TECHNOLOGY

In a recent interview ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt admitted that it may be too late in the game for Google's new Google+ service to beat social network behemoth Facebook.

Although the Islamist group banned television during its time in power between 1996 and 2001, since being ousted of power by the U.S. after being accused of harbouring al Qaeda militants blamed for the September 11 attacks on the United States, the Islamist group has increasingly become aware of the necessity to use new technology and its communication tools now includes websites, mobile phone text messages, emails and posts on Twitter and Facebook.

Plants vs Zombies casual games maker Popcap has inked a new global deal with smartphone maker Sony Ericsson to provide pre-loaded games for its Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro smartphone models.

During a company conference call regarding Apple's third-quarter earnings, Apple representatives indicated future plans to end its long-running iPod series of MP3 players.

iPhone and iPad maker Apple has posted record sales growth in its latest quarterly financial statement, exceeding even the most optimistic analyst's forecasts.

Law enforcement agencies in the U.S., U.K. and Netherlands have arrested 20 suspected members of the hacker collective Anonymous.

A SCEE group studio manager has reported that Sony is currently researching ways to create virtual-reality games for Sony's recently announced 3D headset.

The veteran actor faced embarrassment when his Google+ account was flagged for violating standards.

A post on Microsoft's blog from Senior Attorney, Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit Richard Boscovich has offered a $250,000 reward for information regarding the creators and operators of the Rustock botnet.

In a recent interview Ubisoft chairman and CEO Yves Guillemot declared his belief that Nintendo Wii U "will change the video game industry."

As the release of Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 5 smartphone grows, the company's stock soared to a new all-time high.

While its recently un-retired hacker colleague LulzSec rampage through News International's networks, Anonymous has taken the first steps to create a new social network for hackers.

A new job posting by Microsoft's Windows Phone division indicates that the company is beginning development of a new secret project designed to break Apple and Google's hold on the smartphone market.

After apparently disbanding, in response to the recent phone hacking scandal sweeping the globe, the hacker collective LulzSec has resurfaced hacking the News International, Rupert Murdoch owned Sun website.

iPhone and iPad maker Apple has been forced to offer refunds for recently purchased apps and iBooks following a demand from the Taipei City Government.

According to AMD's director of ISV relationships Neal Robison, Microsoft's next generation Xbox 720 games console will feature vast improvements to its AI and graphics.

Speaking at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference last week, Windows Phone chief Andy Lee hinted at future plans to merge all its current operating systems into one.

A group of hackers known as SwagSec has targeted Lady Gaga's U.K. website, making off with the a database containing fans' personal details.

Apple is set to get a taste of its own medicine as Indian-based company Kootol Software threatens legal action against it and 29 other companies, including Microsoft, IBM and Google.

A flying car named the Terrafugia Transition has been given clearance in the U.S and is estimated for release in just five-years time.

For his involvement in Google's 2005 Android Inc. takeover Oracle has submitted a formal request asking the U.S. District Court to depose Google co-founder and CEO Larry Page.

Following the successful launch of Google+, the tech giant has introduced a new feature called Google News badges to allow users to keep track of, and gain recognition for, the content they consume online.

A report from the U.S. Pentagon has confirmed that a cyber attack against one of its defence contractors, allowed a group of as yet unidentified hackers to steal 24,000 government files.

Recent reports indicate that in the midst of its ongoing legal battle with Galaxy S2 maker Samsung, Apple is in the process of dropping a multi-million dollar manufacturing contract with it.

Despite releasing a slew of popular devices including the Xperia Play, Mini and Arc, Sony Ericsson today posted a net loss of €50 million.

Tech Giant Google's quarterly financial report has revealed that in just three short years since launch, its Android operating system is now running on an estimated 130 million smartphones and tablets.

Phone Hacking Scandal: Hackers Could Have Used Vodafone Sure Signal to Gain Access to Victims Phones

New reports suggest that Google's latest 3.2 version of its Android operating system is set for release in either late July or early August.

Apple is set to increase its flagship iPad tablet's power, beginning trial production of its next generation A6 chip.