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Sony removes data posted by hackers, delays

By Reuters

Sony said on Saturday it had removed from the Internet the names and partial addresses of 2,500 sweepstakes contestants that had been stolen by hackers and posted on a website, and said it did not know when it could restart its PlayStation video games network.

MotorStorm Apocalypse no-holds-barred racing madness

By Steve Tilley, QMI Agency

Some racing games ask us to pull on a spiffy flame-retardant jumpsuit and a shiny safety helmet and memorize the most efficient lines through a winding asphalt course in some bucolic European countryside.

Foxconn makes employees promise not to commit suicide: Report

By ;QMI Agency

Suicide is such a problem at Foxconn manufacturing plants in China, the company makes employees sign a contract promising not to kill themselves, according to new report.

Sony CEO apologizes to gamers

By Reuters

Sony Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer apologized to users of its PlayStation Network and other online services, breaking his silence on the biggest Internet security break-in ever.

Anonymous to Sony: It wasn't us

By Reuters

The Internet vigilante group Anonymous denied responsibility for a cyber-attack on Sony Corp's networks that exposed the personal data of more than 100 million video gamers.

New tablet could put laptops out to pasture

By STEVE TILLEY, QMI Agency

The other day when I fired up my laptop to check my e-mail, I was astonished to see more than 800 new messages in my inbox, only a portion of which were the usual Nigerian princes telling me I’d won the European lottery sponsored by Viagra and payable in replica Rolexes.

Gifts for modern moms

Some moms just don't take to tech. It took me several years to get my own lovely mother to use the Internet for much beyond e-mail. Then came the day she realized that Facebook would let her keep track of her kids, nieces and nephews.

Facebook, Google mull Skype deals

By Nadia Damouni and Clare Baldwin, Reuters

Facebook and Google Inc are separately considering a tie-up with Skype after the Web video conferencing service delayed its initial public offering, two sources with direct knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.

Apple updates software to fix tracking glitch

By Reuters

Apple Inc on Wednesday released a software update to fix a problem that enabled its mobile devices to collect and store customers' location data, making good on a promise it made last week.

Bin Laden death 'video' used as scam hook

By JIM FINKLE, REUTERS

Computer hackers are exploiting the fascination with the death of Osama bin Laden to spread malicious software through scams that promise access to videos of the historic killing.

Sony blames 'Anonymous' for breach

By Diane Bartz and Jim Finkle, Reuters

Sony Corp blamed the well-known Internet vigilante group Anonymous for indirectly allowing a hacker to gain access to personal data of more than 100 million video game users.

Android gains ground

Google's Android platform rose to a dominant position in the smartphone market in the first quarter, research firm Canalys said on Wednesday, increasing its lead over struggling Nokia.

Apple updates iMac line

By Reuters

Apple Inc refreshed its lineup of iMac desktop computers with new Intel Corp processors that is says are up to 70 percent faster.

Angry Birds coming to PlayBook

By Reuters

The wildly popular mobile game Angry Birds will be available soon on Research In Motion's PlayBook tablet, the company said on Tuesday.

Sony freebies help soothe anger at data breach

By Isabel Reynolds and James Topham, Reuters

Sony has won over some gamers by offering free access to its PlayStation Network to compensate for the leak of personal details on 78 million user accounts, but still has some way to go to regain the trust of consumers.

RIM unveils new Blackberry Bold

By Alastair Sharp, Reuters

Research In Motion unveiled an updated version of its BlackBerry Bold smartphone on Monday plus enhancements to its new operating system as it sought to regain its stride after a profit warning.

Sony to resume some PlayStation services

By Isabel Reynolds, Reuters

Sony said it would resume some services on its PlayStation Network this week and offer incentives to customers to prevent them turning to competitors after the theft of personal information belonging to 78 million user accounts.

'Portal 2' takes on new dimensions

By STEVE TILLEY, QMI Agency

Portal 2, the follow-up to 2007's sleeper hit by the makers of Half-Life, will make you laugh. It will also make you gasp, shout and bite your lip in quiet amazement.

'Mortal Kombat' packs punch

By CHRIS VANDERGAAG, Special to QMI Agency

The wizards at NetherRealm Studios reportedly did extensive research to determine what exactly "kombatants" hoped for in a next-generation Mortal Kombat game, and franchise fans overwhelmingly favoured a return to arcade fighter fundamentals. The result is a new Mortal Kombat with a refreshing old-school vibe.

Searching royal wedding online? Watch out for malicious links

By QMI Agency

So you missed Catherine and William's early-morning nuptials and are itching to catch up online. But one Internet security company warns that searching for info on the royals online carries the risk of turning up malicious results.

Your iPhone knows your every move

Samsung launches Galaxy S sequel

By Reuters

Samsung Electronics Co, the world's No.2 handset maker, launched a new version of its flagship smartphone Galaxy S in South Korea ahead of its global debut in May.

Sony may face global legal scrutiny over breach

By Tom Hals and Leigh Jones, Reuters

Sony Corp could face legal action across the globe after it belatedly revealed one of the biggest online data breaches ever.

Rogers to launch LTE network in 2011

By Alastair Sharp, Reuters

Rogers Communications said on Wednesday it will launch its advanced LTE network for speeding up mobile communications this year, beating rival Telus Corp to the punch.