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North Korea bans use of mobile phones

by Admin on February 6, 2012

The use of mobile phones is currently banned in North Korea, due in part to the death of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-il, December 7 last year. There is concern from his successor and the country’s officials that the nation is in unsteady state, which is predictably getting worse. Said ban on the use of cellular

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Facebook IPO Sends Tech Stocks Surging

by Admin on February 6, 2012

Facebook filing for IPO Wednesday did good for more than just the social network. Companies associated — even tangentially — saw their stocks soar in trading Thursday.

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Apple Makes 75% of Mobile Phone Profits, With Only 9% of the Phones

by Admin on February 5, 2012

Apple's share of the global market in mobile phones — not just smart phones, but all mobile phones — has expanded from 3 percent in 2010 to just under 9 percent today. That doesn't quite sound like the …

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Wall Street Beat: Facebook Rides Wave of Tech, Internet IPOs

by Admin on February 4, 2012

Facebook may end up being the biggest name on the IPO calendar this year, but it's also part of a trend in which technology, and particularly Internet companies…

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Does Facebook have a mobile problem?

by Admin on February 3, 2012

The social network sees big opportunity in getting its service on millions of mobile devices, but it also sees big risks.

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What Are the Presidential Candidates' Stances on Important Tech Issues?

by Admin on February 2, 2012

The 2012 race for the White House is well underway. During the numerous debates, campaign speeches and addresses, the five remaining presidential candidates have been outspoken about their stances on unemployment, education and foreign policy. But there's one area they haven't been very vocal on: technology.

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Students have new text

by Admin on February 2, 2012

MOBILE phones have become a device most adults cannot live without and they're quickly reaching the palms of primary school students.

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Hawaiian Internet-dossier bill is dead… for now

by Admin on February 1, 2012

Rep. John Mizuno says that after “thousands of e-mails,” he's decided to pull the plug on his data retention bill–but will try again in 2013.

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Tech Hiring Trends 2012: What You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Admin on January 30, 2012

Job trend reports are pointing to big things for the tech industry, including lots of openings and opportunities for growth. Here's the lowdown on tech hiring trends.

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Police catch 17 motorists a day using their mobile phones

by Admin on January 30, 2012

THE number of Oxfordshire drivers caught illegally using their mobile phones has rocketed, with 17 caught every day.

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Phone trash a treasure for Briar Hill Vinnies

by Admin on January 28, 2012

DO YOU have old mobile phones stashed in your cupboards?

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Province moves ahead with plans for high-tech ID cards, Internet services

by Admin on January 28, 2012

The B.C. government is moving for-ward with plans for high-tech identity cards that will one day let people access a host of provincial services on the Internet.

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Airport introduces app for mobile phones and devices

by Admin on January 27, 2012

Traveling around Indianapolis International Airport's website now is a little easier. A new app for mobile phones and devices was unveiled this week, just in time for the tens of thousands of Super Bowl fans expected to make their way through the terminal.

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Israel sets sights on next-generation Internet

by Admin on January 27, 2012

Israel is often referred to as “Startup Nation,” thanks to its long history of high-tech breakthroughs produced by scrappy little companies. But in one critical area, the speed of Internet connections, Israel has fallen behind other tech-savvy countries.

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Top 5 Android mobile phones under Rs 10,000 for Dec & Jan

by Admin on January 26, 2012

Here is a list of the best mobile phones one must consider while buying a new Android phone for Rs 10,000 or less.

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