Technology
Cybersecurity: How safe are you?
August 20, 2014
Cybersecurity: How safe are you?
Swiss security researcher Dominique Bongard has said many popular routers’ computer chips use a “random number generator” intended to safeguard…
Microsoft considering Internet Explorer name change
August 19, 2014
Microsoft considering Internet Explorer name change
A team of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer engineers have revealed that they have considered “re-branding and changing the name of Internet…
Facebook tags 'satire' in news feeds
August 19, 2014
Facebook tags 'satire' in news feeds
Facebook is testing a new feature that warns users of satirical content posted from sites like the Onion. Stories posted…
New battery charges up to six times faster
August 18, 2014
New battery charges up to six times faster
A start-up in California, Qnovo, says it has developed a new way of rapidly recharging conventional lithium-ion batteries. With Qnovo’s…
New reversible USB cable design to come
August 14, 2014
New reversible USB cable design to come
The design for the new reversible USB interface – the standardised connection for data transfers between electronic devices – has…
Sony reveals PlayStation TV launch dates
August 13, 2014
Sony reveals PlayStation TV launch dates
Sony has revealed autumn launch dates for its PlayStation TV in the US, UK, and Europe. Available in Japan since…
Parents must learn technology
August 11, 2014
Parents must learn technology
Many parents recognise the benefits of using technology in the classroom, but many struggle to understand the devices themselves. That’s…
Facebook snaps up server security start-up
August 8, 2014
Facebook snaps up server security start-up
After a year filled with news of government spying and massive cyber attacks, Facebook is stepping up its defenses. The…
Xiaomi just took over China – is the US next?
August 7, 2014
Xiaomi just took over China – is the US next?
In four short years, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi went from non-existence to No. 1 in China. Could the same happen…
Apple and Samsung agree to drop cases outside the US
August 6, 2014
Apple and Samsung agree to drop cases outside the US
The two biggest competitors in the smartphone and tablet PC market have sued each other over a range of patent…