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Facebook smartphone could come by next year: report

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:48:39 GMT

Facebook hopes to release its own smartphone by next year, as the newly public social networking giant looks to boost its revenue in the mobile Internet market, the New York Times reported Monday.

Chavez notches up three million Twitter followers

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:48:38 GMT

Firebrand Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez now has more than three million followers on Twitter, making him the most popular Latin American politician on the site -- a milestone he celebrated on Monday.

Japan's Renesas ups chip outsourcing to Taiwan giant

Mon, 28 May 2012 17:48:48 GMT

Japan's Renesas Electronics said Monday it will boost the outsourcing of its chip production to Taiwan's TSMC, but it declined comment on reports it would cut about 30 percent of its staff.

Commartis coming

Mon, 28 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Under the concept of "Modern Play" at Commart Next Gen Thailand 2012, visitors will be able to experience a variety of the latest gadgets. Those on show include the Toshiba Flashair wireless SDHC memory card, the first memory card in the world that comes with wireless Lan, and Sony's Android SmartWatch, which keeps you discreetly updated and your hands free.

Channel-hopping on the go doesn't come cheap

Mon, 28 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

TrueMove H has released two new iOS apps: H TV and H Music. The hope is clearly that the apps will match our modern always-on-the-move lifestyle. But are they really worth the download?

Editing your own ringtone is simple

Mon, 28 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

I could never grasp buying a ringtone, no matter how spiffy, but there is really no excuse for throwing money at this. Fried Cookie's Ringtone Maker couldn't be any simpler at cutting a ringtone of 30 seconds or less out of any song or audio sound bite.

Social networks play emerging role in Mexico election

Sun, 27 May 2012 21:48:41 GMT

Online social networks, a newcomer in Mexican elections, are making a mark on the country's presidential campaign, forcing candidates to respond to issues and protests enabled by the Internet.

IMF chief sparks Facebook war by Greeks

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:48:38 GMT

Greek web users waged Facebook war against IMF head Christine Lagarde on Sunday after she accused their countrymen of dodging taxes.

Facebook deflates any thought of new tech bubble

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:48:38 GMT

The horrendous stock market debut for Facebook suggests investors are not ready to jump in and create another tech bubble despite big expectations for social media, analysts say.

Browser wars flare in mobile space

Sun, 27 May 2012 18:48:00 GMT

The browser wars are heating up again, but this time the fight is for dominance of the mobile Internet.

Browser wars flare in mobile space

Sun, 27 May 2012 18:48:00 GMT

The browser wars are heating up again, but this time the fight is for dominance of the mobile Internet.

In a galaxy not so far away

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

After much discussion in the smartphone arena over the past few months, the Samsung Galaxy S III is within arm's reach. And the world is watching. Pre-orders have ticked over 9.5 million, making it the most anticipated phone release of the year.

Yahoo! ditches digital newsstand for iPads

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:48:46 GMT

Yahoo! shuttered its fledgling digital newsstand for iPads on Friday in what it said was the start of a product purge intended to make the floundering Internet pioneer more nimble.

Apple chief passes on $75 mn in stock dividends

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:48:46 GMT

Apple chief executive Tim Cook has opted not to take $75 million in dividend payout on restricted shares of stock he owns in the maker of iPhones, iPads, iPods and Macintosh computers.

Shareholders vote to take China's Alibaba unit private

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:48:46 GMT

Minority shareholders of Alibaba.com on Friday voted in favour of a proposal by its parent Alibaba Group Holding to take the Hong Kong-listed online trading unit private, the company said.

Facebook IPO debacle raises investor dander

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:48:39 GMT

The spate of complaints and investigations over the Facebook stock offering suggests big institutions had an edge over small investors, raising questions about the process.

SpaceX makes final approach to space station

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:48:45 GMT

SpaceX's Dragon capsule on Friday made its final approach toward the International Space Station, edging closer to the climax of its landmark mission to latch on to the orbiting research lab.

SpaceX capsule nears space station in test maneuver

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:48:45 GMT

The Dragon space capsule launched by US company SpaceX was within 350 meters (yards) of the International Space Station early Friday on a test maneuver ahead of a high-stakes berthing bid.

SpaceX's Dragon makes historic space station dock

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:48:44 GMT

SpaceX on Friday became the first commercial outfit to send its own cargo capsule to the International Space Station, heralding the start of a new era for private spaceflight.

SpaceX's Dragon formally docks with ISS

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:48:44 GMT

SpaceX's Dragon capsule on Friday successfully docked with the International Space Station on a first of its kind cargo mission for commercial spaceflight, NASA said.

Space station arm grabs Dragon capsule

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:48:44 GMT

The International Space Station on Friday successfully used its robotic arm to grab the approaching Dragon capsule, making SpaceX the first private company to rendezvous with the orbiting lab.

Facebook makes mobile move after IPO flop

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:48:39 GMT

Facebook released a "camera" application Thursday that lets people take Instagram-style pictures that can be shared with iPhones.

Nasdaq caused $35 mn loss in Facebook IPO: broker

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:48:39 GMT

A New York broker has asked Nasdaq to compensate it for up to $35 million in losses on the Facebook initial public offering due to the market's computer problems on the first day of trade.

Google reveals copyrighted material claims

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:48:39 GMT

Google on Thursday began revealing details about requests for links to be removed from Internet search results on the grounds they lead to copyrighted material posted without permission.

Facebook releases camera app for iPhones

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:48:39 GMT

Facebook on Thursday released a "camera" application that lets people take Instagram-style pictures which can be shared with iPhones.