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Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

Big senior leadership shakeup at Nike

26 May 2023

Tadeu Marroco, new chief executive of BAT. Source: Supplied

Tadeu Marroco takes the helm at British American Tobacco

16 May 2023

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Cyber-crime is now a well organised 'economy' says Juniper Networks. Image: Chanpipat

Cybercrime is part of online economy says study

26 Mar 2014

Google has teamed up with Luxottica to make frames for its Glass device. Image: Wikipedia

Google partners with Luxottica for Internet eyewear

26 Mar 2014

Android will be available for a wide range of different smartwatches. Image:

Google expands Android platform to wearables

20 Mar 2014

GM has recalled its Chevrolet Cobalt model over a faulty ignition. Image: GM

GM recalls another 1.8m cars amid safety probe

18 Mar 2014

AT&T wins clearance to buy Leap Wireless

17 Mar 2014

The Galaxy S5 and other current models do not infringe Apple's patents and may be sold in the USA. Image:

Judge rejects Apple bid to ban Samsung devices

7 Mar 2014

Titan Aerospace makes solar powered drones that could be used as Internet hotspots over Africa. Image: Titan Aerospace

Facebook wants to buy Titan Aerospace

6 Mar 2014

Apple's CarPlay is to debut in various cars at the Geneva Motor Show. Image:

Siri gets a seat in iPhone-friendly cars

4 Mar 2014

Android tops the tablet market says Gartner

Android tops the tablet market says Gartner

4 Mar 2014

Car sales in the US remained flat in February but manufacturers expect conditions to improve as the weather warms up. Image: Ratch0013

Brutal winter weather freezes US car sales

4 Mar 2014

The patent war between Apple and Samsung continues despite efforts to resolve it through mediation. Image: Cooldesign

Apple, Samsung fail to settle patent case

24 Feb 2014

WhatApp's Jan Koum vowed to steer clear of advertising. Image

WhatsApp - a booming message service

21 Feb 2014

There is a proliferation of new medical apps for mobile phones. Image:

Medicine goes mobile with smartphone apps, devices

20 Feb 2014

Coca-Cola's results disappoint analysts but the company intends to spend at extra US$1bn on marketing its products. Image:

Disappointing sales, weak outlook hit Coca-Cola

19 Feb 2014

IBM and AT&T have formed a partnership to improve data usage for major corporations. Image:

AT&T, IBM in big data tie-up

19 Feb 2014

Ignition switches in 780,000 GM cars are likely to be replaced. Image:

GM recalls 780,000 sedans with faulty ignitions

14 Feb 2014

Android is dominating the mobile software market with a share of 78,1%. Image:

Android, then Apple, then Windows Phone

13 Feb 2014

Rubbish translations of some classic novels have been pulled from Amazon's Kindle store. Image:

Amazon pulls mangled ebooks from Kindle shelves

10 Feb 2014

Cloud, mobile and integration may be the focus for Microsoft under Satya Nadella's leadership. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Insider to refresh Microsoft for mobile age

6 Feb 2014

Satya Nadella is Microsoft's new boss. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

Gates quits as Microsoft chairman, new CEO named

5 Feb 2014

The Android operating system, used on the Samsung smartphone and many others, dominates the operating system platform and holds nearly 80% of the market. Image: Samsung

Android is in 79% of smartphones sold

30 Jan 2014

Apple's iPad still dominates the market for tablet computers but other manufacturers are slowly taking away its dominance. Image: Apple

Tablet sales 50% higher in 2013 says IDC

30 Jan 2014

Prescription lenses can be fitted to Google's Glass eyewear. Image: Wiki Images

Google Glass to be integrated in prescription frames

29 Jan 2014

Intel's chip sales are down as computer sales have fallen and tablet and smartphone sales have risen. Image:

Intel to cut staff in face of stagnant earnings

21 Jan 2014

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

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

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

15 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

More news

Cyber-crime is now a well organised 'economy' says Juniper Networks. Image: Chanpipat

Cybercrime is part of online economy says study

26 Mar 2014

Google has teamed up with Luxottica to make frames for its Glass device. Image: Wikipedia

Google partners with Luxottica for Internet eyewear

26 Mar 2014

Android will be available for a wide range of different smartwatches. Image:

Google expands Android platform to wearables

20 Mar 2014

GM has recalled its Chevrolet Cobalt model over a faulty ignition. Image: GM

GM recalls another 1.8m cars amid safety probe

18 Mar 2014

AT&T wins clearance to buy Leap Wireless

17 Mar 2014

The Galaxy S5 and other current models do not infringe Apple's patents and may be sold in the USA. Image:

Judge rejects Apple bid to ban Samsung devices

7 Mar 2014

Titan Aerospace makes solar powered drones that could be used as Internet hotspots over Africa. Image: Titan Aerospace

Facebook wants to buy Titan Aerospace

6 Mar 2014

Apple's CarPlay is to debut in various cars at the Geneva Motor Show. Image:

Siri gets a seat in iPhone-friendly cars

4 Mar 2014

Android tops the tablet market says Gartner

Android tops the tablet market says Gartner

4 Mar 2014

Car sales in the US remained flat in February but manufacturers expect conditions to improve as the weather warms up. Image: Ratch0013

Brutal winter weather freezes US car sales

4 Mar 2014

The patent war between Apple and Samsung continues despite efforts to resolve it through mediation. Image: Cooldesign

Apple, Samsung fail to settle patent case

24 Feb 2014

WhatApp's Jan Koum vowed to steer clear of advertising. Image

WhatsApp - a booming message service

21 Feb 2014

There is a proliferation of new medical apps for mobile phones. Image:

Medicine goes mobile with smartphone apps, devices

20 Feb 2014

Coca-Cola's results disappoint analysts but the company intends to spend at extra US$1bn on marketing its products. Image:

Disappointing sales, weak outlook hit Coca-Cola

19 Feb 2014

IBM and AT&T have formed a partnership to improve data usage for major corporations. Image:

AT&T, IBM in big data tie-up

19 Feb 2014

Ignition switches in 780,000 GM cars are likely to be replaced. Image:

GM recalls 780,000 sedans with faulty ignitions

14 Feb 2014

Android is dominating the mobile software market with a share of 78,1%. Image:

Android, then Apple, then Windows Phone

13 Feb 2014

Rubbish translations of some classic novels have been pulled from Amazon's Kindle store. Image:

Amazon pulls mangled ebooks from Kindle shelves

10 Feb 2014

Cloud, mobile and integration may be the focus for Microsoft under Satya Nadella's leadership. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Insider to refresh Microsoft for mobile age

6 Feb 2014

Satya Nadella is Microsoft's new boss. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

Gates quits as Microsoft chairman, new CEO named

5 Feb 2014

The Android operating system, used on the Samsung smartphone and many others, dominates the operating system platform and holds nearly 80% of the market. Image: Samsung

Android is in 79% of smartphones sold

30 Jan 2014

Apple's iPad still dominates the market for tablet computers but other manufacturers are slowly taking away its dominance. Image: Apple

Tablet sales 50% higher in 2013 says IDC

30 Jan 2014

Prescription lenses can be fitted to Google's Glass eyewear. Image: Wiki Images

Google Glass to be integrated in prescription frames

29 Jan 2014

Intel's chip sales are down as computer sales have fallen and tablet and smartphone sales have risen. Image:

Intel to cut staff in face of stagnant earnings

21 Jan 2014

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

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

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

15 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

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

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

LG's curved G-Flex phone - which is available in South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore - will go on sale in the USA in April. Image:

LG curved G-Flex smartphone to hit US by April

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

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

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

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