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SkyDrive for Windows 8 won't support PC-to-PC syncing

By Andrew Webster on February 24, 2012 10:19 am + 111 comments

With Windows 8, Microsoft will be introducing new features and apps to its cloud storage service Continue reading…
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Astrid to-do list update for Android adds tablet UI and subtasks

By Adi Robertson on February 24, 2012 08:57 am + 6 comments

Astrid, the popular cross-platform to-do list, has updated its free Android app to version 4.0. The Continue reading…
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Microsoft Office 15 apps to include 'touch mode' with easy typing and enlarged ribbon

By Tom Warren on February 24, 2012 08:52 am + 36 comments

Microsoft's upcoming Office 15 suite will include a "touch mode" to enlarge the ribbon interface and Continue reading…
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How Microsoft is killing off the Zune and Windows Live brands in Windows 8

By Tom Warren on February 24, 2012 08:38 am + 347 comments

Microsoft appears to be killing off two of its key user-facing brands with the upcoming Consumer Continue reading…
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Microsoft to launch Windows Server 8 and Visual Studio 11 betas on February 29th

By Tom Warren on February 24, 2012 06:36 am + 13 comments

Microsoft's launch of a Windows 8 Consumer Preview on February 29th will also see the debut of Continue reading…
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Dropbox for Android introduces automatic photo and video uploads, iOS update coming soon

By Sam Byford on February 24, 2012 04:24 am + 37 comments

Dropbox clearly wants to be your go-to service for cloud photo storage, as evidenced by its recent Continue reading…
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'Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions' released on iPad for $17.99

By Sam Byford on February 24, 2012 02:48 am + 16 comments

Square Enix has finally released an iPad version of Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions Continue reading…
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Forking the code: how GitHub is changing software development

By Bryan Bishop on February 24, 2012 12:56 am + 5 comments

The web-based software hosting service GitHub is everywhere lately, hosting over 2 million source Continue reading…
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iOS-linked Tongue Drive System gives wireless control to paralyzed patients

By Sam Byford on February 23, 2012 10:28 pm + 8 comments

Georgia Tech has been working on its Tongue Drive System for a while now, enabling people with Continue reading…
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Apple acquires Chomp for its app discovery tech, talent

By Jeff Blagdon on February 23, 2012 08:26 pm + 31 comments

Apple has acquired the app discovery firm Chomp as part of its plan to revamp search and discovery Continue reading…