David George-Cosh: March 2009 archives
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A group of Canadian researchers have uncovered an alleged cyber spying network that has affected over 1,200 computers in 103 countries, including Bahrain and Kuwait.
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Posted in: Beep Beep
Posted by: David George-Cosh on March 26, 2009 1:41 PM
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Apple, BlackBerry, cell, cellphone, dell, iPhone, mobile, palm, phone, Pre, Research, RIM, smartphones, telecoms
There may be a recession out there but people still want their smartphones. Although their overall growth has been subdued, cellphones packed with multimedia and email offerings are still flying off shelves while the makers behind them keep adding more features in what has become a very competitive environment. The latest hubbub is behind the discovery that Research In Motion's BlackBerrys will be able to stream high-quality television shows through wi-fi connections. The service, rumoured to be launched in time for the company's BlackBerry App Store, is a clear indication that RIM is taking cues from Apple and its iPhone device.
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Posted in: Beep Beep
Posted by: David George-Cosh on March 25, 2009 6:59 PM
Tags:
Abu, Bank,, banking,, Dhabi, Dubai, mobile,, NBAD,, nokia,, olopay,, qualcomm,, UAE,
The push to put mobile banking square in the hands of cellphone users appears to have taken a major step forward with handset giant Nokia announcing a $70 million investment in service provider Obopay, as reported by the Financial Times. This is also on top of the $69 million chipmaker Qualcomm has invested in the company last year. But will you actually use it?
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Posted in: Beep Beep
Posted by: David George-Cosh on March 23, 2009 2:34 PM
Tags:
Arabic,, Facebook,, networking,, Robert, Scoble,, social, Twitter
 Facebook, one of the fastest growing websites in the world, announced two significant developments in the past few weeks that could spur even further interest for the social networking powerhouse. The first is an Arabic language version of the site intended to attract the region's 250 million native speakers online. In a story written by National reporters Tom Spender and Keach Hagey, analysts call the move "a development" in bridging the gap between the Arabic community and the online world.
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