Megaupload users look into suing US over lost files  When the US Department of Justice shut down Megaupload and sued its operators for copyright infringement last week, users who were storing files legally on the site became collateral damage. Now, some of them are looking to sue the government over lost data, TorrentFreak reports.  read more....

Samsung announces Galaxy Note for NZ  The half-phone, half-tablet mobile device known as the Galaxy Note will be available in New Zealand from next month, Samsung said yesterday.  read more....

Symantec recommends disabling pcAnywhere and waiting for security patches  Security vendor Symantec has advised users of its pcAnywhere remote control software to disable it, because hackers with access to the product's source code could exploit security holes identified in the application.  read more....

Epson Dreamio EH-TW6000W  This home cinema projector from Epson features great 2D quality, active (shutter-glasses) 3D, WirelessHD video transmission and surprisingly good sound, all right out of the box.  read more....

Review: Uncharted 3  There are some games that make you just stop playing and stare. There are some games that make you fall in love with the characters. There are some games that keep you constantly on edge, waiting for the next adrenalin-inducing thing to happen. Uncharted 3 does all of those things.  read more....

Garmin ForeRunner 210  In the melange of multifaceted fitness gadgets, the Garmin ForeRunner 210 is a simple and straightforward gadget that aims to do one thing, and do it well. It tracks your activities.  read more....

Facebook and Apple join forces to give away an iPad 3 (no, not really)  With the hype machine for the iPad 3 already beginning to whir into life, it will come as no surprise to anyone that Symantec has uncovered a scam email doing the rounds purporting to give the non-existant devices away.  read more....

Apple crushes sales records, hits revenue 'home run'  Apple on Tuesday announced it had smashed sales records of the iPhone, iPad and Mac in the final quarter of 2011, the first reporting period after the death of former CEO Steve Jobs.  read more....

'If I Die' Facebook app sends your final message  A new Facebook app might be perfect for the person who always wants to have the last word - the really last word.  read more....

Obama encourages entrepreneurs to be like Steve Jobs  President Obama called on America to support 'every risk-taker and entrepreneur who aspires to become the next Steve Jobs' in his State of the Union address.  read more....

Kim Dotcom refused bail  Kim Dotcom, founder of the file sharing site Megaupload has been refused bail and will be remanded in custody until February 22.  read more....

Google+ says 'yes' to nicknames, but no to anonymity  Google relaxed the strict naming policy for Google+ users and will allow nicknames and pseudonyms on the social network.  read more....

Android and Windows Phone creep up on Apple iOS  The future is looking less than rosy for Apple's iOS mobile platform, if new research reports by analyst houses Ovum and IHS iSuppli are to be believed.  read more....

US government online security website hacked  Hackers under the AntiSec banner appeared to have hacked late Monday the website of OnGuardOnline.gov, the US federal government's online security website, in protest against controversial legislation.  read more....

Panasonic PT-AE7000  If 3D is your bag, the PT-AE7000 is definitely worth checking out. It's a one-trick pony, but it pulls that one trick off fairly well.  read more....

Walking Access Mapping System  WAMS provides a single point of access for outdoor enthusiasts to a diverse range of public land, boundary and walking-track information. Access requires no signup or login, and is completely free.  read more....

How to: embed tweets on your website or blog  Twitter now offers a way to make your website or blog more interactive with easy-to-embed tweets that use just one line of code or a link to add.  read more....

Preview: Norton Internet Security 2012  Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2012 adds new features to the suite's toolkit, including those to enhance PC performance and make some basic use of the cloud; it also adds some tweaks to the interface. This is not a major overhaul, but the addition of new tools makes a useful piece of protection software even more valuable.  read more....

Ebook reader and tablet ownership doubles  Did you get a Kindle or iPad for Christmas? You're not alone!  read more....

Cyberoam NetGenie  The internet is a great and wonderful experience, but it's no secret that it can be hostile, offensive and just plain weird too. Cyberoam's NetGenie Wi-Fi router aims to provide a 'family safe' filter between the web and your home network.  read more....

Hacker releases 100,000 Facebook log-in credentials  A hacker who claims to act in defense of Israel has released 100,000 credentials of allegedly Arab users of Facebook in an ongoing row between Israeli and Arab hackers.  read more....

Sony announces next-generation image sensors for smartphones, digital cameras  Sony said Monday it has developed new technology for the tiny imaging chips that power cameras in portable devices, which will allow for clearer photographs while using less space and cutting manufacturing costs.  read more....

IBM's Watson advises at cancer centre  The Watson supercomputer is about to begin evaluating cancer treatment options that can be delivered to physicians in a matter of seconds.  read more....

FileSonic disables file sharing after MegaUpload arrests  An online storage service, FileSonic, has disabled file sharing between users following the takedown of the MegaUpload service for alleged copyright infringement violations.  read more....

Megaupload's Dotcom remanded in custody  UPDATED: Kim Dotcom remanded in custody, Judge reserves his decision.  read more....

MegaUpload takedown Proves SOPA / PIPA are unnecessary  It has been a huge week when it comes to protecting intellectual property, and defending the freedom of the Internet. Following a massive blackout on Wednesday to oppose pending SOPA legislation, the United States government took down MegaUpload.com - demonstrating why we don't need SOPA in the first place.  read more....

Google ditches Picnik photo web app  Google's campaign to drive up usage of its growing social networking service could be the reason for the demise of Picnik, a fun and powerful photo editing website that will be closing shop on April 19.  read more....

BlackBerry CEOs ousted after year of poor sales  BlackBerry manufacturer Research in motion (RIM) has replaced its two CEOs, citing succession plans and a need to "pass the baton". The move was not unexpected after a year of slumping BlackBerry sales.  read more....

Iomega Mac Companion 2TB  This surprisingly bulky drive provides 2TB of external storage, optimised for Mac use with two FireWire 800 ports and an all-purpose USB 2.0 hub.  read more....

SOPA, PIPA may have stalled but keep an eye out for the OPEN Act  SOPA and PIPA may have been put on hold -- thanks to possibly the most contentious uproar seen on Capitol Hill and in the tech world ever -- but other legislation was introduced this week to combat online piracy.  read more....