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Researchers warn of Facebook vulnerability
Recent research has shown that Facebook is susceptible to attacks that could allow users to hijack another user’s active account. Reseacher Nitesh Dhanjani said a design flaw in Facebook was granting third-party apps permission to access user profile data without…
Nigeria’s PC users call for digital music service development
Users of Hewlett-Packard PCs in Nigeria have called for the development of the digital music service launched on Monday across key European markets.
Google Search adds new features
Google’s search engine got smarter with two new features: answer highlights in search results and rich snippets for events, writes mashable.com.
Has Bill Gates shut down Twitter?
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has today joined Twitter, causing a stir and most probably the temporary shutdown of the service for “over capacity” reasons.
In-flight Wi-Fi estimated pricing revealed
Sub-Saharan Africans will soon be able to connect to the Internet during domestic and long-haul flights. Carel van der Merwe, CEO of WirelessG says, “At this stage our business model predicts estimated pricing of between 50c and 90c (South African)…
Neotel sees surging demand for international cable connectivity
Neotel has confirmed today that the uptake of its international capacity has far exceeded its forecasts, increasing the need for international cable connectivity.
ITNewsAfrica.com gets facelift
ITNewsAfrica.com, your destination for news and information on ICT in Africa, has upgraded its website to bring you more relevant and up-to-date information.
3D TV, already on the broadcast roadmap
International Communication Union (ITU) released a statement outlining a roadmap for future 3D TV implementation, focusing on highly advanced new broadcasting system that mimic real-life visual experience
HP and Microsoft announce $250 million deal
HP and Microsoft have announced a three-year agreement to invest $250 million in next-generation IT infrastructure, advancing cloud computing initiatives, speeding up application implementation and simplify technology for businesses of all sizes.
Etisalat signs deal with Alcatel-Lucent
The Emirates’ telecommunication service provider, Etisalat signed a multi-million Euro deal with Alcatel-Lucent to enhance the deployment of its nationwide fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network nationwide.
Bell Labs launches global green communication initiative
Green Touch™, a global consortium organized by Bell Labs to address eco in ICT industry, aims to create 1000-fold improvement in energy efficiency by transforming Internet and communications networks worldwide.
Zimbabwe’s government approves national ICT plan
The Cabinet announced today the approval of the new ICT strategy plan for Zimbabwe, expected to be launched at the end of next month, according to Zim government’s publication The Herald.
Motorola acquires SecureMedia
Motorola announced today that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of SecureMedia LLC, a developer of software-based digital rights management (DRM) and security systems for IP video distribution and management.
Online advertising on the rise in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean newspapers are starting to fill the pinch as online advertising is taking over, cheaper and more efficient – a move that indicates that Zimbabweans are becoming more computer and cyber active.
Nokia launches million dollar venture challenge
Nokia announced a million dollar venture challenge to encourage innovators to create a mobile product or service aimed at benefiting populations in developing countries. Named Growth Economy Venture Challenge, Nokia’s latest challenge is part of Nokia’s global Calling All Innovators…
Nigeria’s Zinox acquires World e-Books Library Affiliation
Former Nigerian President, Mr. Olusegun Obasenjo, once joked that if one wants to hide something from Nigerians, one should put it in a book. “If you put it in a book, no Nigerian will ever see it”, he said.
