If you frequently take a train or a bus, like me, you may have noticed the growing population who are adopting tablets. This time last year, I would have been hard pressed to notice a single person using a tablet on my train. Last week there were at least 8 …
Read More »AntiSec claim to have hacked military based server
AntiSec, a well known hacking group claim to have broken into a military server and have made off with thousands of email addresses and passwords. This marks the latest in a long list of attacks of government and high profile businesses. According to reports, 90,000 email addresses were compromised, including …
Read More »AMD appoints new boss for EMEA channel component sales
The topsy-turvy world of senior management operates on a simple principal of ‘there were 10 in the bed and the CEO said roll over'. As soon as someone gets promoted, there is a gap. It's a time for change and for career advancement. KitGuru looks back at the LinkedIn updates …
Read More »Alienware partner with Bigfoot for Killer technology
Bigfoot Networksthe technology company behind the Killer line of high-performance networking products, today announced that Dell Computer Corporation is adding Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 high-performance network adapters as a option to all four of its latest gaming laptop PCs, including the Alienware M18x, M17x, M14x and M11x. Building on Bigfoot Networks’ …
Read More »DOJ demand decryption of laptop to investigate scam
Obama's administration have told a federal judge to order a woman, accused of a mortgage scam in America to decrypt her laptop so they can get access to files relating to the case. This news story is hitting hard on tech sites, as it could be an integral case for …
Read More »Facebook, the first company to be valued at $1 trillion?
Social networking has been the topic of conversation for many news articles in recent months and when you look at the traffic figures, it is understandable. Facebook for instance was the first website to top 1 trillion page views in a single month. As the topic of money always comes …
Read More »Apple App Store revenues will be how big exactly?
While Microsoft has been the undisputed master of making software dollars, there's a new kid in town. Born in July 2008, it looks like junior is set to hand out some mighty beatings over the next decade. KitGuru scans the web and does some calculations. The launch of the App …
Read More »Why there is no X78? Chinese sauces reveal truth
Intel likes roadmap and planning. It likes to smooth transitions from generation to generation. As whole world prepare for the arrival of the strongest processors ever, KitGuru must ask. Why is the new name not logical? The X48 happily hosted something like 70 processors. Whether you have a lowly Celeron …
Read More »UK must say NO to grey, in the opinion of YOYOTech
Even if you're only a casual reader of the technology sites, you can't help but come across the expression ‘grey market'. When there were hundreds of suppliers in the market for systems and components, then it was such a complex issue that no one really tried to tackle it. Now …
Read More »Just how easy is phone hacking?
Right now in the UK, the subject of phone hacking is a delicate subject. The News Of The World are closing down this weekend due to a scandal involving phone hacking. If you live outside the UK, or under a rock and want to find out what this is all …
Read More »USA step up anti piracy with new policing
According to news reports, USA consumers may be facing a much tougher time if they want to download illegal warez online. In the states, the leading television, music and film companies are going to be working with Internet companies to police people who are downloading illegal files and media online. …
Read More »Google Plus: can it succeed?
Google's Eric Schmidt told reporters at the Allen & Co media conference in Sun Valley that Google Plus is becoming an integral aspect of the business. “The whole company is ramping up on top of it.” he said. Google Plus is a serious effect by the organisation to challenge Facebook …
Read More »HDMI cable scam: John Lewis & Curry’s respond to Kogan
A couple of days ago we ran a story relating to HDMI cables, and the current UK pricing, which many people have considered a rip off for years. Kogan got involved and they emailed us today to let us know that John Lewis and Currys responded to their pricing investigation. …
Read More »Apple ‘Appstore’ early injunction against Amazon fails
Apple bigwigs won't be too happy, after the latest news that a federal judge has denied their request to stop Amazon from using the term ‘AppStore'. Judge Phylis Hamilton filed an 18 page opinion with the U.S. District Court for Northern California and denied Apple a request for a preliminary …
Read More »Anonymous form a ‘political wing’
High profile hacking group Anonymous, have spoken to leading UK news site thinq_ saying that they have formed a ‘political wing'. It has been hard to escape the diluge of hacking news in recent months, with Lulzsec and Anonymous taking the headlines, almost daily. With the recent news of Lulzsec …
Read More »A-Team hacking group reveal Lulzsec members
Lulzsec have made quite a name for themselves in recent months, targeting many high profile companies across the globe. Until their recent disbanding they shared the limelight with Anonymous and some people have said that both groups shared members. The ‘A-Team' are another hacking group who apparently don't share very …
Read More »RIM continue to struggle, marketshare dropping
Research In Motion haven't had one of their best years so far, and recent reports in from ComScore show that they are continuing to lose market share. Between February and May 2011, RIM have dropped another 0.5% in the US sector, while competitor Apple has gained 1.2% to 8.7% total. …
Read More »AOL under flak over editorial urging men to ‘masturbate’
America Online published an article a few days ago which hasn't been very well received by many readers. They suggested that many men fake orgasms and that those who have problems getting stimulated should masturbate to help ‘discover what stimulates you'. The piece was published on the main screen on …
Read More »Hackers threaten Apple for possible future attacks
Hackers have published information which is allegedly from an Apple Server. The information contains user names and passwords. The information was posted in relation to the AntiSec hacking campaign and it looks as if a point is being made, that Apple are not immune to being hacked. As yet, Apple …
Read More »Fox’s Twitter hacked: claims of Obama’s assassination
The Secret Service are investigating the hacking of Fox's political Twitter account over messages which said that President Barack Obama had been assassinated. The FoxNewsPolitics account was hacked yesterday and six messages were left which ‘reported' that Obama has been shot and killed in Iowa, by an unknown assassin. Fox …
Read More »Birmingham City University showcases CNAP.me
In the West, we live in an interconnected world, where nearly everyone understands computers and has access to them. So if you are a developing nation, how can you bring technology to the lives of millions – when you simply do not have the investment or infrastructure in place to …
Read More »Dropbox change policies: facing customer backlash
Popular file sharing service DropBox have changed their terms of agreement and from what we can gather from sources, including the excellent tech UK news site thinq – customers aren't too chuffed about the new updates. I admit that while I use drop box myself when the email arrived in …
Read More »HDMI cables, are ‘expensive’ brands a total rip off?
How many readers have walked into a retail store in the UK and been stunned at the price of some of the branded HDMI cables? I remember recently when our dog chewed through our TV cable and I was forced to run into a local Curry's store, only to be …
Read More »Sony PSN to be restored in Japan this week
Sony have been in the spotlight for some time now, for all the wrong reasons. But the latest news is positive for the Japanese Playstation fans who have been unable to access the network service in the last two and a half months. As many regular readers will already be …
Read More »Samsung and Apple legal battle continues
Nam Ki Yung, a spokesman for Samsung, told Bloomberg that they were dropping the lawsuit against Apple to ‘streamline the legal proceedings'. The battle between Samsung and Apple isn't over however as Samsung are going to focus their energies on other lawsuits and countersuits in other parts of the world. …
Read More »Tiny insect rubs penis to emit 99.2dBa: new record
Scientists in France and Scotland have recorded a tiny water boatman insect ‘singing' at up to 99.2 dBa – the same noise that an orchestra will produce while sitting in the front row. This little insect creates the noise by rubbing its penis against its abdomen. The process ‘stridulation' has …
Read More »Dabs CEO John Thornhill updates KitGuru on his business
As with all news sites, KitGuru is often hit with wave after wave of rumour, intrigue and innuendo. Before writing anything, we like to know that we've heard the same thing from at least 2 sources. Not always possible, but it's our preferred method. Recently, we wrote a speculation piece …
Read More »Botnet of 4.5 million virus infected computers: ‘indestructible’
A new botnet with more than 4.5 million virus infected computers has been discovered. TDL-4, as it is known, is being expanded through rogue websites that offer pirated warez, pornography and file storage. The people in charge of the websites receive between $20 and $200 from the crooks behind TDL-4 …
Read More »Wimbledon mens final gets ‘glasses free’ 3DTV experiment
iPONT International is showcasing its 3D TV without glasses technology at BBC Television Centre as part of the BBC’s 3D broadcast experiment during the Wimbledon Championship men’s final. On Sunday 3 July, screen supplier 3D Exposure, powered by iPONT’s glasses free 3D technology come together to supply 42” and 65” …
Read More »The pope joins twitter – enjoying the iPad
Who says the religious leaders are behind the times? Pope Benedict XVI joined twitter earlier this week, using the social networking site for the first time a few days ago. He said “Dear Friends, I just launched News.va. Praised be our Lord Jesus Christ! With my prayers and blessings, Benedictus …
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