PSN outage: Capcom stand by Sony
Just after Sony forecast its PSN related $171 estimated loss for the year, veteran game developer Capcom expressed its faith in Sony to recover.
Sony share prices rise despite $171 million PSN loss
Nearing the end of its two-month long PSN hacking disaster, despite estimating an up to $171 million loss, Sony has managed to record a two per cent rise in share value.
Government makes giving easier through "Giving White Paper" proposals
In the recently released "Giving White Paper" report, the Cabinet Office has revealed details about several newly planned reforms designed to increase the amount British citizens donate to charity.
Ash cloud: easyJet AVOID system cold-comfort, little travel disruption
Following the previous report about easyJet's new AVOID system -- a newly developed ash cloud detection and mapping radar -- the IBTimes attempted to contact the company to see whether the new technology would be used to help manage the forthcoming ash cloud's impact on the global travel industry.
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Android sales overtake iOS in Q1 2011
A recent report from research group Gartner has revealed that in the opening three months of 2011, sales of smartphones running Google's Android operating system have overtake those of Apple's iPhone.
Google pick Modu carcass clean
Technology website Engadget today reported that Google is set to buy the bankrupt mobile maker Modu's patent portfolio.
Wii prices drop below £100 as new console looms
With E3 and the promised reveal of Nintendo's new console drawing ever closer, retail prices of the Wii have hit an all time low, dropping below £100 for the first time in the console's history.
New Lego Harry Potter game confirmed
In a press release today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed that a new Lego Harry Potter game will be hitting stores later this year.
Napster to launch mobile music streaming service
In the wake of Spotify's decision to limit the amount of music non-paying account holders can stream, Napster has announced its own unlimited music streaming service.
Sony PlayStation Store returns 24 May
The gaming blog Gamasutra has distributed a memo sent by Sony to its publishing partners, confirming the company's intention to have the PSN's PlayStation Store back online next week on 24 May.
Apple secures licensing agreement with EMI for iCloud service
A recent report from CNET has indicated that Apple may have secured a licencing agreement with EMI for its forthcoming cloud-based music streaming service and that it may well be on the verge of signing similar deals with Sony and and Universal.
Google address version 2.3.3 security issues
Google has responded to the the potential security risks highlighted by researchers at the University of Ulm, claiming to have created an emergency fix that will solve the problem without the need for a full software update.
Gears of War 3 fastest pre-ordered Xbox title ever
The third entry into Epic's now legendary Gears of War franchise has today earned a place in the Xbox 360's record books, becoming fastest pre-ordered game in the console's history.
iPhone 5 rumored to record high-definition 1080p video
Since Apple's image-sensor supplier OmniVision revealed a slimmer 5-megapixel unit small enough to fit into Apple's current iPad and iPod touch, rumors have developed that the forthcoming iPhone 5 will be capable of recording 1080p high-definition video.
Google promise Android permisions will be made clearer
Speaking at Google's Big Tent event in London, executive chairmen Eric Schmidt promised consumers that the company was dedicated to simplifying the Android app instillation permissions screen.
INQ Cloud Touch smartphone available for £12
The Carphone Warehouse has launched its latest offensive in the ongoing price-slashing war of the phone sellers, offering budget smartphone maker INQ's latest phone the Cloud Touch for just £12 per month.
PSN service resumes: Sony deny second security breach
With service of its PlayStation Network once again resuming, tech giant Sony has officially denied that yesterdays outage was caused by a second security breach.
Microsoft shoots itself in the foot: Xbox 360 update breaks console
The latest firmware update for Microsoft's Xbox 360 can leave older versions of the device unable to read high-capacity discs.
Sony PSN hacked for a second time
Sony's ongoing battle to win back public trust in the wake of its PSN nightmare has just taken another serious blow as a new maintenance notice indicates that its network has once again been hacked.
Could Android be the next PSN data leak disaster?
Revealed just after the unmitigated disaster that was the PSN crash, research carried out the University of Ulm has discovered that any Android smartphone running a version older than 2.3.4 could be leaking sensitive personal data.
Sony offer 12 month data protection service to disgrunted PSN customers
In a bid to win back some of the 100 million account holders effected by the PSN's outage, Sony has finally released details of the new identity protection service it will be offering its users.
Sony PSN outage aftermath: How many customers cancelled accounts?
In a recent meeting with the Wall Street Journal Sony Corp. executive deputy president Kaz Hirai and CEO Sir Howard Stringer indicated that only a "very small" percentage of PlayStation Network users went so far as to cancel their accounts after the network was restored.
RIM recalls 1000 PlayBook tablets: share value plummets
Research in Motion has recalled close to 1000 of its newly release PlayBook tablets due to a software flaw within the operating system.
O2 outage ends: no compensation offered
In the wake of a 17-plus hour network outage, that left millions of O2 customers unable to make calls, texts or use the internet, in a statement to the BBC O2 representatives confirmed they will not be offering compensation to those effected.
Memristor research takes strides forward
Research carried out by Hewlett Packard and the University of California Santa Barbara has taken bold strides, discovering several key lessons about memristors, a phenomenas widely considered to be integral in the development of the next generation of electronics.
Black Berry PlayBook gets release date and price
The 3G-less Blackberry PlayBook was today given its UK release date and initial price.
O2 network taken out by petty vandals
After a successful theft and vandalism raid hit O2's East London operations site customers accross parts of London, Kent and East Sussex have lost coverage.
Cassidian create virtual training room for German Army
Cassidian -- the defence and security division of EADS -- has been tasked to improve the German Army's STINGER air defence training systems.
Vodafone confirm own-brand smartphone
Jumping on the growing budget smartphone bandwagon, Vodafone has officially confirmed its plans to release its first ever own-brand smartphone.
Samsung stream 3D TV
In its latest bid to boost sales of its 3D TVs, tech giant Samsung has officially announced a new TV app that allows Smart TV owners to stream 3D videos through their television.
Sony reveal gift package contents
With the PlayStation Network now limping back to life, Sony has revealed the the content of its American "Welcome Back" gift package.
Japanese government blocks PSN relaunch
A recent report from the Dow Jones Newswire has indicated the reason for the delaying the PSN relaunch in Japan stems from government intervention.
Google team up with Three mobile network
Having only just revealed the Samsung Series 5 as the first machine to make use of the its new Chrome OS, Google has now confirmed that the mobile network provider Three will be its official UK running partner at launch.
UK Gaming Chart: Brink shoots to number one
Despite debuting to mixed reviews Bethesda’s surreal online shooter Brink has entered the UK chart at number one.
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