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Microsoft Points to be retired, replaced with real money

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The scourge of Microsoft Points – the confusing and inconsistently applied digital currency system – will soon be over, as plans are revealed to replace them with cash payments by the end of 2012. Read more… Neowin.net

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Supply chain report points to 32- and 37-inch Apple iTV in 2012

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

Apple will be launching 32- and 37-inch versions of a dedicated Apple television set in the second or third quarter of 2012, according to supply chain sources speaking to DigiTimes on Tuesday. Apple will be focusing on those two sizes … Continue reading →

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New Islamic phone always points towards Mecca

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

As the market trends towards ever more powerful smartphones fuelled by apps of all shapes and sizes, one company aims to eschew this approach, targeting its new handset specifically towards Muslims. Read more… Neowin.net

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Libya, BART and tethering: Understanding the web’s weak points

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

If access to broadband is a human right, or even a First Amendment right, then it pays to understand where those rights can’t be taken for granted. From this weekend’s news over Libya’s battle to access the web to last … Continue reading →

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Glitch gives some Xbox 360 owners free Microsoft points

Posted on August 12, 2011 by admin

An issue with the Xbox Live Rewards program resulted in some Xbox 360 owners receiving extra Microsoft Points in their accounts on Thursday. Read more… Neowin.net

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