Green Tech
Digital Shoreditch 2013: Tech must solve waste and want
IBM's Kevin Farrar says effectively harnessing big data and other technologies can address major problems with waste and sustainability throughout the world.
Business & Finance
Thinking Digital 2013: all the news and best talking points
ITProPortal is spreading its wings up on Tyneside at the moment, taking in all the goings on at Thinking Digital 2013, one of the UK's leading ideas and innovation conferences.
Networks
A closer look at the new wireless network world record: 40Gbps over 1km
Millilink runs at the same speed as the fastest commercial fibre optic links, and represents a major wireless breakthrough.
Business & Finance
The thorny issue of illegal numbers
Could you break the law with mere maths? It sounds silly, but defining the legality of numbers and data is important for the future.
Developer
GIF creator Steve Wilhite: It's pronounced 'JIF'
The Graphics Interchange Format creator picked up a lifetime achievement award at this week's Webby Awards ceremony and finally put the issue of pronunciation to rest.
Business & Finance
Penguin agrees to settle e-book price-fixing suit for £50m
The deal must still be approved by the court but if it goes through, consumers who overpaid for e-books thanks to the price-fixing scheme could get a cut of that figure.
Hardware
HP LaserJet Enterprise flow MFP M525c review
The LaserJet Enterprise flow M525c is a capable monochrome multi-function printer that boasts some impressive extra features.
Software & Apps
Amazon introduces 'Kindle Worlds' for fan fiction publishing
Through the platform, which will launch in June, writers can create stories inspired by a number of licenced books, and make them available for purchase in the Kindle Store.
Security
Twitter adds 'login verification' security feature
Those who sign up for login verification will have to enter their normal password plus a six-digit code every time they sign into Twitter, following a series of high-profile hacks.
Mobile Phones
Huawei Ascend P1 smartphone available from £190
The mainstream smartphone market is rapidly heating up with Windows Phone 8 and Android being the two main platforms.
Laptops & PCs
Acer Aspire V5-571 laptop on sale for £299
Now and again, the price of a Core i3 laptop falls under £299, which is just enough to trigger our bargain alert at Tech Deals Pro.
Business & Finance
Today's Tech: ITProPortal reports from Thinking Digital 2013 and a Wi-Fi world record is set
The top ITProPortal news stories of the day, including the launch of the Xbox One and all the latest from the Digital Shoreditch 2013 festival.
Laptops & PCs
Toshiba Satellite C855: Core i5, 6GB of RAM and Windows 8 for under £400
Another great Windows 8 business laptop that can also be used in a consumer environment. It comes with a decent array of features as well.
Video Games
Kinect for the Xbox One: Motion control revolution or marketing hype?
The Xbox One and new Kinect were unveiled yesterday. But is Kinect 2.0 an exciting breakthrough, or merely an evolutionary update?
Tablets
Acer Iconia B1 tablet now available from £69!
If you are looking for a quality Android tablet and want to shy away from unknown brands then have a look at this £69 device from Acer.