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Flickr users: we hate the new site

Commenters on Flickr's forum say they don't like the new site format and want an option to revert to the old layout.

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Explore an intricate labyrinth with smartphone AR

A new game on iOS and Android sees you exploring an augmented reality maze, using the technology in new and exciting ways.

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Is this the best new movie website in Australia?

A new movie website shows a breakdown of what films are showing in Australia, and where you can go see them at a cinema near you.

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Hollywood studios issue takedowns for the Pirate Bay documentary

Several Hollywood studios have issued takedown notices for TPB AFK, the Pirate Bay documentary that was legally released online for free.

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Yahoo wants to make Flickr 'awesome again'

The online company now offers users 1TB of storage for free, and allows users to upload full-resolution images.

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Pinterest now offers more than pretty pictures

Thanks to third-party websites, Pinterest users can see what it costs, where to buy it and much more.

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Flickr users: we hate the new site

Commenters on Flickr's forum say they don't like the new site format and want an option to revert to the old layout.

Explore an intricate labyrinth with smartphone AR Pulse

A new game on iOS and Android sees you exploring an augmented reality maze, using the technology in new and exciting ways.

Is this the best new movie website in Australia?

A new movie website shows a breakdown of what films are showing in Australia, and where you can go see them at a cinema near you. 3

Hollywood studios issue takedowns for the Pirate Bay documentary

Several Hollywood studios have issued takedown notices for TPB AFK, the Pirate Bay documentary that was legally released online for free. 2

Yahoo wants to make Flickr 'awesome again'

The online company now offers users 1TB of storage for free, and allows users to upload full-resolution images. 1

Pinterest now offers more than pretty pictures

Thanks to third-party websites, Pinterest users can see what it costs, where to buy it and much more.

Yahoo confirms US$1.1bn Tumblr buy, promises 'not to screw it up'

The blogging site will remain a separate entity after the mostly cash deal is completed, Yahoo has said, with "the same Tumblr irreverence, wit and commitment to empower creators".

New app-only film delivers horror to mobile

An episodic horror film experience has been built specifically for iOS, from Mulholland Drive and The Ring producer Neal Edelstein.

Google Translate now serves 200 million people daily

The company now breaks down language barriers 1 billion times per day. On the to-do list: real-time conversation translation.

Yahoo board approves US$1.1bn acquisition of Tumblr

The Wall Street Journal is reporting on Twitter that Yahoo's board has given the green light for the company's US$1.1 billion purchase of the blogging site.

Apple removes Bang With Friends from App Store

The eyebrow-raising app won't be initiating Facebook-friend hook-ups for iPhone owners for the time being.

Future Firefox takes tougher stance on mixed content

A new tool to block unsecured content on secure sites has made its debut in the latest update to Firefox Aurora.

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Review | Audio & Video

Apple iTunes 11

iTunes 11 is a much-needed refresh, with a new interface and a useful MiniPlayer, but it's still a little complex for its own good. 3
Preview | Software

Adobe Photoshop Elements 11

While there are a handful of new capabilities in the update to Adobe's entry-level image editor, the most noticeable is a more readable interface, intended for middle-aged eyes. 2
Review | Software

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking and bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and the vast security and speed improvements more than justify the US$40 upgrade price. 11
Review | Software

Chrome for iOS

Chrome for iOS gives iPhone and iPad users a modicum of comfort in the isolated iOS world: a familiar interface, tabs and password syncing. But it's far from perfect. 3
Review | Mobile Phones

Android Jelly Bean (4.1)

You won't be left too far behind without it, but Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is a worthy update that brings improved voice search, notifications and sharing. 7
Review | Software

Pure Lounge

If you don't have a Pure radio with Flow technology, there is nothing to be gained from the Lounge that you can't find better implemented elsewhere. We can only hope that these issues have to do with it being an early build, and that a fix isn't far away.