, but success isn't earned by sitting flat on your heels. While the rest of the industry scrambles to stem the PC bleeding, Lenovo's brass is busy planning an audacious expansion into the U.S. smartphone arena in the next year. . "As a public company you always have to consider how to grow." Indeed, while Lenovo's PC sales were flat, its smartphone sales were up a whopping 206 percent year-over-year in last quarter, thanks to the company's strong showing in Asian markets. Now, Lenovo is looking to go west, young man—where it will no doubt slam headfirst into the dominating duo of Apple and Samsung. Mighty companies have struggled to conquer this particular two-headed beast. HTC, RIM, Motorola, LG, and Nokia have all faltered in the face of iPhones and the Galaxy line. So how can Lenovo succeed where so many have failed?
A future version of Google Chrome may make it a cinch to clean up messy settings cast into chaos by malware (or your own misguided hands). Digging deep into the latest build of Chromium—the open source browser that serves as the wellspring of new Chrome additions—evangelist François Beaufort discovered the Chrome team added the ability to return aspects of the browser to their default states. , you'll find a bevy of new reset options in the browser's Settings menu, as you can see in the screenshot above. Expect to see the feature pop up in Chrome proper somewhere down the line. land in Chrome, it'll be lagging behind the times a bit, as Internet Explorer and Firefox both already offer default restoration options of some kind. That said, Chromium's new options already outshine the competition, largely thanks to their granularity.
Should owners of intellectual property be allowed to attack anyone they suspect of pirating their goodies? That's a question that was raised last week by the Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property. , buried in the document was a disturbing analysis of the merits of offensive cyber operations by rights holders that, if given legal life, could do some serious harm to the digital lives of many consumers. The commission—made up of former U.S. government officials and military men—is interested in protecting corporate and government networks from IP thieves, but some of their action points, if they became legal, could easily be used by groups like the RIAA and MPAA to bully consumers. At issue is something in cyber security circles known as "active network defense," which has more to do with offense than defense.
Perfectly understandable. Streaming video is the obvious and easy way to share home movies, but sometimes you need to control who can jump into that stream. You may want everyone in the world to enjoy your cat videos, but humans often object when their drunken dancing turns up all over the Internet. I'll give you privacy control settings for three free and popular streaming services.
have been released as well. On Thursday, however, the Zorin project team rolled out a release candidate for Zorin OS 7, the next major version of the software. . , but updates in this new version promise to make it more attractive than ever. Here's a rundown of some of the highlights.
Food and technology have a rocky history, as anyone who has ever spilled coffee on a keyboard can attest, but the tandem has a bright future thanks to a slew of apps and services that are designed to help you eat better. Your tech-tweaked eating habits can begin even before you head out to the grocery store. Start with , a website that figures out which stores in your area will save you the most money and then helps you build meal plans for the week. After you’ve selected a store, Food on the Table suggests recipes based on both your eating preferences and in-store sales, and creates a printable grocery list. While you’re at the store, try using , view nutrition grades, and see alternative products that people liked better. Don’t feel like cooking? Find a nice restaurant nearby with , an iOS app that attempts to be the Pandora of eating. At first, Ness makes recommendations based on what you’re in the mood for (casual or upscale, for example) and the time of day. Over time, the app learns what kinds of restaurants you like, and uses your eating history to make smarter suggestions.
What makes the Internet the extraordinary resource that it is? Some people say it’s the way the Web seamlessly connects all of us; others value its role as a limitless data repository; still others are just there for the cute animal pictures. (Grumpy Cat doesn’t count.) All of these points are valid, but when you drill down to nuts-and-bolts usefulness, one thing trumps them all. The Internet is full of free stuff. We’ve spent countless hours culling the jewels from the junk to craft our 18th annual roundup of free stuff, a virtual smorgasbord of the very best no-cost programs, apps, and services available online. To make your life easier, we’ve categorized the entries by the types of people they’ll help most. Dig in. You’re sure to find something unexpectedly awesome.
Maintaining your own PC is hard enough, but most folks in the geeky set also have to act as unofficial tech support for needy friends and relatives. These free tools can take some of the headache out of keeping computers running smoothly. for Windows is a remote-maintenance utility that you’ll want to install on those needy friends’ PCs lickety-split. The program lets you analyze PC crashes and boot times, update add-ons like Flash and Java, and even install utilities such as Dropbox, Google Talk, and VLC—all from afar. To help new Windows 8 users ease into their altered PC environment, Soluto can install Classic Shell, a utility that inserts the Start button and Start menu into the Windows 8 traditional desktop. For situations that require more-intensive hands-on work, Google’s add-on for the Chrome browser grants you remote access to another PC for free. The person who owns the remote PC has to reauthorize your access every few minutes, but, hey—the app’s free, and you don’t have to sign up for a trial account you’ll have to cancel later. Sometimes a video is worth a thousand words, especially when you’re trying to show someone how to do something a little more complex, like setting up a connection with Windows’ built-in VPN tool. helps you create screencast tutorials that you can put on your own site or upload to video services such as Vimeo and YouTube.
Media lovers have never had it better. If you’re a music and/or movie buff, the Internet puts a vast array of wholly free, wholly outstanding digital options at your fingertips, whether you’re looking for gratis media gratification or for fun, helpful services that will scratch your entertainment itch. Sony’s ’s vast catalog and next-day publication of many new TV episodes make it the go-to source for free streaming television shows—as long as you don’t mind sitting through the occasional ad. Meanwhile, can soothe your savage breast (and your listless ear). The service lets you stream its mammoth catalog of on-demand songs via its desktop programs; however, users of the free mobile apps will be limited to not-so-on-demand radio functionality focused on the artists and genres of your choice. If streaming isn’t your thing, you’ll need a strong piece of traditional media-playing software to rock your personal media collection. media player is the long-reigning star here, and for good reason. VLC works cross-platform and lets you play most video files without having to install codec packs or additional software—plus it’s packed with extras like support for podcast streaming and Internet radio.
An iron will and a gym membership might work for some folks who are trying to stay in shape, but the rest of us might need a little extra help. To achieve and maintain that healthy lifestyle, don't hesitate to lean on some of these free tech tools. If you’re looking to trim some fat, can help. Start by setting up some weight-loss goals, and then use the website or mobile apps (Android and iOS) to record your food intake. Lose It keeps track of all the nutritional details, and gives you a daily calorie budget to stay within. You can also connect with friends who are using the app to help motivate each other, and earn badges that mark your progress. To help out with the healthy eating, check out , a website and free app for iOS and Android that steers you toward food that’s good for you. Fooducate em--ploys a grading system that rewards foods that are minimally processed and nutrient-dense, and calls out key details such as the presence of controversial artificial sweeteners or ample whole grains. With the mobile apps, a health tracker lets you know how well you’re eating overall. Of course, a healthy diet is only part of the equation. For exercise, use , to provide a detailed picture of your health.
If you’re going to while away the hours on social media, you might as well be as efficient as possible at it. Beyond the basic apps and websites for your social network of choice, you can find plenty of free software to help keep you connected. Frequent users of Facebook chat should give a try. This desktop application lets you chat with multiple friends in a single window, and it notifies you of new messages, comments, and photo tags. You can even set the app to appear as a permanent sidebar on your desktop, running alongside whatever else you’re doing. To take your Facebook addiction to the next level, check out for other devices. For people who don’t live and breathe social networking, , but it’s iPhone-only.)
Whether you’re traveling for business or vacationing with your family, it’s essential to keep tabs on flight times, rental car pickups, and hotel reservations. In the past, staying organized meant printing out a handful of pages before you hit the road. Now you can use a few smartphone apps and online services to keep your trip stress-free. Once your travel details are on the books, keep all of your information organized with . Send reservations with major hotels, airlines, and car rental brands to trips@worldmate.com, and then use Worldmate to organize your itinerary and travel confirmation numbers. You can even get turn-by-turn directions. The app also features a “personal travel assistant” that alerts you to impending flights, as well as the day’s weather at your destination. Speaking of personal assistants, you should give a whirl if you already have an Android device running Android 4.1 or newer—the feature is baked into your gadget. The search giant’s digital personal assistant gives you “just in time” information drawn from services such as Calendar, Gmail, and Google search. Google Now, which is also available for iOS, can alert you when a scheduled flight is nearing—it even pulls up your digital boarding pass and offers information about the flight’s status and the weather at your destination. If you have reservations scheduled, Google Now on a GPS-enabled device can alert you to traffic conditions en route to the appointment, even recommending departure times for a prompt arrival. Event and reservation reminders, hotel directions, details about local attractions, and seamless currency conversion—Google Now has almost everything a die-hard traveler could want.
One day we may all be lucky enough to work from home. For now, however, a regular commute is the reality for many of us. Fortunately, you can make the most of your daily journey and perhaps even cut back on your travel time with the aid of nothing more than your smartphone and a few simple apps. for Android, BlackBerry 10, and iOS. Waze is a turn-by-turn navigation app designed specifically for commuters. The app offers you the optimal route to work based on real-time traffic conditions harvested from other Waze users. You can also use the app to get deals from nearby businesses, check local gas prices, spot traffic-cop locations, and share road conditions to help other drivers. The key to Waze, however, is that you need a critical mass of users in your area to make it useful; rural riders need not apply. . This crowd-sourced app for Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows Phone lets you discover speed-trap locations and road hazards, and share any road problems you see. for Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and Windows Phone is much more reliable. It uses your location to help you find the best crowd-sourced gas prices near you, and its horde of active users help keep prices timely and accurate.
Believe it or not, “getting things done” doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A plethora of free virtual tools can help you im--prove your productivity without breaking the bank. When you have to juggle multiple projects and need one place to keep things organized, lets you easily manage a wealth of notes, images, to-do lists, and even audio recordings. Everything is searchable and sharable, and everything stays synced across the wide array of Evernote apps and programs. Evernote also offers a suite of complimentary apps like , which enables you to keep track of your contacts and meetings. , and apps for Android, Chrome OS, iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows. One key advantage of the service is that it plays nicely with other Google services to keep you productive. For example, Drive lets you share individual files or folders with anyone via Gmail, as well as allowing you to bypass the usual 35MB limit on email attachments. You get all the functionality of Google Docs, too—including collaborative online documents, spreadsheets, and presentations—so you can easily open and edit any document stored on your cloud drive, even if you don’t have an office suite installed on your PC.
Western Australian police have charged a Perth teenager with several computer-related offenses but are not releasing the details. , 17, was bailed following an interview with detectives on Monday, said Sgt. Gerry Cassidy, media liaison officer. Wheeler has been charged with at least four computer-related offenses, he said. Wheeler claimed in February that he had breached the developer networks of Microsoft and Sony, extracting the software development kits for two forthcoming consoles, Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4. But Cassidy said the charges are not related to Microsoft or Sony. Police would customarily release charges for a suspect but are not obligated to do so, he said.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said lat week it has notified employees and others with DHS clearance to be on alert for potential fraud due to a vulnerability discovered in software used by a vendor to process personally identifiable information (PII) for background investigations. The software hole in had been there since July 2009. "During the week of May 20, 2013, DHS is alerting employees of the potential vulnerability and outlining ways that they can protect themselves, including requesting fraud alerts and credit reports," the DHS said in its statement "." DHS says a vulnerability in software that an unnamed vendor uses to maintain a database of background investigations had a hole in it that left open to potential unauthorized access information that includes name, Social Security number, and date of birth. DHS says the software vulnerability has now been fixed and there's no evidence that this PII released to DHS clearances has been stolen from the vendor-maintained database. (See also ) DHS has set up a call center to address any employee concerns related to the notifications and is advising affected individuals concerned about potential fraud to consider taking certain measures, such as letting potential creditors know to contact them before opening a new account in their name. DHS also listed the three credit reporting firms, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, saying an individual can place a fraud alert.
Feelings of shame and despair at being conned out of $300,000 by a convincing led Queensland interior decorator Jill Ambrose to attempt suicide twice. She survived and is now on a crusade to tell her story so that others are not taken in by the scammers. The phishing scams have been and are among the most prominent Internet scams. Criminals ask for donations to a worthy cause, or perhaps pose as an heir who needs help claiming a fortune, and claim to be reaching out online for the aid of a generous soul who will reap a large reward for a small investment. Speaking at on the Gold Coast of Australia, Ambrose said she was contacted via email in September 2005 by a so-called doctor who was supposed to be the Lagos Commissioner of Health.
In what would be a major coup for Intel, the chip maker has reportedly cut a deal with Samsung to put its new power-sipping Atom processor in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. reported Saturday. . At the time, Intel said the processor line was targeted at low-powered Windows 8 devices that combined the functions of a tablet and laptop. However, the Samsung tablet using the Intel chip will be running Google's mobile operating system Android, according to Venture Beat.
Looking at historical trends and performance benchmarks, a team of researchers in Spain have concluded that smartphone chips could one day replace the more expensive and power-hungry x86 processors used in most of the world's top supercomputers. "History may be about to repeat itself," researchers at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center wrote in a titled "Are mobile processors ready for HPC?" The paper was presented at the EDAworkshop13 in Dresden, Germany, this month. The researchers point to the history of less expensive chips bumping out faster but higher-priced processors in high-performance systems. In 1993, the list of the world's fastest supercomputers, known as the Top500, was dominated by systems based on vector processors. They were nudged out by less expensive RISC processors like IBM's Power chip, whose use in supercomputers peaked early in the past decade. The RISC chips in turn were eventually replaced by cheaper commodity processors like Intel's Xeon and Advanced Micro Devices' Opteron, which today are used in more than 400 supercomputers on the Top500 list. The transitions had a common thread, the researchers wrote: Microprocessors killed the vector supercomputers because they were "significantly cheaper and greener," they said.
Google is feeling the heat over its decision to build its new Hangouts IM and audio/video chat product that doesn't support server federation via the XMPP industry standard, but the company is defending its move. Specifically, Google maintains that XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) industry support is weak, which dilutes its purpose as a common protocol, and that its technology hasn't kept up with the times. This week, the Electronic Frontier Foundation took Google to task over this issue, that the move is bad for users from the standpoints of interoperability and privacy. If there were support for XMPP server federation, Google users would be able to chat with people on other IM services, or with those who host their own chat servers.
Google has reportedly launched an expansive effort to bring wireless networks and affordable computing to emerging markets such as sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, moves that could bring the Internet to a further billion people. The wireless networks would be introduced outside the major cities, where wired connections are not possible, but could also be used to help make the Internet faster in urban centers, according to a report Friday in . The plan would employ airwaves normally reserved for TV broadcasts, if government regulators allow it. Google has also been experimenting with high-altitude balloons to help carry wireless signals over hundreds of square miles, according to the report, which cites unnamed sources. In a sense, the project would have similar goals to to consumers in the U.S. The company wants to provide and improve networks all over, allowing people to access new online services, and in the process helping to expand Google's business.
With an update to its namesake configuration tool, Puppet Labs has introduced a programming language designed to give administrators more flexibility in scripting their deployment routines. Puppet 3.2.1, the first public release in the Puppet 3.2 series, can now accept external certificate authorities (CAs), allowing organizations to use their in-house authorization systems with their Puppet deployments. Puppet is open-source software that system administrators can use to help manage systems. It can be used to automate repetitive tasks, deploy applications and manage the process of adding servers to scale systems. “Puppet’s configuration language has always been focused on the best combination of simplicity and power, and my goal was always to have it be more like a configuration file than a programming language,” wrote Luke Kanies, founder and CEO of Puppet Labs, in an email interview. “However, as our community has built more sophisticated infrastructures with Puppet Enterprise ... people have needed more power in the language.”
'Tis the season for college graduations, and that means there are countless fresh grads out there looking for their first real, professional jobs. Those in IT would be hard-pressed to come up with a better area to focus on than Linux, which is consistently shown to offer today, so those who possess them are in a nice position as they enter the job market. But how to begin? I had a chance recently to speak with Jim Zemlin, executive director at the Linux Foundation, for some suggestions. Zemlin recently gave a talk at TEDx (embedded below) focused on lessons he thinks the tech industry has learned from Linux and its creator Linus Torvalds, and he thinks those lessons can be applied equally well to college grads starting out in a .
The amount of cybercriminal activity associated with the Zeus family of financial Trojan programs has increased during the past few months, according to security researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro. “The notorious info-stealing ZeuS/ZBOT variants are re-emerging with a vengeance, with increased activity and a different version of the malware seen this year,” the Trend Micro researchers said Thursday in a . Zeus, also known as Zbot, is one of the oldest families of financial malware that is still active today. Its main use is online banking fraud, but it can also steal various types of log-in credentials and personal information. Zeus is no longer actively developed by its original creator. However, its source code was leaked on the Internet in 2011 which resulted in customized versions being created, including Zeus-based Trojan programs like Citadel and GameOver.
This week Twitter announced a bold expansion of its year-old program, giving marketers a new way to directly obtain interested business leads via the social media service. The new , the promotional punch of the Lead Generation Card could be impressive. The Lead Generation Card is currently in beta and launched this week to Twitter's managed clients. The company says it will be made available to small- and medium-sized businesses soon.
The Federal Trade Commission has reportedly launched an investigation into Google’s display ad business amid complaints from rivals that the company is abusing its power in how it sells online-graphical and video ads. The examination, which has been reported in The and other news outlets, concerns a process of grouping ad-related services together known as “tying” or “bundling.” Some of Google’s advertising-technology rivals have complained to antitrust authorities that the company has been bundling those ad services for website publishers so that the publishers would have to use them all rather than just one Google service, reports say. The FTC and Google both declined to comment on the reports. The FTC examination is still in its early stages, the reports say, and may not ultimately result in a formal probe.
Security researchers from antivirus vendor ESET discovered a piece of cyberespionage malware targeting Tibetan activists that uses unusual techniques to evade detection and achieve persistency on infected systems. The malware, which was dubbed Win32/Syndicasec.A, bypasses the UAC (User Account Control) mechanism in Windows to run arbitrary commands with elevated privileges without prompting users for confirmation. It exploits a design flaw in the Windows UAC whitelist functionality that was documents back in 2009 by a developer named Leo Davidson. In fact, the malware uses Davidson’s proof-of-concept code with almost no modifications, said Alexis Dorais-Joncas, Security Intelligence Team Lead at ESET, Thursday in a . This technique is used to execute a second malicious component that registers a piece of Javascript code in the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) subsystem. WMI is a default Windows service that can execute scripts written by system administrators to automate administrative tasks.
Writing a book, a research paper, or a script may seem intimidating when sitting in front of a blank word-processor window, trying to figure out where to start. Yarny is a cloud-based, distraction-free editor that can help writers stay organized and focused on their work.
Ein Mann hat gestanden, als Uploader zuerst für Kino.to und später für Movie2k oder Kinox.to tätig gewesen zu sein. Weitere Ermittlungsverfahren gegen die Uploader-Szene laufen bereits.
Ein kalifornisches Unternehmen hat ein LED-Beleuchtungssystem für Fahrräder entwickelt. Ist der Radler schneller als 15 Kilometer pro Stunde unterwegs, erscheinen in seinen Rädern Bilder.
Die Deutsche Telekom hat eine Sicherheitslücke im WLAN-Router Speedport LTE II gefunden. Angreifer könnten dadurch die Bandbreite einschränken. Ein dringend empfohlenes Update zur Behebung des Problems steht bereit.
Wegen intransparenter Klauseln in den Nutzungsbedingungen und Kontensperrungen klagen die Verbraucherschützer gegen Paypal. Doch der Zahlungsabwickler hat seit Mai 2013 neue Nutzungsbedingungen.
Nicht nur Microsoft muss Kritik wegen der möglichen Beschränkungen beim Handel mit gebrauchten Spielen für die Xbox One einstecken, auch Sony wird wegen der Playstation 4 kritisiert: Es soll auf der Konsole DRM-Maßnahmen geben.
Samsung hat für kurze Zeit in seinem eigenen Appstore das bisher noch nicht offiziell bestätigte Galaxy S4 Mini präsentiert. Zu den Spezifikationen gibt es allerdings weiterhin nur Gerüchte.
Während es für die Wii U noch kaum Spiele gibt, können sich 3DS-Gamer nicht über zu wenig Nachschub beschweren. Wir haben uns die wichtigsten Titel der vergangenen Monate angesehen.
Zum zweiten Mal streiken die Lagerarbeiter bei Amazon Deutschland. Heute gibt es Arbeitsniederlegungen in Leipzig. Ein weiterer Streik wird in Kürze folgen.
Hinter der Digitalwährung Bitcoin steckt ein komplexes System aus kryptografischen Techniken. Zentral ist die sogenannte Block Chain - ein ewiges Logfile, in dem alle Bitcoin-Transaktionen verzeichnet sind.
Oppos Top-Smartphone Find 5 ist über einen neuen Onlineshop offiziell in Deutschland erhältlich. Für 400 Euro erhält der Käufer ein Android-Smartphone mit 5 Zoll großem Full-HD-Display und einer 13-Megapixel-Kamera.
Zwei US-Wissenschaftler haben nach dem Bombenattentat von Boston Gesichtserkennungssoftware auf Fahndungsfotos angesetzt. Die Systeme erkannten nur einen der mutmaßlichen Attentäter.
Mehrere Apps des britischen Pay-TV-Anbieters BSkyB sowie mindestens ein Twitter-Account des Unternehmens sind von syrischen Aktivisten gehackt worden. Die betroffenen Apps sind inzwischen aus dem Play-Store verschwunden.
Eine US-Kommission aus ehemaligen Regierungsmitgliedern und hochrangigen Militärangehörigen und dem Ex-Intel-Chef empfiehlt den Einsatz von Rootkits und Ransomware, um den Diebstahl geistigen Eigentums zu unterbinden. Notfalls sollen Zugriffe auf Fremdrechner legalisiert werden.
Nach Beschwerden von Mobilfunkmanagern prüft die EU-Kommission, ob Apple in seinen Lieferverträgen festlegt, dass kein Produkt bessere Vertragsbedingungen bekommen darf als das iPhone.
Das Android-Smartphone ZTE Grand X Pro mit Dual-Core-Prozessor und 4,5-Zoll-Display kommt Ende Mai 2013 in den deutschen Handel. Für 280 Euro erhält der Käufer ein Gerät mit guter Bildschirmauflösung und 8-Megapixel-Kamera, aber veralteter Android-Version.
Lernfähigkeit, Reaktionen, Emotionen: Die Bundesdatenschützer Peter Schaar sieht die Gefahr, dass der von der Xbox One registrierte emotionale Zustand des Spielers an Dritte weitergegeben wird. Microsoft weist derartige Spekulationen zurück.
Die Deutsche Telekom bereitet die Gründung einer Spezialabteilung gegen Cyberangriffe vor. Sie soll Sicherheitsprodukte und -dienstleistungen für Unternehmen aller Größen anbieten.
Weltraumfahrten oder Millionen an Euro - es gab viele Spekulationen über den Inhalt von Peter Molyneux' Spiele-Experiment Curiosity. Jetzt ist der Würfel geknackt, und der Gewinner hat der Veröffentlichung seines Preises zugestimmt.
Better Place ist am Ende. Das Unternehmen wollte die Autoindustrie umkrempeln und hatte in einigen Ländern, darunter Dänemark und Israel, mit Elektroautos von Renault sowie Ladestationen versucht, Kunden zu gewinnen.
Die Deutsche Bahn will Graffitisprüher schon bald mit Drohnen überführen. Sie sollen den Vandalismus filmen und so Beweismaterial sichern.
Vodafone und E-Plus werden Ende Juni 2013 neue Datenpaketoptionen für das EU-Ausland anbieten. E-Plus-Kunden bekommen Datenvolumen kostenlos. Damit soll die mobile Datennutzung im EU-Ausland für den Kunden günstiger werden.
Linuxtag 2013 Einige Hard- und Softwarehersteller betreiben enormen Aufwand, um Funktionen auf ihren Geräten einzuschränken. MIT-Forscher Benjamin Mako Hill bezeichnet diese als "Antifeatures" - und sieht freie Software als Möglichkeit, sie einzudämmen.
Nach dem Kauf von Tumblr bietet Yahoo jetzt auch für die Video-on-Demand-Plattform Hulu. Das Unternehmen ist rund 2 Milliarden US-Dollar wert.
Zwei Drittel der Weltbevölkerung sind noch offline. Google X setzt mit einem großen Projekt auf mobiles Internet über TV-Frequenzen, Satelliten und Ballons.
Wer ein gebrauchtes Spiel für die Xbox One verkaufen will, muss damit zum Händler marschieren: Dies berichtet zumindest ein britisches Fachmagazin. Unterdessen verkauft sich die neue Konsole schon sehr gut - und Microsoft verkündet hohe Ziele für seine "alte" Xbox 360.
Lenovos Finanzchef protzt, dass sich der PC-Hersteller jedes Unternehmen, das zum Verkauf steht, auch leisten könnte.
Peter Schaar wendet sich dagegen, dass Jobcenter-Mitarbeiter bei Facebook die soziale Lage der Menschen ausforschen und verdeckt Freundschaftsanfragen senden. Die Bundesagentur für Arbeit sagt, dass das gar nicht möglich sei.
Google bietet für Google Maps nun auch in Deutschland eine Routennavigation per Fahrrad an. Bei der Routenplanung werden Radwege bevorzugt und vielbefahrene Straßen gemieden.
Der wilde, wilde Westen fängt im Downloadshop an: In Gunslinger folgt der Spieler mit dem Revolver in der Hand den Kneipenerzählungen eines alten Kopfgeldjägers - und erlebt dabei ein höchst unterhaltsames Abenteuer.
Die O2-Tochter Fonic bringt kommende Woche eine Allnet-Flatrate auf den Markt. Im Preis der All-Net Flat ist eine SMS-Flatrate und eine mobile Datenflatrate enthalten. Bis Mitte Juli 2013 gibt es den Tarif zum Monatspreis von 19,95 Euro, regulär kostet er 24,95 Euro im Monat.
Die DSL-Drosselungspläne der Telekom haben eine Diskussion darüber ausgelöst, wie viel Traffic im Internet eigentlich kostet. Aber sind die hohen Traffic-Kosten überhaupt das Problem?
In nur vier Tagen hat eine Petition für Netzneutralität und gegen DSL-Drosselung die nötige Zahl der Mitzeichner gefunden. Jetzt will der Petent 100.000 erreichen.
E-Ink hat ein neues farbiges E-Paper-Display vorgestellt, das neben Schwarz und Weiß auch Rot darstellen kann. Zudem gibt es ein winterfestes E-Paper.
Eine seit Jahren bekannte potenzielle Sicherheitslücke ist auf allen Geräten mit Android und iOS weiterhin nutzbar. Solche Tablets und Smartphones teilen der Umgebung ihre bevorzugten WLANs mit, und das ist durchaus ein Problem.
Leica hat auf seiner Facebook-Seite und seiner Website eine neue Kamera angekündigt. Sie ist zwischen dem Vollformatmodell Leica M und der Luxus-Kompaktkamera X2 mit fest eingebautem Objektiv und APS-C-Sensor positioniert.
Google will offenbar verhindern, dass Facebook Waze kauft und hat ein Gegengebot angekündigt. Das Startup verlangt nun über 1 Milliarde US-Dollar.
28 teils gefährliche Sicherheitslücken in den zahlreichen Bibliotheken des Displayservers X.org haben die Entwickler geschlossen. Sie betreffen alle bisherigen Versionen des X Window System.
Tagsüber sammelt der Spieler Vorräte und Waffen, nachts kämpft er gegen Zombies: Das ist das Grundkonzept von Dying Light, das Techland unter anderem für Playstation 4 und Xbox One produziert.
Buffalo behauptet, mit einer externen, mechanischen Festplatte Schreib- und Lesegeschwindigkeiten von 400 beziehungsweise 300 Megabyte pro Sekunde realisieren zu können. Diese Geschwindigkeit ist normalerweise SSDs vorbehalten.
Linuxtag 2013 Im Vergleich zu anderen europäischen Ländern tun sich die deutschen Behörden in Deutschland mit Open-Source-Software noch schwer. Eine Podiumsdiskussion auf dem Open-IT Summit 2013 offenbart das Problem: geschlossene Dokumentenstandards.