Amazon's Fire versus Apple's iPad 2 - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Amazon.com Inc introduced a new tablet computer on Wednesday called the Kindle Fire, bringing a new competitor to a market that has so far been dominated by Apple Inc.
Here is a comparison of the main features of both devices.
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9/29/11
Google updates apps status dashboard - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google updates apps status dashboard - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Google has updated its Apps Status Dashboard that will give users of its productivity apps, such as Gmail, a better view of problems and issues affecting the services.
Site Reliability Engineer Manager Sumeet Pannu said this may be particularly useful for business and everyday users who expect their email and productivity tools “to just work."
“(We’ve) developed a new Apps Status Dashboard that we believe will give you accurate information faster. The former day-by-day design will be replaced by the new dashboard which gives a more clutter-free status with a single, continuous timeline," Pannu said in a blog post.
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Site Reliability Engineer Manager Sumeet Pannu said this may be particularly useful for business and everyday users who expect their email and productivity tools “to just work."
“(We’ve) developed a new Apps Status Dashboard that we believe will give you accurate information faster. The former day-by-day design will be replaced by the new dashboard which gives a more clutter-free status with a single, continuous timeline," Pannu said in a blog post.
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Apple to stream iPhone event at London store - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Apple to stream iPhone event at London store - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Apple Inc. is planning to stream its iPhone media event on October 4 at its Covent Garden retail store in London, an Apple enthusiast site reported.
MacRumors said Apple has notified staff members at its Covent Garden store that the store will be closing early next Tuesday to accommodate a press gathering.
"The store will be closing at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, significantly earlier than its usual 9:00 p.m. closing time. The media event will begin at 6:00 p.m. London time," it said.
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MacRumors said Apple has notified staff members at its Covent Garden store that the store will be closing early next Tuesday to accommodate a press gathering.
"The store will be closing at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, significantly earlier than its usual 9:00 p.m. closing time. The media event will begin at 6:00 p.m. London time," it said.
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Microsoft wins over fake Mac antivirus botnet - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Microsoft wins over fake Mac antivirus botnet - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Software giant Microsoft claimed this week to have stopped another botnet, one believed to be behind the propagation of fake antivirus software.
Richard Domingues Boscovich, a senior lawyer at Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, said the Kelihos botnet was taken down via "Operation b79."
"Kelihos, also known by some as 'Waledac 2.0' given its suspected ties to the first botnet Microsoft took down, is not as massive as the Rustock spambot. However, this takedown represents a significant advance in Microsoft’s fight against botnets nonetheless. This takedown will be the first time Microsoft has named a defendant in one of its civil cases involving a botnet and as of approximately 8:15 a.m. Central Europe time on Sept. 26th, the defendants were personally notified of the action," he said in a blog post.
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Richard Domingues Boscovich, a senior lawyer at Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, said the Kelihos botnet was taken down via "Operation b79."
"Kelihos, also known by some as 'Waledac 2.0' given its suspected ties to the first botnet Microsoft took down, is not as massive as the Rustock spambot. However, this takedown represents a significant advance in Microsoft’s fight against botnets nonetheless. This takedown will be the first time Microsoft has named a defendant in one of its civil cases involving a botnet and as of approximately 8:15 a.m. Central Europe time on Sept. 26th, the defendants were personally notified of the action," he said in a blog post.
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Apple to release new iPhone 4 variant? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Apple to release new iPhone 4 variant? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Amid the buzz surrounding the launch of Apple Inc.’s iPhone 5 in October, an Apple enthusiast site has disclosed the company may also release a new variant of the iPhone 4 and a new iPod Touch.
The two devices were revealed in Apple’s internal inventory system, 9to5mac.com said in a post.
“Three new iPod touch models have appeared in the system with the codename N81A. N81 is the codename for the fourth-generation black iPod touch, so the A likely represents the string of the three new white models," it said.
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The two devices were revealed in Apple’s internal inventory system, 9to5mac.com said in a post.
“Three new iPod touch models have appeared in the system with the codename N81A. N81 is the codename for the fourth-generation black iPod touch, so the A likely represents the string of the three new white models," it said.
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New worm turns PCs into Bitcoin miners - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
New worm turns PCs into Bitcoin miners - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A new worm is threatening to turn computers it infects into miners for the Internet currency Bitcoin, a computer security firm warned Wednesday night (Manila time).
Trend Micro said TDL4, a variant of the TDSS malware family that has become notorious for infecting a system’s boot sector to avoid detection, can propagate itself with a worm component.
“In the past we’ve reported a couple of attacks involving malware that turns affected systems into Bitcoin miners, and we also said that cybercriminals will increasingly do so in the future. Recently we encountered another malware – a familiar and known malware family — that turns the system into a Bitcoin miner," it said in a blog post.
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Trend Micro said TDL4, a variant of the TDSS malware family that has become notorious for infecting a system’s boot sector to avoid detection, can propagate itself with a worm component.
“In the past we’ve reported a couple of attacks involving malware that turns affected systems into Bitcoin miners, and we also said that cybercriminals will increasingly do so in the future. Recently we encountered another malware – a familiar and known malware family — that turns the system into a Bitcoin miner," it said in a blog post.
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Canada defends digital locks in new copyright bill - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Canada defends digital locks in new copyright bill - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "OTTAWA - The Canadian government defended itself on Thursday against criticism that it was caving in to US pressure by backing the right of owners of copyright on digital products to put locks on their works.
"The idea that we should not, as was suggested ... have digital locks is something that is ridiculous," Heritage Minister James Moore said after the government introduced copyright legislation.
Digital locks are built into products as diverse as PlayStations, DVDs and digital books to prevent unauthorized tampering or copying.
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"The idea that we should not, as was suggested ... have digital locks is something that is ridiculous," Heritage Minister James Moore said after the government introduced copyright legislation.
Digital locks are built into products as diverse as PlayStations, DVDs and digital books to prevent unauthorized tampering or copying.
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YouTube back online after users got error messages - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
YouTube back online after users got error messages - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Visitors of the YouTube video sharing site got error messages and unable to view videos Early morning Friday. YouTube said they had their engineers work on the problem and by 5:10 a.m. the video sharing site was back online.
Word of YouTube’s troubles spread on Twitter. In a tweet, YouTube assured they will let their visitors “know when things are fixed." They did."
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Word of YouTube’s troubles spread on Twitter. In a tweet, YouTube assured they will let their visitors “know when things are fixed." They did."
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9/28/11
Microsoft defends 'secure boot' for Windows 8 - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Microsoft defends 'secure boot' for Windows 8 - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Breaking its silence on the matter, Microsoft this week defended its upcoming flagship operating system Windows 8's use of a "secure boot" policy, which some programmers said could potentially lock out other operating systems, such as Linux.
Tony Mangefeste of the Microsoft Ecosystem team said "secure boot" is not a Windows 8 feature but a protocol of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
"Windows 8 utilizes secure boot to ensure that the pre-OS environment is secure ... Secure boot doesn’t 'lock out' operating system loaders, but is a policy that allows firmware to validate authenticity of components," he said in a blog post.
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Tony Mangefeste of the Microsoft Ecosystem team said "secure boot" is not a Windows 8 feature but a protocol of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
"Windows 8 utilizes secure boot to ensure that the pre-OS environment is secure ... Secure boot doesn’t 'lock out' operating system loaders, but is a policy that allows firmware to validate authenticity of components," he said in a blog post.
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Facebook can track you even after logout -hacker - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Facebook can track you even after logout -hacker - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Facebook users, be warned: the social network giant may still be able to track you even after you log out of your session. This was the finding of an Australian hacker who said Facebook's "cookies" —bits of information saved on a user's computer— still lets Facebook keep tabs.
"(L)ogging out of Facebook only de-authorizes your browser from the web application, a number of cookies (including your account number) are still sent along to all requests to facebook.com. Even if you are logged out, Facebook still knows and can track every page you visit. The only solution is to delete every Facebook cookie in your browser, or to use a separate browser for Facebook interactions," hacker Nik Cubrilovic said in a blog post.
He also noted Facebook's new application programming interface (API) allows applications to post status items to one's Facebook timeline without user intervention.
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"(L)ogging out of Facebook only de-authorizes your browser from the web application, a number of cookies (including your account number) are still sent along to all requests to facebook.com. Even if you are logged out, Facebook still knows and can track every page you visit. The only solution is to delete every Facebook cookie in your browser, or to use a separate browser for Facebook interactions," hacker Nik Cubrilovic said in a blog post.
He also noted Facebook's new application programming interface (API) allows applications to post status items to one's Facebook timeline without user intervention.
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Facebook addresses 'stalking' issue - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Facebook addresses 'stalking' issue - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "After an Australian hacker pointed out the issue, Facebook has altered its logout process to address concerns that it can still stalk users after they log out.
Nik Cubrilovic said that Facebook explained its process after he found the social networking giant's cookies - bits of information saved on a user's computer - still lets Facebook keep tabs on users.
"(L)ogging out of Facebook only de-authorizes your browser from the web application, a number of cookies (including your account number) are still sent along to all requests to facebook.com. Even if you are logged out, Facebook still knows and can track every page you visit. The only solution is to delete every Facebook cookie in your browser, or to use a separate browser for Facebook interactions," Cubrilovic said in an initial blog post on the matter."
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Nik Cubrilovic said that Facebook explained its process after he found the social networking giant's cookies - bits of information saved on a user's computer - still lets Facebook keep tabs on users.
"(L)ogging out of Facebook only de-authorizes your browser from the web application, a number of cookies (including your account number) are still sent along to all requests to facebook.com. Even if you are logged out, Facebook still knows and can track every page you visit. The only solution is to delete every Facebook cookie in your browser, or to use a separate browser for Facebook interactions," Cubrilovic said in an initial blog post on the matter."
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Google Wallet puts antivirus firms on red alert - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google Wallet puts antivirus firms on red alert - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Google Wallet, Google's new platform for making payments, may have attracted the attention of cybercriminals —and placed antivirus vendors on red alert.
One such antivirus vendor, Trend Micro, noted Google's Android smartphone platform has come under increasing attack due to its widespread use.
"They don’t target platforms just because it’s fun, but because there’s money involved… and there is now. We’ve been seeing the Android platform under increasing attack for about a year and this news will only accelerate that trend. This puts us, antivirus vendors, in red alert mode for new attacks on Android. At the end of the day, we want to protect you. And your wallet," Trend Micro said in a blog post."
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One such antivirus vendor, Trend Micro, noted Google's Android smartphone platform has come under increasing attack due to its widespread use.
"They don’t target platforms just because it’s fun, but because there’s money involved… and there is now. We’ve been seeing the Android platform under increasing attack for about a year and this news will only accelerate that trend. This puts us, antivirus vendors, in red alert mode for new attacks on Android. At the end of the day, we want to protect you. And your wallet," Trend Micro said in a blog post."
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Fire hits Foxconn's Taiwan offices - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Fire hits Foxconn's Taiwan offices - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A fire broke out at Foxconn Technology Group's Yantai complex in eastern China's Shandong province, Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported late Tuesday.
Citing a Chinese blogger, the CNA noted Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. in Taiwan) is the world's largest contract electronics maker.
Foxconn is a maker of consumer electronics, including those of Apple Inc.
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Citing a Chinese blogger, the CNA noted Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. in Taiwan) is the world's largest contract electronics maker.
Foxconn is a maker of consumer electronics, including those of Apple Inc.
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Smartcard hacker falls in Taiwan - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Smartcard hacker falls in Taiwan - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "An engineer was arrested after hacking into Taiwan’s “EasyCard" smartcard system and crediting NT$9,000 (P12,861) on each of three e-ticket cards.
Prosecutors are now looking into whether the engineer, identified only as Wu, was involved in other criminal activities, Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported Tuesday night.
The CNA report described Wu as in his 20s and working as an information security consultant at a technology company n Neihu in Taipei."
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Prosecutors are now looking into whether the engineer, identified only as Wu, was involved in other criminal activities, Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported Tuesday night.
The CNA report described Wu as in his 20s and working as an information security consultant at a technology company n Neihu in Taipei."
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9/27/11
Virus-cure, ray of hope week before Nat’l Breast Cancer Summit - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Virus-cure, ray of hope week before Nat’l Breast Cancer Summit - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A week before the Philippines’ first Breast Cancer Summit convenes in Cebu City, half a world away, US medical researchers have found a virus that kills breast cancer cells in laboratory tests.
An unaltered form of adeno-associated virus type 2 (AAV2) – a non-disease-causing virus that infects humans – was tested and found to have successfully targeted all three different tissue samples representing different stages of human breast cancer, the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) College of Medicine announced in a report posted Sept. 23 (Manila time) on the university’s official website.
"Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world and is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women," the report cited Dr. Samina Alam, the research associate in microbiology and immunology who led the study’s five other co-authors.
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An unaltered form of adeno-associated virus type 2 (AAV2) – a non-disease-causing virus that infects humans – was tested and found to have successfully targeted all three different tissue samples representing different stages of human breast cancer, the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) College of Medicine announced in a report posted Sept. 23 (Manila time) on the university’s official website.
"Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world and is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women," the report cited Dr. Samina Alam, the research associate in microbiology and immunology who led the study’s five other co-authors.
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New anti-malware app scans Facebook links - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
New anti-malware app scans Facebook links - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A new antivirus app made for Facebook promises to help protect users of the giant social networking site from links that may lead to malware.
F-Secure's ShareSafe app scans links Facebook users send to - or receive from - friends, according to a release on the Finnish company's website.
"Facebook is a global phenomenon and its dramatic growth during the last couple of years has significantly changed how people share information with their friends and family. People now share via social media more than by any other method.
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F-Secure's ShareSafe app scans links Facebook users send to - or receive from - friends, according to a release on the Finnish company's website.
"Facebook is a global phenomenon and its dramatic growth during the last couple of years has significantly changed how people share information with their friends and family. People now share via social media more than by any other method.
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Hackers hijack USA Today’s twitter account - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Hackers hijack USA Today’s twitter account - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Hackers victimized another American media outfit this week, briefly hijacking the Twitter account of USA Today and allegedly sending false tweets.
USA Today acknowledged the hack early Monday (Manila time) and said it managed to work with Twitter to wrest back control of its micro-blogging account.
“@usatoday was hacked and as a result false tweets were sent. We worked with Twitter to correct it. The account is now back in our control," it said.
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USA Today acknowledged the hack early Monday (Manila time) and said it managed to work with Twitter to wrest back control of its micro-blogging account.
“@usatoday was hacked and as a result false tweets were sent. We worked with Twitter to correct it. The account is now back in our control," it said.
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Doodle marks Google's 13th birthday - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Doodle marks Google's 13th birthday - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "What better way for search giant Google to mark its 13th birthday than with one of its own Google Doodles?
Visitors to Google's website on Tuesday saw a birthday cake with one of Google's earliest logos.
Some of the letters in "Google" wore a party hat and were "seated" at a table with a birthday cake and gifts and balloons.
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Visitors to Google's website on Tuesday saw a birthday cake with one of Google's earliest logos.
Some of the letters in "Google" wore a party hat and were "seated" at a table with a birthday cake and gifts and balloons.
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Report: Harvard website attacked by Syria hackers - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Report: Harvard website attacked by Syria hackers - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Syrian hackers broke into the website of Harvard University, in what appeared to be a sophisticated attack.
The hackers uploaded an image of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on the website of the academic institution, the British Broadcasting Co. (BBC) reported.
"SyRiAn eLeCTronic ArMy WeRe HeRE," read a message on a screenshot of the defaced site, as posted on BBC.
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The hackers uploaded an image of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on the website of the academic institution, the British Broadcasting Co. (BBC) reported.
"SyRiAn eLeCTronic ArMy WeRe HeRE," read a message on a screenshot of the defaced site, as posted on BBC.
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New tropical depression forms east of PHL - NASA - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
New tropical depression forms east of PHL - NASA - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A weather satellite of the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spotted on Wednesday a new and potentially strong tropical depression in the Pacific Ocean that may make landfall in the Philippines.
NASA said the Joint Typhoon Warning Center “currently forecasts Tropical Depression 22W to make landfall by October 2nd in northern Luzon, Philippines, following in the footsteps of Typhoon Nesat (Pedring).
NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite known as TRMM passed over tropical depression “22W" and the satellite’s precipitation radar instrument “measured rainfall happening throughout the storm from its orbit in space."
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NASA said the Joint Typhoon Warning Center “currently forecasts Tropical Depression 22W to make landfall by October 2nd in northern Luzon, Philippines, following in the footsteps of Typhoon Nesat (Pedring).
NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite known as TRMM passed over tropical depression “22W" and the satellite’s precipitation radar instrument “measured rainfall happening throughout the storm from its orbit in space."
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Apple expected to unveil new iPhone next week - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Apple expected to unveil new iPhone next week - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc looks set next week to unveil its much-awaited new iPhone, which analysts say will have a bigger screen and work better with remote computing services.
Apple on Tuesday invited media to a "special event" called "Let's talk iPhone" on Oct. 4 at its Cupertino, California headquarters, an unusual location for a company that typically introduces major products at larger venues in San Francisco.
The invitation did not have any other details, and an Apple spokesman would not provide further information.
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Apple on Tuesday invited media to a "special event" called "Let's talk iPhone" on Oct. 4 at its Cupertino, California headquarters, an unusual location for a company that typically introduces major products at larger venues in San Francisco.
The invitation did not have any other details, and an Apple spokesman would not provide further information.
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9/25/11
Apple seeds latest OSX Lion build to developers - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Apple seeds latest OSX Lion build to developers - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Apple Inc. released this week another new build of its OS X Lion to developers, with features for its upcoming iCloud services bundled into the latest build.
Tech site The Next Web said OS X 10.7.2 build 11C62 comes just five days after the previous version, and is the third to have the iCloud features bundled right into it.
It said the inclusion of iCloud features “indicates that they are approaching the point where they consider iCloud to be fit to release."
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Tech site The Next Web said OS X 10.7.2 build 11C62 comes just five days after the previous version, and is the third to have the iCloud features bundled right into it.
It said the inclusion of iCloud features “indicates that they are approaching the point where they consider iCloud to be fit to release."
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'Hacktivist' claims hit on computer security firm - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
'Hacktivist' claims hit on computer security firm - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A supposed hacktivist seeking the release of a member of hacker group Lulz Security claimed Friday (Manila time) to deface the site of a computer security firm.
The hacker, "snc0pe," said Core Security Technologies was the first "victim" of a campaign to free LulzSec member "Topiary."
"This is the first victim of free topiary campaign http://www.coresecurity.com/," the hacker said in a tweet.
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The hacker, "snc0pe," said Core Security Technologies was the first "victim" of a campaign to free LulzSec member "Topiary."
"This is the first victim of free topiary campaign http://www.coresecurity.com/," the hacker said in a tweet.
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The Advent of the Global Brain - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
The Advent of the Global Brain - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Get ready for the global brain. That was the grand finale of a presentation on the next generation of the Internet I heard last week from Yuri Milner.
G8 leaders had a preview of Milner's predictions a few months earlier, when he was among the technology savants invited to brief the world's most powerful politicians in Deauville, France.
Milner is the technology guru most of us have never heard of. He was an early outside investor in Facebook, sinking $200 million in the company in 2009 for a 1.96 percent stake, a decision that was widely derided as crazy at the time. He was also early to spot the potential of Zynga, the gaming company, and of Groupon, the daily deals site.
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G8 leaders had a preview of Milner's predictions a few months earlier, when he was among the technology savants invited to brief the world's most powerful politicians in Deauville, France.
Milner is the technology guru most of us have never heard of. He was an early outside investor in Facebook, sinking $200 million in the company in 2009 for a 1.96 percent stake, a decision that was widely derided as crazy at the time. He was also early to spot the potential of Zynga, the gaming company, and of Groupon, the daily deals site.
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Interactive Muppet Google Doodle honors Jim Henson - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Interactive Muppet Google Doodle honors Jim Henson - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "With an interactive Doodle, Search giant Google on Saturday paid tribute to the late puppeteer James Maury "Jim" Henson, creator of the world-famous Muppets.
Visitors to Google's homepage (www.google.com) on Saturday will see six Muppets side by side, each able to interact at the click of a mouse."
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Visitors to Google's homepage (www.google.com) on Saturday will see six Muppets side by side, each able to interact at the click of a mouse."
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Sophos warns vs new Trojan malware targeting Mac OS X - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Sophos warns vs new Trojan malware targeting Mac OS X - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A new Trojan malware now stalks users of computers running Apple Inc.’s Mac OS X, using an old disguise that once fooled users of Microsoft’s Windows.
Computer security firm Sophos said the Trojan (identified as OSX/Revir-B Trojan) is disguised as a portable document file (PDF), and exploits vulnerabilities in the Mac OS.
“When we tested the malware inside our labs, we couldn’t manage to get it to execute as the author probably intended - however, strings embedded deep inside its code make it clear that it was written with malicious intent," Sophos said in a blog post. "
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Computer security firm Sophos said the Trojan (identified as OSX/Revir-B Trojan) is disguised as a portable document file (PDF), and exploits vulnerabilities in the Mac OS.
“When we tested the malware inside our labs, we couldn’t manage to get it to execute as the author probably intended - however, strings embedded deep inside its code make it clear that it was written with malicious intent," Sophos said in a blog post. "
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Updated WordPress iOS app upgrades text editing features - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Updated WordPress iOS app upgrades text editing features - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Bloggers using WordPress may now be able to do better editing work on their iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads, after WordPress updated its app for iOS.
The open-source WordPress for iOS (version 2.9), which was released September 23, works with WordPress 2.9.2 or higher, and is available as a 4.2-mb download from Apple’s App Store.
“It’s easy to manage your WordPress blog or site from your iOS device. With WordPress for iOS, you can moderate comments, create or edit posts and pages, and add images or videos with ease. All you need is a WordPress.com blog or a self-hosted WordPress.org site running 2.9.2 or higher," read the description in the App Store.
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The open-source WordPress for iOS (version 2.9), which was released September 23, works with WordPress 2.9.2 or higher, and is available as a 4.2-mb download from Apple’s App Store.
“It’s easy to manage your WordPress blog or site from your iOS device. With WordPress for iOS, you can moderate comments, create or edit posts and pages, and add images or videos with ease. All you need is a WordPress.com blog or a self-hosted WordPress.org site running 2.9.2 or higher," read the description in the App Store.
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Twitter fast-tracks move to 64-bit messaging - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Twitter fast-tracks move to 64-bit messaging - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Fast growth has prompted micro-blogging site Twitter to speed up its transition to a 64-bit-based system for its Direct Message IDs.
In a blog post, the Twitter API team advised developers that direct messages, just like tweets, would become 64-bit "Snowflake" IDs starting September 30.
"(W)e'll begin using Snowflake for direct message IDs beginning one week from today, on September 30, 2011. This transition cannot be delayed or waylaid and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may put on applications not already utilizing the string-based identifier representations or relying on 32-bit integers," it said."
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In a blog post, the Twitter API team advised developers that direct messages, just like tweets, would become 64-bit "Snowflake" IDs starting September 30.
"(W)e'll begin using Snowflake for direct message IDs beginning one week from today, on September 30, 2011. This transition cannot be delayed or waylaid and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may put on applications not already utilizing the string-based identifier representations or relying on 32-bit integers," it said."
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Fake Facebook 'chain letter' spreads online - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Fake Facebook 'chain letter' spreads online - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The public confusion over Facebook's recent design changes has fueled the spread of a chain letter claiming that the social network will soon start charging its users.
Computer security firm Sophos warned the chain letter is spreading quickly across Facebook, where recipients were told to post the letter’s contents on their statuses.
“IT IS OFFICIAL. IT WAS EVEN ON THE NEWS. FACEBOOK WILL START CHARGING DUE TO THE NEW PROFILE CHANGES. IF YOU COPY THIS ON YOUR WALL YOUR ICON WILL TURN BLUE AND FACEBOOK WILL BE FREE FOR YOU. PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ON, IF NOT YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE DELETED IF YOU DO NOT PAY," it quoted the letter as saying in a blog post."
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Computer security firm Sophos warned the chain letter is spreading quickly across Facebook, where recipients were told to post the letter’s contents on their statuses.
“IT IS OFFICIAL. IT WAS EVEN ON THE NEWS. FACEBOOK WILL START CHARGING DUE TO THE NEW PROFILE CHANGES. IF YOU COPY THIS ON YOUR WALL YOUR ICON WILL TURN BLUE AND FACEBOOK WILL BE FREE FOR YOU. PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ON, IF NOT YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE DELETED IF YOU DO NOT PAY," it quoted the letter as saying in a blog post."
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Apple faces new patent suit from VIA Technologies - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Apple faces new patent suit from VIA Technologies - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "With just weeks before it is rumored to release its highly anticipated iPhone 5, Apple Inc. faces new litigation, this time from a Taiwanese firm.
VIA Technologies accused Apple of infringing three of its patents on microprocessor functionality in the iPhone, iPod and Apple TV, Taiwan's Central News Agency reported.
The CNA report said VIA filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of Delaware and a complaint with the US International Trade Commission."
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VIA Technologies accused Apple of infringing three of its patents on microprocessor functionality in the iPhone, iPod and Apple TV, Taiwan's Central News Agency reported.
The CNA report said VIA filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of Delaware and a complaint with the US International Trade Commission."
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First iPhone 5 shipments with 'defective' touch panels? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
First iPhone 5 shipments with 'defective' touch panels? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A defect found in a component supplier's touch panels may affect the initial shipment of Apple Inc.'s long-awaited iPhone 5, a Taiwan tech site reported.
DigiTimes cited iPhone supply chain makers who said the defect involves a "delayed bubble" in touch panels supplied by Wintek.
The DigiTimes report said Wintek accounts for 20 to 25 percent of the total production of touch panels used in iPhone 5."
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DigiTimes cited iPhone supply chain makers who said the defect involves a "delayed bubble" in touch panels supplied by Wintek.
The DigiTimes report said Wintek accounts for 20 to 25 percent of the total production of touch panels used in iPhone 5."
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Yahoo execs send out confusing memos over 'sale' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Yahoo execs send out confusing memos over 'sale' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Leaked memos from executives of Internet company Yahoo! hint at the possible sale of the company, a tech site reported Saturday.
All Things Digital said the first memo by Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock and co-founders David Filo and Jerry Yang indicated they are studying "options."
"Our advisers are working with us to develop ideas that we will pursue proactively. At the same time, they are fielding inquiries from multiple parties that have already expressed interest in a number of potential options. We will take the time we need to select and structure the best approach for the company, its shareholders and employees," they said, according to AllThingsD."
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All Things Digital said the first memo by Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock and co-founders David Filo and Jerry Yang indicated they are studying "options."
"Our advisers are working with us to develop ideas that we will pursue proactively. At the same time, they are fielding inquiries from multiple parties that have already expressed interest in a number of potential options. We will take the time we need to select and structure the best approach for the company, its shareholders and employees," they said, according to AllThingsD."
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Israel PM tweets for peace with Palestine - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Israel PM tweets for peace with Palestine - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Micro-blogging site Twitter may yet serve as an avenue for peace between Israel and Palestine, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used it to extend an olive branch to Palestinian officials.
Netanyahu's tweet followed several attempts to get to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is seeking full United Nations recognition of a Palestinian state."
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Netanyahu's tweet followed several attempts to get to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is seeking full United Nations recognition of a Palestinian state."
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Windows 8 to use cloud to keep user settings across PCs - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Windows 8 to use cloud to keep user settings across PCs - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Microsoft is enhancing its Windows Live service to allow users of its upcoming flagship operating system Windows 8 keep and sync their settings across multiple personal computers (PCs).
The software giant also hinted at a seamless integration between Windows and SkyDrive, its online storage site that allows up to 25 gigabytes of storage space for users.
“One of the great things about web-based services is that you can log in from any browser and start right where you left off. The service keeps track of your settings and profile, and you can get started just by typing in your ID. With Windows 8, you now have that same ability for the important parts of your Windows experience, if you choose to. You can sign in to a Windows 8 PC with your Windows Live ID, and then it gets your profile, application settings, and other important information right from the cloud," Windows Live engineering vice president Chris Jones said in a blog post."
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The software giant also hinted at a seamless integration between Windows and SkyDrive, its online storage site that allows up to 25 gigabytes of storage space for users.
“One of the great things about web-based services is that you can log in from any browser and start right where you left off. The service keeps track of your settings and profile, and you can get started just by typing in your ID. With Windows 8, you now have that same ability for the important parts of your Windows experience, if you choose to. You can sign in to a Windows 8 PC with your Windows Live ID, and then it gets your profile, application settings, and other important information right from the cloud," Windows Live engineering vice president Chris Jones said in a blog post."
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Hackers strike again, hit DTI price watch page - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Hackers strike again, hit DTI price watch page - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Hackers hit another government website Sunday night, this time defacing a section of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) website.
Visitors to the DTI's Price Watch site were greeted with the usual popup message of PrivateX, with the message "Pr1vX 4nDBl4ckr41n."
Clicking on the "ok" button would lead to another popup box with the message, "Corruption, lack of education, and lack of opportunity.""
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Visitors to the DTI's Price Watch site were greeted with the usual popup message of PrivateX, with the message "Pr1vX 4nDBl4ckr41n."
Clicking on the "ok" button would lead to another popup box with the message, "Corruption, lack of education, and lack of opportunity.""
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Facebook users warned vs $9.99 'gold membership' hoax - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Facebook users warned vs $9.99 'gold membership' hoax - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Facebook users were warned over the weekend against a new scam claiming the social networking giant may charge a $9.99 “gold membership" unless users forward a message before midnight.
Computer security firm Sophos said the hoax has duped many users into “sharing" the message with their online friends, lest they be charged between $3.99 and $9.99 a month.
“It’s amazing what people will believe when they are sent a message from a trusted friend - but let me assure you, Facebook is *not* going to ask you for your payment when you sign onto the site tomorrow morning. And no, the announcement of Facebook beginning to charge its users has *not* been on the news," Sophos senior technology consultant Graham Cluley said in a blog post."
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Computer security firm Sophos said the hoax has duped many users into “sharing" the message with their online friends, lest they be charged between $3.99 and $9.99 a month.
“It’s amazing what people will believe when they are sent a message from a trusted friend - but let me assure you, Facebook is *not* going to ask you for your payment when you sign onto the site tomorrow morning. And no, the announcement of Facebook beginning to charge its users has *not* been on the news," Sophos senior technology consultant Graham Cluley said in a blog post."
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9/22/11
On WiFi Buses, Wireless Blues | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
On WiFi Buses, Wireless Blues | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- Last week, my family and I went to my wife’s hometown in Bicol. It has been a year since our last visit, and this time, I was happy to see at least a couple of bus companies offering onboard WiFi service.
On-demand Web access is one sure way to make an overnight bus ride more tolerable; in fact, it might even make the whole thing enjoyable.
So, when we bought our bus tickets, Internet access was the top criterion in choosing which bus we would be riding for at least eight hours.
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On-demand Web access is one sure way to make an overnight bus ride more tolerable; in fact, it might even make the whole thing enjoyable.
So, when we bought our bus tickets, Internet access was the top criterion in choosing which bus we would be riding for at least eight hours.
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On WiFi Buses, Wireless Blues | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
On WiFi Buses, Wireless Blues | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- Last week, my family and I went to my wife’s hometown in Bicol. It has been a year since our last visit, and this time, I was happy to see at least a couple of bus companies offering onboard WiFi service.
On-demand Web access is one sure way to make an overnight bus ride more tolerable; in fact, it might even make the whole thing enjoyable.
So, when we bought our bus tickets, Internet access was the top criterion in choosing which bus we would be riding for at least eight hours.
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On-demand Web access is one sure way to make an overnight bus ride more tolerable; in fact, it might even make the whole thing enjoyable.
So, when we bought our bus tickets, Internet access was the top criterion in choosing which bus we would be riding for at least eight hours.
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In comparing Apples to Androids? | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
In comparing Apples to Androids? | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- Ok. By now we’ve pretty much established what iOS and Android platforms mean, right Chiqui? I’m singling out my old pal Chiqui from Las Pinas because she had this funny conversation with her 12-year old son, Tomas. For his birthday her son when asked what he wanted told her he wanted an HTC Android phone and a tablet. Mom then asked her child, “Why would you want drugs and a robot phone, that’s bulky!” Son of course explained to dear mum what he meant. Oh well, going back to the matter at hand, here’s more to say about iOS or Apples and the Android platforms and markets for all the Chiquis of the world (love you, friend!)
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Mobile Skills Not Enough, Tech Exec Advises Developers | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Mobile Skills Not Enough, Tech Exec Advises Developers | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines - Despite the growing success of mobile device applications, programming skills in mobile device platforms are not enough to ensure a successful long-term career for software developers. These must be complemented by service-side programming skills, according to the head of Filipino software development firm Orange & Bronze Software Labs (O&B).
During the recent DevCon Mobile Code Camp, O&B co-founder and CEO Calen Legaspi said that software programmers must not jump into the mobile device bandwagon too fast without learning the necessary development capabilities on servers.
In fact, he recommends that developers strengthen their server or client-side programming skills first then develop their software programming skills later. In particular, the more stable platforms in terms of wide usage, such as the multi-paradigm language, JavaScript and the newer version hypertext markup language 5 (HTML5)—a language for structuring and presenting content for the World Wide Web—could be starting ground for development on mobile devices.
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During the recent DevCon Mobile Code Camp, O&B co-founder and CEO Calen Legaspi said that software programmers must not jump into the mobile device bandwagon too fast without learning the necessary development capabilities on servers.
In fact, he recommends that developers strengthen their server or client-side programming skills first then develop their software programming skills later. In particular, the more stable platforms in terms of wide usage, such as the multi-paradigm language, JavaScript and the newer version hypertext markup language 5 (HTML5)—a language for structuring and presenting content for the World Wide Web—could be starting ground for development on mobile devices.
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Salute! MSI A75MA-G55 motherboard | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Salute! MSI A75MA-G55 motherboard | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- Get ready to assault whatever tasks are stacked up against you. And be prepared by arming yourself with the MSI A75MA-G55 motherboard stamped: Military Class II!
MSI’s motherboard manufacturing business prides itself with a long line of high quality products. The company has continued improving the quality of its components. The Military Class II components add longevity and durability to the line that includes the A75MA-G55 motherboard.
MSI’s new AMD A75-Series mainboard A75MA-G55 with Military Class II components boasts of both quality and stability.
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MSI’s motherboard manufacturing business prides itself with a long line of high quality products. The company has continued improving the quality of its components. The Military Class II components add longevity and durability to the line that includes the A75MA-G55 motherboard.
MSI’s new AMD A75-Series mainboard A75MA-G55 with Military Class II components boasts of both quality and stability.
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Apple won! | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Apple won! | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- And Adobe lost. When Apple introduced the iPhone and stressed that it will not support Adobe’s Flash, Adobe criticized them for not providing the full internet to its users. Adobe tried to win the consumers’ hearts, and with fingers-crossed, hoped that the iPhone will not pick-up. Unfortunately, it did.
Several iPhone iterations after, Adobe still kept pushing for Flash by partnering with the likes of Research in Motion for its Playbook tablet, and Google, for Flash on Android. Whilst it seemed to be a great offensive against Apple, the overall experience of using Flash on devices, even on the Playbook and Android, further stressed that Apple made the right decision. Flash, even optimized for devices, is just not that good, like it is on the desktop. Not only does it eat up a lot of resources, it also wasn’t as responsive as a native app.
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Several iPhone iterations after, Adobe still kept pushing for Flash by partnering with the likes of Research in Motion for its Playbook tablet, and Google, for Flash on Android. Whilst it seemed to be a great offensive against Apple, the overall experience of using Flash on devices, even on the Playbook and Android, further stressed that Apple made the right decision. Flash, even optimized for devices, is just not that good, like it is on the desktop. Not only does it eat up a lot of resources, it also wasn’t as responsive as a native app.
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Protecting our kids from techonology | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Protecting our kids from techonology | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- My son, Keoni (now 9) learned how to use the computer all by himself. I never encouraged him to do so, but as often as I was on one as he was growing up to present time, he caught on the computer bandwagon all too early.
I’ve not had any problems with my Keoni with regards to using the computer much less being on the net or online, but parents really have a lot to worry about when their kids want to start using the net.
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I’ve not had any problems with my Keoni with regards to using the computer much less being on the net or online, but parents really have a lot to worry about when their kids want to start using the net.
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Blogging makes working from home on your laptop so easy | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Blogging makes working from home on your laptop so easy | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- Ever since I became enamored with blogging, my dreams have been punctuated with images of me working from home in my pajamas, meeting clients on Skype while sporting my fresh-from-bed pigtails. What I like about this: it doesn't matter what car you drive or make-up label/clothing brand you wear.
You're not stressed with office politics or time spent on the road dealing with traffic. It's good to know that a few of my friends are already adopting the work-from-home lifestyle, especially fellow moms who need to stay home to be with their young kids. I envy them inasmuch as am still tied to the corporate jungle. But someday, with more focus and determination, I know I can work from home like the rest of them.
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You're not stressed with office politics or time spent on the road dealing with traffic. It's good to know that a few of my friends are already adopting the work-from-home lifestyle, especially fellow moms who need to stay home to be with their young kids. I envy them inasmuch as am still tied to the corporate jungle. But someday, with more focus and determination, I know I can work from home like the rest of them.
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Pretty nice | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Pretty nice | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- Last week was a pleasant reminder about how beautiful the world is. I am not referring to the world's largest beauty pageant. Instead, I am talking of how the world, at least the part of it that I saw while onboard a bus bound for Bicol a few days ago, is filled with the beauty of creation.
Of course, there are the undeniable evidence of human presence and its sometimes corrupting effects. Ill-designed and occasionally ill-advised structures dot the roads and byways that the bus traversed on its way out of the metropolis to the heart of the country's more rustic and laid back environs.
Overall, however, much of the countryside has retained its sweet and comforting charms.
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Of course, there are the undeniable evidence of human presence and its sometimes corrupting effects. Ill-designed and occasionally ill-advised structures dot the roads and byways that the bus traversed on its way out of the metropolis to the heart of the country's more rustic and laid back environs.
Overall, however, much of the countryside has retained its sweet and comforting charms.
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Third Birthday | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Third Birthday | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- The 3rd Birthday is a follow-up to the Parasite Eve games of the late 1990s and early 2000s. This third-person action adventure represents a fresh start for the striking heroine Aya Brea.
Aya Brea is no stranger to strange situations. She made her debut in 1997's Parasite Eve as an NYPD cop who waged turn-based battle against mitochondrial creatures that threatened Manhattan. It's been 11 years since the last Parasite Eve game was released, though, so even many who played them may have fuzzy memories of Aya's earlier adventures.
The 3rd Birthday begins in a near-future New York that has been ravaged by creatures called Twisted. You, as Aya Brea, have been recruited by the Counter Twisted Investigation team. Your role is to use a device called the overdive system, which sends Aya's mind into the past. Through this, you will be able to see past Twisted attacks, and possess the soldiers present during that battle, and somehow change the outcome of the battles to change the present.
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Aya Brea is no stranger to strange situations. She made her debut in 1997's Parasite Eve as an NYPD cop who waged turn-based battle against mitochondrial creatures that threatened Manhattan. It's been 11 years since the last Parasite Eve game was released, though, so even many who played them may have fuzzy memories of Aya's earlier adventures.
The 3rd Birthday begins in a near-future New York that has been ravaged by creatures called Twisted. You, as Aya Brea, have been recruited by the Counter Twisted Investigation team. Your role is to use a device called the overdive system, which sends Aya's mind into the past. Through this, you will be able to see past Twisted attacks, and possess the soldiers present during that battle, and somehow change the outcome of the battles to change the present.
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The IT guy from the stockroom | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
The IT guy from the stockroom | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- As far as movies tackling the struggles of people from the corporate world are concerned, there has always been an ever-present stereotype against people from the stockroom.
But for a businessman from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, good fortune awaits people who work diligently within the four corners of the stockroom.
Engineer Anthony J. Baisa, owner and chief executive officer of information technology (IT) solutions provider business “Bodega Site,” has managed to hone and grow his business a decade since starting to engage in the trade from his father’s stockroom back in Palawan. Recognizing the huge significance of IT in today’s modern world, Baisa’s business is now seen as one of the country’s top emerging franchises when it comes to providing high-quality IT service solutions to companies from various industries.
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But for a businessman from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, good fortune awaits people who work diligently within the four corners of the stockroom.
Engineer Anthony J. Baisa, owner and chief executive officer of information technology (IT) solutions provider business “Bodega Site,” has managed to hone and grow his business a decade since starting to engage in the trade from his father’s stockroom back in Palawan. Recognizing the huge significance of IT in today’s modern world, Baisa’s business is now seen as one of the country’s top emerging franchises when it comes to providing high-quality IT service solutions to companies from various industries.
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Faced with declining sales, the PC market needs Windows 8 | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Faced with declining sales, the PC market needs Windows 8 | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- Microsoft’s next-generation operating system, Windows 8, is not just another version of the software company’s market-leading product. It marks a major, some would say radical, change for the computing platform.
With the new OS, expected to be for release in 2012, Microsoft takes a 180-degree turn, changing the way its bestselling software works and interacts with its users. From a desktop-bound platform, Windows has now become a lighter version of itself, light enough to run even on systems that are not exactly hot rod.
In fact, when Microsoft provided a peek into the beta version of the software, a first-generation netbook and some low-spec PCs were used to demo some of its capabilities and features. Imagine, a Microsoft OS running its full version on a lowly, low-capabilities netbook?
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With the new OS, expected to be for release in 2012, Microsoft takes a 180-degree turn, changing the way its bestselling software works and interacts with its users. From a desktop-bound platform, Windows has now become a lighter version of itself, light enough to run even on systems that are not exactly hot rod.
In fact, when Microsoft provided a peek into the beta version of the software, a first-generation netbook and some low-spec PCs were used to demo some of its capabilities and features. Imagine, a Microsoft OS running its full version on a lowly, low-capabilities netbook?
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Travelling made easy (Part 1) | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Travelling made easy (Part 1) | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- I love Hiro’s character in “Heroes” best because of his ability to time travel. How I wish this was possible so that situations, circumstances and events that we wished never happened or did could be avoided and undone? But then again, that would make things perfect and without challenges.
So in lieu of not being able to do a “hiro, ” I just delight in the fact that I am able TO travel and I’m blessed with a job that allows me to do just that; see new places, meet people and experience new things.
Time sort of stops when I visit new places and initially, we travel to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves. We open our hearts and minds, see what we can learn beyond what we read about in papers or see in pics and mags.
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So in lieu of not being able to do a “hiro, ” I just delight in the fact that I am able TO travel and I’m blessed with a job that allows me to do just that; see new places, meet people and experience new things.
Time sort of stops when I visit new places and initially, we travel to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves. We open our hearts and minds, see what we can learn beyond what we read about in papers or see in pics and mags.
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Dead Island | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online
Dead Island | The Manila Bulletin Newspaper Online: "MANILA, Philippines -- Clear summer sky, white sand beaches, classy hotels and all-night parties…The ideal tropical holiday get-away. Now, who wouldn’t want to be locked in at such a paradise?...Except the island turns out to be inhabited bybrain-munching cannibals!
“Dead Island”pushes the envelope in morbid and gruesome adventures. The game is set in a tropical island that initiallydepicts itself as the perfect summer hideaway.
Complete with the amenities of top-class hotels, smooth dance floors, and glib DJs, it would seem that the experience is a perfect fantasy. But in some quirk of fate, the same dream suddenly turns into a nightmare as your fellow tourists suddenly turn into cannibals.
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“Dead Island”pushes the envelope in morbid and gruesome adventures. The game is set in a tropical island that initiallydepicts itself as the perfect summer hideaway.
Complete with the amenities of top-class hotels, smooth dance floors, and glib DJs, it would seem that the experience is a perfect fantasy. But in some quirk of fate, the same dream suddenly turns into a nightmare as your fellow tourists suddenly turn into cannibals.
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Don't be left behind, download Symbian Anna now - The Philippine Star » Business Features » Telecoms
Don't be left behind, download Symbian Anna now - The Philippine Star » Business Features » Telecoms: "MANILA, Philippines - Symbian Anna the latest software update for Nokia’s Symbian smartphones is now available for download in the Philippines.
Symbian Anna significantly enhances the user experience on the Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 and Nokia E7.
A new user interface, virtual QWERTY keypad in portrait mode, split-screen messaging, enhanced Nokia Maps, better Web browsing and stronger security are just a few of the improvements that people will be able to enjoy.
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Symbian Anna significantly enhances the user experience on the Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 and Nokia E7.
A new user interface, virtual QWERTY keypad in portrait mode, split-screen messaging, enhanced Nokia Maps, better Web browsing and stronger security are just a few of the improvements that people will be able to enjoy.
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Check out the new Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman in Sony campus roadshow - The Philippine Star » Business Features » Telecoms
Check out the new Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman in Sony campus roadshow - The Philippine Star » Business Features » Telecoms: "MANILA, Philippines - Experience the new Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman phone at the place where aspiring rock stars and pop idols meet.
The Walkman range of music handsets is specially featured in the “Like Performing Love Sony” campus roadshow.
Sony, Sony Ericsson and Sony Music come together in an entertainment showcase touring across schools and universities.
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The Walkman range of music handsets is specially featured in the “Like Performing Love Sony” campus roadshow.
Sony, Sony Ericsson and Sony Music come together in an entertainment showcase touring across schools and universities.
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High demand for mobile devices seen - The Philippine Star » Business Features » Telecoms
High demand for mobile devices seen - The Philippine Star » Business Features » Telecoms: "MANILA, Philippines - If there’s one thing to be gleaned from the latest Gartner global report market on mobile devices, it is that the inhabitants of this world can’t have enough mobile phones.
Halfway through the year, worldwide sales of mobile devices to end-users totaled 428.7 million units, a 16.5 percent increase from the second quarter of 2010, according to Gartner.
Enjoying brisk sales are smartphones which went 74 percent higher year-on-year and accounted for 25 percent of all sales in the second half of the year, up from 17 percent during the same period last year.
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Halfway through the year, worldwide sales of mobile devices to end-users totaled 428.7 million units, a 16.5 percent increase from the second quarter of 2010, according to Gartner.
Enjoying brisk sales are smartphones which went 74 percent higher year-on-year and accounted for 25 percent of all sales in the second half of the year, up from 17 percent during the same period last year.
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That's ink-credible - The Philippine Star » Lifestyle Features » Gadgets
That's ink-credible - The Philippine Star » Lifestyle Features » Gadgets: "MANILA, Philippines - Ink enthusiasts, tattoo virgins, curious onlookers, inked celebrities, and the best local and international tattoo artists gathered at the World Trade Center for “Dutdutan 11.” The two-day mega event saw a multitude of 15,000 converging in one cool lifestyle experience.
From vivid, larger-than-life tattoos and jaw-dropping girls in skimpy bikinis, to the fiercest URCC fights and the coolest drum duel to hit the country, “Dutdutan 11” had it all under one big roof.
Not only was it a rockin’ fete of skin art, but also a competition of who inked it best. Presented by Tribal Gear Philippines, the first day kicked off with the opening of the much-awaited tattoo competitions.
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From vivid, larger-than-life tattoos and jaw-dropping girls in skimpy bikinis, to the fiercest URCC fights and the coolest drum duel to hit the country, “Dutdutan 11” had it all under one big roof.
Not only was it a rockin’ fete of skin art, but also a competition of who inked it best. Presented by Tribal Gear Philippines, the first day kicked off with the opening of the much-awaited tattoo competitions.
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Singapore bound: 7 tips for all you race-goers and party people - STILL TALKING By Enrico Miguel T. Subido - The Philippine Star » Lifestyle Features » Gadgets
Singapore bound: 7 tips for all you race-goers and party people - STILL TALKING By Enrico Miguel T. Subido - The Philippine Star » Lifestyle Features » Gadgets: "This time next week, Singapore is going to celebrate the glory of man and machine with the 2011 Grand Prix Singapore Season. The only city night race in the Formula 1 calendar, the Singapore Grand Prix is considered the “jewel in the Formula One crown” for its unique setup and for the entire season’s one-of-a-kind experience
The island city-state will be alive with parties, models, music, and all sorts of wonderful festivities for race fans and non-race fans alike. With so much going on, it would be wise for race goers to map out the things they want to do, and take note of the essentials for the 2011 GPSS weekend. Here are a few simple tips to get the most out of the festivities, and to make your experience louder than life:
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The island city-state will be alive with parties, models, music, and all sorts of wonderful festivities for race fans and non-race fans alike. With so much going on, it would be wise for race goers to map out the things they want to do, and take note of the essentials for the 2011 GPSS weekend. Here are a few simple tips to get the most out of the festivities, and to make your experience louder than life:
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5-day weather outlook now available online | Inquirer Technology
5-day weather outlook now available online | Inquirer Technology: "Fretting your stay in Boracay, El Nido, Anilao or Puerto Galera will be rained out?
Worry not. If you log onto the weather bureau’s website, you’ll be surprised to find a weather scenario in famous destinations not only for a day, but for five days.
To help tourists plan their getaway, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Wednesday launched a weather outlook for selected tourist areas on weather.gov.ph and pagasa.dost.gov.ph.
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Worry not. If you log onto the weather bureau’s website, you’ll be surprised to find a weather scenario in famous destinations not only for a day, but for five days.
To help tourists plan their getaway, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Wednesday launched a weather outlook for selected tourist areas on weather.gov.ph and pagasa.dost.gov.ph.
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NASA says satellite will hit Earth Sept. 23 US time | Inquirer Technology
NASA says satellite will hit Earth Sept. 23 US time | Inquirer Technology: "WASHINGTON—The US space agency has narrowed down its prediction of when a defunct six-ton satellite will crash back to Earth, saying on Wednesday that it is expected to land on September 23, US time.
“The time reference does not mean that the satellite is expected to re-enter over the United States. It is simply a time reference,” NASA said on its website.
“Although it is still too early to predict the time and location of re-entry, predictions of the time period are becoming more refined.”
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“The time reference does not mean that the satellite is expected to re-enter over the United States. It is simply a time reference,” NASA said on its website.
“Although it is still too early to predict the time and location of re-entry, predictions of the time period are becoming more refined.”
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Facebook changes spark online complaints | Inquirer Technology
Facebook changes spark online complaints | Inquirer Technology: "SAN FRANCISCO—Facebook users on Wednesday took to complaining about changes intended to make it easier to manage the torrents of updates from friends at the world’s largest social network.
People vented ire in an array of online venues including a “Petition against the new Facebook homepage” at the social network and a Twitter stream tagged “#NewFacebook.”
Some lamented that the latest Facebook changes were moves to be more like rival Google+ and hot text-message-based news-sharing service Twitter.
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People vented ire in an array of online venues including a “Petition against the new Facebook homepage” at the social network and a Twitter stream tagged “#NewFacebook.”
Some lamented that the latest Facebook changes were moves to be more like rival Google+ and hot text-message-based news-sharing service Twitter.
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Disney hopes game character makes it to big screen | Inquirer Technology
Disney hopes game character makes it to big screen | Inquirer Technology: "LOS ANGELES–The Walt Disney Co. has used mobile games to promote its movies, but now it’s trying something new: launching a cuddly character in a game in the hope he makes it to the big screen someday.
In a first effort at the new strategy, Disney is launching this week an animated alligator named “Swampy,” whose bizarre quest in the 99-cent iPhone game “Where’s My Water?” is to keep clean.
The reptile, unlike his in-the-wild counterparts, lives under a big city and mostly hangs around in his bathtub, waiting for iPhone owners to dig a digital trench that allows water to flow into his poorly connected plumbing.
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In a first effort at the new strategy, Disney is launching this week an animated alligator named “Swampy,” whose bizarre quest in the 99-cent iPhone game “Where’s My Water?” is to keep clean.
The reptile, unlike his in-the-wild counterparts, lives under a big city and mostly hangs around in his bathtub, waiting for iPhone owners to dig a digital trench that allows water to flow into his poorly connected plumbing.
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Anger as GPS drives tourists to Hollywood icon | Inquirer Technology
Anger as GPS drives tourists to Hollywood icon | Inquirer Technology: "HOLLYWOOD — It is one of the world’s most iconic sights. But for local residents, the huge “Hollywood” sign on their hillside overlooking Los Angeles is a source of growing anger.
Travelers have long flocked to have their pictures taken with the vast sign behind them — but with the advent of satellite navigation and Google Earth, they have begun to invade the Hollywood Hills neighborhood like never before.
Locals complain that tourists leave litter and cigarette butts — a mortal hazard on tinder-dry hillsides in summer — to say nothing of bringing traffic chaos to the narrow, winding, pot-holed roads snaking up to the sign.
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Travelers have long flocked to have their pictures taken with the vast sign behind them — but with the advent of satellite navigation and Google Earth, they have begun to invade the Hollywood Hills neighborhood like never before.
Locals complain that tourists leave litter and cigarette butts — a mortal hazard on tinder-dry hillsides in summer — to say nothing of bringing traffic chaos to the narrow, winding, pot-holed roads snaking up to the sign.
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Particles travel faster than light, say scientists | Inquirer Technology
Particles travel faster than light, say scientists | Inquirer Technology: "PARIS—Physicists reported Thursday that sub-atomic particles called neutrinos can travel faster than light, a finding that — if verified — would blast a hole in Einstein’s theory of relativity.
In experiments conducted between the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland and a laboratory in Italy, the tiny particles were clocked at 300,006 kilometers per second, about six km/sec faster that the speed of light, the researchers said.
“This result comes as a complete surprise,” said physicist Antonio Ereditato, spokesman for the experiment, known as OPERA. “We wanted to measure the speed of neutrinos, but we didn’t expect to find anything special.”
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In experiments conducted between the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland and a laboratory in Italy, the tiny particles were clocked at 300,006 kilometers per second, about six km/sec faster that the speed of light, the researchers said.
“This result comes as a complete surprise,” said physicist Antonio Ereditato, spokesman for the experiment, known as OPERA. “We wanted to measure the speed of neutrinos, but we didn’t expect to find anything special.”
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Some Facebook users change language settings to return to 'old' FB - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Some Facebook users change language settings to return to 'old' FB - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Facebook users who prefer the familiar and former look of their social networking account have found a way to switch back from the new features introduced to the site Wednesday.
Some discovered that by going to their account settings and choosing “English (UK)" or some language other than American English, their Facebook homepages returned to the old look before the latest upgrades.
“Starting today, it will be easier to keep up with the people in your life no matter how frequently or infrequently you're on Facebook," said Mark Tonkelowitz, Facebook engineering manager, in a blog post.
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Some discovered that by going to their account settings and choosing “English (UK)" or some language other than American English, their Facebook homepages returned to the old look before the latest upgrades.
“Starting today, it will be easier to keep up with the people in your life no matter how frequently or infrequently you're on Facebook," said Mark Tonkelowitz, Facebook engineering manager, in a blog post.
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Sony Playstation Network temporarily inaccessible - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Sony Playstation Network temporarily inaccessible - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "For a few hours early Thursday (Manila time), Sony's PlayStation Network was inaccessible to users, with Sony apologizing for the "inconvenience."
While Sony's PlayStation (US and EU) acknowledged the problem in their Twitter accounts, they did not say if the downtime stemmed from a hack or intrusion.
"We're aware that some of you are having issues trying to log into PSN. We're working to resolve the issue, and we'll update you here," the PlayStation US Twitter account said.
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While Sony's PlayStation (US and EU) acknowledged the problem in their Twitter accounts, they did not say if the downtime stemmed from a hack or intrusion.
"We're aware that some of you are having issues trying to log into PSN. We're working to resolve the issue, and we'll update you here," the PlayStation US Twitter account said.
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Adobe issues 'critical' update for Flash Player - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Adobe issues 'critical' update for Flash Player - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Adobe on Thursday (Manila time) released a "critical" security update for its Flash Player software to address a cross-site scripting issue that it said is now being exploited.
In a security bulletin, Adobe said the vulnerability affects Flash for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris, and even Android.
"Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player 10.3.183.7 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris, and Adobe Flash Player 10.3.186.6 and earlier versions for Android. These vulnerabilities could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system," it said.
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In a security bulletin, Adobe said the vulnerability affects Flash for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris, and even Android.
"Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player 10.3.183.7 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris, and Adobe Flash Player 10.3.186.6 and earlier versions for Android. These vulnerabilities could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system," it said.
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Mobile GMail now allows multiple sign-ins - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Mobile GMail now allows multiple sign-ins - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Smartphone users with more than one Gmail account got a boost from Google, which rolled out this week a new multiple sign-in feature for Gmail for mobile.
Mobile software engineer Dominic Leung said the new features for Gmail in the mobile browser aim to make Gmail users more productive while on the go.
“Just like on your desktop, you can now to sign into multiple accounts simultaneously. To sign into an additional account, click on the account switcher at the bottom of the threadlist, then click ‘Sign into an another account.’ You can quickly switch between accounts by selecting the desired account from the Accounts menu," Leung said in a blog post.
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Mobile software engineer Dominic Leung said the new features for Gmail in the mobile browser aim to make Gmail users more productive while on the go.
“Just like on your desktop, you can now to sign into multiple accounts simultaneously. To sign into an additional account, click on the account switcher at the bottom of the threadlist, then click ‘Sign into an another account.’ You can quickly switch between accounts by selecting the desired account from the Accounts menu," Leung said in a blog post.
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Angry Birds to swoop on Formula One track - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Angry Birds to swoop on Formula One track - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "HELSINKI - Angry Birds will migrate from cellphone screens to the Formula One racetrack this weekend in Singapore, as the firm behind the mobile gaming sensation rolls out a crowd game to be played by live audiences.
Gaming firm Rovio has teamed up with Singapore Telecommunications for the Singapore launch, having created the crowd game with Finnish startup Uplause Ltd, the creators of the world's first live event gaming platform.
"We think this new form of gaming will give fans a great opportunity to form a strong emotional connection with the characters," Rovio's marketing chief Peter Vesterbacka said in a statement.
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Gaming firm Rovio has teamed up with Singapore Telecommunications for the Singapore launch, having created the crowd game with Finnish startup Uplause Ltd, the creators of the world's first live event gaming platform.
"We think this new form of gaming will give fans a great opportunity to form a strong emotional connection with the characters," Rovio's marketing chief Peter Vesterbacka said in a statement.
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Windows 8 won't dual-boot Linux? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Windows 8 won't dual-boot Linux? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Software giant Microsoft may be in for a potential conflict with the Linux community, some of whose members voiced concerns the secure booting procedure of its upcoming Windows 8 operating system can lock out the Linux OS.
Mobile Linux developer Matthew Garrett said the new Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that Windows 8 will use has a “secure boot" feature that prevents executables or drivers from being loaded unless they are “signed."
“A system that ships with only OEM and Microsoft keys will not boot a generic copy of Linux," Garrett said in a blog post.
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Mobile Linux developer Matthew Garrett said the new Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that Windows 8 will use has a “secure boot" feature that prevents executables or drivers from being loaded unless they are “signed."
“A system that ships with only OEM and Microsoft keys will not boot a generic copy of Linux," Garrett said in a blog post.
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Automatic edit tool spices up YouTube vids - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Automatic edit tool spices up YouTube vids - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Here's good news for users uploading "boring" videos to YouTube: an automatic editing tool promises to select the most interesting clips and repackage the video.
Magisto, the cloud-based video editing service behind the editing tool, said its product will be integrated into YouTube via the YouTube Create feature.
"Now, whether you know how to edit video or not, you can upload your footage to Magisto on YouTube and our system will find all the best parts, edit them together with the song of your choice, and post the video to your YouTube channel, where you can share it with your friends, family and the world!" it said in a blog post.
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Magisto, the cloud-based video editing service behind the editing tool, said its product will be integrated into YouTube via the YouTube Create feature.
"Now, whether you know how to edit video or not, you can upload your footage to Magisto on YouTube and our system will find all the best parts, edit them together with the song of your choice, and post the video to your YouTube channel, where you can share it with your friends, family and the world!" it said in a blog post.
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Internet as vital as food, water, air —millennials - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Internet as vital as food, water, air —millennials - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "In a revealing study that cements the role of new technologies in people's lives today, it was revealed that Internet now ranks along the same level as air, food and water as basic necessities for millenials.
According to the 2011 Cisco Connected World technology report released Wednesday, four of every five individuals aged 18 to 30 years old —the so-called "millennial" generation, born at the turn of the 2000's— consider the Internet as a "fundamental resource" for the human race, with some even saying that it is more important than having a car, dating or partying.
The survey of some 2,800 college students and young professionals across 14 countries also revealed that more than half said they "could not live without the Internet," citing it as an integral part of their lives.
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According to the 2011 Cisco Connected World technology report released Wednesday, four of every five individuals aged 18 to 30 years old —the so-called "millennial" generation, born at the turn of the 2000's— consider the Internet as a "fundamental resource" for the human race, with some even saying that it is more important than having a car, dating or partying.
The survey of some 2,800 college students and young professionals across 14 countries also revealed that more than half said they "could not live without the Internet," citing it as an integral part of their lives.
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HP CEO to get the ax soon? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
HP CEO to get the ax soon? - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Following a controversial move to stop webOS operations and spinoff its consumer PC business, Hewlett-Packard CEO Leo Apotheker may well be on his way out, sources said.
"Hewlett-Packard has lowered its sales forecasts three times since Apotheker became CEO in November, and he’s presided over strategy swings that left shareholders doubting his credibility," said the Bloomberg report.
Under Apotheker's mere 10-month watch of HP, the company's stock reportedly plunged by 47 percent, with investor exasperation at its highest in more than a decade.
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"Hewlett-Packard has lowered its sales forecasts three times since Apotheker became CEO in November, and he’s presided over strategy swings that left shareholders doubting his credibility," said the Bloomberg report.
Under Apotheker's mere 10-month watch of HP, the company's stock reportedly plunged by 47 percent, with investor exasperation at its highest in more than a decade.
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Cebu Pacific: 'We're 2nd most tweeted airline in the world' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Cebu Pacific: 'We're 2nd most tweeted airline in the world' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Philippine air carrier Cebu Pacific claimed Thursday to be the world's second most tweeted airline in August 2011.
Cebu Pacific said this was the finding from a monthly study from Eezeer Data Lab, a Twitter analytic products company.
“Cebu Pacific remains innovative in using social networking sites to share our culture as an airline to our fans and followers, and boost travel with our trademark low fares," said Cebu Pacific VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog on the company's website."
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Cebu Pacific said this was the finding from a monthly study from Eezeer Data Lab, a Twitter analytic products company.
“Cebu Pacific remains innovative in using social networking sites to share our culture as an airline to our fans and followers, and boost travel with our trademark low fares," said Cebu Pacific VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog on the company's website."
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Microsoft Bing offers time-saving 'action buttons' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Microsoft Bing offers time-saving 'action buttons' - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "In a bid to help users get more done in less time, Microsoft's Bing search engine is introducing a new feature for selected searches: Action Buttons.
Program manager Deepak Vijaywargi said the "Action Buttons" determine the top actions for a category, such as check-ins and flight status for airlines.
"Based on how people search, our algorithms now determine top actions and corresponding links in the site for a given category with high precision. For instance, with airlines the top 3 tasks are: check-in to a flight, check the status of a flight or book a flight. For software sites, if you are searching for a specific product you likely want to download it. For car rental agencies, you’d like to rent a car, find out locations or contact them," Vijaywargi said in a blog post."
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Program manager Deepak Vijaywargi said the "Action Buttons" determine the top actions for a category, such as check-ins and flight status for airlines.
"Based on how people search, our algorithms now determine top actions and corresponding links in the site for a given category with high precision. For instance, with airlines the top 3 tasks are: check-in to a flight, check the status of a flight or book a flight. For software sites, if you are searching for a specific product you likely want to download it. For car rental agencies, you’d like to rent a car, find out locations or contact them," Vijaywargi said in a blog post."
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Kazakhstan pitches global cybersecurity pact at UN - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Kazakhstan pitches global cybersecurity pact at UN - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Noting "increasingly frequent" attacks by hackers against governments, businesses and other insititutions, Kazakhstan called this week for a global cybersecurity treaty to deter the threat.
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev made the call before the UN General Assembly’s annual general debate at UN headquarters in New York.
"(It is worrying that) not a single international convention or multilateral treaty governs information processes," he said."
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Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev made the call before the UN General Assembly’s annual general debate at UN headquarters in New York.
"(It is worrying that) not a single international convention or multilateral treaty governs information processes," he said."
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iPhone 5 likely to get launched on Oct. 5 - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
iPhone 5 likely to get launched on Oct. 5 - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Amid speculations about when Apple Inc.'s iPhone 5 will be launched, Oct. 4 (Oct. 5, Manila time) looms as the latest projected unveiling date, a tech site said.
Citing “sources close to the situation," technology website All Things Digital (AllThingD.com) said Oct. 4 in the USA is when Apple will hold its next big media event.
“While Apple could certainly change its plans anytime, sources said that the Oct. 4 date has been selected by the company to showcase the iPhone 5," reported John Paczkowski of AllThingsD."
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Citing “sources close to the situation," technology website All Things Digital (AllThingD.com) said Oct. 4 in the USA is when Apple will hold its next big media event.
“While Apple could certainly change its plans anytime, sources said that the Oct. 4 date has been selected by the company to showcase the iPhone 5," reported John Paczkowski of AllThingsD."
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Skype eyes connecting 1M teachers in social network for education - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Skype eyes connecting 1M teachers in social network for education - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Videoconferencing giant Skype aims to connect one million teachers by building a social network for educators.
Skype said its "Skype in the Classroom" has so far signed up more than 16,000 teachers to its social network since launching a beta version in December.
“Skype has been going on for many, many years, and teachers have been finding each other and they’ve been finding ways to use the power of Skype in the educational process for a long time. We really felt that it was time to take this to the next level... moving from grassroots Skype in the classroom to an initiative driven by Skype," said Skype CEO Tony Bates on Wednesday at the Social Good Summit, according to a report on Mashable.com."
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Skype said its "Skype in the Classroom" has so far signed up more than 16,000 teachers to its social network since launching a beta version in December.
“Skype has been going on for many, many years, and teachers have been finding each other and they’ve been finding ways to use the power of Skype in the educational process for a long time. We really felt that it was time to take this to the next level... moving from grassroots Skype in the classroom to an initiative driven by Skype," said Skype CEO Tony Bates on Wednesday at the Social Good Summit, according to a report on Mashable.com."
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Facebook faces backlash for news feed new look - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Facebook faces backlash for news feed new look - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Hate the new-look Facebook News Feed? Or worried about its real-time news ticker violating your privacy? Chances are, you're not alone.
Tech sites on Thursday (Manila time) reported many Facebook users voiced annoyance with the giant social network’s revamped news feed.
Mashable also gave what could very well be a warning: “Prepare yourselves." The tech site said “these changes are just the beginning," adding that on Friday, “Facebook will be reborn" after the social network makes a scheduled announcement in a conference in San Francisco, California."
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Tech sites on Thursday (Manila time) reported many Facebook users voiced annoyance with the giant social network’s revamped news feed.
Mashable also gave what could very well be a warning: “Prepare yourselves." The tech site said “these changes are just the beginning," adding that on Friday, “Facebook will be reborn" after the social network makes a scheduled announcement in a conference in San Francisco, California."
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Defunct NASA satellite to crash to Earth this week - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Defunct NASA satellite to crash to Earth this week - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — A defunct NASA science satellite is expected to fall back to Earth on Friday, showering debris somewhere on the planet although scientists cannot predict exactly where, officials said.
The 6.5-ton Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS, was carried into orbit during a space shuttle mission in 1991. It operated for 14 years, collecting measurements of ozone and other chemicals in the atmosphere.
Since completing its mission in 2005, UARS has been slowly losing altitude, tugged by Earth's gravity. On Friday, the 35-foot-long, 15-foot diameter (10.6-meter long, 4.5-meter diameter) satellite is expected to plunge into the atmosphere, NASA reported on its website."
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The 6.5-ton Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS, was carried into orbit during a space shuttle mission in 1991. It operated for 14 years, collecting measurements of ozone and other chemicals in the atmosphere.
Since completing its mission in 2005, UARS has been slowly losing altitude, tugged by Earth's gravity. On Friday, the 35-foot-long, 15-foot diameter (10.6-meter long, 4.5-meter diameter) satellite is expected to plunge into the atmosphere, NASA reported on its website."
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Facebook changes spark online complaints | Inquirer Technology
Facebook changes spark online complaints | Inquirer Technology: "SAN FRANCISCO—Facebook users on Wednesday took to complaining about changes intended to make it easier to manage the torrents of updates from friends at the world’s largest social network.
People vented ire in an array of online venues including a “Petition against the new Facebook homepage” at the social network and a Twitter stream tagged “#NewFacebook.”
Some lamented that the latest Facebook changes were moves to be more like rival Google+ and hot text-message-based news-sharing service Twitter.
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People vented ire in an array of online venues including a “Petition against the new Facebook homepage” at the social network and a Twitter stream tagged “#NewFacebook.”
Some lamented that the latest Facebook changes were moves to be more like rival Google+ and hot text-message-based news-sharing service Twitter.
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Google+ points the way for open membership - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google+ points the way for open membership - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "An arrow extending to the top left of the screen is inviting the public to join Google's upcoming social network Google+.
Shortly after Google+ switched from field test to beta, visitors to Google's homepage (www.google.com) would see an arrow pointing to the top left of the screen.
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Shortly after Google+ switched from field test to beta, visitors to Google's homepage (www.google.com) would see an arrow pointing to the top left of the screen.
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Issuer of rogue Google certs files for bankruptcy - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Issuer of rogue Google certs files for bankruptcy - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "DigiNotar, the company that issued several rogue security certificates that were capable of compromising secure Web communications, according to a press statement by its parent company.
Vasco Data Security International, DigiNotar's parent firm, said that DigiNotar filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the Haarlem District Court (Netherlands).
“Although we are saddened by this action and the circumstances that necessitated it. we would like to remind our customers and investors that the incident at DigiNotar has no impact on VASCO's core authentication technology. The technological infrastructures of VASCO and DigiNotar remain completely separated, meaning that there is no risk for infection of VASCO’s strong authentication business," said T. Kendall Hunt, VASCO’s Chairman and CEO.
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Vasco Data Security International, DigiNotar's parent firm, said that DigiNotar filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the Haarlem District Court (Netherlands).
“Although we are saddened by this action and the circumstances that necessitated it. we would like to remind our customers and investors that the incident at DigiNotar has no impact on VASCO's core authentication technology. The technological infrastructures of VASCO and DigiNotar remain completely separated, meaning that there is no risk for infection of VASCO’s strong authentication business," said T. Kendall Hunt, VASCO’s Chairman and CEO.
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Lenovo intros first tablet in PH - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Lenovo intros first tablet in PH - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "China-based computer maker Lenovo has announced the first device in its tablet family to be available locally – the IdeaPad Tablet K1.
Designed as a consumer device, the new tablet features a one-button interface, Flash 10.3 for Web browsing and video streaming, and Lenovo’s exclusive SocialTouch App which creates a one-stop social connection.
It also comes pre-loaded with more than 30 consumer-oriented applications including Angry Birds and the full version of Documents to Go.
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Designed as a consumer device, the new tablet features a one-button interface, Flash 10.3 for Web browsing and video streaming, and Lenovo’s exclusive SocialTouch App which creates a one-stop social connection.
It also comes pre-loaded with more than 30 consumer-oriented applications including Angry Birds and the full version of Documents to Go.
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WIPO: 'Sulit' can't be a registered trademark - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
WIPO: 'Sulit' can't be a registered trademark - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "In what is arguably a landmark case in local cyberspace history, a world body has rejected a complaint by Sulit.com.ph against another website which carries the domain name Sulit.ph, saying the term “sulit" is generic in nature and cannot be registered as a trademark.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency under the United Nations, issued its decision last August 19, 2011. It was picked up by a couple of blog sites but escaped the attention of the mainstream media.
The seminal case is the first domain name dispute between two local contending parties that was resolved with finality. It can be recalled that in the late 1990s, dominant carrier PLDT sued cyber-activist Gerry Kaimo for using the domain pldt.com.ph. Though filed in the local courts, the issue was never resolved with Kaimo eventually settling the case with the telco giant.
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency under the United Nations, issued its decision last August 19, 2011. It was picked up by a couple of blog sites but escaped the attention of the mainstream media.
The seminal case is the first domain name dispute between two local contending parties that was resolved with finality. It can be recalled that in the late 1990s, dominant carrier PLDT sued cyber-activist Gerry Kaimo for using the domain pldt.com.ph. Though filed in the local courts, the issue was never resolved with Kaimo eventually settling the case with the telco giant.
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Senator pushes e-vehicle tax incentive bill - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Senator pushes e-vehicle tax incentive bill - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "To address the unbridled oil price increases and prevent strikes in public transport, Sen. Ralph Recto said his committee will report out next week a consolidated measure that would roll out tax incentives for electronic vehicles in the country, including hybrid and other motor vehicles using alternative fuel.
Electric vehicle refers to any vehicle that uses electric motors; Hybrid Vehicle (HV) will refer to any vehicle that combines the technologies of using internal combustion engine (ICE) with a battery-powered electric motor while other Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) would be any vehicle using alternative sources of energy.
AFV proponents will be exempt from paying excise taxes and VAT for nine years to bring down the cost of importing and converting e-vehicles and their hybrid types, which should result to lower sticker price or dealer’s price for consumers.
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Electric vehicle refers to any vehicle that uses electric motors; Hybrid Vehicle (HV) will refer to any vehicle that combines the technologies of using internal combustion engine (ICE) with a battery-powered electric motor while other Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) would be any vehicle using alternative sources of energy.
AFV proponents will be exempt from paying excise taxes and VAT for nine years to bring down the cost of importing and converting e-vehicles and their hybrid types, which should result to lower sticker price or dealer’s price for consumers.
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Spooky theory, leukemia drugs top Nobel tips —Thomson Reuters - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Spooky theory, leukemia drugs top Nobel tips —Thomson Reuters - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Researchers who developed ground-breaking leukaemia drugs, discovered dendrimers and delved into the intricacies of what Einstein dubbed "spooky action" are among Thomson Reuters 2011 top tips to win Nobel prizes for science.
Nobel prediction expert David Pendlebury's annual forecast is made using the company's "Web of Knowledge" data on how often a scientist's published papers are used and cited as a basis for further investigation by other researchers.
"In the scientific community, citations ... can serve as another form of peer review," said Pendlebury, a citation analyst at Thomson Reuters research services.
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Nobel prediction expert David Pendlebury's annual forecast is made using the company's "Web of Knowledge" data on how often a scientist's published papers are used and cited as a basis for further investigation by other researchers.
"In the scientific community, citations ... can serve as another form of peer review," said Pendlebury, a citation analyst at Thomson Reuters research services.
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China 'stem cell therapies' offer heartbreak for many - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
China 'stem cell therapies' offer heartbreak for many - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "HONG KONG, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Chinese hotel manager Hong Chun had trouble using chopsticks after a minor stroke and sought treatment at a large Shanghai hospital where doctors injected what they said were donor stem cells into his spinal cord and buttocks, according to his father and cousin.
Leaving hospital the next day, Hong, 27, fell so ill he had to be taken off the train and rushed to another hospital. But doctors were unable to save him and he was declared brain dead before dying a month later.
Desperate for help, patients with incurable diseases are admitting themselves into hospitals in China for "stem cell therapies" but experts say such treatments are backed by little or no scientific evidence and are at best experimental."
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Leaving hospital the next day, Hong, 27, fell so ill he had to be taken off the train and rushed to another hospital. But doctors were unable to save him and he was declared brain dead before dying a month later.
Desperate for help, patients with incurable diseases are admitting themselves into hospitals in China for "stem cell therapies" but experts say such treatments are backed by little or no scientific evidence and are at best experimental."
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China to launch 'heavenly palace' in space - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
China to launch 'heavenly palace' in space - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "BEIJING, Sept 20 (Reuters) - China will next week launch an experimental craft paving the way for its first space station, an official said on Tuesday, bringing the growing Asian power closer to matching the United States and Russia with a long-term manned outpost in space.
The Tiangong 1, or "Heavenly Palace", will blast off from a site in the Gobi Desert around Sept. 27-30, adding a high-tech sheen to China's National Day celebrations on Oct. 1, the Xinhua news agency said.
The small, unmanned "space lab" and the Long March rocket that will heave it skyward have been readied on a pad at Jiuquan in northwest Gansu province, Xinhua said, citing an unnamed spokesperson for the country's space programme."
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The Tiangong 1, or "Heavenly Palace", will blast off from a site in the Gobi Desert around Sept. 27-30, adding a high-tech sheen to China's National Day celebrations on Oct. 1, the Xinhua news agency said.
The small, unmanned "space lab" and the Long March rocket that will heave it skyward have been readied on a pad at Jiuquan in northwest Gansu province, Xinhua said, citing an unnamed spokesperson for the country's space programme."
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Arcade maker builds 'art-cade' for Japan tsunami victims - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Arcade maker builds 'art-cade' for Japan tsunami victims - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Better late than never - a United Kingdom-based arcade game maker is building a custom game machine to raise funds for victims of the March 11 magnitude-9 quake and tsunami in Japan.
Bespoke Arcades collaborated with graphic artist Shok-1 on the arcade, which comes with a 28-inch screen and more than 350 preinstalled classic games.
"Bidding starts at £5,000 (P341,429) – there has to be a mogul or collector somewhere who wants to help a worthy cause and also own a genuine one-off piece of modern art. So tell everyone – bosses, famous friends; anyone who you think might be interested in buying or helping to publicise the sale. We’re counting on your help to get the word out, so get tweeting, retweeting, posting, liking, commenting and sharing. Tell everyone!" it said in its blog."
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Bespoke Arcades collaborated with graphic artist Shok-1 on the arcade, which comes with a 28-inch screen and more than 350 preinstalled classic games.
"Bidding starts at £5,000 (P341,429) – there has to be a mogul or collector somewhere who wants to help a worthy cause and also own a genuine one-off piece of modern art. So tell everyone – bosses, famous friends; anyone who you think might be interested in buying or helping to publicise the sale. We’re counting on your help to get the word out, so get tweeting, retweeting, posting, liking, commenting and sharing. Tell everyone!" it said in its blog."
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Google+ takes the fight to Facebook - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google+ takes the fight to Facebook - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Sept 20 (Reuters) - Google Inc and Facebook trotted out a variety of new social networking features in back-to-back announcements on Tuesday, underscoring their intensifying competition for Web surfers.
Google integrated its flagship search engine into its 3-month old social network — with membership now open to the Internet public — and expanded its "Hangouts" video-chat feature to allow mobile use and broadcasting.
The company said on its official blog its well-received Hangouts feature — where up to nine people can link up and chat with a user on video — will be available on camera equipped smartphones powered by its own Android software. Support for Apple Inc iOS devices "is coming soon", it added."
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Google integrated its flagship search engine into its 3-month old social network — with membership now open to the Internet public — and expanded its "Hangouts" video-chat feature to allow mobile use and broadcasting.
The company said on its official blog its well-received Hangouts feature — where up to nine people can link up and chat with a user on video — will be available on camera equipped smartphones powered by its own Android software. Support for Apple Inc iOS devices "is coming soon", it added."
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Data 'explosion' spurs demand for business analytics professionals - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Data 'explosion' spurs demand for business analytics professionals - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "The avalanche of data from consumer-generated content in social networks and the increasing use of IT systems by enterprises may be a bane for IT managers, but it is a boon for students joining the IT workforce.
According to Sonny Halili, Pacific regional director for business analytics firm SAS, there is huge demand for business analytics professionals around the world due to this 'explosion of data.'
Majority of this demand especially for Filipino IT professionals comes from Singapore, he pointed out."
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According to Sonny Halili, Pacific regional director for business analytics firm SAS, there is huge demand for business analytics professionals around the world due to this 'explosion of data.'
Majority of this demand especially for Filipino IT professionals comes from Singapore, he pointed out."
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Some Facebook users change language settings to return to 'old' FB - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Some Facebook users change language settings to return to 'old' FB - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Facebook users who prefer the familiar and former look of their social networking account have found a way to switch back from the new features introduced to the site Wednesday.
Some discovered that by going to their account settings and choosing “English (UK)" or some language other than American English, their Facebook homepages returned to the old look before the latest upgrades.
“Starting today, it will be easier to keep up with the people in your life no matter how frequently or infrequently you're on Facebook," said Mark Tonkelowitz, Facebook engineering manager, in a blog post."
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Some discovered that by going to their account settings and choosing “English (UK)" or some language other than American English, their Facebook homepages returned to the old look before the latest upgrades.
“Starting today, it will be easier to keep up with the people in your life no matter how frequently or infrequently you're on Facebook," said Mark Tonkelowitz, Facebook engineering manager, in a blog post."
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9/20/11
Facebook vs job scams | Inquirer Technology
Facebook vs job scams | Inquirer Technology: "Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Afghanistan are using social media networks to warn relatives and other Filipinos against attempts by illegal recruitment syndicates to lure victims to high-paying but phantom jobs in the Central Asian state.
In a statement, the Filipinos in Afghanistan (FIA), said that three groups of illegal recruiters are operating in Bataan, Batangas and Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija.
Emmanuel Geslani, spokesperson of the FIA in Manila, said some OFWs have already been duped by the illegal recruiters. Some of the victims posted their bad experiences in Facebook while others used it to exchange information and conduct verifications.
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In a statement, the Filipinos in Afghanistan (FIA), said that three groups of illegal recruiters are operating in Bataan, Batangas and Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija.
Emmanuel Geslani, spokesperson of the FIA in Manila, said some OFWs have already been duped by the illegal recruiters. Some of the victims posted their bad experiences in Facebook while others used it to exchange information and conduct verifications.
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Google opening smartphone wallets | Inquirer Technology
Google opening smartphone wallets | Inquirer Technology: "SAN FRANCISCO—Google opened its smartphone wallet to the public on Monday.
Shops taking part in the program began letting people pay for purchases with taps of Nexus S 4G smartphones from Sprint.
“With Google Wallet, you can tap, pay and save using your phone and near field communication (NFC),” vice president of payments Osama Bedier said in a blog post at the Internet giant’s website.
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Shops taking part in the program began letting people pay for purchases with taps of Nexus S 4G smartphones from Sprint.
“With Google Wallet, you can tap, pay and save using your phone and near field communication (NFC),” vice president of payments Osama Bedier said in a blog post at the Internet giant’s website.
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Google+ social network opens to the world | Inquirer Technology
Google+ social network opens to the world | Inquirer Technology: "SAN FRANCISCO—Google opened its Google+ social network to the world on Tuesday, dropping the need for an invitation to join the Internet giant’s rival to Facebook.
“For the past 12 weeks we’ve been in field trial, and during that time we’ve listened and learned a great deal,” Google senior vice president of engineering Vic Gundotra said in a blog post.
“We’re nowhere near done, but with the improvements we’ve made so far we’re ready to move from field trial to beta… Anyone can visit google.com/+, join the project and connect with the people they care about.”
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“For the past 12 weeks we’ve been in field trial, and during that time we’ve listened and learned a great deal,” Google senior vice president of engineering Vic Gundotra said in a blog post.
“We’re nowhere near done, but with the improvements we’ve made so far we’re ready to move from field trial to beta… Anyone can visit google.com/+, join the project and connect with the people they care about.”
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Facebook finetunes news feeds from friends | Inquirer Technology
Facebook finetunes news feeds from friends | Inquirer Technology: "SAN FRANCISCO—Facebook on Tuesday began rolling out the latest in a rapid-fire series of enhancements to the leading social network as nascent rival Google+ opened its membership to the world.
Facebook’s “News Feed” that streams updates from friends will give priority to important posts, images shared at the website will be displayed larger, and a “Ticker” chat column is being added for real time conversations.
“As Mark (Zuckerberg) put it, this is launching season,” Facebook product manager Keith Schacht told AFP while discussing the new features.
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Facebook’s “News Feed” that streams updates from friends will give priority to important posts, images shared at the website will be displayed larger, and a “Ticker” chat column is being added for real time conversations.
“As Mark (Zuckerberg) put it, this is launching season,” Facebook product manager Keith Schacht told AFP while discussing the new features.
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New PHL app helps track typhoons - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
New PHL app helps track typhoons - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Users of smartphones and devices running Google's Android operating system can now track cyclones inside the Philippines with a new Philippine-made app.
The "iTyphoon" app, created by Nueva Caceres Technology Solutions, has been downloaded more than 300 times since its first version came out September 8.
"iTyphoon is a premium application that provides typhoon updates. It has four screens: Details, Map, Reference, and Credits," read the app's description on the Android Market."
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The "iTyphoon" app, created by Nueva Caceres Technology Solutions, has been downloaded more than 300 times since its first version came out September 8.
"iTyphoon is a premium application that provides typhoon updates. It has four screens: Details, Map, Reference, and Credits," read the app's description on the Android Market."
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Google wants to own your wallet - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Google wants to own your wallet - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Already the dominant force in online search and slowly gaining pace in the smartphone OS race, IT giant Google now wants to take consumers' purses and digitize it with the recent launch of its new e-commerce service called Google Wallet.
Announced in late May, Google Wallet is a mobile-based payment system which uses near-field communication (NFC), a technology where two objects can exchange data when they are brought within a few inches of each other.
NFC is a technology widely used in transportation systems in other countries, such as the Octopus Card in Hong Kong and the Oyster Card in London, where users merely have to tap their wallets with the NFC cards inside against the readers to enter turnstiles or process transactions."
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Announced in late May, Google Wallet is a mobile-based payment system which uses near-field communication (NFC), a technology where two objects can exchange data when they are brought within a few inches of each other.
NFC is a technology widely used in transportation systems in other countries, such as the Octopus Card in Hong Kong and the Oyster Card in London, where users merely have to tap their wallets with the NFC cards inside against the readers to enter turnstiles or process transactions."
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Lacierda draws flak over transport strike tweets - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Lacierda draws flak over transport strike tweets - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "President Benigno Aquino III's spokesman continued to fire away Tuesday at leftist groups that organized and supported a transport strike in Metro Manila and major cities Monday, calling them "onion-skinned" and their strike a "perjuicio" (inconvenience).
In his Twitter account, Edwin Lacierda needled the leftists for getting hotheaded when they were being criticized for Monday's strike.
"Noticed how leftists are so onion-skinned? Tinawag lang perjuicio ang strike, pumputok ang butchi nila! Mahilig bumanat pero mga pikon pala (You call the strike an inconvenience, they get mad. They like to criticize but when you criticize them, they get offended)!" he said."
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In his Twitter account, Edwin Lacierda needled the leftists for getting hotheaded when they were being criticized for Monday's strike.
"Noticed how leftists are so onion-skinned? Tinawag lang perjuicio ang strike, pumputok ang butchi nila! Mahilig bumanat pero mga pikon pala (You call the strike an inconvenience, they get mad. They like to criticize but when you criticize them, they get offended)!" he said."
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Defense industries targeted in recent attacks —Trend Micro - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Defense industries targeted in recent attacks —Trend Micro - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Several defense industry companies in Japan, Israel, India and the United States have been targeted in a recent series of targeted hack attacks, computer security firm Trend Micro said Tuesday.
In a blog post, Trend Micro said the attackers compromised 32 computers, with multiple compromises at several locations.
"This network has been active since July 2011 and is continuing to send out malicious documents in an attempt to compromise additional targets," it said."
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In a blog post, Trend Micro said the attackers compromised 32 computers, with multiple compromises at several locations.
"This network has been active since July 2011 and is continuing to send out malicious documents in an attempt to compromise additional targets," it said."
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DOLE: Cyberservice jobs in high demand - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
DOLE: Cyberservice jobs in high demand - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "High-demand and high-paying jobs are available for Filipinos in the cyber-service sector, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.
DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said salaries in this industry range from P13,000 to P40,000 a month, and may go up to P50,000 a month for highly trained workers.
“It takes only three to six months of apprenticeship/learnership to obtain knowledge and skills about these jobs, but I advise jobseekers who are armed with these courses to train, pick-up very good communication skills, and a serious work ethic to be able to land a job," Baldoz said."
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DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said salaries in this industry range from P13,000 to P40,000 a month, and may go up to P50,000 a month for highly trained workers.
“It takes only three to six months of apprenticeship/learnership to obtain knowledge and skills about these jobs, but I advise jobseekers who are armed with these courses to train, pick-up very good communication skills, and a serious work ethic to be able to land a job," Baldoz said."
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Fake antivirus spreading via Skype - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Fake antivirus spreading via Skype - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "After spreading through poisoned search results and fake websites, fake antivirus software is spreading via a new medium: automated Skype calls.
The calls claim to be an “automated computer system alert" adding the prospective victim’s computer is not secured, according to computer security firm Sophos.
“Attention: this is an automated computer system alert. Your computer protection service is not active. To activate computer protection, and repair your computer, go to [LINK]," a Sophos blog entry quoted the robotic voice in a prerecorded message."
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The calls claim to be an “automated computer system alert" adding the prospective victim’s computer is not secured, according to computer security firm Sophos.
“Attention: this is an automated computer system alert. Your computer protection service is not active. To activate computer protection, and repair your computer, go to [LINK]," a Sophos blog entry quoted the robotic voice in a prerecorded message."
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Chinese firm discovers BIOS-based virus - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Chinese firm discovers BIOS-based virus - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "A Chinese security firm has claimed to discover a new Trojan that attacks a computer’s underlying system: the Basic Input-Output System (BIOS).
The company, “360," said the “BMW Virus" (Mebromi) can infect a chain BIOS (motherboard chip program), MBR (master boot drive) and Microsoft Windows system files, The Hacker News reported.
Citing a translation of the Chinese firm’s claims, The Hacker News warned that efforts to “reinstall the system, regardless of the victim computer, format the hard disk, or replace the hard disk can not completely remove the virus.""
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The company, “360," said the “BMW Virus" (Mebromi) can infect a chain BIOS (motherboard chip program), MBR (master boot drive) and Microsoft Windows system files, The Hacker News reported.
Citing a translation of the Chinese firm’s claims, The Hacker News warned that efforts to “reinstall the system, regardless of the victim computer, format the hard disk, or replace the hard disk can not completely remove the virus.""
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WordPress malware spreading —Sophos - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
WordPress malware spreading —Sophos - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "WordPress users, watch out: a new malware is now injecting itself into WordPress installations.
Computer security firm Sophos said the virus “Mal/Badsrc-C" is found in the file index.html, planted in such a way it would show itself only on Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser.
“This hack appears to be widespread and website owners need to be vigilant," Sophos’ Paul Baccas said in a blog post."
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Computer security firm Sophos said the virus “Mal/Badsrc-C" is found in the file index.html, planted in such a way it would show itself only on Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser.
“This hack appears to be widespread and website owners need to be vigilant," Sophos’ Paul Baccas said in a blog post."
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Hackers hit Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News
Hackers hit Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Technology - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News: "Not even Japan's biggest defense contractor was spared from hackers' attacks, a computer security firm reported Monday night.
Hackers broke into the systems of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries last August, infecting some of its networks with malware, Sophos said.
Citing information from the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, Sophos said the attacks infected its submarine manufacturing plant in Kobe and the Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion System Works, which makes engine parts for missiles."
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Hackers broke into the systems of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries last August, infecting some of its networks with malware, Sophos said.
Citing information from the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, Sophos said the attacks infected its submarine manufacturing plant in Kobe and the Nagoya Guidance and Propulsion System Works, which makes engine parts for missiles."
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