.com readers the chance to win three of the devices.
Please note that this competition is only available to UK residents and all participants must be 18 years of age or older in order to enter. For the full list of Official Rules click here. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: TouchWiz video revealed Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:05 AM PDT
Mini-apps and improved settings shown off in new clip. Samsung has shown off plans to bring its TouchWiz custom user interface to the Galaxy Tab 10.1. In a break from Honeycomb slate protocol, Sammy is unleashing its own changes to Google’s slick, tablet OS.
New features include an improved settings menu and Mini Apps which allow direct and easy access to calendars, music and notes by simply swiping in one corner of the screen.
Intrigued? Then be sure to take a look at the official clip below, showing TouchWiz in action on the super-slim new Android slate.
And remember to tell us whether you think custom skins on Android tablets are good idea. You can do so over on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Virgin Media confirms Spotify music streaming partnership Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:34 AM PDT
Virgin Media has confirmed it has struck a deal with music streaming service Spotify that will bring 13 million tracks to its users Virgin Media has today announced a new partnership with music streaming giant Spotify that will see the Spotify service made available across multiple Virgin Media outlets.
Confirming the deal that has reportedly been in the works for some time, Virgin Media has announced that customers of its subscription-based entertainment service will soon be able to benefit from a 13 million track strong streaming music library.
“We are delighted to have united the Virgin Media brand with the world's best music service,” announced Jon James, Executive Director of Broadband at Virgin Media. "Spotify will help our customers to fill their world with music, whether it's at home or on the go, and provide a unique way to get even more out of Virgin Media's leading digital services."
Adding to James’s words Andreas Liffgarden, Director of Business Development at Spotify said: By teaming up with Virgin Media we're giving millions more people across the UK the chance to enjoy all the world's music at their fingertips, however they choose to listen to it - be that on their computer, mobile, and for the first time through their TV."
Are you already a Virgin Media user, will you be looking to make use of the Spotify service? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| FIFA named 'Best video game series of all time' Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:33 AM PDT
A study of gaming enthusiasts reveals that FIFA is the 'best game series of all time' ahead of Final Fantasy, Super Mario Brothers and Call of Duty FIFA has beaten the likes of Final Fantasy, Call of Duty, Super Mario Bros and Zelda to be named as the best video games series of all time.
The EA Sports football franchise which has been in the gaming consciousness since FIFA International Soccer way back in 1993, was picked in a study carried out by new gaming website www.Playr2.com
Talking to 1,862 gamers aged eighteen and over about their attitudes to video games, FIFA was named number one with 72% of the vote. Final Fantasy (%67) and Super Mario Brothers (%61) make up the top three.
With a FIFA 12 UK release date confirmed for September 30th, fans of the series can look forward to a new impact engine feature and extra teams for those who pre-order their copy of FIFA 12.
You can see the rest of the rundown of the best video games series of all time below:
1) FIFA – 72% 2) Final Fantasy - 67% 3) Super Mario Brothers – 61% 4) Sonic the Hedgehog- 55% 5) Zelda – 51% 6) Resident Evil – 49% 7) Call of Duty- 41% 8) Grand Theft Auto- 38% 9) Tomb Raider- 37% 10) Tony Hawk Pro Skater- 25%
Link: Playr2.com
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| Nokia N8, E6 and C7 prices slashed Posted: 06 Jul 2011 02:12 AM PDT
Drop could spark price war according to analysts. Nokia has slashed the price of its N8, C7 and E6 Symbian smartphones by 15 per cent, in a move which is being seen as Espoo’s latest attempt to regain its popularity in the smartphone space.
“Two industry sources” told Reuters that the trio of top-end phones weren’t the only models to see price cuts. Other, unnamed phones are also being dropped in price, on a scale which, “…has not been seen for a very, very long time.”
Analysts warned that the cuts could lead to a price war, as rivals like Samsung look to drive home their advantage and ensure that Nokia doesn’t regain its position at the top of the smartphone charts.
Will you be seeking out a new Nokia phone now the prices are coming down? Or can’t you face the idea of using Symbian? Tell us your thoughts on our Facebook and Twitter pages now. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Twitter now worth £4.4 billion Posted: 06 Jul 2011 01:00 AM PDT
Still no plans to take social network public. Twitter is worth around £4.4 billion. That’s the word from sources close to the social network’s latest round of financing, with the service looking to raise more private funds to continue its work towards ad-supported world domination.
What makes that eye-watering figure even more impressive is that a similar financing round just seven months ago valued Twitter at £2.3 billion. That suggests its value has soared by almost half since the start of 2011.
Twitter still doesn’t have plans to float on the stock market, unlike other big time players such as Zynga and Groupon.
Is Twitter really worth that much? Or are investors playing up the site’s importance to raise more funds? Tell us what you think of this story now on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Google killing off Blogger and Picasa brands Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:43 PM PDT
Move comes ahead of public launch of brand new social network. Say goodbye to Picasa and Blogger. Well, the names at least. “Sources familiar with the matter” have told Mashable that both services are set to be rebranded as part of a push to ensure the popularity of the newly launched Google+ social network.
Picasa is set to become Google Photos while Blogger will dubbed Google Blogs. The insiders also intimated that other Google services that don’t use the Big G’s moniker are likely to be changed too, although YouTube is set to keep its Google-free title.
Word is the change will happen in the next month to six weeks, aimed at tying in with the public launch of Google+. The service is currently invite only.
What do you make of Google’s plans? Will these changes only serve to confuse? Tell us what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Nintendo Wii U release date after 1 April 2012 Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:27 PM PDT
Release details and more info on Wii U revealed in interview. The Nintendo Wii U will not be released until after 1 April 2012. That’s the word directly from Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo America’s top exec, who was speaking in an interview with Forbes.
Answering a question about how the original Wii and Wii U would exist side-by-side, Fils Aime said, “[The Wii U] is a device that will launch in 2012, after April 1st, so we will deal with that situation at the appropriate time.”
Fils-Aime added that he was confident the current version of the Wii would still sell well, citing the longevity of the Gameboy Advance, which sat on shelves for two years after Nintendo launched its first DS handheld.
Plans to allow streaming content on the Wii U’s hulking controller were also hinted at, although specific details were not handed over. For more on this and the rest of the day’s gadget news and gossip, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Tech Today: Nintendo Wii U release date clues revealed Posted: 05 Jul 2011 07:45 PM PDT
It's the tech news that broke after you logged-off. Wii U arriving in Q2 2012
There are now more iPhone's than BlackBerrys in the US
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Picasa and Blogger to be renamed
Steve Jobs book gets more elegant, yet boring title
The end of unlimited data: US first, here next?
News@8: Today more rumours have surfaced that Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 5 in September. Today's nugget suggests that the company has ordered 15 million of the buggers to be made. And, in yet more bad news for RIM, HTC is set to overtake the company in smartphone sales by next year. Catch-up with this and more in our daily News@8 round-up.
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