PC Advisor News

Google search will incorporate 'knowledge graph' into main search results

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Cameron Scott — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Google will begin in the next few days to incorporate the "knowledge graph" it has been building for two years into its search results .

From laptop to legion - turning one computer into many

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jon Gold — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:00 GMT

A recently launched Kickstarter-funded project aims to bring $50 thin clients to schools and small businesses, allowing them to turn almost any computer into a multi-user hub.

Microsoft tunes up Windows 8 multi-screen

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Tim Greene — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:00 GMT

When Microsoft launches Windows 8 Release Preview next month the operating system will have improved navigation features for users who like more than one monitor to display all their applications.

Consumerization trends hit IT service management

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Robert L. Mitchell — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:00 GMT

While the technology is moving forward, some still struggle with how to implement and integrate tools meant to help them get a grip on IT processes.

T-Mobile cuts 900 jobs in restructuring

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Hamblen — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:28:00 GMT

T-Mobile USA will cut 900 jobs in a restructuring on top of a 1,900-job reduction at its call centers that was announced in March.

WD releases 500GB, 750GB, 1TB and 2TB My Passport USB 3.0 portable drives

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Digital Arts Staff — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Available in five colours: white, black, silver, blue, and red.

What iOS 6 might mean for Maps

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Dan Moren — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:00 GMT

That Apple is working on a substantial update to its Maps app seems a foregone conclusion at this point. But aside from the occasional vague rumor, any features that might be contained in such an update have remained shrouded in shadow.

SAP puts its HANA in-memory database in the spotlight

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Kanaracus — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:00 GMT

SAP seems to be betting its future on its HANA in-memory database, spotlighting the technology once again at the Sapphire conference in Orlando Wednesday, announcing a slew of new applications, partnerships and functional enhancements for the system.

HP to sell second-hand kit to firms from new Scottish centre

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Antony Savvas — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:16:00 GMT

HP has opened a "technology renewal" centre in Erskine, Scotland to sell second-hand kit to government and enterprise customers. The centre will also be used to refurbish kit and recycle unwanted equipment from any manufacturer.

CERN automates application development with Electric Cloud

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Sophie Curtis — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:15:00 GMT

The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) is using automation technology from Electric Cloud to accelerate the application development efforts of more than 10,000 users of its ROOT software.

Developing world fuels rise in software piracy, claims BSA

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (John E Dunn — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:14:00 GMT

Four out of every ten programs used in the world are pirated or unlicensed, a loss of revenue to the software industry of $63.4 billion (£39.5 billion) a year, the Business Software Alliance’s (BSA) latest annual study has calculated.

Reed Recruitment upgrades to VoIP system

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Anh Nguyen — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:00 GMT

Reed Recruitment has extended a contract with Azzurri Communications for the provision of a network and telecoms managed service.

Compuware brings APM to cloud and Big Data applications

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Sophie Curtis — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:00 GMT

Mainframe software company Compuware has updated its dynaTrace Enterprise product to enable organisations to simplify performance management of cloud and Big Data applications.

Wozniak reveals why Steve Jobs loved secrecy

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:07:00 GMT

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has set off on his Woz Live tour across Australia and New Zealand, revealing why Steve Jobs liked secrecy, why he thinks computers should be able to interact with humans, how he feels about leaving Apple and what he knows about the iPhone 5.

Facebook raises stock offering, shoots for $18.5B with IPO

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Sharon Gaudin — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT

Facebook is working to increase the size of its IPO by 85 million shares, an increase could lift the company's upcoming offering to about $18.5 billion.

Greenpeace infiltrates Apple's Cupertino campus

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Karen Haslam — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:05:00 GMT

Greenpeace infiltrated Apple’s Cupertino campus this week, projecting messages from Twitter and Facebook users who are dismayed at Apple’s use of coal at the data centre that powers its cloud services.

HTC One X, Evo 4G LTE Denied U.S. Entry Over Patent Dispute

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ian Paul — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:01:00 GMT

U.S. Customs is holding up imports of HTC's One X and Evo 4G LTE Android phones because of HTC's ongoing legal battle with Apple. "U.S. availability of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE has been delayed due to a standard U.S. Customs review of shipments that is required after an ITC (International Trade Commission) exclusion order," an HTC official told PCWorld. "We believe we are in compliance with the ruling and HTC is working closely with Customs to secure approval."

Diablo III players angry as Hell at launch chaos

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Simon Jary — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:33:00 GMT

Diablo III is rated Mature for bloody violence, and its hardcore players were screaming bloody violence within minutes of logging on to activate and play.

Senate bill slots 55,000 tech green cards

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Patrick Thibodeau — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:49:00 GMT

There's a new push in the Senate to set aside as many as 55,000 green cards to science, technology, engineering and math graduates -- so-called STEM workers.

Google releases Chrome 19, adds tab sync and patches 20 bugs

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Gregg Keizer — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:56:00 GMT

Google released Chrome 19, patched 20 vulnerabilities in the browser and doled out $16,500 in bug bounties and rewards to independent researchers.

Samsung Galaxy S3 will arrive a day early in UK

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:52:00 GMT

Samsung has announced that some customers will get their hands on the Galaxy S3 a day early.

Mozilla readies app marketplace for public beta

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Paul Krill — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:00 GMT

Mozilla Marketplace will be online in a few weeks to take on Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Apple patent stops HTC One X at US customs

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

HTC's One X and Evo 4G smartphones are facing an import delay at US customs.

New iPhone 5 to have flexible display – report

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:07:00 GMT

Future generations of the iPhone could have a flexible OLED display that can bend and twist.

£19 iPhone Groupon, but is it the best iPhone deal?

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Karen Haslam — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:07:00 GMT

Groupon had an offer that sounded too good to be true this morning. A 16GB iPhone 4S for £19. That’s apparently a saving of £124.77, or an 87 per cent discount.