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Google makes search ‘more human’

May 17, 2012
Google headquarters

Google has revamped its search engine in an attempt to offer instant answers to search questions. A new function, the Knowledge Graph, will make the site’s algorithms act “more human”, the site said in a blog post. The feature will at first be available to US-based users, but will be rolled out globally in...
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Google gets driverless licence

May 8, 2012
Google gets driverless licence

Driverless cars will soon be a reality on the roads of Nevada after the state approved America’s first self-driven vehicle licence. The first to hit the highway will be a Toyota Prius modified by search firm Google, which is leading the way in driverless car technology. Its first drive included a spin down Las...
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Facebook value set at up to $95bn

May 4, 2012
Facebook value set at up to $95bn

Facebook has set the share price for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) at between $28 and $35 per share, valuing the company at between $85bn-$95bn (£52bn-£59bn). The IPO is set to be the largest ever for an internet firm, bigger than Google’s valuation of $23bn in 2004. IPOs are when companies list shares...
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S3

May 4, 2012
Samsung unveils Galaxy S3

Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S3. The handset has a 4.8 inch (12.2cm) screen, an increase on the 4.3 inch screen of its predecessor. The device is perceived to be critical to how people view both Samsung’s brand and the Android system it runs. Analysts say the popularity of...
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Zamtel dials in broadband 3G service

April 27, 2012
Zamtel dials in broadband 3G service

Zamtel yesterday commercially launched its broadband third generation (3G) service which will offer customers a myriad of benefits. The 3G mobile broadband service would enable customers to have unrivaled access to online content anytime, anywhere using their mobile phones while enabling them to make and receive mobile video calls. During the official commercial launch...
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Three ‘flavours’ for Windows 8 OS

April 18, 2012
Three ‘flavours’ for Windows 8 OS

Microsoft’s next operating system will come in just three different flavours, the company has announced. For those with Intel-compatible machines, the OS will be available in two versions – Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. And for those with devices, largely tablets, powered by ARM-designed chips there will be a Windows RT version. Microsoft...
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Thousands of Macs ‘hit by Trojan’

April 8, 2012
Thousands of Macs ‘hit by Trojan’

More than half a million Apple computers have been infected with the Flashback Trojan, according to a Russian anti-virus firm. Its report claims that about 600,000 Macs have installed the malware – potentially allowing them to be hijacked and used as a “botnet”. The firm, Dr Web, says that more than half that number...
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Microsoft veep jets in

April 4, 2012
Microsoft veep jets in

JUST after one week of Microsoft Corporation chairman Bill Gates’ visit to Zambia, vice-president Ali Faramawy is in the country to cement plans to work with Government on various e-governance programmes. Apart from meeting Government,   Mr Ali will also meet various stakeholders on information communication technology (ICT)-related programmes. Ichinga Technologies Limited managing director Chanda...
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Microsoft’s custom Mustang

March 23, 2012
Microsoft’s custom Mustang

Tricking out a car with Windows sounds, well, sort of lame on its face. But suppose it came with a heads-up display that let passengers play Call of Duty against their buddies? Or cameras around the car that let you use your smartphones to check out who might be eyeballing your ride? Or turning...
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Adobe releases free public beta of Photoshop CS6

March 22, 2012
Adobe releases free public beta of Photoshop CS6

Adobe late on Wednesday released a public beta of its first major update to Photoshop in two years, touting new 3D editing capabilities and a redesigned interface. The preview of Photoshop CS6 is available for download at the Adobe Labs website. The OS X version of the software is a free 984MB download. Adobe...
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