With the popularity of Iron Man 3, cybercriminals are using social networks to spread links to websites that purport to offer free screenings of the blockbuster – but instead lead to potentially malicious sites.
Here are some tips from Trend Micro for movie buffs to stay vigilant online.
Canon Do More Work Less Facebook Contest: DMWL to the Rescue
Canon is having a contest on its Do More Work Less Facebook page – called “DMWL to the Rescue”. Participate from now till 10 April to stand a chance to win a Digital IXUS 140 and an imageCLASS MF4720w.
New multi-function printer: Brother MFC-J2510 InkBenefit in Singapore
Japanese printer and sewing machine manufacturer has launched the compact A3 inkjet multi-function printer in Singapore.
Available from 1 November 2012, the Multi-Function Centre MFC-J2510 (S$398 incl. GST) is sleek, small and fast; and is targeted towards SMBs and SOHOs.
Nikon has launched in Singapore yesterday 6 new cameras to spearhead its Autumn 2012 collection. Amongst these is a super compact camera smaller than a credit card, and another that runs Android 2.3 with Wi-Fi connectivity.
Also part of the lineup is the Nikon 1 J2, the upgraded version of the mirrorless interchangeable lens Nikon 1 J1, with more Creative Modes. Also introduced was a new 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5/5.6 lens, and an Underwater Case for the Nikon 1 J2.
All the cameras will be available in September. Prices TBA.
Microsoft has released the preview of Outlook.com, a web-based “unified” email that allows the user to consolidate mails and messages from Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo mail.
It is also connected to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and soon – Skype
RIM has announced that the BlackBerry Curve 9320 is now available in Singapore at S$328.
The budget Curve 9320 has the traditional half-body screen cum signature hardware keypad design of BlackBerry smartphones.
You can get it from authorised BlackBerry partners including local carriers SingTel and M1.
Lady Gaga’s manager to speak on All That Matters
The speaker line-up for the upcoming Digital and Music Matters 2012 (from 22 to 26 May 2012) has been announced.
Participants can look forward to hearing first-hand from the industry’s elites, such as Troy Carter - Lady Gaga’s manager.
They will share their knowledge and experience discussing all that matters in the music and digital entertainment industry.
RIM has announced a series of updates to its popular BlackBerry apps that will make it easier for users to to keep their BBM community in the know.
BlackBerry apps for Facebook and Twitter, BlackBerry Travel and BlackBerry App World will be integrated with BBM, thus making it easier for users to share updates with their BBM groups or friends.
Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones version 3.0 is available now.
Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones version 3.0, BlackBerry Travel version 2.5, BlackBerry App World version 3.1.2 and BBM version 6.2 will be available for download over the next ten days on BlackBerry App World.
Facebook to buy Instagram photo app for US$1 billion
US$100 billion Facebook Inc has agreed to fork out US$1 billion in cash and stock to acquire the photo-sharing application for smartphones. The deal is expected to be completed this quarter.
There are 13 employees at Instagram. The US$1 billion deal from Facebook Inc. works out to US$76 million per employee.
One of two Instagram founders, Kevin Systrom, was offered a job by Zuckerberg in the early days of Facebook. He turned it down to stay in school.
Now Zuckerberg’s gotten what he wanted.
