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World reacts to IS video showing apparent killing of Alan Henning World leaders and organisations have been reacting to video released by the Islamic State (IS) militant group, purporting to show the beheading of British hostage Alan Henning. The apparent…
Blackberry study reveals productivity evolution underway; achievement and balance core to success
Blackberry study Survey finds 67 percent of work/business smartphone end-users are ‘always looking to improve their productivity’ Productivity has been redefined from managing a to-do list to achieving more in their careers, balancing work and personal life, and contributing to…
Apple apologises as iOS 8.0.1 update is pulled
By Joe Cox From What HiFi Apple was forced to pull its latest iOS 8.0.1 update, after users reported problems with the release on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Apple has since apologised and promised it is…
Government improving IT capacity
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The Ministry of Home Affairs has released a Request for Proposal for consultancy services that will look to create and implement a Strategic Governance Framework for the Computer Services Department (CSD). This request follows the…
Making a suitcase that can weigh itself
By Carly Ayres From Core77 Anyone who has had to empty out the entirety of her suitcase’s contents on the floor of airport check-in knows the plight of overweight luggage. Sure, you can buy suitcase scales and other devices, but…
Four days with the iPhone 6
By Mel Martin From TUAW My colleague Steve Sande gave a nice account of his first few days with his iPhone 6 Plus, so I thought I’d share my reactions to the iPhone 6. This isn’t a technical review. We’ve…
Eric Schmidt’s take on the iPhone 6 makes no sense
By Sam Colt Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt has something to say about the iPhone 6. Google Chairman Eric Schmidt appeared on Bloomberg TV on Wednesday, where an anchor asked him about the “desire factor” around the iPhone 6, leading…
The future of Audio Engineering
By John Lagrou From Tape Op John La Grou predicts your future When Tape Op’s 420th issue rolls out in 2040, the way we record, edit, mix, and master audio will be transformed entirely from the processes we use today….
NASA has determined where the mysterious jelly-doughnut rock on Mars came from
By Dina Spector NASA/JPL-Caltech/Cornell Univ./Arizona State Univ./Business Insider Attached image shows Pinnacle Island in the lower left corner and where the piece of rock had been before it appeared in front of the rover. Scientists have confirmed that a strange-looking…
Apple’s iPod: is the end nigh?
By Dave Lee Technology reporter, BBC News Analysts do not expect there to be significant improvements made to the iPod range Few pieces of technology can genuinely claim to be iconic. But Apple’s iPod, first launched in 2001, arguably fits…