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The HP/Oracle Itanium spat grows ever more pedantic

8 July 2011, 15:23

HP says Oracle committed to support Itanium, but where’s the evidence?

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YouTube looks to Cosmic Panda for UI improvements

8 July 2011, 13:10

A new user interface currently in trials radically updates the YouTube's looks and usability.

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eBay to acquire mobile payments company Zong for $240 million

7 July 2011, 17:53

Soon you’ll be able to put the cost of those second-hand CDs on your phone bill.

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Contrasting smartphone fortunes for Korean giants

7 July 2011, 15:26

Samsung’s phone business is its best performing, but LG’s continues to make losses.

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Spotify to launch in the US

7 July 2011, 12:36

Currently inviting US residents to sign-up, ready to dive in once the service goes live.

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Apple ‘App Store’ injunction request denied

7 July 2011, 11:51

The judge doesn’t think Amazon using the term is confusing punters.

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Amazon enhances cloud music service

7 July 2011, 10:21

Offers more for your money, including unlimited music storage for all paid plans.

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Android takes yet more US phone share from BlackBerry

6 July 2011, 18:25

New figures from comScore show Android’s US growth shows no sign of slowing.

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EU unveils new mobile data roaming caps

6 July 2011, 16:29

Further measures to prevent itinerant social networkers getting taken to the cleaners.

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Google to drop Blogger and Picasa brands?

6 July 2011, 15:34

Reports suggest that the blogging and photo platforms will be rebranded in line with its new image.

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HTC grabs S3 Graphics from Via for $300 million

6 July 2011, 11:44

Now HTC has its own graphics chip technology.

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Virgin Media announces Spotify partnership

6 July 2011, 09:59

The UK communications company will offer Spotify to its broadband, TV and mobile customers.

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Vodafone and Orange increase PAYG charges

5 July 2011, 17:14

Ofcom limits on termination rates cited as the cause of the hike.

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Mobile and social to drive gaming growth

5 July 2011, 15:35

New figures from Gartner reveal shifts in the global gaming market.

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Amazon to acquire the Book Depository

5 July 2011, 14:10

World's largest online retailer returns to its roots with a move to buy a UK-based bookseller.

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BT says we need to go on a ‘communications diet’

5 July 2011, 10:12

A study BT commissioned concluded communications technology is doing our heads in.

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'Silicon Roundabout' residents urge Government to update IP laws

4 July 2011, 16:05

Open letter from a number of London-based tech companies calls for change.

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Vodafone launches own-brand Android channel

4 July 2011, 15:43

First European mobile operator to offer customers a special part of the Android Market.

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European Commission plans to extend mobile data roaming restrictions

4 July 2011, 14:27

Limits on roaming charges to become even stricter with a later termination date.

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HEXUS.sharewatch: Google and Nokia lead tech rally

4 July 2011, 11:12

It was a good week for tech stocks as investors rewarded shrewd business moves.

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HTC taps Everything Everywhere for UK boss

1 July 2011, 14:36

Phil Robertson moves from operator to OEM.

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RIM exec moans publicly, company responds

1 July 2011, 12:17

Testing times for the BlackBerry-maker as staff grievances go public.

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Google pushing out a Gmail refresh

1 July 2011, 10:53

A new cut down interface will match up with the of Google's recent updates

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Enemies unite to buy Nortel patents for $4.5 billion

1 July 2011, 09:57

Apple, Microsoft, RIM and Sony among the winning consortium.

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Majority of US new phones are smartphones

30 June 2011, 16:09

Smartphones fast becoming the default on the other side of the pond.

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Intel gains chip share in Q1 despite recall

30 June 2011, 15:07

The chip giant takes the Cougar Point recall in its stride.

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Justin Timberlake takes over at MySpace

30 June 2011, 09:57

Sometimes the SEO headlines just fall into your lap.

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Oracle wants $2.6 billion for Android infringements

29 June 2011, 18:11

Meanwhile Samsung takes its dispute with Apple to the ITC.

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Google launches mobile site creation tool

29 June 2011, 17:05

A free tool that aims to make it easy for small businesses to create a mobile landing page.

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Sony management change sees Kaz Hirai replaced

29 June 2011, 16:49

Father of the PlayStation stepping down as SCEI President and CEO

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Canalys says operators can compete on app stores by offering less

29 June 2011, 12:14

A rather counter-intuitive view as app revenue set to continue rapid growth.

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Google announces major social initiative

29 June 2011, 10:27

Google+ will inevitably be dubbed ‘Facebook killer’ and does seem to be the best effort yet.

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Only 6% of UK users know cost of mobile data roaming

28 June 2011, 15:07

Everyone wants to gloat about being on the beach on Facebook, but few know the true cost.

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