Windows 7’s malware infection rate climbed by as much as 182% this year, Microsoft said today. But even with that dramatic increase, Windows 7 remained two to three times less likely to fall to hacker attack than the aged Windows XP. Data from Microsoft’s newest twice-yearly security report showed that …
Read More »iPhone 5 LTE and HD Voice New
LTE offers blistering speeds for iPhone 5 owners, but results are far from consistent. Now that I’ve got my hands on an iPhone 5 from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, I decided it was time to take them all for a spin around Melbourne to see what kinds of speeds I …
Read More »First Windows 8 PCs appear early, crapware included
Microsoft’s official launch party for Windows 8 is still weeks away, but one well-known retailer has jumped the gun. Cable shopping giant HSN has five Windows 8 PCs for sale on the web. All are, unfortunately, fully loaded. Windows 8 doesn’t officially go on sale until October 26, but at …
Read More »Samsung is Introducing S Launcher in Windows 8
In Windows 8 users noticed that Microsoft removed prominent Start button from Windows desktop. Microsoft executives explained that many Windows users do not use the Start button. An increasing number rely more on pinning favorite apps to their taskbar or they use keyboard shortcuts to access most used programs. So Microsoft introduced a tiled Start screen as part of the …
Read More »Apple iOS 6 Same Old iPhone, Cool New Features
Apple iOS 6 Same Old iPhone, Cool New Features Apple’s iOS 6 will continue leapfrogging with the competition by adding long-requested features as well as new surprises. But if you were hoping for big changes to the iPhone’s operating system, you’ll have to
Read More »1000Mbps Fiber Internet Connection Is Out Today From Google
1000Mbps Fiber Internet Connection Is Out Today From Google Google‘s unbelievably fast new 1000Mbps fiber is finally live in Kansas City today. The service has no bandwidth cap, no overage fees, and it’ll come with 1TB (!!) of
Read More »Windows Phone 8 devices may be launched by November
Windows Phone 8 devices may be launched by November The last couple of days have been really big for Microsoft, especially since it is known that it will be releasing Windows 8 on the 26th of October this year. Shortly after that news came to light, another rumour doing the …
Read More »Galaxy Nexus,The Italian owners begin to receive Android Jelly Bean
Galaxy Nexus,The Italian owners begin to receive Android Jelly Bean We are generally accustomed to receive updates always late here in Italy, but this time Google has amazed us, in fact, as reported by many users, and from what I could see for themselves, even in Italy the
Read More »Galaxy Nexus Selling in US Again After Ban Lifted Temporarily
Galaxy Nexus Selling in US Again After Ban Lifted Temporarily A bit of good news for those looking to buy an unlocked Galaxy Nexus in the US from Google’s Play Store directly, as the ban on the Nexus’ sale has been lifted temporarily, and
Read More »Samsung Will Announce Galaxy Note 2 in August
Samsung Will Announce Galaxy Note 2 in August It seems like a no-brainer for Samsung to release a follow-up device to the successful Galaxy Note smartphone-tablet hybrid that was released last year. Although many tech sites have reported on a Galaxy Note 2, Samsung has been pretty quiet about the …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Beam Launched In UK
Samsung Galaxy Beam Launched In UK If you’re one of the select few wanting a built-in pico projector with your smartphone then Samsung has you covered. Last we heard about this little projector smartphone it was headed for the UK in July, and now it’s finally available for pre-order for
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