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• Tech Today: PSN back online, iPhone 5 display hint
• Limewire settles for £64.8 million with RIAA
• A 400% increase in Android malware since 2010
• UK bosses ban Facebook at work
• PlayStation Network back online after hacker attack
• HTC Flyer and LG Optimus Pad land in UK
• 90% of UK with superfast broadband by 2015?
• App week: Android movie rentals, Microsoft buys Skype
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 details leaked

Tech Today: PSN back online, iPhone 5 display hint Posted: 15 May 2011 01:16 PM PDT Posted by Chris Smith on Sun 15 May 2011 It's the tech news that broke this weekend. PlayStation Network resprouts in the UK This weekend has seen the first signs of life on the PSN in almost a month and on Sunday, the first UK users were able to reconnect thanks to the PlayStation Network 3.61 firmware update. The rest of Europe is set to follow after US users were able to get back on the network yesterday. Link: Engadget   Apple iPhone 5 to have edge-to-edge screen? The latest purported leaks of the fifth-generation Apple iPhone hint at a device with an edge-to-edge display with no vertical bezel and a camera flash position shifted to the top right of the device. The pics come from Chinese  case manufacturer, so hardly concrete proof, but it wouldn't be the first time iPhone design news had been prematurely revealed in China. Link: PC World   Apple, App Store enter record books The chaps at Guinness World Records handed out awards to the iPhone 4, for becoming the fastest-selling portable gaming device ever, and the App Store for being the most popular app marketplace in its latest gaming-themed edition. Angry Birds also scooped a gong as the top paid-for app. Link: LA Times   More bad news for the BlackBerry PlayBook Slowish sales and very poor reviews for the PlayBook have tempered the launch of RIM's iPad rival and now the company has been hit by news that some 935 BlackBerry Playbook tablets are subject to a recall. The affected serial numbers were sent to Staples stores in the United States. Link: Engadget   Endeavour finally set for launch After numerous delays a glorious era will finally come to an end tomorrow when NASA space shuttle Endeavor sets off on its final voyage tomorrow in Florida. The 16-day mission spells the final flight in the NASA space program that put a man on the Moon. Link: MSNBC     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Limewire settles for £64.8 million with RIAA Posted: 15 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sun 15 May 2011 Limewire has made an out-of-court settlement File sharing software Limewire has made an out-of-court agreement with RIAA and is reported to be shelling out £64.8 million in damages. Related links Limewire shuts down music store New Year's Eve Future home: the future of music Limewire and Riaa face off in court struggle Limewire file sharing service forced to shut down Pirate Bay verdict: 22 months prison time and £4.1m fine The court case for breaching copyright was filed against Limewire by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a group representing 13 record labels including Warner and Sony music. The company is now closed down and is paying less that the estimated £46.3 trillion dollars of damages calculated by the RIAA. Limewire was ordered to shut down in October 2010. "We are pleased to have reached a large monetary settlement. The resolution of this case is another milestone in the continuing evolution of online music to a legitimate marketplace that appropriately rewards creators," said RIAA's CEO, Mitch Bainwol. Mark Gorton, the founder of Limewire is reportedly pleased that "this case is concluded." Do you think that with this settlement, illegal music downloads will be reduced? Let us know at T3's Twitter and Facebook feeds and stay tuned for more updates. Via: TechRadar   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

A 400% increase in Android malware since 2010 Posted: 15 May 2011 04:00 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sun 15 May 2011 Is your Android smartphone safe? According to a report, there has been a 400% increase in Android malware since 2010. Related links Best Android phones Android 2.3 Gingerbread Best features Best free Android apps Best Android apps A record number of security threats and highly targeted Wi-fi attacks are currently attacking enterprise and consumer mobile devices, with devices on the Android platform facing a 400% increase in malware. The information released by Juniper Networks in a report titled "Malicious Mobile Threats Report 2010/2011" said that cyber criminals have focused their attention to mobile devices. "In a recent survey of large businesses, we found that nearly 40 percent considered smartphones the device type posing the largest security threat now," said Jeff Wilson, principle analyst, Security at Infonetics Research. SMS trojans cause the most threat, causing 17% of all reported infections. In addition, the greatest distribution point for mobile malware is application download, yet not many smartphone users use an antivirus solution on their mobile device. "These findings reflect a perfect storm of users who are either uneducated on or disinterested in security, downloading readily available applications from unknown and unvetted sources in the complete absence of mobile device security solutions," said Dan Hoffman, chief mobile security evangelist at Juniper Networks. Has your Android device ever been a victim of malware? Let us know at T3's Twitter and Facebook feeds and follow us for more tech news. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

UK bosses ban Facebook at work Posted: 15 May 2011 02:00 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sun 15 May 2011 How connected to Facebook and Twitter are you? Almost half of UK firms (48%) have banned their employees from accessing social networking sites at their workplaces in the last year, according to research carried out by HCL Technologies and Lewis PR. Related links Facebook more popular than porn with UK internet users Facebook leaks millions of users' personal data Facebook confirm half of UK population now signed up Justin Bieber Twitter following has own servers at Twitter HQ Twitter suspends UberTwitter and twidroyd 63% of participants said that they were strictly advised not to use social media sites at work. However, 45% of employees felt that their bosses were afraid of negative comments about them and their firms on the websites as opposed to productivity problems. "It is quite remarkable that in this day and age, many employers are still putting their employees' interests as a low priority by not allowing them to use sites like Facebook," Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies said. "Facebook is such a popular application that is so widely used for personal and business uses, it makes no business sense to ban it," he added. Have you been asked to lay off Twitter and Facebook at work? If you are allowed online, look T3 up on Twitter and Facebook and follow us to get more tech updates. Via: PCAdvisor     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

PlayStation Network back online after hacker attack Posted: 15 May 2011 12:00 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sun 15 May 2011 It's back. After over a three week closure of the PlayStation Network, Sony has finally brought the popular network back online in parts of USA and Europe. Related links Official PlayStation app for Android review Sony PlayStation online storage launches PlayStation Network relaunch not until 31 May PlayStation Move review: hands-on video Xbox Kinect vs PlayStation Move review Users have to install a firmware update (for which instructions have been posted) and change their passwords to get back into the PSN system again. In addition, users will benefit from an identity theft protection programme in countries where it is available. "Thank you for your patience and encouragement over the last few weeks," said Patrick Seybold, senior director of corporate communications and social media, Sony in a blog post that announced the news about PSN going back online. He also added it was a restoration of services in phases, but would eventually be rolled out. Activating PSN now will bring back online gaming, chat, friends list and trophy comparison, PlayStation Home and services such as Hulu. Access to purchase games will be restored later. "The process has begun and some states are being turned on now, so please be patient as we reach your city and state. It will take several hours to restore PSN throughout the entire country, so please keep checking back for the latest updates. In the meantime, now's a great time to get your PS3's firmware updated, which is required to get online," he added. In addition to this, Kazuo Kirai, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment made a video address apologising to users and informing them about PSN going back online. Customers have been promised a "welcome back" package, details of which will be given out soon. PSN went down on April 20, and it was later revealed that an external hack had caused Sony to take their PSN services offline. There were also reports that PSN users' personal details and credit card data may have been compromised, and gamers were unable to go online for all this time. Have you been able to access PSN yet? Let us know at T3's Twitter and Facebook feeds and stay tuned in for more updates as they come in. Via: PCMag     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

HTC Flyer and LG Optimus Pad land in UK Posted: 14 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 14 May 2011 New Android tablets hit the streets Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy are being stocked up with the latest Android tablets on the block: the HTC Flyer and the LG Optimus Pad. Related links HTC Flyer tablet demo'd in new hands-on video HTC Flyer pictures hands-on LG Optimus Pad review LG Optimus Pad hands-on pictures Both tablets will be available online and in-store. The HTC Flyer will cost £129.99 on a two year contract with buyers paying £25 per month. The tablet comes with Android 2.3. The LG Optimus Pad is 3D-capable and runs on the Android Honeycomb OS. The LG Optimus Pad comes for £299.99 along with a £25 per month contract and a 5GB data package. SIM-free tablets cost £599.99 and £749.99 for the HTC Flyer and LG Optimus Pad respectively. Which tablet are you eyeing right now? Pop over to our Twitter and Facebook pages and let us know. Remember to follow us for more news and updates in the tech world. Via: TechRadar     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

90% of UK with superfast broadband by 2015? Posted: 14 May 2011 03:20 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 14 May 2011 We see another goal outlined by the government. Superfast broadband service of 25Mbps and above will be available to 90% of UK in four years, according to a government official. Related links 45% think switching broadband is too much hassle Rural broadband rollout could take more time Broadband is the most loved innovation of the decade Cultural Secretary Jeremy Hunt said, at Race Online 2012, that virtually everyone in the country will have 2Mbps connection and 90% will have a 25Mbps connection by 2015. This is part of the government plan for UK to have the best broadband network in Europe. "If we press ahead with expansion of superfast capabilities, then we can put the UK in the global fastlane," said Hunt, according to The Telegraph. What speed are you currently browsing the web on? Tell us at T3's Twitter and Facebook feeds and stay tuned in for more tech news. Via: TechWatch This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

App week: Android movie rentals, Microsoft buys Skype Posted: 14 May 2011 03:00 AM PDT Posted by Chris Smith on Sat 14 May 2011 Every Saturday we round-up the week in mobile applications bringing you news of the biggest new releases across all major platforms and a host of reviews from T3's App Chart. Let's crack on... APP NEWS: Android app news: Android Market movie rentals launched Amazing news for Android fans in the States. They can now stream titles direct to their tablet or smartphone thanks to the launch of the new Android Market movie rentals store. All the top titles are there, priced the same as the iTunes Store and apps are coming to devices shortly. Lets have this in the UK asap please Google.   Twitter app news: Twitpic wants to sell your pictures In the most controversial app story of the week, Twitpic has changed its terms and conditions so it can sell your pictures to make money for itself. Now, every time you upload a picture using Twitpic, you sign the picture over the company. That means if you get a pic of a celeb in a compromising position, Twitpic will make a few bob selling it on and you get diddly-squat.   iPhone app news: Stop-motion comes to the iPhone In one of the neatest little app launches of recent times, Joby, the guys behind those funky GorillaPod tripods have released a stop-motion camera app to allow you to create video animations in the style of Wallace & Gromit. It's free and packed with a whole host of camera-enhancing features.   All-platform app news: Microsoft acquires Skype After a blockbusting $8.5m sale to Microsoft, the mantra on every Skype user's lips has to be please don't mess this up. The brilliant VoIP app is now in the hands of the Big M and we're praying the company doesn't try and integrate Skype into Hotmail or something equally pointless.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- App of the Day | 7Digital The Android market store gets a makeover and the ability to download music T3 App Chart | Top 10 Android Apps| 7Digital Review --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   APP REVIEWS FROM THE T3 APP CHART: Android app review: Duck Hunt There's nobody happier about the mobile gaming revolution than the retro games that have been gathering dust for a decade or two. Duck Hunt gets the dust brushed off in this Android redux. This unofficial iteration of the game is a worthy addition, but beware it may damage your memories of the original...   iPhone app review: EyeTV by Egalto Slingbox has been allowing you to bring content from your set-top box to your handset for a while now, and this little app teams up with your Mac to do the same. By adding a TV tuner and Eglato's software you can now watch live TV on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Marvelous.   Android app review: 7ditial Music download service 7digital recently underwent a massive Android app overhaul, turning it into a five star contender. You can now download songs directly to your Android device. The app, which also boasts a really tidy media player, is a welcome boost, while the UK waits patiently for Google Music to cross the pond.   Link: T3 App Chart     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 details leaked Posted: 14 May 2011 02:00 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 14 May 2011 The wait for Modern Warfare 3 just seems longer than ever before. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been the subject of a major leak, spilled by Kotaku. Related links 50 best games series ever Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to be unveiled in April Call for Duty: Modern Warfare 3 UK release date November 8th Call of Duty: Modern warfare 3 unveil in the coming weeks Call of Duty: Black Ops review The website has managed to get their hands on images and detailed plot lines about the game, which has not been officially announced by Activision yet. Kotaku says the release date for the upcoming sequel will be November 8, 2011, and also lists a number of cities that the game will take place in although they do point out that some things they report may change by the time of the actual release. Locations for the game reportedly include India, New York, London, Somalia, Dubai, Washington DC and more. The game begins where Modern Warfare 2 left off and Kotaku has the detailed plot information on their website. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is being developed by Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software.  Have you succumbed to reading about the spoilers for the latest Call of Duty game? Let us know what you think over at our Twitter and Facebook feeds and stay tuned in for more gaming updates. Via: MCV     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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