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Possible PlayBook tax mars RIM's chances

By Stefania Moretti, QMI Agency

Just as Research's in Motion's long-awaited answer to Apple's iPad hits stores, a leading technology expert is warning consumers that the PlayBook could come with hidden fees.

Iran accuses Siemens of virus attack

By REUTERS

An Iranian military commander has accused German engineering company Siemens of helping the United States and Israel launch a cyber attack on its nuclear facilities, Kayhan daily reported on Sunday.

RIM to top Google's bid for Nortel patents?

By REUTERS

Research In Motion may attempt to top Google Inc's $900 million bid for Nortel Networks Corp.'s wireless technology patents, according to a Bloomberg report citing two people familiar with the plans.

UAE to limit some BlackBerry services

The United Arab Emirates will stop individuals and small businesses accessing the most private data services offered by BlackBerry, a UAE newspaper said.

'Technology can't replace God': Pope

By Philip Pullella, Reuters

Pope Benedict led Roman Catholics into Holy Week celebrations, telling a Palm Sunday crowd that man will pay the price for his pride if he believes technology can give him the powers of God.

Russia looks abroad for web laws

By Maria Tsvetkova and Gleb Bryanski, Reuters

Russia is looking to the experience of other countries, including China, to “regulate“ Internet use, though Moscow has no plans to broaden web censorship, a government spokesman said on Saturday.

When AK-47s meet mobile phones

By Yara Bayoumy, Reuters

In Tunisia and Egypt, "Facebook" vied with "Down with the regime" on graffiti-filled walls -- so central were social media to mobilizing mass protests that overthrew their authoritarian rulers.

PlayBook gets tough reviews ahead of launch

By Alastair Sharp, Reuters

The PlayBook tablet computer, Research In Motion's pocket-sized challenger to the iPad, feels rushed into service and limited by its reliance on a BlackBerry smartphone, according to early reviews.

Munich Re eyes growth in hacker attack insurance

By Christian Kraemer and Jonathan Gould, Reuters

The rise of computer hacking may be a growing threat to companies but it offers new business for insurers, the world's biggest reinsurer Munich Re said.

'Spring' for new gadgets

By JORDAN HEATH-RAWLINGS, QMI Agency

It might not be spring everywhere in Canada just yet, but it should be.

U.S. shuts down massive cyber theft ring

By Diane Bartz and Jim Finkle, Reuters

U.S. authorities claimed one of their biggest victories against cyber crime as they shut down a ring they said used malicious software to take control of more than 2 million PCs.

Apple suppliers begin making white iPhones

By Kelvin Soh, Reuters

Suppliers to Apple Inc have begun production of white iPhones after a delay of almost 10 months, pointing to a launch date of within a month, two people familiar with the situation said on Thursday.

Microsoft explains phone software update delay

By Bill Rigby, Reuters

Microsoft Corp explained the delay in updating its new phone software on Wednesday, partly blaming handset manufacturers for the problem.

Motorola, Huawei settle trade dispute

By Reuters

Motorola Solutions Inc and China’s Huawei Technologies Co have settled a long-running legal dispute over trade secrets, clearing the way for Motorola to complete a related deal with Nokia Siemens Networks.

Cisco to shutter Flip video cameras

Cisco Systems Inc will shut down its Flip video camera business in an overhaul of its troubled consumer products business

Amazon to sell cheaper Kindle

By Reuters

Amazon.com Inc is now offering a version of its Kindle device for $25 less, but that electronic book reader will include advertising, the company said on Monday.

Steve Jobs' life story due in 2012

Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs will allow best-selling author Walter Isaacson, who chronicled the lives of Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin, to publish his biography next year.

Apple to stay ahead in tablet boom

By Tarmo Virki and Miyoung Kim, Reuters

Apple's iPad will continue to dominate the surging media tablet market for years, with Google playing catch-up, research firm Gartner said on Monday.

Steve Wozniak says would consider return to Apple

By Georgina Prodhan, Reuters

Steve Wozniak would consider returning to an active role at Apple, the company he co-founded.

Russian spy agency complains about Gmail

By Reuters

Russia's domestic security service called for access to encrypted communication providers like Skype, Gmail and Hotmail on Friday.

Facebook wants a say in computer hardware

By Alexei Oreskovic, Reuters

Facebook, the world's largest social network, wants to get in on computer hardware as well.

Android driving smart phone surge

Growing demand for smartphones running on Google's Android platform will help the smartphone market grow 58 percent this year and 35 percent next year.

Point-and-shoot cameras for every budget

By JORDAN HEATH-RAWLINGS, QMI Agency

I went on vacation a while ago armed with a standard low-end digital camera. The pictures were ... standard.

Judge overturns $625M Apple patent award

A Texas judge has overturned a $625 million patent infringement award against Apple Inc.

Twitter disables new version of website

By Alexei Oreskovic, Reuters

Twitter experienced service disruptions on Tuesday, displaying an older version of the social networking website to some users and becoming completely inaccessible to others.