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New Apple TV: Will the Device Compete With the iPad? Upgraded Interface and iCloud Storage Announced
Apple’s new iPad has been the talk of the tech community this week, but media gurus shouldn’t ignore the company’s other release: an upgraded Apple TV. Especially since a new software system allows an Apple TV to function almost entirely like an iPad, reported Australian news source News.com.au.
The New iPad Unveiled by Apple: Funniest Tweets by the Biggest Tech Nerds About the Newest Product
Apple announced in San Francisco on Wednesday that the new iPad will be released on March 16. At a press conference, Apple unveiled then newest, latest and best technology that the new iPad offers. Instead of reading about the specifications and new updates, check out some of the funniest Tweets by the biggest Apple nerds.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Features: Why the 'iWallet' Will Crush All NFC Rivals
Apple won a major patent for its iWallet technology on Tuesday, which is a digital system that uses Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to complete credit card transactions directly on your phone. The iWallet could be the killer app promised in Apple's next-gen smartphone, presumably called the iPhone 5.
U.S. charges members of hacking group Anonymous
Six suspected leaders of the international hacking organization known as Anonymous were charged by U.S. authorities of computer crimes, dealing a major blow to the loose-knit group that has wreaked havoc on the websites of government agencies and major corporations.
Sabu Turns in LulzSec Members: Hacker Leader Was FBI Informant
After hacking into the CIA, Sony, PayPal and Mastercard Web sites over the years, Sabu, suspected leader of Anonymous splinter group LulzSec pled guilty to 12 counts of conspiracy to engage in computer hacking March 6. Five other suspected hackers were also arrested March 6, and it now looks as if Sabu, also known as Hector Xavier Monsegur, had been cooperating with the FBI since the middle of 2011, according to papers filed in a Manhattan court.
FBI Arrest 3 Suspected LulzSec Hackers: Source
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested three suspected members of the hacker group LulzSec and charges will be made public against two more, a law enforcement official told Reuters on Tuesday.
MLB 12: The Show Garners Excellent Reviews
Sony's award winning baseball franchise hit the right notes with reviewers ahead of its release on Tuesday.
Michael Jackson Sony Music Library Hacked: James Marks and James McCormick Out on Bail
The two people accused of hacking and stealing a large number of Michael Jackson's unreleased song from Sony Music's computers has been arrested and are reportedly out on bail.
iPad 3 Release: Top 5 Android Tablets to Give Apple Fierce Competition
Apple iPad 3 is expected to be released on March 7. How will Apple's latest device fare against the Android tablets like Asus EEE Pad transformer Prime, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Motorola Xoom2, Amazon Kindle Fire and Sony S. Check out the features of the five top-notch Android tablets.
Top After Market NYSE Movers (MWW, SNE, GA, HEK, RES, NQ, RAS, DAR, PAA, AB, EQY)
The top aftermarket NYSE gainers Monday were: Monster Worldwide, Sony Corp, Giant Interactive Group, Heckmann Corp, RPC and NetQin Mobile Inc. The top aftermarket NYSE losers: RAIT Financial Trust, Darling International, Plains All American Pipeline, AllianceBernstein Holding and Equity One.
'Men in Black 3' Movie Trailer: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones Join Bill Hader, Josh Brolin, Lady Gaga [VIDEO]
Sony Pictures has released the official, full length trailer for Men in Black 3, the long overdue third installment of the Men in Black franchise starring Will Smith as Agent J and Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K. Men in Black 3 brings some newcomers with Smith and Lee Jones like Josh Brolin as Young Agent K, Jemaine Clement as Boris, Lady Gaga and Bill Hader as Andy Warhol as seen in the two-minute trailer video.
'Men in Black 3' New Trailer: Will Smith, Age Jokes and Bill Hader as Andy Warhol [VIDEO]
The third installment of the MiB film franchise opens in theaters May 25.
Sony PS Vita vs Nintendo 3DS: Which Console Will Get High Score?
Last year, Nintendo launched its latest portable gaming device -- the 3DS, though it slipped on sales initially however eventually, it became the company's fastest-selling DS console till present. Further, last week during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012, Sony Computer Entertainment announced the official launch of its PSP successor - Sony PS Vita.
'Street Fighter X Tekken' Release Date Approaches: How Will Two Classic Fighting Worlds Collide?
Arcade dwellers, gamers, and martial arts enthusiasts are gearing up for one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year-Street Fighter vs. Tekken. The combat-based game combines two classic kingpins of the genre into one ultra-competitive smack down.
iPad 3 Release: Top 5 Android Rivals Ready to Challenge New Apple Tablet
Apple's new toy, the iPad 3 (or iPad HD, according to some), is expected to make a splash on March 7. Whenever the next iPad is unveiled, the device will be going up against a host of other tablets all running Android. It is inevitable, the next iPad will face stiffer competition from, and probably might not be as successful as the previous versions, but one thing is certain, 2012 will be one interesting year when it comes to tablets.
Whitney Houston Secret Son: Bobbi Kristina Clashes With Cissy, Wants Nick Gordon to Stay [PHOTO]
After earlier reports that Cissy wanted Whitney Houston's adopted son Nick Gordon out of the Atlanta house, Bobbi Kristina now reportedly wants him to stay, and is putting up a fight for him.
X Factor Auditions Begin: How to Try Out for Season 2
X Factor auditions have begun. This article will teach you how to try out online and in person to be on season 2 of the hottest music competition show on TV.
Michael Jackson Daughter Paris: They Faked Dad's Voice on 'Michael' Album [VIDEO]
Michael Jackson's daughter has made a shocking accusation: She says that the last Michael Jackson album Michael didn't contain Jackson's actual voice. She says it was an imposter. Paris admitted that Jackson's voice was faked on an online video chat in 2010, just before the album was released according to a TMZ report. She even joked about the footage leaking onto the internet.
MWC 2012: Top 10 Best New Tablets to Take on the iPad 3
MWC 2012 was the best place to find the newest mobile gear, and that it's over, check out the 10 best new tablets that can take on the iPad 3. Apple will unveil the new iPad March 7 in San Francisco, but other manufacturers have already shown off their best attempts at blowing Apple away. One of the ways Samsung, Asus, Sony, Tothiba and Fujitsu plan to do that is by including the Tegra 3 quad-core processing system in their 10 and seven-inch offerings.
Netflix to Lose Starz Content on Feb. 29: 10 Best Titles to Watch Before the Expiration [SLIDESHOW]
Unfortunately for fans of Toy Story 3, Billy Madison or Mallrats, Starz's contract with Netflix is set to expire on Feb. 29, which makes today and tomorrow the last two days to enjoy more than 1,000 titles from the Starz Play section of the popular video streaming service.
PlayStation Network Down Again: March Sees First Maintenance Since Vita Release
PlayStation gamers, be sure to get in those last few rounds of “Uncharted” or “Battlefield” with your buddies before Thursday. On March 1st, the Sony PlayStation Network service will be down, according to its official blog. The hiatus, beginning around 11 a.m. and lasting until after midnight, seeks to address bugs, optimize performance, and perform necessary maintenance.
MWC 2012 Day Two Recap: 10 Hot New Gadgets You Won't Want to Miss
Mobile World Congress 2012 went into its second day without the Samsung Galaxy S3 or iPhone 5, but there were many other hot new gadgets you won't want to miss. Much of the focus is on smartphones, and rightly so as consumers continue to dump their feature phones en masse, but there were just as many tablets released as company brace for the iPad 3 drop March 7. Sony showed off its Tablet P and let it be known the unique dual-screen folding tablet is coming to AT&T March 4 for $400 on contrac...
Sony Unveils New Xperia Smartphones at MWC 2012
Sony Mobile Communications has unveiled the newest additions to its Xperia NXT series- the next generation smartphones Xperia P and Xperia U at WC 2012. The smartphones will be launched worldwide in the second quarter of 2012.
HTC One X vs Samsung Galaxy Note vs Sony Xperia Ion: Which AT&T LTE Phone is Best?
HTC, Samsung and Sony are all gearing up for new AT&T 4G LTE offerings, but so far there has been no dates given or prices announced for releases of the One X or Xperia Ion. HTC only announced the One X Feb. 27, however, so it's not surprising it won't be released for a while yet. But, the Xperia Ion was announced in early January at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Panasonic to replace president after massive loss forecast
Panasonic Corp <6752.T> said on Tuesday it would replace its president after the Japanese electronics maker earlier this month forecast a record loss, hammered by restructuring charges and its ailing TV business.
Woody Allen Wins Oscar for 'Midnight in Paris,' No-Show Once Again
“Films are made for commerce, not art, Allen said in 2004. I know that sounds pretentious, but it's true.
HTC One X vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket: AT&T 4G LTE Smartphone Battle
HTC announced their new flagship One X smartphone at the Mobile World Congress Feb. 26, and it will be on AT&T in two months or less. It will face off with the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and Sony Xperia Ion as the best 4G AT&T phones, but the One X won't be a quad-core device like its international counterpart. That's because the Tegra 3 chip doesn't support AT&T's LTE network, but the 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 has performed well, and should receive a warm welcome from AT&T cu...
Olympus Risks Foreign Backlash with New Board Line-up
Japan's Olympus Corp proposed a new board of directors on Monday in an effort to recover from a $1.7 billion accounting fraud, but the line-up could face a hostile reception from foreign investors when it goes to a shareholder vote.
Olympus Risks Foreign Backlash With New Board Line-Up
Japan's Olympus Corp unveiled a proposed new board of directors on Monday in an effort to recover from a $1.7 billion accounting fraud, but the line-up could face a hostile reception from foreign investors when it goes to a shareholder vote.
Sony Returns to Smartphones with New Models
Sony Corp. declared a return to the smartphone business on Sunday, unveiling its first smartphones under the Sony brand, but warned the group's painful transition would not be as fast as rebranding.


