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Another death at Foxconn factory

The latest news that another death at a Foxconn factory is sending ripples through the industry. According to reports, the 21 year old employee fell to his death, although the circumstances are not yet known. Foxconn are one of the most well known electronic manufacturers who handle work for many …

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Xigmatek Elysium Review

Xigmatek have been earning a solid reputation among the enthusiast community for their high quality range of products. Today we are looking at the gargantuan Elysium case, which on paper looks to be possibly one of the best value and most capable cases on the market. The Xigmatek Elysium is …

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Google+ almost 20,000,000 users in 3 weeks

While Linkedin CEO Jeff Weiner feels that people don't have time in their schedule for Google+, it appears that initial reports are very positive for Google's latest social networking platform. Reports show that the growth of Google+ is very strong, with the adoption rate almost reaching 20 million users within …

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Apple release new MacBook Air, packs quite a punch

Apple have released their long awaited MacBook Air, based around the Sandybridge platform. There has been much talk about the new superportable machine before it was released. The new MacBook Air computers ship with Core i5 and Core i7 processors and start at £849.00 inc vat in the UK. The …

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Synology Unveils DiskStation Manager 3.2 Beta

Synology today announced the beta availability of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 3.2. The new NAS server OS has taken exciting steps in elevating: Management efficiency with centralized directory service, system-logs, CIFS share folders, and ISO images to mount as virtual drive Business’ mobility with web-based DSM mobile and Google Cloud Print™ …

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Apple keeping options open for CEO replacement

Steve Jobs hasn't been well now for some time, and as we have reported in the past, he recently took some medical leave to get some rest and recuperate. The Wall Street Journal have an article up today which would seem to show that the Apple board of directors are …

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Google warn users: new search malware in wild

Google are warning millions of people to be on the lookout for a new malware which has already infected many computers. This malicious software will install on unsuspecting computers after scamming people with promises of ‘anti virus software'. In theory, the software sounds very similar to the strain which has …

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16 year old arrested in UK for links to Anonymous

According to UK newspapers a 16 year old has been arrested in the UK, as part of bigger FBI plans to target high profile hacking groups Anonymous and Lulzsec. The teenager has apparently been arrested in London late yesterday and is being held in a police station, under custody. He …

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Apple release OSX Lion today while profits soar

As expected, Apple's recent profits have broken records, achieving $28.57 billion in revenue for the second quarter of the year. With sales showing 9 million iPads and 20 million iPhones, it appears that the company can do no wrong. Today, Apple are due to release the latest version of their …

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FBI arrest alleged members of Anonymous

Reports in from America today indicate that the F.B.I. have apparently arrested members of hacking group Anonymous. This is one of the largest raids in recent history as 14 alleged members have been taken into custody. The LATimes say that two of the people were from Southern California, although no …

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IDC report shows iPad taking 11% of PC Market

The iPad continues to grow from strength to strength as the latest reports from IDC show that Apple's tablet is now hogging 11% of the PC market. IDC are a well respected organisation, and their report, published in the last week highlights that Apple are continuing to see growth. Worldwide …

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XFX EyeFinity Stand Review

The winds of change have been blowing hard for XFX in the last year. As one of the most respected Nvidia graphics card manufacturers, it was a shock when they started making AMD solutions in 2009. With a hiatus in new graphics card releases, they have been diverting some of …

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Apple stores getting ready for OSX Lion rollout

The Apple audience are patiently waiting on OSX Lion to be released and the latest news shows that the operating system is said to be at the retail stores, ready for showroom floor placement. Macintosh news site sources are also claiming that AppleCare support staff are receiving training on the …

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LinkedIn CEO says people don’t have time for Google+

LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner has said that he doesn't think that people will have the free time to use Google+. Weiner was on stage at the Churchill Club last night and AllThingD's Kara Swisher asked him some questions based around social networking. The San Francisco Chronicle was on hand to …

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Opera and Vodafone extends global frame agreement

Opera Software announced today that they have signed a three-year extension of their global frame agreement with Vodafone. The existing global frame agreement gives Vodafone the chance to offer its customers Opera products such as a Vodafone-branded Opera Mini browser, a product that is at the core of Vodafone’s Internet …

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Apple profit set to increase 69 percent

Apple are due to announce a 69 percent jump in quarterly profit later today. Bloomberg are claiming that record buying of the iPad and Macintosh computer are helping to counter the flagging sales of the aging iPhone 4. With the iPhone 5 due for release in the near future, sales …

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Sun newspaper hacked by Lulzsec

It appears that Lulzsec, the famous hacking group, have not disbanded. They have apparently hacked The Sun Newspaper, owned by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. The hack included the publishing of a fake story which said that Rupert Murdoch was found dead in his garden. Visitors to the website were then …

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iPhone the number one choice for new buyers

A report published by ChangeWave Research shows that the iPhone is the top choice among people who are looking to buy a new smartphone. While the poll is limited to people in North America, over 4,163 people were asked which phone they would opt for, if they were buying one …

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Apple iPad 2 waiting time improves

We normally get a handful of emails every week from readers asking if we have any good sources for picking up a new iPad 2, quickly. With UK waiting lists set to 2-3 weeks since it was launched, it has been a long wait for some people. Hopefully the situation …

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Is Apple’s Final Cut Pro X really that bad?

Apple's latest video editing package Final Cut Pro X has received a tremendous amount of negative feedback. We reported a while ago that many users were saying it was a cheaper, ‘dumbed down' version that didn't fulfill their demands. Apple initially tried to play the problems down a little, but …

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