Category Archives: News

Current events in fields of information technology. Latest trends and happenings.

Apple's iOS 4.2 Now Available

Apple announced (Nov 22, 2010) that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system is available  for download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.  Here are some of its highlights: Brings over 100 new features from … Continue reading

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Facebook messaging poses risks to users

Facebook’s new online messaging service makes users of the social networking site more vulnerable to identity theft by cybercriminals, computer security firm Sophos warned. Facebook’s new messaging system was launched on Monday and includes facebook.com email addresses. It urged users … Continue reading

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WordPress Won the 2010 Open Source CMS ‘Hall of Fame’ Award

Matt Mullenweg the founding developer of  the popular open-source blogging software- WordPress, announced yesterday that WordPress wins CMS Award. Message of Matt on WordPress News at WordPress.org I was just informed that WordPress, in head-to-head voting against Joomla and Drupal, … Continue reading

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Facebook Email

Facebook announced it plans to launch a new communication platform intended to unify e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging and the social network’s existing message system through a single “social in-box.” Each user will also have a chance to get an … Continue reading

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iOS 4.2 Release Delayed

iPad owners have been counting the days until iOS 4.2 will be released for the tablet, but it seems that the wait will continue for at least another few days while Apple does some fine-tuning of the Wi-Fi connectivity. The … Continue reading

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Limewire on fire!

Limewire has been ordered to stop distributing its software, thus shutting down the download services for songs, videos and other copyrighted material. The website’s main screen displays: Legal NoticeThis is an official notice that LimeWire is under a Court Order … Continue reading

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Chikka Messenger App Free for iPhone users

This is not a paid advertisement. =) It just happened that i am personally using the PC application as well as its web-based version; and been waiting for their iPhone App in Apple store. Well, here it is!   Chikka Text Messenger for the iPhone allows … Continue reading

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HRP-4C – The World's First Robot Pop Star!

We’ve seen Asimo by Honda, a humanoid robot who travels worldwide demonstrating his abilities to more than 130,000 people.   And now, we’ve got another creation, this time a pop star divabot! =). She stands 5 feet and 2 inches tall, a typical Japanese woman … Continue reading

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Yahoo Messenger Mobile now supports voice and video call

I just recently got an update for Yahoo Messenger’s App in my iphone and now it supports voice and video call. The voice call works fine and will definitely be useful, while the video requires a front-camera. (iphone 4)     Here’s the update info provided … Continue reading

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WD Brings USB 3.0 to Its External Hard Drives

W estern Digital now brings SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to its external hard drive lines–the My Passport Essential, the My Passport Essential SE, and the My Book Essential.  My Passport Essential, the smallest of the three drives, comes in a 500GB … Continue reading

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