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Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

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Iata and The Weather Company join forces to enhance turbulence data for airlines

22 Feb 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

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Silent Circle makes software encryption packages for a range of other devices. Image:

Encrypted Blackphone goes to war with snoopers

20 Jan 2014

All kinds of electronic devices - including refrigerators - are give cyber-criminals access to home networks that allow them to unlock sensitive personal information. Image: Stuart Miles.

Cyberattack traced to hacked refrigerator

20 Jan 2014

HP's Slate Voicetab will go on sale in India as the company tries to regain some market share in mobile phones. Image:

HP to launch its 'voice tablets' in India

18 Jan 2014

A major new game is being developed by Google, Niantic Lab and HarperCollins. Image:

Google gets into the game of Internet-age storytelling

17 Jan 2014

2014 Tabbie Awards open for nominations

2014 Tabbie Awards open for nominations

17 Jan 2014

New York Festivals: Breaking moulds, and closing entries soon

New York Festivals: Breaking moulds, and closing entries soon

17 Jan 2014

Cadillac's global sales rose by 28% last year. Image: GM

GM sold 9.7m cars worldwide last year, up 4%

15 Jan 2014

Halftime in America

Halftime in America

14 Jan 2014

VW is to launch a new SUV in the USA to plug a gap in its existing portfolio. Image:

VW to launch midsize SUV in US

14 Jan 2014

The Nest 'smart' thermostat can be controlled via cellphone and learns a user's personal preferences. Image:

Google buys Nest for US$3.2bn

14 Jan 2014

NYF World's Best Radio Programs announces 2014 call for entries

NYF World's Best Radio Programs announces 2014 call for entries

13 Jan 2014

IMA Web Interactive Media Awards deadline extended

IMA Web Interactive Media Awards deadline extended

10 Jan 2014

Fibre-optic fabrics that can colour on a whim have been showcased at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. Image:

Fibre optic dress changes color on a whim

10 Jan 2014

(Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Kids get their own tablets, with parents in control

9 Jan 2014

Motorola is on a drive to boost sales of its Moto X and Moto G phones. Image:

Motorola tries 'aggressive' mode for smartphones

9 Jan 2014

Huawei says it will sell 80m smartphones this year including the new Ascend 2 Mate, it's latest offering. Image:

Huawei aims to sell 80m smartphones in 2014

8 Jan 2014

Netflix is to start streaming 4K ultra-high definition movies to LG's new 4K television sets. Image:

Netflix to stream 'ultra' high-def shows to LG televisions

8 Jan 2014

NSA eyes encryption-breaking 'quantum' machine: report

NSA eyes encryption-breaking 'quantum' machine: report

7 Jan 2014

Chevrolet has announced that at least 10 models will have 4G Internet connections by the middle of this year. Image: Chevrolet

Chevrolet to roll out 4G-connected cars

7 Jan 2014

BlackBerry is to sue Typo Products for allegedly copying its keyboard design. Image:

Blackberry sues company for violating keyboard patent

6 Jan 2014

Ford is due to unveil a solar powered hybrid car that has a solar panel on its roof to harvest energy. Image:

Ford's solar-powered concept hybrid car

6 Jan 2014

AllThingsD relaunches as Re/code

AllThingsD relaunches as Re/code

3 Jan 2014

Crocs has received a US$200m investment from Blackstone so it can buy back its stock. Image: Crocs

Blackstone to invest US$200m in Crocs shoes

31 Dec 2013

Apple has asked US courts to ban the sale of some Samsung products in the US. Image: Samsung

Apple asks US court to ban Samsung phones, tablets

30 Dec 2013

Amazon's UK distribution centre. Amazon will provide vouchers to customers who received their parcels after Christmas. Image:

Amazon to compensate customers for late gifts

27 Dec 2013

Sales of the BlackBerry Z10 have failed to attract millions of new users. Image: BlackBerry

BlackBerry loss widens, reorganises manufacturing

24 Dec 2013

The use of e-cigarettes has been banned in all public places in New York as the city clamps down further on smokers. Image: Wiki Images

New York bans e-cigarettes in public places

23 Dec 2013

Microsoft expects to name new chief early in 2014

Microsoft expects to name new chief early in 2014

20 Dec 2013

NYF World's Best Advertising debuts new trophies

NYF World's Best Advertising debuts new trophies

20 Dec 2013

Astronauts aboard the ISS may need to venture outside the craft to repair a fault in the cooling system. Image: Wiki Images

NASA debates space station fix

18 Dec 2013

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Silent Circle makes software encryption packages for a range of other devices. Image:

Encrypted Blackphone goes to war with snoopers

20 Jan 2014

All kinds of electronic devices - including refrigerators - are give cyber-criminals access to home networks that allow them to unlock sensitive personal information. Image: Stuart Miles.

Cyberattack traced to hacked refrigerator

20 Jan 2014

HP's Slate Voicetab will go on sale in India as the company tries to regain some market share in mobile phones. Image:

HP to launch its 'voice tablets' in India

18 Jan 2014

A major new game is being developed by Google, Niantic Lab and HarperCollins. Image:

Google gets into the game of Internet-age storytelling

17 Jan 2014

2014 Tabbie Awards open for nominations

2014 Tabbie Awards open for nominations

17 Jan 2014

New York Festivals: Breaking moulds, and closing entries soon

New York Festivals: Breaking moulds, and closing entries soon

17 Jan 2014

Cadillac's global sales rose by 28% last year. Image: GM

GM sold 9.7m cars worldwide last year, up 4%

15 Jan 2014

Halftime in America

Halftime in America

14 Jan 2014

VW is to launch a new SUV in the USA to plug a gap in its existing portfolio. Image:

VW to launch midsize SUV in US

14 Jan 2014

The Nest 'smart' thermostat can be controlled via cellphone and learns a user's personal preferences. Image:

Google buys Nest for US$3.2bn

14 Jan 2014

NYF World's Best Radio Programs announces 2014 call for entries

NYF World's Best Radio Programs announces 2014 call for entries

13 Jan 2014

IMA Web Interactive Media Awards deadline extended

IMA Web Interactive Media Awards deadline extended

10 Jan 2014

Fibre-optic fabrics that can colour on a whim have been showcased at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. Image:

Fibre optic dress changes color on a whim

10 Jan 2014

(Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Kids get their own tablets, with parents in control

9 Jan 2014

Motorola is on a drive to boost sales of its Moto X and Moto G phones. Image:

Motorola tries 'aggressive' mode for smartphones

9 Jan 2014

Huawei says it will sell 80m smartphones this year including the new Ascend 2 Mate, it's latest offering. Image:

Huawei aims to sell 80m smartphones in 2014

8 Jan 2014

Netflix is to start streaming 4K ultra-high definition movies to LG's new 4K television sets. Image:

Netflix to stream 'ultra' high-def shows to LG televisions

8 Jan 2014

NSA eyes encryption-breaking 'quantum' machine: report

NSA eyes encryption-breaking 'quantum' machine: report

7 Jan 2014

Chevrolet has announced that at least 10 models will have 4G Internet connections by the middle of this year. Image: Chevrolet

Chevrolet to roll out 4G-connected cars

7 Jan 2014

BlackBerry is to sue Typo Products for allegedly copying its keyboard design. Image:

Blackberry sues company for violating keyboard patent

6 Jan 2014

Ford is due to unveil a solar powered hybrid car that has a solar panel on its roof to harvest energy. Image:

Ford's solar-powered concept hybrid car

6 Jan 2014

AllThingsD relaunches as Re/code

AllThingsD relaunches as Re/code

3 Jan 2014

Crocs has received a US$200m investment from Blackstone so it can buy back its stock. Image: Crocs

Blackstone to invest US$200m in Crocs shoes

31 Dec 2013

Apple has asked US courts to ban the sale of some Samsung products in the US. Image: Samsung

Apple asks US court to ban Samsung phones, tablets

30 Dec 2013

Amazon's UK distribution centre. Amazon will provide vouchers to customers who received their parcels after Christmas. Image:

Amazon to compensate customers for late gifts

27 Dec 2013

Sales of the BlackBerry Z10 have failed to attract millions of new users. Image: BlackBerry

BlackBerry loss widens, reorganises manufacturing

24 Dec 2013

The use of e-cigarettes has been banned in all public places in New York as the city clamps down further on smokers. Image: Wiki Images

New York bans e-cigarettes in public places

23 Dec 2013

Microsoft expects to name new chief early in 2014

Microsoft expects to name new chief early in 2014

20 Dec 2013

NYF World's Best Advertising debuts new trophies

NYF World's Best Advertising debuts new trophies

20 Dec 2013

Astronauts aboard the ISS may need to venture outside the craft to repair a fault in the cooling system. Image: Wiki Images

NASA debates space station fix

18 Dec 2013

Beyonce's new album sells over 800,000 copies via iTunes. Image: Beyonce.com

Beyonce album breaks iTunes sales record

17 Dec 2013

Instagram's Kevin Systrom says Instagram Direct is not meant to spam people. Image:

Instagram's private video, photo messaging

13 Dec 2013

Mozilla's Andreas Gal says Firefox will take on the major companies with its operating system. Image: Mozilla

Mozilla signs partners in open mobile system push

13 Dec 2013

Spotify's Daniel Ek has confirmed that it will stream music to smartphones and tablets for free. Image:

Spotify goes mobile with free music streaming

13 Dec 2013

Yan LeCun has joined Facebook to work on a project that will develop artificial intelligence. Image:

Facebook joins NYU in artificial intelligence lab

11 Dec 2013

iBeacon reaches out to US Apple shoppers

iBeacon reaches out to US Apple shoppers

9 Dec 2013

Midas Awards World's Best Financial Advertising: 2013 Shortlist

Midas Awards World's Best Financial Advertising: 2013 Shortlist

5 Dec 2013

Cyber Monday saw online retailers record spectacular sales from mobile devices and tablets. Image: Doomu

'Cyber Monday' sales top USD2bn, boosted by mobile

4 Dec 2013

Now Sony has sold more than 2m of its new console and sales keep climbing. Image:

Sony sells more than 2.1m PS4s

4 Dec 2013

A prototype of the Octopeter drone delivery system that Amazon wants to use for deliveries. Image:

Amazon's futuristic drone delivery plan

3 Dec 2013