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Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 1 to be released on 8th April
28 February 2014, 11:30
On the same day Windows XP is shipped off to the bone yard.
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Google announces hands-free voice search in Chrome
28 February 2014, 10:30
You just need to be on the Google homepage or a new tab and say "OK Google".
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AMD Catalyst 14.2 Beta is Thief launch driver, Mantle improved
25 February 2014, 15:45
The driver will be available at around noon EST (17.00 GMT).
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WhatsApp will enable voice calling in Q2 2014
25 February 2014, 14:35
Recent WhatsApp downtime reportedly gifted LINE with 2 million new customers.
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Microsoft announces Windows 8.1 Update 1 coming in spring
24 February 2014, 09:42
Also says Windows Phone will offer wider hardware support, more manufacturing partners.
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Microsoft Windows 8.1 pricing cut by 70% to low-cost device makers
23 February 2014, 13:15
Decision should boost competitiveness with rival OSs on sub $250 devices.
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Google's Project Tango prototype smartphone announced
21 February 2014, 15:00
Combining computer vision and 3D sensors the device can map the world around it.
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Synology fixes DiskStation Manager software vulnerabilities
20 February 2014, 14:00
Two particular issues addressed, which could have compromised file access authority.
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WhatsApp bought by Facebook for $16 billion
20 February 2014, 00:00
Popular instant messenger service promises no changes for end users.
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AMD Rewards loyalty program launched
19 February 2014, 11:17
"Claim over $5m-worth of amazing stuff" from the AMD Rewards Store.
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Swype-like keyboard demoed in Windows Phone 8.1 video
18 February 2014, 15:51
Another improvement coming to the updated Microsoft mobile OS.
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Will your Chromebook reach its 'end of life' date next year?
18 February 2014, 11:22
Yes, if its an Acer AC700. Google publishes official 'end of life' timetable for Chromebooks.
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Windows 7 won't be available on consumer PCs after 31st October
17 February 2014, 11:07
However date of Windows 7 Professional PCs end of sales is "not yet established".
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Google buys SlickLogin for audio-based authentication tech
17 February 2014, 10:13
Quick, convenient and secure method to confirm your ID uses your smartphone.
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Chrome browser Beta compiles JavaScript in the background
14 February 2014, 15:15
'Concurrent compilation' will boost performance whilst JavaScript apps remain responsive.
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Chat app Viber acquired by Japan's Rakuten for $900m
14 February 2014, 13:00
Rakuten's expansion strategy hopes are to sell goods and services through this IM app.
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Microsoft has sold 200 million Windows 8 licences in 15 months
14 February 2014, 11:00
The troubled OS thus undershoots Windows 7's 12 month tally by 40 million.
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Japan weathered a record 12.8 billion cyberattacks in 2013
12 February 2014, 14:00
Record-breaking DDoS attack also strikes CloudFlare's network.
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Microsoft to dish out more storage with OneDrive incentives
11 February 2014, 12:14
It is thought users will be able to build up to 15GB of total free storage using the scheme.
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Firefox for Windows 8 Touch beta is available for download
7 February 2014, 09:35
Browser has tile-based start screen and is optimised for the Windows 8 Modern UI.
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Valve launches Steam Music Beta, reveals service features
5 February 2014, 12:00
Steam overlay in-game music control and playback feature in the limited beta.
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Satya Nadella replaces Steve Ballmer as Microsoft CEO
4 February 2014, 17:12
The five month search comes to an end with an internal promotion.
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Adobe Photoshop veteran moves to Google digital photo team
4 February 2014, 10:22
John Nack leaves Adobe after 14 years of service, 8 of those on the Photoshop team.
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Windows 8.X usage up to over 21 per cent according to Steam data
3 February 2014, 11:43
But NetApplications puts the Windows 8.X users figure at just over 10 per cent.
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Windows 8.1 Update 1 said to boot to desktop by default
31 January 2014, 11:14
Will Microsoft's new OS default startup behaviour favour Windows desktop users?
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Microsoft enterprise and cloud chief Satya Nadella is next CEO?
31 January 2014, 09:03
Sources also say that Bill Gates will be replaced as Chairman by John Thompson.
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LibreOffice 4.2 focuses upon performance and interoperability
30 January 2014, 19:27
Also the UK Government plans to swap Microsoft Office with open source alternative(s).
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FileZilla FTP client doppelganger on the loose, stealing logins
29 January 2014, 11:59
Malware writers modified the open source program, started bold new campaign.
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Microsoft SkyDrive will soon be rebranded as OneDrive
28 January 2014, 12:30
Also Microsoft might soon be rebranding Office Web Apps as Office Online.
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Artificial Intelligence firm DeepMind acquired by Google
27 January 2014, 16:41
Reports say the London start-up was bought by Google for around $400 million.
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Windows 8.1 Update 1 to arrive on 11th March?
27 January 2014, 10:30
Also prolific Windows leaker 'WZor' has lots of screenshots for you.
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South Korea bans non-removable smartphone bloatware
27 January 2014, 09:30
With a few exceptions including some Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity apps and an app store.
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Microsoft to offer non-US storage for non-US users?
23 January 2014, 10:09
Head lawyer at Redmond suggests the move, to allay NSA snooping fears.
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