Twitter to launch new anti-phishing program

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Twitter has just announced that it will be launching a new anti-fishing service. This new feature will allow Twitter’s Trust and Safety team to monitor every single link submitted so that they can prevent phishing attacks. Twitter says that their main focus for this new program is Direct messages since that is where most of the Phishing Links occur. We already know that is has something to do with their twt.tl link shortening service but other than that we don’t have to much information. We’ll update you when we find out more.

First iPad Ad Shown at the Oscars

Apple recently told us that the iPad will be shipping on April 3rd, and now they have an ad to go along with it. This is a pretty self explained ad but the interesting thing is that it premiered at the Oscars. Just click the link above to watch the new iPad ad.

OmniTechNews.net Now Has a Microsoft Tag

OmniTechNews.netThe guys over at Microsoft have created a tagging service called Microsoft Tags. To find more information on the Microsoft Tag service just go to http://tag.microsoft.com/. We have created our very own tag; all you have to do is open your Microsoft Tag application and snap this picture. Right now this is our only tag but we will be creating more in the future. We will be doing a how to on the Microsoft Tag service in the future.

Mac Developer Program Now Only $100

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Apple has just lowered the price of the Mac Developer Program. This allows you to get all the new versions of OS X without using a torrent. Previously, this cost $500 to $3500. For all you guys that just have to try out the new versions OS X, this might be for you.

iPad hitting shelves on April 3rd

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Apple has just announced that the iPad will be available starting on April 3rd. Preorders for the WiFi version will start on March 12th. The 3G version will be coming out in late April. iPads will be available in all countries at the end of April, as well. Here is the pricing info:

16GB WiFi – $499

32GB WiFi – $599

64GB WiFi – $699

16GB WiFi & 3G – $629

32GB WiFi & 3G – $729

64GB WiFi & 3G – $829

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