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Cloned versions of the popular VideoLAN media player, better known as VLC, with ads embedded and in violation of the VLC licence, have been residing on the Google Play Store for a long time with the search company doing nothing about them, it is claimed.

Researchers at the Israeli security firm Check Point say they have discovered a method whereby an attacker can gain entry into a victim's digital device through subtitles which are used by different streaming players.

iTWire puts SanDisk's new iPhone/iPad storage device to the test.

If you're thinking of picking up a Google Chromecast now that they have hit Aussie stores there's good news - popular open-source media player VLC will soon have Chromecast support in its iOS app, and there are update plans for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows apps too.

'Our work is done' is the message from the four people behind Perian, a widely used QuickTime add-on that expands the range of media types handled by Mac applications.

Developers of applications for Apple's AppStore are themselves responsible for ensuring that the code they use or re-use complies with the terms of the licence agreement which they accept during registration.

Rémi Denis-Courmont, one of the core developers of the VLC media player, has formally notified Apple that it is indulging in copyright infringement by distributing the media player for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.