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Toshiba's new "communication android" can use Japanese sign language with its flexible joints

The larger screened iPad may still be unveiled at Apple's October 16 event, along with an OS X update.

HTC is making cameras its business with selfie-centric Desire Eye smartphone and the RE action camera.

Used Tesla models will be made available for a fraction of the cost of buying new

From 2015 Asda and Sainsbury's customers will be able to pay for their groceries using the Zapp app

Social media giant wants to inform users of US government surveillance

Nokia handset factory in southern India was a contract manufacturing unit for Microsoft.

Amazon claims it has received no special treatment as EU opens probe into tax dealings in Luxembourg.

Samsung warns profits could drop by over 50% as sales of smartphones fall amid increased competition

Taxi unions in Spain have claimed a victory in their fight to get Uber out of the country

HP confirms plans to split its business, separating consumer PC/printers from corporate hardware and services operations

Facebook challenging PayPal by allowing users of its Messenger app easily send money to each other

Social network announces new research guidelines after Happiness study controversy.

Eric Schmidt says Google is much more secure than Apple products

The wearable tech will be used to its facial recognition capabilities

Angry Birds creator Rovio announces plans to lay off up to 16% of its workforce as growth slows

Computer Bild has reportedly had its PR privilege revoked following its viral #bendgate video

iPhone 6 payment system will launch with iOS 8.1 this month, sources indicate

A technical preview of the Windows 10 operating system can now be downloaded with the Insider Program.

Windows 10 Enterprise Technical Preview will give users an early look at Microsoft's new software

Reddit CEO announced the site will explore creating a new cryptocurrency

Windows 10 will make users more productive

Microsoft has reimagined its operating system, skipping Windows 9 to get straight to Windows 10

Tax deals agreed between Apple and Irish government in 1991 and 2007 have been deemed illegal state aid

PE firm acquired Misys two years ago after merger talks with Temenos crumbled.

DreamWorks Animation is Hollywood's smallest studio.

Secret recordings from meetings between Fed and Goldman Sachs are set to be exposed on radio programme This American Life.

Intel to acquire about a 20% in China's Tsinghua Unigroup.

Apple admits Mac OS X is vulnerable to the Shellshock bug, but says most users are "safe by default".