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Google opens Chromecast to devs: expect a flood of new apps

4 February 2014, 13:15

Developers now have full access to Google Cast SDK, 6 months after the device launch.

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Three and EE strike 4G network sharing deal

3 February 2014, 13:45

Also late last week Tesco added 4G data options for no extra fees.

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Scentee's fragrant smartphone notifications go worldwide

3 February 2014, 12:50

Also smartphone notification scent packs include coffee, rose and beef ribs.

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QOTW: Which mobile phone do you use?

31 January 2014, 16:30

Let us know why you chose the device, and whether or not you're happy with it.

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Galaxy Note 3 Neo unveiled: a cheaper 5.5-inch display Note 3

31 January 2014, 12:45

The official launch date is set for February, with both a 3G and an LTE variant available.

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3D 'Air-Touch' projects touchable images above your smartphone

31 January 2014, 12:00

The system could be useful for interacting with mobiles and digital signage.

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Google reports record revenue of $16.86 billion in Q4 2013

31 January 2014, 10:00

Beats Wall Street expectations despite online ad price decline and Motorola losses.

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Samsung plans to open 60 retail stores around Europe

30 January 2014, 12:30

The Samsung dedicated stores will be operated by Carphone Warehouse.

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Dell Wyse Cloud Connect: mobility with enterprise-level security

30 January 2014, 10:05

Slightly larger than a USB thumb drive, it connects to any screen with MHL/HDMI.

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Google confirms that it's selling Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91bn

30 January 2014, 09:00

But the "vast majority" of Motorola Mobility patents will be kept by Google.

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Nintendo dispels rumours about smartphone mini-games

29 January 2014, 19:23

The company confirmed that its intention is to use smart devices only to promote games.

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IDC: smartphone sales surpassed 1 billion for the first time in 2013

29 January 2014, 13:15

But if Intel can't get a grasp of this market it will quit trying by 2015, sources say.

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Google Glass in several frame designs for prescription lenses

28 January 2014, 18:30

New range of spectacles and sunglasses will cost an extra $255 and $150 respectively.

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Microsoft SkyDrive will soon be rebranded as OneDrive

28 January 2014, 12:30

Also Microsoft might soon be rebranding Office Web Apps as Office Online.

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Apple results disappoint despite record iPhone sales

28 January 2014, 11:30

China Mobile deal provided few fireworks and iPhone 5c wasn't plastic fantastic.

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Windows 8.1 Update 1 to arrive on 11th March?

27 January 2014, 10:30

Also prolific Windows leaker 'WZor' has lots of screenshots for you.

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South Korea bans non-removable smartphone bloatware

27 January 2014, 09:30

With a few exceptions including some Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity apps and an app store.

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Microsoft quarterly results show Surface sales surge

24 January 2014, 10:06

Redmond reports $24.5 billion revenue and net income of $6.56 billion from last quarter.

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Batteries powered by sugar: cheap, powerful, biodegradable

23 January 2014, 15:15

Virginia Tech research team makes cheap, energy-dense sugar batteries.

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Nokia's handset sales declined in its last quarter as a device maker

23 January 2014, 14:45

However detailed sales figures were not disclosed.

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Google shifts focus to 8-inch tablet market

22 January 2014, 14:15

Demand for Nexus 7 has weakened as competition undercuts signature Android tablet.

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LG announces February G Flex launch in Europe

21 January 2014, 17:45

Samsung is also expected to launch its highly anticipated Galaxy S5 on the 23rd Feb.

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Sharp announces 15.6-inch Windows tablet with 3K display

21 January 2014, 15:16

It also sports an Intel i5 processor, 128GB SSD and stylus but pricing is not yet known.

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South Korea's SK Telecom to offer 300Mbps mobile internet

20 January 2014, 17:05

Using the new '3band LTE-Advanced' users can download an 800MB film in 22 seconds.

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Microsoft releases Surface Pro 2 glitch-fixing firmware update

20 January 2014, 12:10

Replaces the problematic firmware release from 10th December.

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Some Intel prototypes at CES were powered by ARM chips

17 January 2014, 14:45

Chipzilla admits some of the wearables demoed at the tradeshow had "third-party parts".

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Google's glucose monitoring smart contact lens for diabetics

17 January 2014, 11:15

Project hopes to make finger-pricking blood tests a thing of the past.

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Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab3 Lite

17 January 2014, 09:30

Imaging specs cut but mainly the same spec as the non-Lite version.

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Spotify removes monthly time restrictions for desktop player

16 January 2014, 17:00

The free offering comes just a week before the high-profile launch of Beats Music.

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Gigabyte launches S10M, a 10.1-inch Bay Trail Slate PC

16 January 2014, 16:20

Sports full sized ports and lots of storage and expansion options.

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Samsung and Sony Windows Phones on the way?

16 January 2014, 13:30

Reports say that Microsoft will pay $2.5 billion to Windows Phone partners in 2014.

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Wireless power range extended significantly by 'Superlens'

15 January 2014, 12:14

Researchers boost the technology using low-frequency magnetic fields.

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Moto X will arrive in Europe in February priced at £380/€399

15 January 2014, 09:59

Also budget favourite the Moto G gets a Google Play Edition boost in the US.

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