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A character on the Creepy Pasta website allegedly prompted two girls to stab a friend 19 times. Image:

Girls say internet character "made them do it"

4 Jun 2014

Apple's Tim Cook showed off new operating system software, a new programming language and new software for health applications and for controlling lights and appliances in homes. Image: Apple

Apple unveils HealthKit, HomeKit and new operating systems

3 Jun 2014

Analyst see Apple's deal with Beats to get Jimmy Iovine and Dr Dre on board is a mismatch that won't add much to the company's value. Image: Wikipedia

Software to star at Apple developers conference

2 Jun 2014

The image of a thief taken using Lookout's 'theftie' system and sent to the owner of the phone so the thief can be apprehended by police. Image:

'Thefties' nab 'selfies' of smartphone thieves

30 May 2014

Jimmy Iovine is a music producer and he says that its the music producers who really know what is going on in the music industry. However, he's not saying anything about the Apple deal or its plans. Image: Wikipedia

Apple dances to new tune with Beats deal

30 May 2014

Simband, Samsung's latest health device works in tandem with SAMI, an open source platform that stores data from the body digitally to better understand health issues. Image:

Samsung unveils new digital health platform

30 May 2014

LG's new G3 is drawing some rave reviews from various technology magazines around the world. Image:

LG launches new flagship G3 smartphone

29 May 2014

Skype's Gurdeep Pall says that translations on the fly will soon be a reality and that a Windows 8 version of the beta app will be available later this year. Image:

Microsoft offers real-time translation for Skype

29 May 2014

Hector Monsegur avoided going to jail for 124 years after doing a deal with the FBI. Known as Sabu, he was responsible for hacking hundreds of commercial and government sites around the world. Image:

US hacker turns FBI informant, walks free

28 May 2014

Significant growth in the number of Twitter users is expected to come from the Asia-Pacific regions as growth in the USA slows down. Image:

Twitter sees growth in emerging markets: researchers

28 May 2014

Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is a combination of a tablet and a serious business computer claims Microsoft's Satya Nadella. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 3 computer and tablet

22 May 2014

The Chinese government has banned all government agencies from installing Windows 8 on its computers. Image:

Microsoft to negotiate with China after Windows 8 ban

21 May 2014

Google has bought software company Divide so it can incorporate more security into its Android operating systems. Image:

Android out to conquer businesses with startup Divide

20 May 2014

Ben Silberman says the latest tranche of funding will be used to create new tools for Pinterest and incorporate advertising in the service. Image: Tumblr

Pinterest valued at US$5bn after fresh funding

19 May 2014

Google has opened its beta program for the Glass device to anyone willing to buy the device for US$1,500. Image: Wikipedia

Google selling Glass internet eyewear in US

15 May 2014

Edith Ramirez, Chairman of the FTC has imposed strict regulations on Snapchat to ensure user privacy. Image: FTC

Snapchat settles FTC charge that it deceived users

9 May 2014

HP's Martin Fink says applications must be scaled for hybrid environments. Image: HP

HP pledges US$1bn investment in cloud computing

8 May 2014

Jack Ma, Founder of Alibaba, the world's biggest online retailer. Image:

Yahoo shares fall after Alibaba IPO filing

8 May 2014

Amazon's distribution centre in the UK. Twitter users can now connect their account to Amazon and add items direcly to their cart and then pay for them when they next log on. Image:

Twitter, Amazon team up for in-app purchasing

6 May 2014

Apple's Attorney Harold McElhinny says Samsung sold 37m phones that infringed Apple's copyright. Image: Lisa Shuchman

Apple, Samsung make final pitches in high-stakes trial

2 May 2014

US Department of Justice's Bill Baer says no-poach agreements stunt US creativity and flair. Image:

eBay pays USD3.75m to settle 'no-poaching' case

2 May 2014

Microsoft's Adrienne Hall says the security flaw in Internet Explorer has been patched. Image:

Microsoft patches perilous hole in IE Web browser

2 May 2014

Microsoft is trying to fix a flaw in the most recent versions of Internet Explorer that could allow personal data to be stolen. Image:

Microsoft troubled by Internet Explorer security flaw

29 Apr 2014

Facebook has bought the fitness tracking app, Moves for an undisclosed sum. Image:

Facebook buys fitness app Moves

25 Apr 2014

Google is building an archive of historical pictures that will allow users to go back in time. Image: Google

Google online maps give you time travel

24 Apr 2014

Zynga has released a new version of FarmVille tailored to smartphones and tablet computers. Image: Google

Zynga seeks to harvest players with mobile FarmVille game

22 Apr 2014

AFP has launced an online content site for Internet users. Image: AFP

AFP launches 'AFP Forum' to unify news products on internet

11 Apr 2014

Twitter profiles get Facebook-style revamp

9 Apr 2014

Amazon's Fire TV bundle that will offer streaming video in competition with Hulu and Netflix. Image:

Amazon launches new device for streaming video

3 Apr 2014

Microsoft's new boss, Satya Nadella, encourages users to remain loyal to the Windows operating systems. Image: Wikimedia

Microsoft's smartphone assistant, Cortana

3 Apr 2014