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GoDaddy not hacked, claim router table problems

We reported yesterday that an Anonymous source had claimed responsibility for the raft of websites taken down in an ‘attack' on GoDaddy.com. The company issued a statement claiming that the problem was based on corrupted router tables, not ‘external influences'. GoDaddy interim CEO Scott Wagner, wrote a small announcement which …

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Undercover reporter works in Foxconn iPhone plant

The Shanghai Evening Post published a very interesting insider report detailing what it is like to work at the Foxconn Tai Yuan factory to assemble the device. It certainly doesn't look to be a dream job for anyone, thats our views on it. The report was published by a Chinese …

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New site for censored news and images to launch in October

We Fight Censorship

Wikileaks has a new competitor in the form of WeFightCensorship.com, coming from freedom lobbyist organisation, Reporters Without Borders. Described as a “virtual shelter” to allow people to share and distribute banned and censored materials, the site is designed to help those suffering under repressive government regimes where social networking and …

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Bohemia Interactive scouts arrested by Greek authorities

Lemnos

Two members of staff from ARMA developer, Bohemia Interactive, have been arrested by authorities for espionage on a military installation on an island off the Greek coast, called Lemnos. Apparently the island is set to feature in the next instalment of the ARMA series, with the two staff members – believed both …

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Apple stores set to fall foul of Trading Standards?

Here at KitGuru, we like the idea that all advertising needs to be legal, honest and decent. It's a cornerstone of how the world does business and it's to be applauded. Photos sent in from a shopping centre in North London have given cause for concern with the packaging of …

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Gigabyte GTX 660 Ti OC Windforce Review

Nvidia recently released the GTX660 Ti – a high performance solution aimed at the hard core gaming enthusiast user with a budget under £300. Today we are looking at the new Gigabyte GTX 660 Ti OC Windforce which is a custom cooled solution supplied at ‘out of the box' overclocked …

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Big delay for iPhone 5 accessories

With a big launch almost upon us, stores across the planet would normally also prepare to sell a range of accessories to the lucky new owners of the iPhone 5. Checking with our Far East sources, there seems to be something of a delay. KitGuru checks the calendar for accessory …

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Samsung to target iPhone 5 with legal action

An Industry source has spoken to the Korean Times claiming that Samsung will take ‘immediate legal action' against Apple. The iPhone 5 is due to be showcased by Apple soon in an official press briefing however the news is that Samsung could put a spanner in the works. Samsung are …

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Godaddy.com hacked, websites down

Millions of websites hosted by Godaddy.com were taken down yesterday for a couple of hours before the services started to come back online in the afternoon. A hacker who was apparently associated with the Anonymous group took responsibility on Twitter.com. Another Twitter account associated with the group has disputed the …

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Spotify to launch web-browser version

Spotify

Since its inception, Spotify has only been available through its desktop or mobile application. However, that's all about to change as the streaming music service will soon be accessible through a simple web browser, making it possible to access all the music you could ask for, from wherever you are …

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Google acquire VirusTotal

Google have been placing some of their focus lately into improving security credentials and this weekend it was announced that they had acquired VirusTotal, a company who provide a free service to analyse suspicious files and URL's. It can detect viruses, worms, trojans and other malware. The announcement was made …

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Hewlett Packard announce four ‘all-in-one’ PC’s

Hewlett Packard have announced four new ‘all-in-one' PC's today, with the standout machine being the SpectreOne. Unlike others which were unveiled today, the SpectreOne is not a touchscreen all-in-one PC, but it is their thinnest ever system, measuring just 11.5mm. Making this system touchscreen would have made it thicker. The …

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Exclusive interview with Synology’s Joanne Taylor

While the final result from KitGuru’s latest poll has yet to be confirmed, the majority of NAS users who expressed a preference – choose Synology as their ‘Best NAS device manufacturer’. Following on from that, it seemed like a great idea to put an expert in the KitGuru hot chair …

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How little money is there in games hardware?

We keep a pretty good eye on the way the channel operates. Specifically, looking for the deals that are being offered into stores – against what we know the stores sell the products for to customers (i.e. KitGuru readers). One offer in the trade press got us wondering, so we …

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Apple allows remote torrenting on iOS

Conttrol

Apple looks to have lifted its ban on torrent applications on the iOS, having allowed Conttrol, an app that lets you manage your uTorrent software remotely with the use of your iPhone. It's not the only one that's shown up on the app store either, with Apple also certifying Transmission RPC a …

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Sweden pledges aid to Cambodia after Svartholm deported

Svartholm

In a move that seems morally fishy, but far from surprising, Sweden has pledged aid in the form of 400 million Kronor (£37.5 million) to Cambodia, after the South-East Asian nation agreed to deport The Pirate Bay founder, Gottfried Svartholm – allowing Swedish authorities to arrest him. The money is …

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