Martin James
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Microsoft says Courier tablet will never be released
By Martin James published
News The twin-screen slate concept leaked last year was always intended as an internal development project and nothing more, Microsoft has confirmed.
Apple announces WWDC dates, iPhone announcement expected
By Martin James published
News As usual, Apple's annual developer conference is set to be overshadowed by news of the next-generation iPhone, as Apple shifts its focus squarely onto its mobile OS.
Google promises full Flash support in Android 2.2
By Martin James published
News The chief engineer behind Google's mobile OS says it is happy to support Flash, and says the open source approach will eventually triumph over 'closed' systems like Apple's.
Microsoft taking Windows 7 beyond the PC
By Martin James published
News Windows Embedded Standard 7 will open up new horizons for Microsoft's OS.
Data-stealing worm found on 1,000 NHS computers
By Martin James published
News Symantec has revealed that the Qakbot worm has been stealing gigabytes of sensitive data from infected PCs, despite being easily detectable.
Adobe ready to walk away from Apple
By Martin James published
News After being locked out by the latest iPhone SDK at the last minute, Adobe says it will now work on making Flash and Air a success on Android instead.
McAfee apologises as update cripples Windows XP PCs
By Martin James published
News A seemingly routine update to McAfee's security software has caused chaos for Windows XP users worldwide, effectively rendering their computers useless.
Bluetooth 4.0 spec officially finalised
By Martin James published
News The latest version of the short-range wireless standard could find its way into whole new markets thanks to an all-new low-energy protocol.
Apple rides iPhone success to record profits
By Martin James published
News Investor predictions smashed as Apple continues to go from strength to strength – and that's before half a million iPad sales are factored in.
Microsoft's free Fix It automates PC maintenance
By Martin James published
News Beta release of new troubleshooting software can automatically diagnose and repair more than 300 computer issues with little user involvement.
US universities block 'malfunctioning' iPads
By Martin James published
News Princeton has blocked two dozen iPads after they wreaked havoc with its Wi-Fi networks, while GWU says the Apple tablet isn't compatible with its authentication system.
IBM the latest to beat investor forecasts
By Martin James published
News A weaker dollar has helped IBM post profits of $2.6 billion for the first quarter, but a flat performance from its core services division leaves investors nonplussed.
Adobe Reader and IE feel brunt of web-based malware
By Martin James published
News Symantec's latest annual report shows PDF-based attacks accounted for nearly half of all online attacks in 2009, with 240 million new threats identified in total.
iPad 3G to arrive in US before UK can even preorder
By Martin James published
News US customers will receive their 3G iPads in the next few weeks, raising hopes that Wi-Fi and 3G models will launch simultaneously in the UK next month.
Toshiba adds four new faces to Satellite laptop lineup
By Martin James published
News High-end A660 leads the way, with the latest Intel processors, an optional Blu-ray drive and compatibility with Intel's Wi-Di wireless streaming technology.
Gmail adds drag-and-drop attachments, invitations
By Martin James published
News The latest Gmail tweaks have gone live and adding files to email drafts is now as simple as dragging and dropping.
Toshiba's PC sales jump 50 per cent, tablet assault incoming
By Martin James published
News The computer maker has staged a dramatic turnaround in the US market, and says it is working on both Windows and Android slates for later in the year.
Hackers deface Telegraph sites over 'gypsies' slight
By Martin James published
News A group of Romanian activists has hacked two Telegraph subdomains in response to a Top Gear episode mocking the country and casting Romanians as gypsies.
Most of Fortune 500 hit by Zeus trojan
By Martin James published
News An RSA Security study has discovered that 88 per cent of the biggest companies in the US have potentially been compromised by keylogging malware.
A quarter of us would rather buy a new PC than fix a problem
By Martin James published
News Computer problems cause us to shout, swear and even abuse our machines.
Village builds its own fibre network after BT says 'no'
By Martin James published
News With providers deciding it would be too expensive to provide Lyddington with a high-speed broadband network, the village's residents decided to build their own.
Intel posts record quarterly sales, ups forecast for Q2
By Martin James published
News The dark days of early 2009 have been left far behind as Intel posts profits 288 per cent higher year on year, outstripping market estimates.
Microsoft unveils Tegra-powered Kin smartphones
By Martin James published
News The Kin One and Kin Two mark Microsoft's first foray into mobile hardware, with social networking taking top billing in a feature list aimed squarely at a youthful market.
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