Samsung and Mastercard have announced that they will be extending their partnership to bring Samsung Pay to Europe.
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Silent Circle today announced that its next generation Blackphone 2, the company's privacy-first smartphone, will be its inaugural product in Google's Android for Work program.
LG today announced a modest net profit of KRW 226.4 billion (USD 206.38 million) for the second quarter of 2015, in an extremely challenging environment.
Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will become available Wednesday as a free upgrade1 or with new PCs and tablets.
Ofcom is today outlining options to make it easier for consumers to change their mobile phone provider. Consumers currently face different processes for switching mobile provider, depending on whether they wish to keep their existing mobile phone number.
Qualcomm today announced it has engineered a solution to allow wireless charging for devices with metal exteriors.
Amazon UK has announced that Prime is getting even better with the introduction of Prime Music. Amazon Prime members have access to over one million songs and hundreds of playlists at no additional cost to their membership.
Google has announced plans to reduce the requirement for Google+ accounts for services such as uploading videos to YouTube and more.
SAP SE today announced the results of a global survey which indicates that despite the importance of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) in an organization, companies are not satisfied with their tools to meet regulations.
As part of an ongoing series looking at Internet of Things (IoT) security, HP today unveiled results of an assessment confirming that smartwatches with network and communication functionality represent a new and open frontier for cyberattack.
CESG has updated the standards for the Certified Cyber Security Consultancy scheme. Removal of 3 service categories - Governance, Information Security Strategy, and Legal & Regulatory Environment.
Amazon.com today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Operating cash flow increased 69% to $8.98 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $5.33 billion for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2014.
Microsoft has released a new app 'Send' through the Microsoft Garage that is built specifically for those brief, snappy communications.
Pebble is rolling out a new firmware update to the Pebble Time smartwatch, which includes new settings and more.
Sonavation has announced it has reached an industry milestone by successfully developing and bonding an ultrasound biometric sensor which is compatible with Corning® Gorilla® Glass, providing a high resolution 3D fingerprint image.
Microsoft today announced that revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 were $22.2 billion. Gross margin, operating loss, and loss per share for the quarter were $14.7 billion, $(2.1) billion, and $(0.40) per share, respectively.
Microsoft have officially launched the latest version of  Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE) together with an update to its .NET framework.
A private beta of Cortana for Android was leaked to the Internet yesterday resulting in Microsoft issuing a statement saying that the official public beta for the digital assistant will be made available for Android owners sometime in the next few weeks.
MyScript has announced a new version of MyScript Smart Note for Android devices. The note-taking application has been updated with support for math recognition.
Probendi, an Irish software development company, is suing Apple for its use of 'iWatch' as a Google AdWords term.
Barracuda today announced that the Barracuda Web Application Firewall is the first web application firewall solution approved by Microsoft for integration into the Azure App Service.
Dropbox for Windows Phone has received a pretty nice update, bringing a few nice new features and improvements, including a way to stream stored videos and a new "Recents" file tab.
T-Mobile US today provided a preliminary view of key customer results for the second quarter of 2015, once again demonstrating continued strong momentum and positive customer response to its Un-carrier moves.
Google has released an update to Hangouts for iOS devices. The Hangouts v4.0 brings in a new design that follows Google’s Material Design along with several bug fixes and performance improvements.
Amazon today announced Prime Now, the newest benefit for Prime members, which offers one-hour delivery on over ten thousand items through a mobile app.
Microsoft has announced that on July 20, the company will launch the final version of its Visual Studio 2015 software development tools.
Barclays launched their bPay payment wristbands last year, and are now expanding the service by launching key fobs, an updated wristband and stickers that can be attached to any flat surface, including a mobile phone.
Amazon today announced the Alexa Fund, up to $100 million in investments to support developers, manufacturers, and start-ups of all sizes who are passionate about creating new experiences designed around the human voice.
Earlier today, we reported how Ofcom has called for joint action between the regulator, industry and government to improve broadband services for smaller businesses.
Today, Amazon announced the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK), a collection of self-service APIs and tools that make it fast and easy for developers to create new voice-driven capabilities for Alexa.
HP today unveiled its first Windows 10 commercial tablet, an 8-inch diagonal mobile retail solution, and new capabilities and updates to HP Touchpoint Manager, its IT management solution for small and medium businesses.
Netflix is currently in the process of rolling out a new version of its website. Built with mobile devices in mind, the website has been reworked to make it easier to navigate and discover new content, says the company.
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Facebook is being taken to court by the Belgian privacy commissioner is taking Facebook to court over claims it tracks people across the web.
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are now receiving Android 5.1.1 on T-Mobile in the U.S. In addition to fixing a few bugs in Lollipop, the 5.1.1 update also brings a couple of new features.
Announced during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple Pay will support rewards programs from merchants with the fall availability of iOS 9. Verifone has announced that they will be among the first to enable clients to accept rewards and loyalty information.
Apple has confirmed that it will bring its Maps vehicle program to the streets of UK and Ireland. Google will photograph the streets in these locations to improve the quality of Maps.
Earlier today, we reported how AT&T had showcased a video for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active and now, for the third summer in a row, AT&T is bringing its customers the toughest and most advanced member of the Galaxy S family exclusively.
Canadians can get their hands on the LG G4 smartphone beginning June 19th. Since its global introduction, the LG G4 has been widely praised for its exceptional camera, vivid and expansive display.
Apple today announced Apple Watch will be available in Italy, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and Taiwan beginning Friday, June 26 from the Apple Online Store, Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.
At UITP World Congress and Exhibition, the world's biggest public transport event, Ericsson is demonstrating a connected bus stop concept that incorporates 3G, LTE or Wi-Fi small cell technology.
Slack has received a design overhaul for Android, with a brand new interaction paradigm that gets rid of the sliding drawer and makes it easier to send messages to individuals and groups.
Last week, BlackBerry’s senior VP for marketing, Mark Wilson, and Gyro’s CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Christoph Becker, made a joint presentation at BMA15.
The annual Data Centre and Cloud event attracting the leadership of sector businesses worldwide takes place once again in Monaco this week.
BlackBerry CEO John Chen sat down with USA Today to discuss how his strategy for BlackBerry is working.
The interview follows, edited for clarity and length.
Google has announced that Android M will be out later in the year and as is Google's usual practice, developers can now download an Android M factory image to flash onto a Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and a Nexus Player.
During the keynote address of its annual developer conference, Google unveiled that Android M will succeed Android Lollipop this year.
Sean Silcoff and Jacquie McNish, have got together to release a book titled 'Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry' which has been getting a ton of interest across the interwebs.
Microsoft has announced a few new additions to its OneNote partner program, bringing tight integration with three new apps: Wordpress, cloudHQ, and Equil.
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Coordinating care for people with complex, chronic conditions is a difficult process. Historically providers have not been reimbursed or rewarded for care coordination efforts by payers. Starting in 2015, Medicare has paved the way by offering reimbursement for documented care coordination activities.
LG will host the 3rd annual LG Developer Event during the upcoming 2015 Google I/O conference in San Francisco.
QNX today announced that the QNX Neutrino OS is powering a fare collection system, which includes automatic gates, ticketing machines, and onboard bus equipment, throughout the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Huawei today announced the launch of its Agile Network 3.0 Architecture at the HNC2015 (Huawei Network Congress 2015) themed “From Agility to Imagination†that is taking place in Beijing.
Samsung Flow, first debuted by the company back in November of last year, is now available on Google Play as a beta for a limited number of devices.
SoundOfMotion.com has released new VeloComputer.com cycling performance monitoring system for Android OS.
Mercedes Benz will join BMW and Volkswagen as it launches its own application for the Apple Watch. The application will help Mercedes Benz owners to find walking directions to and from their car.
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih today introduced ZenFone 2 and the latest ZenBook models to the United States and Canada at the "Incredible Comes to New York" press event.
Apple today announced an expansion of its renewable energy and environmental protection initiatives in China, including a new multi-year project with World Wildlife Fund to significantly increase responsibly managed forests across China.
SAP today announced the launch of the SAP HANA Cloud Platform for the Internet of Things (IoT), expanding its comprehensive portfolio of IoT solutions to help customers connect the core of their business to the edge of the network.
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Gold is the new black, according to the latest smartphone sales data from Samsung, with one in four consumers (23%) demanding the Gold Platinum edition of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.
SAP today unveiled the latest innovations in SAP Lumira and SAP Predictive Analytics software to enable customers to do even more with their data insights.
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Justin Hutchings, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, talks about developing apps and devices that print using Windows 10 mobile. Printing will work on Universal apps, not on Silverlight apps.
Shifty Jelly, the company behind the popular Pocket Casts app for iOS and Android has announced the app is now available for Windows Phone.
LG today announced unaudited first-quarter net profit of KRW 38.4 billion (USD 34.91 million) and operating profit of KRW 305.2 billion (USD 277.45 million), up significantly from the previous quarter.
MicroStrategy today announced that MicroStrategy Usher is now available for Apple Watch. Enterprises deploying Usher will now be able to use Apple Watch as a secure digital key, enabling wearers to log into enterprise business systems, unlock devices, validate personal identity, and open physical entryways with a simple gesture or tap.
Apple will announce Q2 FY15 earnings on April 27, 2015. Apple will provide live audio streaming of its FY 15 Second Quarter Results Conference Call using Apple’s industry-leading QuickTime multimedia software.
Microsoft has just rolled out an update for OneNote for iOS users bringing support for the Apple Watch. OneNote for Apple Watch allows you to pull up your recent notes or dictate new ones on the go, perfect for checking your list at the grocery store or capturing a thought instantly.
Today, Juicy Bits released WhereNotes for iPhone and Apple Watch. WhereNotes makes it easy for users to remember photos, text, and audio recordings for a specific location and quickly recall those items when they return.
We just told you how it was being reported that BlackBerry would be acquiring WatchDox and just like that, BlackBerry have confirmed the report with a press release.
According to reports coming out of Israel, BlackBerry is acquiring WatchDox, a startup that has developed cross-platform technology for digital rights management and for enterprises to share files securely.
SAP today announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2015. SAP again delivered exceptionally strong growth in the cloud. First quarter non-IFRS cloud subscriptions and support revenue grew 131% year-over-year.
Ericsson and Intel Security are working together to make managed security solutions available for telecom operators to bundle with the existing services they provide to enterprises.
Samsung today announced the introduction of the new GALAXY Tab A in Canada. Designed to meet the changing demands of the today's family, the GALAXY Tab A keeps everyone connected to what matters most to them.
You have probably heard of the iTunescard, also called the iTunes voucher. With these vouchers you can buy your favorite music and movies in the iTunes Store. But did you know that you can also use the iTunes vouchers in the App Store and iBooks Store?
The Internet Marketing Association (IMA) is partnering with Microsoft to deliver its online Certified Internet Marketer (CIM) education program to Microsoft Dynamics business partners and employees.
Glide has released an update to their Video messaging app, which brings support for the Apple Watch. Glide on the Apple Watch lets you watch messages, get chat notifications, and reply in a text chat with dictation.
Motorola is launching a new Gold Moto 360 model today that will exclusively be stocked in the UK by O2.
Available for pre-order online exclusively from O2, the Moto 360 blends the latest smartwatch specs with a traditional watch look.
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled the Lumia 540 Dual SIM, designed for young, ambitious people looking for their first serious smartphone.
Apple today announced ResearchKit, a software framework designed for medical and health research that helps doctors, scientists and other researchers gather data more frequently and more accurately from participants using mobile devices, is now available to researchers and developers.
Partners HealthCare today announced a new partnership with Samsung to develop the next generation of personalized digital and mobile solutions for health and wellness.
IBM today announced its Health Cloud and Watson cognitive computing capabilities will support health data entered by customers in iOS apps using Apple's ResearchKit and HealthKit frameworks.
To dramatically advance the quality and effectiveness of personal healthcare, IBM is establishing a Watson Health Cloud that will provide a secure and open platform for physicians, researchers, insurers and companies focused on health and wellness solutions.
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At the Hannover Messe event today, Miele & Cie. KG is announcing a proof-of-concept study based on Microsoft Azure Internet of Things (IoT) services that will help usher in the next generation of smart appliances and home cooking.
At the Hannover Messe event, Fujitsu and Microsoft announced their collaboration to bring innovative operational excellence to manufacturing.
At Hannover Messe, Microsoft and KUKA are presenting a mutual application that shows KUKA's Intelligent Industrial Work Assistant (KUKA LBR iiwa), built with Microsoft Azure Internet of Things (IoT) services.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BBM for Windows Phone Beta. The update brings BBM for Windows Phone Beta to version 2.1.0.7. While this latest beta doesn't bring any new features, it does bring a wealth of fixes.
Canadian carrier, Rogers Communications, has extended its popular ROAM LIKE HOMETM offer to over 35 countries in Europe.
LG will select 4,000 consumers in 15 countries to “test drive†the all new LG G4 smartphone weeks before its official launch. Kicking off today in Korea, the program will target consumers in the following 14 other markets in the days ahead.
BlackBerry have released a new beta of BlackBerry Blend, which is now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone for eligible beta testers.
BlackBerry today announced that BES12: a cross-platform EMM solution by BlackBerry, has been named best Enterprise Mobile Device Management product of 2014, at the 'Best of IT Awards' ceremony in Hong Kong.
Amazon today announced unlimited cloud storage with Amazon Cloud Drive--two new storage plans for customers to securely store their existing content collections.
Sony Creative Software is debuting its newest media production package, Catalyst Production Suite, which includes Catalyst Prepare and the brand new Catalyst Edit at the 2015 NAB Show.
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BT has launched BT Mobile, a 4G service running on EE's network, with pricing starting at only £5 per month. This follows BT's planned £12.5bn acquisition of the operator.
Ericsson has today announced new collaborations with universities King's College London and Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden).
Amazon UK is now taking pre-orders for the Fire TV Stick, with shipping set to commence from April 15. The £35 Stick is a smaller, more affordable version of Amazon's Fire TV box and can be plugged into any set with a HDMI port.
Cloud accounting company, Clear Books, has launched a new scheme that will enable university and college students in the UK to benefit from its online accountancy software services completely free of charge for up to three years.
O2 has opened up pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and the HTC One M9.
Pebble announced today that they are pledging 1 million US dollars to encourage the development and commercialization of smartstrap projects for Pebble devices.
EE has announced that all new and existing customers – on EE, Orange, T-Mobile and broadband plans – will have access to a blockbuster film rental every week for just £1 with leading digital entertainment streaming service Wuaki.tv.
BT and Barclays have announced that they have teamed up to provide free wi-fi and hands on digital support at libraries and community centres in deprived areas across England.
More than two-thirds (67 per cent) of organisations admit that unauthorised cloud applications are being implemented without IT’s knowledge or involvement, and correspondingly pose a security risk to the business.
Microsoft is today launching the IT Pro and Developer Preview of Office 2016 for the Windows desktop.
Last November, Microsoft announced that the next version of Microsoft Lync would become Skype for Business and today they have announced that the technical preview of the Skype for Business client starts today.
Microsoft is working on an advanced version of its digital assistant, Cortana, using research from an artificial intelligence project called "Einstein."
Google rolled out Android 5.1 Lollipop update to Android devices the other day and the company has now released the Android 5.1 SDK to developers.
Marvell and 3today announced that it is the industry's first silicon vendor to develop a fully supported SDK for Apple's HomeKit.
Marriott International has announced that it will become the first global hospitality company to offer Apple Pay.
Apple today announced ResearchKit, an open source software framework designed for medical and health research, helping doctors and scientists gather data more frequently and more accurately from participants using iPhone apps.
InteraXon, the creators of Muse: the brain-sensing headband, has announced their UK launch. After success with leading North American retailers like Best Buy, and listening closely to customer feedback, they have decided to make it easier for you to "Choose Muse".
The Wearable Technology Show – the world’s biggest dedicated wearables event – opens its doors in London next Tuesday. With 110 exhibitors and nearly 200 speakers.
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is a data encryption and decryption technology that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communications.
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Honor have announced the Honor 4X smartphone is coming to the UK. The smartphone will be targeted at a slightly lower sector than the brand's previously announced Honor 6 Plus.
Three UK has announced that it has signed an exclusive deal with Honor to sell the Honor 6+ smartphone in the UK.
Just last week, Pebble announced the Pebble Time smartwatch on Kickstarted and it quickly brought in $12 million in contributions. Pebble haven't stopped there though, as today at Mobile World Congress, the company has just announced Pebble Time Steel,
Google has announced today that it is rolling out Google Play services version 7.0 bringing developers new tools to build better apps.
BBM Meetings offers a new way to collaborate and be more productive from any Android, iPhone, BlackBerry 10 smartphone or Windows PC or Mac.
Withings has today announced that both the Withings Activité and the Activité Pop will be compatible with Android mobile platform tomorrow, March 2.
Apple this morning sent out invitations for a “spring forward†event scheduled for March 9th in San Francisco. The invitation is presumed to be the official unveiling of the Apple Watch.
Broadcom Corporation has introduced a new smartwatch platform that reduces power consumption for Android Wear devices.
Smartflash LLC has won a patent trial against Apple, where a jury ruled that they owe $532.9 million to the small company.
Visa Europe today announces its plan to launch a tokenisation service customized for the needs of the
European market. Tokenisation technology will be at the heart of new mobile payment solutions and has been hailed as one of the best data protection and fraud prevention methods available.
