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Amazon wins key cloud security clearance from government

21 May 2013, 13:11

Amazon.com Inc has been given a security clearance by the U.S. government that will make it easier for federal agencies to use its cloud computing services.

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Yahoo unveils makeover of Flickr site

21 May 2013, 07:30

Reinvigorated technology player Yahoo unveiled a dusted-off design of its Flickr photo platform only hours after the company's acquisition of blogging site Tumblr.

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Dove Sketches most-watched online ad

21 May 2013, 07:26

Unilever has claimed bragging rights to the most-watched internet commercial of all time - a three-minute study of women's self-perception that stars a forensic artist.

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Operators seek protection from interception

20 May 2013, 12:32

Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said the protection of local mobile network firms is critical.

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Zinox digital plant a first for Africa

20 May 2013, 10:26

Zinox Technology Group, Nigeria's local ICT integrated firm, has completed the installation of its state-of the-art computer and telephone assembly plant.

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HIV vaccine not making progress

20 May 2013, 10:03

The hunt for an HIV vaccine has gobbled up $8bn in the past decade, and the failure of the most recent efficacy trial has delivered yet another setback.

Stress kills off mice on space mission

20 May 2013, 08:31

Most of the 45 mice sent into space to find out how well organisms can withstand extended flights, have died, Russian researchers say.

Cyber experts fear escalation of attacks

19 May 2013, 09:07

Cybersecurity professionals know many ways hackers can wreak havoc, but it is the fear of the unknown that some say keeps them up at night.

Sonic rolls onto Nintendo

18 May 2013, 09:19

Sega says it will exclusively release the next three Sonic the Hedgehog games on Nintendo platforms.

State governors to buy INEC laptops

17 May 2013, 17:39

State governors asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sell over 78 000 excess laptops to them in order to re-distribute to various secondary schools.

Facebook, Twitter jump on Google glasses

17 May 2013, 14:04

Facebook and Twitter have launched applications for Google glasses as developers rushed to learn more about tailoring software for the internet-linked eyewear.

Censorship rattles Google challenger

17 May 2013, 10:59

A Russian-financed search engine seeking to challenge Google's dominance in Vietnam is redirecting queries for some politically sensitive terms to the company's search engine.

Space station leak fixed

17 May 2013, 08:21

Nasa says the new pump installed on the ISS has solved the ammonia 'gusher'.

Sony reveals new products

16 May 2013, 16:12

Sony announced an expansive line-up of new products and technologies at the Sony Conference for Africa.

EU warns China on telecoms dispute

16 May 2013, 15:25

The European Commission has told China it is prepared to launch an investigation into anti-competitive behaviour by producers of mobile telecoms equipment.

KAT-7 observation scores publication

16 May 2013, 13:28

The first scientific paper based on observations from the Karoo Array Telescope (KAT-7) has been accepted for publication in a scientific journal.

Planet-hunting Kepler telescope broken

16 May 2013, 11:20

Nasa's Kepler planet-hunting telescope is broken, potentially jeopardizing a US mission that opened up whole new possibilities on life outside the solar system.

Tiny camera offers bug's eye view

16 May 2013, 09:27

A tiny camera at a US university offers a bug's eye view of the world, with security and surgery in mind.

Android gets player matching

16 May 2013, 08:40

Google has added player matching and leaderboards to Android games, closing the gap on Apple.

Google to show off latest devices

15 May 2013, 16:24

Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software.

Nigeria embraces popular e-learning tool

15 May 2013, 14:00

Nigeria's endorsement of a major e-learning software tool is poised to promote local content in software development in the country.

BBM coming to Android, iPhone

15 May 2013, 12:31

BlackBerry has announced that it is preparing to launch its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service for non-BlackBerry devices.

Worries over 'lawful interception'

15 May 2013, 11:06

Some telecommunications operators and journalists in Nigeria have called on the Nigerian Communications Commission to review the draft policy on Lawful Interception.

Android, Samsung extend smartphone lead

15 May 2013, 10:03

Google's Android mobile operating system has grabbed three out of four smartphones sold in the world in the first quarter of 2013.

Windows 8 update free

15 May 2013, 08:32

The Microsoft Windows 8 update will be free when it is released later this year.

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