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Surfshark’s Naked People campaign calls out top social media companies for privacy invasions

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Apple's Tim Cook says the deal with IBM will take iOS 8, the iPad and iPhone directly into the enterprise arena, boosting sales to major companies worldwide. Image: Apple

Apple, IBM to work together building business apps

16 Jul 2014

Google remains at the top of the digital advertising spend, with Microsoft showing strong growth alongside Facebook and Twitter, while Yahoo's share continues to drop. Image: Isolated Images

Microsoft gets more ads than Yahoo

16 Jul 2014

eBay Markeplaces President Devin Wenig says the tie-up with Sotheby's will allow themed and special online auctions to be held alongside the traditional sales of art and collectibles. Image:

Sotheby's join eBay to offer online sales of art, collectibles

15 Jul 2014

Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto has opened up Mexico's telecommunications to other companies that may want to compete in a market dominated by two companies. Image: Wikipedia

Telecoms sector can compete in Mexico

15 Jul 2014

(Image: Wikimedia Commons)

US snooped on Muslim-American leaders: report

11 Jul 2014

Non-profit groups look to Google Glass

Non-profit groups look to Google Glass

10 Jul 2014

Verizon data queries nearly 150,000 in 2014

Verizon data queries nearly 150,000 in 2014

10 Jul 2014

Tablets to overtake PCs by 2015: survey

Tablets to overtake PCs by 2015: survey

8 Jul 2014

Researcher Russell Clayton says there is no doubt that extensive use of social networks is damaging to relationships. Image:

Extensive use of Twitter bad for marriages

7 Jul 2014

Google's Vint Cerf says that he believes the Internet will get more intuitive through the use of artifical intelligence algorithms. Image: Wikipedia

Concerns over possible 'censorship' of the internet

4 Jul 2014

Facebook's Brian Boland says that LiveRail will be able to deliver digital video advertising to millions of users via Facebook. Image:

Facebook buys LiveRail video advertising firm

3 Jul 2014

Google's Eric Schmidt says it is time for the USA and Cuba to settle political differences and stop the blockade and sanctions. Image:

Cuba keeps Google blocked despite pleas

3 Jul 2014

Microsoft's Matt Tomlinson says all Outlook mails will be strongly encrypted to improve security. Image:

Microsoft improves Outlook mail security

2 Jul 2014

IMB's Mike Rhodin says the Watson supercomputer is able to combine foods and tastes in innovative and unusal ways. Image:

Supercomputer starts churning out recipes

2 Jul 2014

Twitter is to buy Tap Commerce for $100m to boost advertising from clients and re-engage with users. Image:

Twitter buys mobile advertising firm Tap Commerce

2 Jul 2014

Powerlines, transport networks and critical infrastructure in Europe and the USA could be crippled by Dragonfly malware claims Symantec. Image:

Malware aimed at disrupting US and Europe's energy supplies

1 Jul 2014

More than a billion comments, likes and posts have been made on Facebook since the tournament started on 12 June. Image:

More than a billion posts on Facebook for World Cup

1 Jul 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that a sub-$100 smartphone will be available for emerging markets later this year. Image:

Low-cost smartphone coming from Google

30 Jun 2014

The GreenSeeker ensures precision fertilisation of crops based on data collected by computers. Image:

With new technology, precision farming gains traction

30 Jun 2014

Social phychologist Susan Fiske says she was "a little creeped out" by the manipulation conducted by Facebook Image:

Facebook's secret study to manipulate emotions

30 Jun 2014

Google's Eric Schmidt, working with a panel of advisers, is removing harmful content about European individuals from Google search engines based on requests received by the company. Image: .

Google starts removing information from search engines

27 Jun 2014

The Activite smartwatch from Withings that looks good and monitors your health. Image:

Activite: a smartwatch that fuses fashion and fitness

26 Jun 2014

Bob O'Donnell says Microsoft's strategy allows platforms and services to be separated and is counter-intuitive. Image:

Nokia X2 from Microsoft runs Android's OS

26 Jun 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that Android software platforms will be used in smartwatches, cars and televisions sets. Image:

Android software to be used in cars, watches, TVs

26 Jun 2014

McAfee's Vincent Weafer says malware is a growing threat for smartphones. Image:

More and more apps vulnerable to malware

25 Jun 2014

Forrester's Analyst Nate Elliott says Facebook remains the most popular social media platform in the US among teenagers. Image: Forrester.

Facebook reigns supreme among US teens

25 Jun 2014

Google is now selling its Glass product in Britain to anyone prepared to spend £1000 or becoming an early adopter. Image: Wikipedia

Google's Glass is now available in the UK

24 Jun 2014

Oracle's President Mark Hurd says the purchase of Micros Systems will boost profitability immediately. Image:

'Big data' deal sees Oracle buy Micros Systems

24 Jun 2014

Mark Daiss of Aviate says that the new software provides information as and when you need it. Image:

Aviate your Android smartphone with Yahoo

24 Jun 2014

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says 'kill' switches on phones are highly effective deterrents against the theft of smarphones. Image: Politico

'Kill' switches added to Android and Microsoft smartphones

23 Jun 2014

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Apple's Tim Cook says the deal with IBM will take iOS 8, the iPad and iPhone directly into the enterprise arena, boosting sales to major companies worldwide. Image: Apple

Apple, IBM to work together building business apps

16 Jul 2014

Google remains at the top of the digital advertising spend, with Microsoft showing strong growth alongside Facebook and Twitter, while Yahoo's share continues to drop. Image: Isolated Images

Microsoft gets more ads than Yahoo

16 Jul 2014

eBay Markeplaces President Devin Wenig says the tie-up with Sotheby's will allow themed and special online auctions to be held alongside the traditional sales of art and collectibles. Image:

Sotheby's join eBay to offer online sales of art, collectibles

15 Jul 2014

Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto has opened up Mexico's telecommunications to other companies that may want to compete in a market dominated by two companies. Image: Wikipedia

Telecoms sector can compete in Mexico

15 Jul 2014

(Image: Wikimedia Commons)

US snooped on Muslim-American leaders: report

11 Jul 2014

Non-profit groups look to Google Glass

Non-profit groups look to Google Glass

10 Jul 2014

Verizon data queries nearly 150,000 in 2014

Verizon data queries nearly 150,000 in 2014

10 Jul 2014

Tablets to overtake PCs by 2015: survey

Tablets to overtake PCs by 2015: survey

8 Jul 2014

Researcher Russell Clayton says there is no doubt that extensive use of social networks is damaging to relationships. Image:

Extensive use of Twitter bad for marriages

7 Jul 2014

Google's Vint Cerf says that he believes the Internet will get more intuitive through the use of artifical intelligence algorithms. Image: Wikipedia

Concerns over possible 'censorship' of the internet

4 Jul 2014

Facebook's Brian Boland says that LiveRail will be able to deliver digital video advertising to millions of users via Facebook. Image:

Facebook buys LiveRail video advertising firm

3 Jul 2014

Google's Eric Schmidt says it is time for the USA and Cuba to settle political differences and stop the blockade and sanctions. Image:

Cuba keeps Google blocked despite pleas

3 Jul 2014

Microsoft's Matt Tomlinson says all Outlook mails will be strongly encrypted to improve security. Image:

Microsoft improves Outlook mail security

2 Jul 2014

IMB's Mike Rhodin says the Watson supercomputer is able to combine foods and tastes in innovative and unusal ways. Image:

Supercomputer starts churning out recipes

2 Jul 2014

Twitter is to buy Tap Commerce for $100m to boost advertising from clients and re-engage with users. Image:

Twitter buys mobile advertising firm Tap Commerce

2 Jul 2014

Powerlines, transport networks and critical infrastructure in Europe and the USA could be crippled by Dragonfly malware claims Symantec. Image:

Malware aimed at disrupting US and Europe's energy supplies

1 Jul 2014

More than a billion comments, likes and posts have been made on Facebook since the tournament started on 12 June. Image:

More than a billion posts on Facebook for World Cup

1 Jul 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that a sub-$100 smartphone will be available for emerging markets later this year. Image:

Low-cost smartphone coming from Google

30 Jun 2014

The GreenSeeker ensures precision fertilisation of crops based on data collected by computers. Image:

With new technology, precision farming gains traction

30 Jun 2014

Social phychologist Susan Fiske says she was "a little creeped out" by the manipulation conducted by Facebook Image:

Facebook's secret study to manipulate emotions

30 Jun 2014

Google's Eric Schmidt, working with a panel of advisers, is removing harmful content about European individuals from Google search engines based on requests received by the company. Image: .

Google starts removing information from search engines

27 Jun 2014

The Activite smartwatch from Withings that looks good and monitors your health. Image:

Activite: a smartwatch that fuses fashion and fitness

26 Jun 2014

Bob O'Donnell says Microsoft's strategy allows platforms and services to be separated and is counter-intuitive. Image:

Nokia X2 from Microsoft runs Android's OS

26 Jun 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that Android software platforms will be used in smartwatches, cars and televisions sets. Image:

Android software to be used in cars, watches, TVs

26 Jun 2014

McAfee's Vincent Weafer says malware is a growing threat for smartphones. Image:

More and more apps vulnerable to malware

25 Jun 2014

Forrester's Analyst Nate Elliott says Facebook remains the most popular social media platform in the US among teenagers. Image: Forrester.

Facebook reigns supreme among US teens

25 Jun 2014

Google is now selling its Glass product in Britain to anyone prepared to spend £1000 or becoming an early adopter. Image: Wikipedia

Google's Glass is now available in the UK

24 Jun 2014

Oracle's President Mark Hurd says the purchase of Micros Systems will boost profitability immediately. Image:

'Big data' deal sees Oracle buy Micros Systems

24 Jun 2014

Mark Daiss of Aviate says that the new software provides information as and when you need it. Image:

Aviate your Android smartphone with Yahoo

24 Jun 2014

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says 'kill' switches on phones are highly effective deterrents against the theft of smarphones. Image: Politico

'Kill' switches added to Android and Microsoft smartphones

23 Jun 2014

The comments sections of newspapers contain vicious attacks, sexist and racist comments and that can be changed says Marie Gilot of the Knight Foundation. Image: Knight Foundation.

Washington Post, New York Times join forces

23 Jun 2014

Matt Rogers of Nest Labs has confirmed that the company has bought Dropcam but hasn't confirmed the price paid. Image: Nest

Google's Nest Labs buys Dropcam for $555m

23 Jun 2014

BlackBerry's Chief Executive John Chen says the company is on track to return to profitability. Image:

BlackBerry makes a small profit

20 Jun 2014

Global Equities Analyst Trip Chowdhry says Apple and Samsung will need to catch up with some of the Fire's innovations. Image:

Amazon sets 'Fire' to smartphone market

19 Jun 2014

The FCC's Tom Wheeler says that US Internet users are not getting the speeds that they pay for. Image:

Few US firms provide high-speed internet

19 Jun 2014

BlackBerry has beefed up its secure messaging service in an effort to win back customers in the corporate sector. Image:

BlackBerry beefs up its message security

18 Jun 2014

Slingshot, a new app from Facebook allows users to send images that can be viewed once an image has been sent back. Image: Digital Trends]]

Facebook's Slingshot released to users

18 Jun 2014

Gay men who use smartphone apps to hook up with others are at a greater risk of contracting infections. Image:

Phone app for gays linked to disease risk

17 Jun 2014

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S line will compete head-on with Apple's iPad Air and iPad Mini. Image:

Samsung's new high-end tablet may challenge iPads

17 Jun 2014

Microsoft's lawyer David Howard says that the US court order it is challenging is unenforceable for servers in another country. Image:

Microsoft fights USA court order over overseas data

13 Jun 2014