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Firefox OS smartwatch to be launched in June

22 March 2013, 10:04

The FT reports that Google is making its own smartwatch hardware too.

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YouTube boasts over a billion unique monthly users

21 March 2013, 17:45

However it makes almost no cash, according to several sources.

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Is a new $99 Amazon Kindle Fire HD tab on the way?

21 March 2013, 14:40

TechCrunch sources say it’s already in production. Amazon denies it.

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Samsung Galaxy S4: no octa-core Exynos for the UK

21 March 2013, 10:13

But the 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 version is pretty nippy.

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Microsoft to pay $100 per app to Windows developers

20 March 2013, 16:02

Is “Keep the Cash” a smart initiative or just desperation?

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Nvidia details Tegra 5 and 64-bit Tegra 6 SoC plans

20 March 2013, 11:22

Progress from Tegra 2 to Tegra 6 will represent a “100x” performance improvement.

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Samsung confirms it is preparing a smartwatch

20 March 2013, 10:06

VP of Samsung Mobile division chats to Bloomberg.

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Google LG Nexus 5 prototype leaked specs and images

18 March 2013, 12:10

Details are from an anonymous source, so this info is for entertainment value only.

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Apple’s new “Why iPhone” page seeks to reassure buyers

18 March 2013, 10:21

The recent barrage of top spec Androids must have the Cupertino firm worried.

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Yahoo! Face Stealer app lets you try on a different face (video)

17 March 2013, 20:47

New innovation by Yahoo Japan changes your gurning face to another one in real time.

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Combined total Microsoft Surface sales add up to just 1.5 million

15 March 2013, 15:35

Figures break down into just over 1 million Surface RT sales and about 400k Pro sales.

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Large selection of Samsung Galaxy S4 accessories on the way

15 March 2013, 13:45

Several health accessories, wireless charging and a new gamepad are available.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 revealed, coming to UK on 26th April

15 March 2013, 09:17

As expected the new flagship offers a combo of beefed up hardware and new software.

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Ad blocking programs snubbed by Google Play Store

14 March 2013, 16:59

Google is stepping up its battle against people wanting to avoid its adverts.

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BlackBerry Q10 with hardware keyboard won’t be out this month

14 March 2013, 12:03

CPW had listed it for March release but has now adjusted the date to “coming soon”.

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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 now available in UK starting at £229

14 March 2013, 11:05

Also residents of Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan can now buy this 8.9-incher.

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Google Android Chief Andy Rubin steps down

14 March 2013, 09:57

Chrome guy Sundar Pichai gets to be head of the world’s most popular mobile OS.

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HTC One delayed, general availability shifted to April

13 March 2013, 12:27

Delay probably because of UltraPixel camera component shortages.

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Android tablet shipments look to overtake the iPad this year

13 March 2013, 10:27

Apple has dominated the market since the launch of the first iPad in 2010.

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Google Glass apps demonstrated at the SXSW show in Texas

12 March 2013, 18:46

The first detailed presentation since the project came into view last year.

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Ouya Console Demonstrated Running XBMC

12 March 2013, 15:00

And a special unveiling event in San Francisco is scheduled for 28th March.

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There’ll be French data over the white cliffs of Dover

11 March 2013, 12:20

Causing unexpected and expensive roaming charges for many mobile users.

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Controlling computers and smartphones with your eyes

11 March 2013, 11:23

A Kinect based PC solution and the new Samsung Galaxy S4 are watching your eyeballs.

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Users spend nearly 23 days a year watching smartphone screens

8 March 2013, 16:15

Staring at my smartphone too much causes my wife to become an angry bird.

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Thermodo smartphone thermometer Kickstarter success

8 March 2013, 15:00

Project eclipsed its original $35,000 goal in just seven hours.

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Motorola Mobility to shed another 1,200 jobs

8 March 2013, 13:00

But can Motorola's fortunes be turned around by the X Phone?

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ASUS confirms pricing and specs for 18.4-inch Transformer AiO

8 March 2013, 10:02

Windows 8 and Android hybrid machine will hit USA in spring, starting from $1,299.

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Android 4.x device numbers finally edge past Gingerbread

7 March 2013, 13:14

Android Ice Cream Sandwich was released by Google more than 17 months ago.

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YouTube to launch Spotify rival later this year

6 March 2013, 11:03

Attempting to make money by cutting out the ads for paying subscribers.

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Virgin Mobile admits capping download speeds at 2Mbps

5 March 2013, 15:00

“We’re trialing a speed cap... to ensure we can offer a good level of service to all”.

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Nokia readies aluminium bodied Lumia 920 successor “Catwalk”

5 March 2013, 10:45

Microsoft polishing off WP Blue, starts work on next Windows Phone OS, due by Christmas.

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Samsung releases teaser video for Galaxy S4 smartphone

4 March 2013, 15:09

Also Samsung damages payout to Apple is almost halved, for now.

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Yahoo to cut seven products including BlackBerry app

4 March 2013, 09:47

Marissa Mayer cuts underperforming services in a spring cleaning.

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