Amazon releases Cloud Player app for iPad By Jools Whitehorn published 27 February 13 iPad-specific app lets users make the most of Amazon's cloud-based music service.
EA single identity system will keep track of gamers however you play By Jools Whitehorn published 27 February 13 'Pervasive state' keeps you in the game, while EA keeps an eye on you.
Eidos boss trashes videogame violence alarmists By Jools Whitehorn published 27 February 13 Eidos Life President Ian Livingstone fights the fantasists who blame pixel gore for real-life crime.
Twitter and NBC form 'Olympics hub' By Jools Whitehorn published 23 July 12 Twitter and NBC join forces to broadcast tweets from across the Olympic games.
OUYA $99 Android console scoops $5m in Kickstarter funding By Jools Whitehorn published 18 July 12 The ambitious new console prototype smashes its $950,000 target
LG to develop 60-inch transparent flexible OLED displays By Jools Whitehorn published 16 July 12 LG has been picked by the Korean government to spearhead a project to build huge, flexible OLED displays.
Microsoft Research creates sword fighting for smartphones By Jools Whitehorn published 16 July 12 Microsoft Research has created a "hardware localisation technology" that lets users sword fight using their smartphones.
Intel to use facial recognition to target TV ads By Jools Whitehorn published 8 June 12 Intel is working on a set top box that uses facial recognition to broadcast targeted advertising.
Last.fm passwords leaked while LinkedIn claims no damage done By Jools Whitehorn published 8 June 12 Last.fm has become the latest site to fall foul of security leaks.
RIAA wants Google to block more piracy links By Jools Whitehorn published 7 June 12 The music body has called on Google and other search engines to automatically block links to all copyright-infringing sites.
Millions of eHarmony users have passwords exposed By Jools Whitehorn published 7 June 12 The dating site eHarmony has confirmed a password breach that has compromised the security of some of its members.
Mac Pro set for reboot at WWDC By Jools Whitehorn published 6 June 12 Apple's powerhouse desktop could see three new versions released at WWDC after a wait of two years.
Napster founders launch Airtime social video service By Jools Whitehorn published 6 June 12 The founders of Napster have set up a new social video-chat service called Airtime with its launch beset by technical hitches.
Americans do most second screen viewing By Jools Whitehorn published 6 April 12 A study by Nielsen has found that TV viewers in the US are the most likely to be dividing their attention between the boob tube and a smartphone or tablet.
Facebook counter sues Yahoo with newly bought patents By Jools Whitehorn published 4 April 12 Facebook has launched a counterclaim against Yahoo's patent infringement lawsuit, using patents it has only just bought.
Adobe announces Flash 11.2 and AIR 3.2 By Jools Whitehorn published 28 March 12 Adobe has announced Flash Player 11.2 and AIR 3.2 as it continues its drive to push browser-based gaming and bring a 'console-like' experience.
Sony cuts PSP titles to plug security breach By Jools Whitehorn published 28 March 12 Sony has been axing PSP games from the PlayStation Store in an effort to plug security holes in the PS Vita.
HBO Go,Comcast Xfinity and MLB.tv launch on Xbox 360 By Jools Whitehorn published 27 March 12 Microsoft has confirmed that three new video apps are coming to the Xbox 360 today.
Vibrating steering wheels to replace sat-navs? By Jools Whitehorn published 26 March 12 Steering wheels which vibrate to signal when to turn are being tested as an alternative to screen-based sat-navs.
Apple rejecting apps that access UDIDs By Jools Whitehorn published 26 March 12 Apple has started rejecting apps that access iPhone and iPad Unique Device Identifier (UDIDs) amid ongoing app privacy concerns.
Facebook scoops up 750 patents from IBM By Jools Whitehorn published 23 March 12 Facebook has just shelled out for 750 of IBM's patents.
Google Play to offer movie downloads to own? By Jools Whitehorn published 23 March 12 Google is reportedly considering plans to sell movies via Google Play in addition to the rental options it currently offers.
YouTube adds one-click video fixing tools By Jools Whitehorn published 22 March 12 YouTube has announced new video fixing tools that promise to spruce up sub-par video.
Sony Tablet P and Tablet S ICS update revealed By Jools Whitehorn published 22 March 12 Sony Japan has announced Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates for both the Tablet P and Tablet S.
Samsung Ice Cream Sandwich user guide for Galaxy S2 released By Jools Whitehorn published 21 March 12 A user guide for Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich update on the Samsung Galaxy S2 has been released.