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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Nearly one-third of the world's computers could be infected with malware, suggests a report released last week by the Anti-Phishing Working Group. Malicious apps invaded 32.77 percent of the world's computers, a more than 4 percent jump from the previous quarter's 28.39 percent, the report estimates. The increase in infected computers has come hand-in-hand with a jump in the appearance of malware samples, said Luis Corrons, technical director of PandaLabs, the research arm of Panda Security, one of the sponsors of the APWG report.

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Report: Malware Poisons One-Third of World's Computers

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Nearly one-third of the world's computers could be infected with malware, suggests a report released last week by the Anti-Phishing Wo...

In a move that's bound to raise the power management consciousness of air travelers, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Sunday announced a ban on electronic devices that won't power up before they're carried onto a plane. During the security examination conducted by TSA officers before passengers board a plane, travelers may be asked to power up some electronic devices, the agency said. Powerless devices will not be permitted on board the aircraft, and travelers may undergo additional screening.

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TSA Kills Dead Devices' Ticket to Ride

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In a move that's bound to raise the power management consciousness of air travelers, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration o...

BlackBerry's Passport smartphone, which reportedly is due to be launched in September, is creating a buzz because of its shape. The Passport is square, unlike the rectangular form of conventional smartphones. Its 4.5-inch screen offer the same viewing space as a rectangular 5-inch screen, but the greater width allows a better experience, according to the company. BlackBerry is positioning the device's shape as a break from convention. The Passport "is different," said tech analyst Carl Howe.

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BlackBerry Squares Up for a Fight

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BlackBerry's Passport smartphone, which reportedly is due to be launched in September, is creating a buzz because of its shape. The Pa...

Thirteen European start-ups to have been awarded $100,000 each by Founder.org, the investor in student entrepreneurs based out of universities. The winners included: Volumental from Sweden is a cloud-based 3D scanner, which originally started as part of a research project Kinect@Home at KTH, Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. It’s now working on personalised footwear.… Read More

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13 European Student-run Startups Get $100K Each From Founder.org

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Thirteen European start-ups to have been awarded $100,000 each by Founder.org, the investor in student entrepreneurs based out of universiti...

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

LG has launched its Android Wear-powered G Watch around the world. The smartwatch can be ordered from Google Play and purchased at retailers in the United States, Canada, France, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Japan and South Korea. In 15 other countries -- including Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Singapore and New Zealand -- the device will be available only from retailers. The LG G Watch is selling for $229 in the U.S. The LG G Watch is one of the first Android Wear devices to hit the market.

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