Microsoft has subtly rebranded its flagship mobile operating system from Windows Mobile to Windows Phone 7 and was officially launched by Steve Ballmer today at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. The new Windows...

We suspect that Intel did approach Nokia with that cunning plan to merge Maemo and Moblin and get rid of the reliable but increasingly long-in-the-tooth Symbian while sneakily suggesting to the world's biggest phone manufacturer...

US-based Motorola came up at MWC with what Cnet has called the silliest name for a smartphone, the Quench, which is an Android touchscreen device that brings back Motoblur, Motorola's signature user interface that's heavy on...

The very first Freeview HD set top box, the HD-FOX T2, has landed in the UK courtesy of Humax and brings much needed competition in the high definition market currently dominated by Sky TV with its HD offer. The latter adds...

Some of the biggest names in mobile telephony will come together to take on the growing threat that Apple constitute with its ecosystem that includes the iPhone, iTunes and the App store. Under the banner of Wholesale...

AMD's Athlon II X2 255 dual-core 3.1GHz processor outperforms the competition in lightly threaded apps, according to Legit Reviews. Which proves the chip will be a solid choice if you're into lightly-threaded programs,...

Microsoft Chief, Steve Bulmer lifted the veil of secrecy from his new mobile operating system today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Not, as expected, a new version of Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 is instead a...

Adobe has announced that it is getting into bed with Google's Android operating system sending a clear message to Steve Jobs and his Flash-hating attitude. Apple and Adobe have been having a bit of a slap-fest of late with the...

Microsoft has finally launched its much anticipated mobile operating system, though you won't see it on the real world until December 2010. Steve Ballmer previewed the new OS, which strongly resembles the interface of...

Nokia has succumbed to the overtures of Intel and allowed its Maemo platform to be merged with Linux-based Moblin as the pair look forward to compete with Android and ARM respectively. The new platform was announced this morning...

In an attempt to compete with Apple's popular online App store for the iPhone and iPod Touch, several major network service providers, including O2 and Orange, have decided to combine their resources to create an online platform...

The senior communications manager lead at Microsoft, Jerry Bryant, has posted on the Microsoft Security response Center blog that the recent Blue Screen of Death problem related to the MS10-015 security bulletin for Windows XP...

HP quietly pushed its first smartbook out of the door as the Compaq Airlife 100 and it looks absolutely stunning, drawing comparisons with Apple's popular MacBook Pro range, one that Gizmodo calls an iPad for the Apple hater. As...

MSI has launched the Wind Top AE2220, a PC the firm describes as an all-in-one hi-fi PC. The motherboard specialist said it has placed special emphasis on strengethening the SRS virtual surround technology, as well as...

Apple is getting ready to celebrate 10 billion iTunes downloads by giving one very lucky downloader a $10,000 gift card. The promotion, which is running already, will pick a winner at random if multiple entries are received at...

The Ministry of Justice has sacked four officials and issued final warnings to three for misbehaving on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Mandarins have carpeted around 40 more staff mucking about on the Internet or with email....

Gordon Brown's Government has announced the formation of of a new 'cyber enforcement team' aimed at bringing down on-line scammers and Internet fraudsters. Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan said Trading Standards officials would...

Another smartphone that was presented by Sony Ericsson at MWC 2010 was the Vivaz Pro, an evolution of the soon to be launched, Blackberry Storm-like Vivaz, which sports a keyboard. Interestingly, the Vivaz Pro has almost the same...

Mobile phone behemoth Samsung has announced the launch a few hours ago of the first member of a new generation of mobile handsets, based on its own smartphone platform, Bada. The device, which it calls "life changing" is set to...

Samsung has released the first Long Term Evolution (LTE) compatible netbook ever, the N150 which is a slightly reworked versions of an existing netbook but sporting the Korean manufacturer's own Kalmia LTE modem chipset. LTE is...

Vodafone has launched what it says is the world's cheapest mobile handset at Phoneapalooza in Barcelona. The Vodafone 150 handset will be aimed at developing regions like Turkey and Africa, the firm said, where it will retail...

As if Apple developing its own silicon wasn’t enough, Intel’s Atom chip took a further beating today when ARM and Global Foundries announced the development of a new 28nm mobile super-chip. The new system-on-a-chip...

The Government must provide more detail on exactly how alleged copyright infringers will be cut off from the internet before a file-sharing disconnection law is passed, according to a parliamentary committee. The Joint Committee...

The long awaited Mobile World Congress, which will begin in Barcelona today, will see some important announcements from several big names in the mobile phone industry including Microsoft, which is expected to throw light on its...

Intel and Nokia said they would merge their Moblin and Maemo mobile software platforms to create MeeGo, a Linux-based platform that will support the broadest range of hardware architecture. MeeGo enables an open ecosystem for...

Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc are all set to secure an approval from the European Commission for their search deal that will see Microsoft Bing search technology powering all the searches on sites owned by Yahoo including Yahoo...

In spite of having a cold shoulder from Apple, Adobe seems all set to make a mark at the annual Mobile World Congress starting from today, as the company has announced that it is bringing its popular Flash-based AIR runtime...

Mobile operator Orange has announced that it will be adding as many as eight high definition (HD) voice-enabled mobile handsets during the first half of this year, it has been reported. The move is a part of the company’s...

Google has responded promptly over the weekend to settle down the flow of criticisms surrounding its new social network Buzz, extending apologies for some of its features that were extensively deemed threatening to the privacy of...

Microsoft is insisting that problems with the latest update to XP, which is causing some users to suffer Blue Screen of Death problems at start-up, are caused by existing malware on the system... probably. An official blog post...

Upstart Indian startup Notion Ink will be brandishing its very own tablet PC at this year's Mobile World Congress in an effort to upstage Apple's upcoming iPad. The prototype, cheekily named Adam (yes we spotted the fruity link)...

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IBM has just spruced up its range of high performance multi-core server solutions with the launch of new resource-efficient eight-core “Power7” processors, tailored to deliver high computing performance for a wide...

Dell Inc. has announced over the weekend that it is buying Kace, a specialist firm in systems management appliances that aims at catering to the requirements of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as well as public sector...

Sony Ericsson has presented two new mid-range mobile phones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona the Xperia X10 Mini and the X10 Mini Pro. As this has been the case quite often with Sony Ericsson (and some other...

Samsung has announced the world's first 4G capable netbook at this year's Mobile World Congress Phonefest in Barcelona. Using the Korean company's own 4G chipset, Kalmia, and Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, the upgraded...

Samsung has shown off a new mobile phone running its own Bada operating system. The Samsung 'Wave' smartphone introduced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is the first to be based on Samsung's Bada operating system. Bada...

Today, I had the pleasure of following the live press conference broadcast by Microsoft’s Steve Balmer and Joe Belfiore introducing the new Windows Phone 7 Series. I was astonished by the overall concept and how Microsoft...

Apple’s current domination of the app store format is undoubted, but insular. Lots of alternatives exist, but the choice for consumers is fragmented between operator, operating system and handset manufacturer. This morning, the...

Twenty-four mobile phone firms are combining to build an open platform to deliver apps to handsets. The initiative is a response to the phenomenal success of Apple's App Store for the iPhone. Members of the Wholesale...

Folk poring over documents produced by the UN panel of climate experts have found another slight flaw in the data. Apparently, the experts overstated how much of the Netherlands is below sea level. This of course means there's...

The organisation representing credit and debit card providers was quick to tell customers to keep on using their cards, despite evidence that the Chip and PIN security system is highly vulnerable. The UK Cards Association...

Valentine’s day saw the first phone launches announced at Mobile World Congress 2010, well at press launches held in nightclubs around the event venue. Samsung’s first Bada OS phone has arrived, the touchscreen Wave or S8500....

Motorola has announced that it plans to split into two separate, publically-traded companies during the first quarter of 2011. One part covering Mobile Devices and Home (phones, set-top boxes and digital entertainment) and the...

Folk poring over documents produced by the U.N. panel of climate experts have found another slight flaw in the data. Apparently, the experts overstated how much of the Netherlands is below sea level. This of course means there's...

Processors from Intel are designed for real mobile computing and they provide great performance. They also offer you extended battery life to give you the required independence for your daily work. With an AMILO Li 3910 notebook...

A completely new and unique vertical slim design is used. Its stylish silhouette has an elegant and luxurious appearance. A Universal Dock allows an iPod to be stored inside the main unit even when it is connected, and preserves...