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MWC 2012: Ford Sync Voice-Command System Gets European Debut
Ford B-Max to be first car in Europe to feature Sync intelligent in-car connectivity system.
MWC 2012: Nokia Lumia 900 Hands-On Preview (Pictures)
Minus its LTE connectivity Nokia's flagship Lumia 900 Windows Phone has finally been confirmed in the UK, below are our opening impressions.
MWC 2012: ZTE Rivals Nokia with Orbit Budget Windows Phone
Hot on heels of Nokia's Lumia 610 smartphone, ZTE announces the Orbit, a Windows Phone device aimed at the budget market.
MWC 2012: Nokia Lumia 610 Preview [PICTURES]
International Business Times UK is one of first in queue at MWC 2012 to try out Nokia's Lumia 610.
Microsoft Windows 8: New Apps and Features
Few aspects of new apps that Microsoft has introduced for its latest operating system, Widows 8
Motorola Lawsuit Forces Apple to Stop Push Email in Germany
Apple iCloud customers in Germany no longer automatically receive email on iOS devices after block by Motorola.
Sitting on Cash Pile, Apple May Pay Dividend to Shareholders
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, indicated during the annual shareholders’ meeting that the board would be nearing a decision to deal with $98 billion cash pile.
Bill Gates Urges UN Food Agencies to Help Poor Farmers
Microsoft founder tells development groups to avoid 'fad-oritented' projects and concentrate on long-term development.
Google's New Privacy Policy: U.S. Attorneys-General Send Letter to Google CEO [FULL TEXT]
Google's new privacy policy, which was announced a month ago, has taken a new turn after Attorneys General (and other ranking legal officials) from 36 states and territories of the U.S. sent a letter, on Wednesday, to Google CEO, Larry Page, expressing concerns over the company's new unified privacy policy.
Microsoft Charges Google With Patent Abuse
After Apple, it is Microsoft which has accused Google of patent misuse. Microsoft has charged the search engine giant with misusing standard essential patents to gain supremacy in the mobile phone market. Microsoft has sought the aid of European regulators to investigate the alleged unfair use of patents.
Bella Vita! Sony's Handheld Console Promises Beautiful Life? [VIDEO]
Sony, the Tokyo-based electronics giant, will be excited by the hype that has surrounded the launch of the eagerly anticipated PlayStation Vita. The handheld gaming console was launched on Feb. 22, in Europe, Africa, the U.S., Australasia and the Middle East.
Android 5.0 Jelly Bean: Top 10 Most-Anticipated Features
Google seems to be rather in haste to upgrade their Android operating system, presumably in a bid to outsmart Microsoft's attempts at capturing the tablet market with its revamped Windows 8 software. The launch for the latter is believed to be just around the corner.
Apple’s Foxconn Problem: Conflicting FLA Quotes and 25 Per Cent Salary Hike for Workers
In its latest statement, Foxconn (the Apple-contracted Chinese company under review for labour practices) has promised to hike wages by 16 to 25 per cent.
IPv6 Networks: New Target of DDoS Attackers?
Latest reports from Arbor Networks - a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) mitigation vendor, claims that iPv6 could be the next target of cyber criminals worldwide. Many network services are contemplating the idea of transition from iPv4 to iPv6 owing to lack of feature parity between the two network protocols.
Mountain Lion Vs Windows 8: Two Diverse Paths to Platform Convergence
There have been innumerable debates surrounding Microsoft Windows' infamous imitation of the Mac OS X interface and looks. The design imitations have hogged the limelight for quite some time now, leaving restless fans contemplating what to expect next from the two corporate bigwigs.
Android 5.0 Jelly Bean Mobile OS Coming in Spring 2012?
Android 5.0 Jelly Bean Mobile OS Coming in Spring 2012?Android fanatics around the world are still stuck digesting the news of Ice Cream Sandwich revamping their smartphone interface and browsing experience while the upgrade itself has miserably failed to penetrate more than 1 per cent of the mobile phone market globally owing to hardware constraints
Xbox 720 to Feature 3D Tech
Yet another job post suggesting Microsoft is currently working on its next-generation Xbox has appeared, this time suggesting the fabled device will house 3D technology.
Apple Allows Labour Probe of Factories in China, FLA to Investigate
The U.S.-based Fair Labor Association (FLA) has begun probing working conditions at the factories of Apple's various OEMs in China, including Foxconn, upon Apple's request.
Microsoft Xbox 720 to Feature Wii U-esque Touch Screen Controller
Fresh speculation suggests that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox will take a slice out of Nintendo's cake, featuring its own touch screen tablet-like controller.
iPad 3 Rumours Lift Apple Shares to Over $500
Rumours surrounding iPad 3's release in early March have boosted Apple (AAPL) shares to over $500, with a net surplus of 5 per cent rise in stock value in the last two days alone. Apparently, Apple's stock surge is also spurred by the company's first quarter earnings announced on January 24.
Microsoft Dominates Sony: Xbox 360 Beats PS3 in Global Sales
Cementing its lead as the world's favourite console, Microsoft's Xbox 360 has claimed the US sales top-spot, outselling Sony's PlayStation 3 (PS3).
Nokia 803: Symbian's MWC Swan-Song to End with a Bang
Rumours suggest Nokia's big Mobile World Congress (MWC) announcement will be the unveiling of its final Symbian smartphone, the Nokia 803.
Facebook’s Grander Plans Post-IPO: Launch Smartphone, Acquire Zynga, What Else?
Currently, Facebook has only the social networking platform in its portfolio. It lacks a physical commodity such as smartphones or tablets to compete with technology giants like Google and Apple.
SwaggSec Hackers Hit iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn
SwaggSec, a LulzSec copycat hacker group, has released data stolen during a recent hack on tech manufacturing behemoth Foxconn.
Google: Internet Search Giant Records Drop in UK Market Share
According to reports on theeword.com, Google UK has seen a drop in market share, for the 4 weeks ending Feb. 4
MetaQuotes goes Mobile with MetaTrader4 Trading Platform for iOS Devices
Forex software applications developer makes package available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Google and Facebook Remove ‘Objectionable’ Content: Will India Face China-Like Censorship?
In the aftermath of content filtering, a larger threat looms on the Internet horizon - will India face censorship like China?
Facebook IPO: Top 10 Richest Shareholders
The Facebook IPO is billed as the biggest IT offering even eclipsing Google's in 2004.
Facebook Files Record IPO: 5 Key Points to Ponder About Zuckerberg's Mega Offering
Facebook filed an IPO (Initial Public Offering) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday to raise $5 billion funds, the largest acquisition ever filed for a technology IPO.
MegaUpload Shutdown Inspires Xbox Live Indie Game [VIDEO]
In the aftermath of MegaUpload shutdown, a valiant game developer has unearthed a captivating game based on the events of the file-sharing website. The game takes a break from the obnoxious turn of the events and gives the gamer a new lease of life.