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A $129,000 PS4 and two new releases, today in gaming news

By Eric David Jan 26, 2015

When Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced a limited run, twentieth anniversary edition of the PlayStation 4, there was speculation that the console could become a hot item on auction for buyers who were not able to…

Facebook launches “Lite” Android app for emerging markets

By Eric David Jan 26, 2015

Facebook Inc. quietly launched a new app over the weekend called Facebook Lite, which targets low-end Android phones in developing countries. Facebook Lite launched simultaneously in several developing countries over the weekend, including Bangladesh, Nepal,…

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Don’t let IoT hype distract from security fundamentals, experts say

By Mike Wheatley Jan 26, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) is often portrayed as some kind of futuristic concept, but the reality is that ‘smart things’ already have an established presence in our homes and workplaces. NPD Group says…

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What you missed in Cloud: Box IPO draws out competitors

By Maria Deutscher Jan 26, 2015

The buzz surrounding the long-awaited public offering of file sharing powerhouse Box Inc. drew out the competition last week, which took advantage of the attention to boost their own visibility. Egnyte Inc. made headlines…

AWS cloud beats out Google & Microsoft in reliability stakes

By Mike Wheatley Jan 26, 2015

Amazon Web Services was the most reliable of the “big three” cloud services – AWS, Google Compute Engine and Microsoft Azure – according to two seperate studies by companies that analyze cloud outages. CloudEndure,…

Fujitsu uses psychological profiling to defend against cyberattacks

By Mike Wheatley Jan 26, 2015

Japanese tech firm Fujitsu is building a platform that uses psychological profiling to ramp up computer security in the workplace. The company’s reseach arm Fujitsu Laboratories said it was developing an enterprise tool that…

P2P money startup TransferWise takes $58 million Series C

By Duncan Riley Jan 26, 2015

P2P money transfer startup TransferWise Ltd has raised $58 million Series C in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz that included previous investors Sir Richard Branson, Valar Ventures, Index Ventures, IA Ventures, and Seedcamp. Founded in…

Colorado man facing 5 years jail for buying and selling Bitcoin without a license

By Duncan Riley Jan 26, 2015

Bitcoin trader Burton Wagner is facing five years in jail after being arrested in Colorado for the operation of an unlicensed money transmitting business. In a filing to the United States District Court, the Federal…

404 plane not found: Lizard Squad hacks Malaysian Airlines site

By Duncan Riley Jan 26, 2015

Malaysian Airlines has come to the attention of the infamous Lizard Squad with their site being hacked today to show the message “404 Plane Not Found.” The message is related to the unresolved mystery…

Coinbase to open first ‘licensed’ U.S.-based Bitcoin exchange

By Kyt Dotson Jan 25, 2015

Coinbase Inc., well-known bitcoin payment processor and web-wallet, has announced its intention to open the first licensed U.S.-based Bitcoin exchange on Monday. Following $106 million in backing, from sources including the New York Stock Exchange,…