Developers losing interest in Android By Jools Whitehorn published 20 March 12 Updated A new study has found that Google Android is slipping out of favour with developers.
Solar flares alongside terrorist attacks in UK civil emergencies list By Jools Whitehorn published 19 March 12 A new government list of major threats to the UK has identified solar flares as one of the top risks to the country's way of life.
NEC developing thin battery for bendy screens By Jools Whitehorn published 19 March 12 NEC has announced that it is developing a super-thin battery that could be incorporated into credit cards or bendable screens.
New iPad apps: which are Retina Display-ready? By Jools Whitehorn published 16 March 12 Updated The new iPad 3 is out today, and developers around the world are getting busy updating their apps to make the most of the new tablet's high-resolution Retina Display.
NeoGeo X handheld confirmed By Jools Whitehorn published 16 March 12 Manufacturer Blaze has confirmed that it is producing a NeoGeo handheld console loaded with games from the 90s.
Google adds 'semantic search' to give you better answers By Jools Whitehorn published 15 March 12 Google is set to shake up its search results by adding facts and direct answers to its usual list of ranked pages.
Spotify plays included in US music chart By Jools Whitehorn published 14 March 12 Billboard magazine's Hot 100 songs chart will include data from music streaming and subscription sites for the first time.
Microsoft gets you speaking Mandarin in one hour By Jools Whitehorn published 12 March 12 Microsoft Research is working on a project that will let users translate their own voice into other languages.
Samsung sensor captures image and depth information By Jools Whitehorn published 1 March 12 Samsung has created a sensor capable of capturing both a standard RGB image and depth information at the same time.
Limited edition white Xbox 360 Kinect bundle on the way By Jools Whitehorn published 29 February 12 Microsoft is releasing a special edition white version of the Xbox 360 4GB Kinect bundle in May.
£22 Raspberry Pi miniature PC is a sell-out By Jools Whitehorn published 29 February 12 After six years in development, the credit-card sized Raspberry Pi computer has gone on sale and sold out almost immediately.
Samsung: 'we're not doing very well in the tablet market' By Jools Whitehorn published 28 February 12 A Samsung executive has admitted that the company is struggling in the tablet market.
'Active' video games won't slim down Britain's kids By Jools Whitehorn published 28 February 12 A new study suggests that active video games have no more positive effect upon children's fitness than inactive ones.
Facebook: we can read your text messages, but we don't By Jools Whitehorn published 27 February 12 The Sunday Times has alleged that Facebook has been reading users' text messages.
Sony Mobile sends out beta Android 4.0 preview By Jools Whitehorn published 24 February 12 Sony Mobile Communications has released a preview beta ROM for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Proview brings iPad trademark fight to Apple's front door By Jools Whitehorn published 24 February 12 Proview Shenzen, a Chinese company that claims it still has rights to the iPad name in China, has now brought the fight to Apple's home turf by filing a lawsuit in a US superior court in California.
Google to sell AR goggles this year By Jools Whitehorn published 22 February 12 Google's rumoured AR goggles which combine a heads up display (HUD), camera and smartphone tech in a wearable device could go on sale as soon as this year.
Pirate Bay could be blocked in UK after court ruling By Jools Whitehorn published 21 February 12 The Pirate Bay could be blocked by ISPs in the UK after a High Court ruling that its operators "incite or persuade" copyright infringement.
Intel builds Wi-Fi into new Atom-based chips By Jools Whitehorn published 20 February 12 Intel has combined a Wi-Fi transceiver with a dual-core Atom processor, opening up the possibility of slimmer mobile devices with longer battery life.
Sony reveals cross-play options for Vita and PS3 By Jools Whitehorn published 17 February 12 Sony has released details of cross-play offers which will allow users to play games on both PS3 and Vita at no additional cost.
Tim Cook hits back at Apple factory conditions By Jools Whitehorn published 15 February 12 Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference last night to deliver the keynote speech.
Android malware gives itself root access By Jools Whitehorn published 10 February 12 A piece of Android malware has been discovered that steals money by giving itself root access then connecting to a botnet to make premium rate texts and calls.
Google pays users to lay bare their web use By Jools Whitehorn published 9 February 12 Google has set up a program to accurately assess how people are using their browsers, including exactly which sites they visit.
PS Vita loses UMD Passport By Jools Whitehorn published 8 February 12 The Japanese UMD Passport service that allows PSP users to download versions of their physical UMD games to the PlayStation Vita won't be available in the US.
Spark tablet runs Linux, costs £165 By Jools Whitehorn published 6 February 12 Details of the Spark Linux-based tablet have emerged which actively encourages users to play with its software.