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Today's Internet has been brought to you by porn
After a wild and passionate youth, YouTube and Ning have both announced they're adopting a policy of abstinence. Heck, they might even join a convent. Why? Money, of course. - +
Apple yanks antivirus advice from its Web site
Official calls it 'old and inaccurate,' but researcher blames Apple's penchant for secrecyApple late Tuesday yanked a controversial support document from its Web site that had urged Mac users to run antivirus software because the recommendation was "old and inaccurate," a company spokesman said Wednesday. - +
Nokia cuts outlook again
For the second time in under a month, Nokia revised down its expectations for industry mobile-phone sales this year and next.After warning less than a month ago that the worldwide handset market would do worse than expected this year and next, Nokia on Thursday revised down its expectations again.
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HP Colour LaserJet CM3530fs
Decent print quality, some design flaws.The Colour LaserJet CM3530fs is a mix-and-match of features from low- and high-end office multifunctions, combined with mid-range quality and speed. There are some flaws in the design and basic functionality of this machine, but the CM3530fs remains a competitively priced alternative to full-size photocopiers. - +
Philips SHE9620
Classy looking IEMs that are great value for money.Released at the same time as Philips' SHE9550, the Philips SHE9620 headphones offer a slightly different listening experience. While the SHE9550s were incredibly bass heavy, these IEMs (in-ear monitors) focus more on providing a clear, neutral listening experience; and they do a good job of it. If you want a slightly more accurate listening experience they are a good option, particularly if you're on a budget. - +
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
If a Ferrari had a 20x optical zoom and 1080p video recording...The Ferrari of Canon's already stellar compact camera line-up, the PowerShot SX1 IS pretty much does it all. Not only does it feature a mammoth 20x optical zoom and a 28mm, wide-angle lens, but it can also record Full HD 1080p video footage — most other HD-capable cameras only shoot in 720p. In all of our tests the unit impressed. If you're looking to upgrade your metaphorical Camry to something a little bigger and faster, this is an excellent choice.
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Garmin nuvi 265W
Widescreen navigation for a reasonable price.A mid-range GPS commanding a reasonable price, Garmin's nuvi 265W is a compact widescreen unit featuring Bluetooth and text-to-speech technology. While it doesn't offer any other advanced features, the combination of excellent navigation and ease of use will appeal. - +
Nokia adds 3D navigation and Google Maps rival
Nokia continues to push navigation on mobile phones at its World 08 conference.Nokia continues to push navigation on mobile phones, announcing Tuesday at its World 08 conference in Barcelona a version of its Maps software as well as Maps on Ovi, which will compete with Google Maps. - +
Google Earth used by terrorists in India attacks
Ex Indian president warned easy availability of detailed maps of countries from services such as Google Earth could be misused by terrorists.The terrorists that attacked various locations in south Mumbai last week used digital maps from Google Earth to learn their way around, according to officials investigating the attacks.
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Today's Internet has been brought to you by porn
After a wild and passionate youth, YouTube and Ning have both announced they're adopting a policy of abstinence. Heck, they might even join a convent. Why? Money, of course. - +
Police arrest BitTorrent tracker operators in Brisbane
Men charged with money laundering.The Australian Federal Police (AFP) yesterday arrested and charged two Brisbane men with money laundering offences linked to a BitTorrent tracker site. A $54,000 bank account belonging to one of the men was subsequently frozen. - +
Anti Internet filtering rebels hit the streets
Protests planned across the countryOpponents to the government's Internet content filtering scheme will take to the streets in a series of protests planned in Australia's capital cities.
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
If a Ferrari had a 20x optical zoom and 1080p video recording...The Ferrari of Canon's already stellar compact camera line-up, the PowerShot SX1 IS pretty much does it all. Not only does it feature a mammoth 20x optical zoom and a 28mm, wide-angle lens, but it can also record Full HD 1080p video footage — most other HD-capable cameras only shoot in 720p. In all of our tests the unit impressed. If you're looking to upgrade your metaphorical Camry to something a little bigger and faster, this is an excellent choice. - +
Nikon CoolPix S610c
10-megapixel camera with built-in Wi-Fi.Similar in many ways to the CoolPix S610 that we recently reviewed, the Nikon CoolPix S610c has the same pros and cons as its cheaper brother but comes with wireless connectivity as an added bonus. Its images are good without being great and its feature set is standard for a compact unit. However, like some other Nikon units, it is painfully slow at times, which really cripples the overall user experience. - +
Christmas Gift Guide: Digital Cameras
Find the perfect digital camera.Digital cameras are one of Christmas' hottest items. However, there are now hundreds of units on the market and the decision about which to buy is not an easy one. Do you need a big zoom? What about manual shooting modes or image stabilisation? Well the good news is that whether you want a stocking-filler compact, a hefty ultra-zoom or a full blown SLR, we can help you find the right unit.
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HP Colour LaserJet CM3530fs
Decent print quality, some design flaws.The Colour LaserJet CM3530fs is a mix-and-match of features from low- and high-end office multifunctions, combined with mid-range quality and speed. There are some flaws in the design and basic functionality of this machine, but the CM3530fs remains a competitively priced alternative to full-size photocopiers. - +
RIM BlackBerry Storm
iPhone killer or just a Storm in a teacup?Following the success of Apple's iPhone 3G, it seems every manufacturer is attempting to get a piece of the touch-screen pie. RIM is one such example, launching the first BlackBerry without a physical keyboard, the Storm. Using a "clickable" touch screen to imitate the pressing of actual buttons, the Storm is an admirable handset but it falls short in many key areas. - +
Police arrest BitTorrent tracker operators in Brisbane
Men charged with money laundering.The Australian Federal Police (AFP) yesterday arrested and charged two Brisbane men with money laundering offences linked to a BitTorrent tracker site. A $54,000 bank account belonging to one of the men was subsequently frozen.
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About those 'Net capacity issues: There's more
Though this traffic load is more than typical, it certainly isn't exceptionalA little over a year ago, my colleagues and I modeled current and projected Internet capacity and anticipated demand to see if the curves ever crossed. The short answer: Yes, sometime before 2012, access (though not core) capacity would no longer be enough to serve demand. - +
Nokia cuts outlook again
For the second time in under a month, Nokia revised down its expectations for industry mobile-phone sales this year and next.After warning less than a month ago that the worldwide handset market would do worse than expected this year and next, Nokia on Thursday revised down its expectations again. - +
Firefox users targeted by rare piece of malware
Researchers at BitDefender have discovered a new type malicious software targeting only Firefox users that collects passwords for banking sites.Researchers at BitDefender have discovered a new type of malicious software that collects passwords for banking sites but targets only Firefox users.
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