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Russia Bans Bitcoin As Currency
Internet February 13, 2014
The Prosecutor General’s Office in Russia, recently made its stance quite clear on the virtual currency Bitcoin. Any use of Bitcoin will be considered “potentially suspicious,” as the Russian government has linked Bitcoin use to illicit activities. “Systems for anonymous payments and cyber currencies that have gained considerable circulation,... Read more
Headway – The Sound System For Helmets
Internet February 12, 2014
Headway is a new device that turns a helmet in to a wearable speaker, allowing biking, snowboarding and skiing enthusiasts to listen to music while they enjoy their favourite sport. Although it has the same effect of a speaker, the sound is actually transmitted by vibrations through the use... Read more
Microsoft Takes Action on Safer Internet Day
Internet February 12, 2014
You might have missed it, but yesterday was Safer Internet Day; and with all the security and privacy issues we’ve heard – and maybe experienced – in recent times, it sure is good to know that there is such a thing as Safer Internet Day. This “event” is organized... Read more
We all love an outsider’s chance, don’t we? Maybe it’s the renegade team who surpass insurmountable odds to win in the final minute of the game? I think Ubuntu is a bit like that, isn’t it? They have done really well over the last few years, in fact now... Read more
Something new has come up at the Microsoft Store, and it might catch the interest of people who are in the market for a new tablet. The ASUS VivoTab Note 8, which have been talked about with interest, is now available in the Microsoft Store. The ASUS VivoTab Note... Read more
Samsung Announces Black Edition Galaxy S4
Internet February 11, 2014
The long rumoured Samsung Black Editions of the Galaxy S4 mini and the Galaxy S4 have now at long last, become a reality. Samsung announced the device on Friday last week. The devices are now available in select global markets. The Galaxy S4 mini and Galaxy S4 Black Editions are the... Read more
Dyson Takes On Google With 5 Million Investment in Robotics
Internet February 11, 2014
The inventor and designer, Sir James Dyson, appears to be at war with the mighty Internet giant Google, by investing £5m in a London university for the development of a new generation of “intelligent domestic robots”. Dyson’s company is best known for its vacuum cleaners, but they are putting money into a... Read more
Technological innovation happens at the speed of light these days. That means it can be very difficult to keep up with the newest gadgets on the market, and confusing to figure out which are the “must-haves” among the thousands available. This list of 6 must have gadgets for 2014... Read more
Prince Drops Lawsuit Against His Fans
Internet February 10, 2014
The artist formerly known as Prince, or Prince, however he likes to be called these days, has been popular in the news lately. And he hasn’t been in the news for promoting a new album or anything like that, either. He’s been in the news primarily because he decided... Read more
BT Announce Buy-To-Keep Movie Service
Internet February 10, 2014
Many of us use online film and television viewing sites like Netflix and Lovefilm. Now BT has added a new exciting feature to their movie service: Buy-to-keep film viewing. They have announced that their new service will enable customers in the United Kingdom to buy films they watch, outright... Read more
Owner Of Silk Road is Charged
Internet February 9, 2014
Ross William Ulbricht, the alleged owner of the black-market website Silk Road, has been charged following allegations of drug trafficking computer hacking and money laundering. Prosecutors have also alleged that he is responsible for conspiring six murders, one of which was a former Silk Road employee. Ulbricht’s lawyer said... Read more
Government To Decide if Justin Bieber Will Be Deported
Internet February 9, 2014
If you search the internet for more than 2 minutes, you’ll find that someone has started a petition regarding just about anything. It seems the popular petition in the news these days is one regarding Baby singer Justin Bieber. I should also add that if you search the internet for... Read more
Google Gives Eric Schmidt $100 Million In Stock
Internet February 8, 2014
Google’s executive chairman has been awarded a massive reward package for recognition of the Internet giant’s recent successes. The Interent giants have announced a bonus package worth a staggering $106 million, for its former Chief Executive Officer and current Executive Chairman, Eric Schimdt, as a gift offering for the company’s recent... Read more
Back To The Future Going To Broadway
Internet February 8, 2014
“Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads.” With those words, Doc Brown took Marty McFly on a ride (flight?) in a suped up Delorean that he would never forget. They went Back To The Future, and nothing was ever the same for them. And, if we’re being honest, nothing... Read more
Microsoft Takes Fight Against Cybercrime To New Level With Its Cybercrime Center
Internet February 8, 2014
Cybercrime is no joke, with security specialist McAfee estimating the cost of illegal cyber activity to be around $300 billion worldwide in 2013. That is more than enough money to feed the world’s poor! While the average person may not be all that concerned with cybercrime, Microsoft is taking... Read more
Microsoft seems to be in the midst of exciting times in spite of the not-so-good response it has received because of its decision to kill XP (albeit prolonging things, it seems). Then there is the new CEO, with Bill Gates even making a comeback. But that’s not all! While... Read more
Google Told To Move its Mystery Barge
Internet February 8, 2014
The state agency, San Francisco Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), has ordered Google to move its mystery barge. Reports claim that Google did not have the authorization to even start the construction. It could result in the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) being fined or even facing “enforcement proceedings”... Read more
UK Government Hit Back At Anonymous With DDoS
Internet February 8, 2014
According to documents supplied by Edward Snowden to NBC news, the UK government have attacked hacktivist groups including Anonymous, using DDoS attacks. The distributed denial of service or DDoS attack as it is more commonly known, is the same process of attack used by hacktivists in online attacks. Anonymous... Read more