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Google search will incorporate 'knowledge graph'

Google will begin in the next few days to incorporate the "knowledge graph" it has been building for two years into its search resultsThursday, 17 May, 2012

Developing world fuels rise in software piracy, claims BSA

Four out of every ten programs used in the world are pirated or unlicensed, the Business Software Alliance’s (BSA) latest annual study has calculatedThursday, 17 May, 2012

Compuware brings APM to cloud and Big Data applications

Mainframe software company Compuware has updated its dynaTrace Enterprise productThursday, 17 May, 2012

Android users targeted by premium-rate SMS malware

Russian cybercriminals have started distributing a wave of premium rate malware from rogue marketplaces, including one example disguised as an Android Flash PlayerWednesday, 16 May, 2012

EU to 'remain vigilant' on Microsoft's browser commitments

Move follows Mozilla complaining its Firefox browser is being excluded from Windows RTWednesday, 16 May, 2012

Angry Birds tops companies' app blacklist

It seems that your boss doesn't want you to launch digital birds at evil green pigs during office hoursWednesday, 16 May, 2012

Rumour of iPhone 5 will mean poor Q3 for Apple

iPhone sales predicted to decline in run up to anticipated iPhone 5 launch in OctoberWednesday, 16 May, 2012

Microsoft to charge US$15 for Windows 8 upgrade deal

Microsoft plans to charge users who buy a new Windows 7 PC US$14.99 for an upgrade to Windows 8. The upgrade program is expected to kick off alongside the delivery of Windows 8 Release Preview in June.Wednesday, 16 May, 2012

Opinion: SMS a killer app at 20; irrelevant at 25?

Internet-based services such as Facebook may see the end of textingTuesday, 15 May, 2012

Intel introduces first server chips with 3D transistors

Intel has announced faster and more power-efficient Xeon server processorsTuesday, 15 May, 2012

Faking IT: 5 executives who lied in their resumes

Former Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson is not the only executive to have emballished his resumeTuesday, 15 May, 2012

Scott Thompson out as Yahoo CEO

Embattled Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson has left the company, Yahoo announced SundayMonday, 14 May, 2012

Senate to look at Mozilla's browser competition allegations

Judiciary Committee plans to look into accusations by Mozilla that Microsoft is restricting access to important programming tools for browsers that will run in Windows RTMonday, 14 May, 2012

Is your BYOD policy out-of-date?

As consumerisation continues to spread throughout the enterprise, IT decision makers must remain on their toes, tracking and anticipating end user behavior and deploying technology to protect against productivity losses and data breaches, one researcher says.Monday, 14 May, 2012

Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 on sale Sunday in US for US$400

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is set to go on sale at retailers nationwide Sunday for US$399.99, furthering the variety of tablet sizes from the vendor.Saturday, 12 May, 2012 | 7 comments

From packet inspectors to WAN optimisers, network add-ons are all the rage

These days, it seems like a dozen new network "extras" - including traffic monitors, packet inspection technologies and management products, to name just a few - are launched every week, all advertising large-scale gains in performance, security and ease of use.Saturday, 12 May, 2012

American mums love Facebook, Nielsen survey shows

If you're looking for a last-minute gift for Mother's Day, don't bother sending her a Facebook invite - chances are, she's probably already on it.Saturday, 12 May, 2012

IPhone 5 rumour rollup for the week ending May 11

The ever-fecund Apple supply chain this week fed the iOSphere with rumours of times and features. Imagination did the rest.Saturday, 12 May, 2012 | 1 comment

Mozilla CEO stumps for openness on mobile web

Gary Kovacs of open source browser maker Mozilla urges mobile industry players to embrace HTML 5Friday, 11 May, 2012

Apple patches 36 bugs in OS X, fixes encryption password goof

Apple patched 36 vulnerabilities in Mac OS X, most of them criticalFriday, 11 May, 2012 | 2 comments

US seeking to build international unity around cyber defence for industrial control systems

In the interests of thwarting cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as energy, water and manufacturing, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is quietly reaching out to other governments around the world to find what problems may exist elsewhere and what research can be shared to improve industrial control systems (ICS).Friday, 11 May, 2012