Opera Software has received a a recommended voluntary cash offer (the “Offerâ€Â) for 100% of the shares of Opera from a consortium of Chinese companies for NOK 10.5 billion ($1.2 billion).
Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of Three, has promised to freeze prices for five years and sell off portions of its mobile spectrum holdings as it looks to push through its £10.25 billion acquisition of O2.
Amazon has launched Prime Stations in the UK. Amazon Prime Members can now get unlimited access to Prime Stations--an ad-free, internet radio service you can enjoy at no additional cost to your Prime membership.
SAP and Lenovo today announced multifaceted plans to develop cloud solutions in China, create innovations between the SAP HANA platform and Lenovo systems and jointly execute global go-to-market programs.
SAP North America is the first technology company in the United States to be awarded the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) certificate in recognition for its commitment to gender equality in the workplace.
Evernote has announced that it will be discontinuing support for Skitch on multiple platforms, its Evernote Clearly browser extension, along with Evernote for Pebble smartwatches.
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Qualcomm has announced that it is renaming Snapdragon 620 and 618 to the Snapdragon 652 and 650, respectively. The reason for this change is to separate these two chips from lower-end ones in the same line.
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Shaw Communications has announced that it has agreed to acquire a 100% interest in Mid-Bowline Group Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, WIND Mobile.
It would be fair to say that EE has not had too much luck with their Power Bar promotion. Back in August this year, EE recalled Power Bars belonging to a batch named E1-06, conceding that the bars pose fire safety risks.
AppsBuilder has announced today the signing of a definitive agreement with the board of directors to merge with Paperlit.
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SAP today announced SAP Foundation for Health and the SAP Medical Research Insights solution. Built on the SAP HANA platform, the new solutions reveal the value of patient data.
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Bing is releasing its annual search trends revealing that 2015 was a year shaped by impactful people, events and moments.
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WIND Mobile is partnering with LifeLine Syria to help Syrian refugee families who are going to Canada by providing them with mobile phones and wireless service, free of charge.
Amazon.co.uk had its busiest day ever on Black Friday (27th November, 2015). With hundreds of discounted products on offer, Amazon.co.uk sold more than 7.4 million items, at a rate of around 86 items per second.
SAP today announced a new capability designed to provide organizations with insight to better manage and optimize their total workforce of permanent and external workers.
ProtonMail, a Switzerland-based encrypted email service, is still fighting against an "extremely powerful DDoS attack" that has left its service largely unavailable since Tuesday.
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Twitter is implementing a small but significant change by switching favorites to likes and changing the star shape to a heart.
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The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of Telefónica UK by Hutchison would harm competition.
The European parliament has voted through new rules that will scrap mobile roaming charges and stop holidaymakers returning home to the nightmare of a massive phone bill.
Ofcom has confirmed plans for releasing valuable new airwaves that could be used to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband services.
ZTE USA today introduced a lease-to-own payment plan for customers who want to pay for their phone or other mobile device over time and spread out their payments to make it more affordable.
Microsoft has unveiled the new Surface Book  a powerful, high-performance laptop with stunning craftsmanship and incredibly accurate and responsive pen and touch support.
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Microsoft has introduced Surface Pro 4, the thinnest, lightest and most powerful tablet that can replace your laptop.
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With the new ‘Swyx Connector for Skype’, available in the latest release of SwyxWare 2015 R3, Swyx Solutions AG has delivered an intelligent combination of both applications.
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Secusmart and Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (SED), part of the multinational Indian conglomerate, Tata Group, today announced a comprehensive partnership for the Indian market.
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BlackBerry today announced BlackBerry Audit and Archiving Service (BAAS) for BBM Protected, an on premise solution that delivers new archiving features.
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Crowdfunding site Patreon yesterday announced that a hacker had gained unauthorised access to its user database.
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Earlier in the week, Google unveiled the latest version of Android - Android 6.0 - or for those with a sweet tooth, Marshmallow.
Experian North America today announced that one of its business units experienced an unauthorized acquisition of information from a server that contained data on T-Mobile USA.
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SAP today announced that its planned SAP Fiori 2.0 user experience (UX) design concept won a Red Dot in the Interaction Category at the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2015.
Facebook has re-branded Internet.org as Free Basics. A few months ago, Facebook opened up the Internet.org platform to developers after being accused of violating net neutrality rules.
Instagram has announced it now has 400 million active monthly users. This marks an increase of 100 million over the 300 million monthly active users that Instagram reported in December 2014.
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We previously reported that Google would be hosting a Nexus event on September 29 and Google has now issued invites for an event on that date.
Periscope has implemented a new feature that allows user to set up Web profiles. This will make it easier for users to keep a track of streams for people you follow.
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SAP today announced future integrated digital enterprise technologies that are intended to transform the relationships companies have with their customers.
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Mobile security research firm, Check Point, has revealed a new bug in messaging service, WhatsApp. The bug appears to affect only WhatsApp Web has the potential to allow ransomware and malicious apps on your device.
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According to a report in a Korean newspaper, Samsung is to cut 10 percent of workers at its headquarters, as the world’s biggest smartphone maker loses sales to Apple and Chinese vendors.
Seven leading Internet companies today announced formation of the Alliance for Open Media – an open-source project that will develop next-generation media formats, codecs and technologies.
Qualcomm today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), is extending its mobile security technology leadership with the introduction of Qualcomm Snapdragon Smart Protect.
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An SDK for the mobile pre-release of the Tizen 2.4 beta has been officially released for developers. Tizen 2.4 comes with many new features including the Application Background Policy which restricts CPU resources for background application processes.
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According to the latest report by research firm Gartner, approximately 330 million smartphones were sold worldwide in Q2 2015, an increase over 13.5 per cent from the 290 million sold a year ago.
Google, Facebook and Twitter have joined forces with a British charity in a bid to remove millions of indecent child images from the net.
The UK's data watchdog is "making enquiries" after Carphone Warehouse admitted being victim of a cyber-attack. The attack was discovered on Wednesday, and details were released on Saturday.
Details of up to 2.4 million Carphone Warehouse customers may have been accessed in a cyber-attack.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission is now accepting applications for its new Cyber Security Awards.
Amazon today announced that Prime Now has expanded to Birmingham and selected postcodes in surrounding areas.
EE is recalling all Power Bars belonging to a batch named E1-06, conceding that the bars pose fire safety risks due to overheating.
Internet users could be affected by exploits that throw websites offline. According to a security firm, hackers are exploiting a serious flaw in the internet's architecture. The bug targets systems which convert URLs into IP addresses.
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Microsoft has won an appeals court ruling in the U.S. that may lower the rates many electronics makers pay to license technology considered standard in smartphones and computers.
EE today launched 'Euro Pass', offering customers the option of unlimited calls and texts, and a data allowance (with 4G where available) each day when abroad in Europe – for just £4 a day.
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.
Global chipmaker Qualcomm has announced it has appointed former BlackBerry India and SAARC MD Sunil Lalvani as the president of its India operations.
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.
SAP SE today announced it is offering new capabilities to turbocharge spatial intelligence by simplifying, accelerating and geo-enabling access to enterprise data.
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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.
Twitter has confirmed that they have removed wallpapers from users' home and notifications timelines on Twitter.com.
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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.
On the eve of Amazon’s 20th birthday, the company introduces Prime Day, a global shopping event, with more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members.
A report by Sky News reveals how an artist has written software to convert the website’s 11.5 million entries into a print-friendly format. The printed version could be bought for £314,000.
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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.
Netflix has announced the launch of the Netflix Card, a new pay-as-you-go option, allowing you to continue using the service beyond the free trial or enjoy your favourite films and TV shows without the hassle of using a debit or credit card, or a Paypal account.
One of the most frustrating things when driving is being stuck behind a huge HGV with no idea of seeing what is in front of it in order to know when you can overtake it.
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 App Developers has announced it has made it to the semi-final shortlist of the Virgin Media Business Pitch to Rich competition and with voting opening this week
Virgin Media Business has announced the top 32 businesses and innovators who have made it through to the Semi-Final stage of its entrepreneur competition ‘#VOOM: Pitch to Rich 2015’.
The annual Data Centre and Cloud event attracting the leadership of sector businesses worldwide takes place once again in Monaco this week.
Today, your LTE smartphone receives transmissions from one cell at a time, and many different techniques are used to ensure that you stay connected as you move between cells.
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.
Apple, Google and Microsoft are amongst more than 140 technology companies who have signed a letter to President Obama calling for him to reject measures that would weaken encryption and security in smartphones and other devices.
Barack Obama’s press team have been tweeting away at @BarackObama for years. Today, with a tweet from the Oval Office, President Obama launched @POTUS, the official Twitter account of the President of the United States.
Smartphone shipments to China, have contracted for the first time in six years, according to market research firm IDC.
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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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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ZTE has announced a breakthrough in 5G research, with the company’s new Multi-User Shared Access (MUSA) technology demonstrating the capability to more than triple overload capacity of wireless access networks.
The EU’s antitrust chief, Margrethe Vestager, has formally accused Google of illegally using its dominance in online search to steer European consumers to its own in-house shopping services.
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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Canadian carrier, Rogers Communications, has extended its popular ROAM LIKE HOMETM offer to over 35 countries in Europe.
EE today announced the launch of WiFi Calling, making calls and texts available in every WiFi-connected home and small office in the UK.
The Turkish Government has blocked access to YouTube and Twitter in the country after both refused to take down images of a murdered Istanbul prosecutor.
Google and Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of Three, are reportedly in discussions towards a deal that will allow Americans to use their phones abroad at no extra cost.
Google has lost a Court of Appeal battle to stop UK consumers from suing it in the UK for breach of privacy.
A group called Safari Users Against Google's Secret Tracking accuse Google of bypassing security settings on Apple's browser to track their online browsing and to target them with personalised advertisements.
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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SRI International today announced an exclusive license of Iris on the Move® (IOM) technologies to Samsung for use in Samsung mobile products.
Ericsson has today announced new collaborations with universities King's College London and Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden).
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.
The Canadian government is basing its approach to officials’ private text messages on the honour system. A newly released document shows the department grappled with an unforeseen technological hurdle that could have scuttled the whole plan.
Chou, who also held the title of president, will remain at the company in a new role as head of the HTC Future Development Lab, the company said in a statement.
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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.
SAP and GEA Collaborate to Help Companies Improve Operational Excellence with the Internet of Things
SAP today announced an Industry 4.0 implementation project with GEA to address condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
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The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop on November 16, 2015, to examine the privacy issues around the tracking of consumers’ activities across their different devices for advertising and marketing purposes.
SAP today announced the opening of HanaHaus, a new cafe and community workspace that aims to foster a vibrant culture of technology innovation.
Back in December, T-Mobile US released Un-carrier 8.0 – Data Stash, for postpaid plans. With Data Stash, unused 4G LTE data rolls forward so you can use it up to a full year later.
BlackBerry has won the dismissal of a U.S. lawsuit accusing it of fraudulently inflating its stock price by painting a misleadingly upbeat picture of the prospects for its BlackBerry 10 smartphone line.
The University of Manchester has extended its partnership with Blackboard to support over 40,000 students and staff in achieving better outcomes and attaining educational success.
DocuSign today announced a deepening of its partnership with SAP to help organizations of every size, industry and geography go 100 percent digital to run their businesses more simply.
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Google has opened its first Google Shop in London. Based at Currys PC World on London Tottenham Court Road, the shop will sell Google's latest range of Android phones, tablets, Chromebook laptops and Chromecast TV services.
A Canadian man is facing up to a year in jail and a fine of up to 25,000 Canadian dollars for refusing to unlock his cell and thus “obstructing†an in-depth security screening by the border service officials at the Halifax airport.
Thousands and thousands of websites had been left vulnerable to hackers for more than a decade due to a former U.S. government policy, according to cybersecurity researchers.
European policymakers are looking to sign agreements with China, Japan and the United States to cooperate on developing the next generation of mobile broadband, 5G, which promises much faster video downloads, denser network coverage and the possibility of connecting billions of everyday electronic objects to create "the internet of things".
Virgin Media Business has today announced the appointment of Rob Orr, former Vice President of European Telecoms Operations for Samsung, as the new Director of Large Sales.
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SAP today announced that the company plans to release enhancements to its SAP hybris Marketing solution, specifically designed to help communication service providers (CSPs) simplify their B2C and B2B customer engagements while improving the effectiveness of their marketing operations.
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SAP today announced availability of SAP HANA Cloud Platform mobile services, the foundation of SAP's mobile app development strategy and the next step in delivering mobile innovations in the cloud.
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IKEA has launched the first of a new design collection integrating wireless charging of mobile phones and reading tablets into beautiful and functional home furnishing.
Uber announced Friday that thousands of Uber driver names and driver's license numbers may be in the hands of an unauthorized third party due to a data breach that occurred last year.
More than 50 UK companies showcasing innovation at Mobile World Congress. The GREAT Britain Pavilion at Mobile World Congress will be a hive of innovation this year with more than 55 UK companies exhibiting.
Researchers at the University of Surrey's 5G Innovation Centre claim to have achieved a data transfer speed of 1Tb - the equivalent of one million megabits per second.
Android and iOS inched closer to total domination of the worldwide smartphone market in both the fourth quarter (4Q14) and the calendar year 2014 (CY14, according to data from the IDC
London’s Air Ambulance has slashed emergency dispatch times by as much as two minutes after deploying an incident information and routing app developed by software lab Mubaloo, a development partner of EE.
At this year’s Mobile World Congress Chemring Technology Solutions will be demonstrating SmartSwitch, the world’s first true policy-on-the-device app, and SmartLink, a portable network-in-a-box with a 10km range.
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A U.S. Lenovo customer has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Chinese technology manufacturing company and its Superfish adware, charging both with having invaded customers’ privacy and made money off of analyzing their web browsing habits.
Virgin Media is embarking on “Project Lightning†the single largest investment in broadband digital infrastructure in the country for more than a decade; creating thousands of new jobs in what will be a multi-billion pound boost to the national economy.
David VanderWaal has been named Vice President of Marketing, LG Electronics USA. He is responsible for overseeing all advertising, consumer research, sponsorships, promotion, shopper insights and digital marketing initiatives for LG's Home Entertainment and Home Appliance business units in the United States.
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In a U.S. District Court lawsuit in which Immersion Corporation has accused HTC of infringing on several of its patents concerning haptic feedback technologies, the judge has agreed to go forward with litigation over two of the patents in question, but has dismissed three others.
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has issued its second judgment on challenges to the lawfulness of (i) the UK’s bulk interception powers and (ii) the intelligence-sharing arrangements between the UK and the US National Security Agency (NSA).
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British intelligence services acted unlawfully in accessing millions of people's personal communications collected by the NSA, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled today.
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Samsung has announced that it is now mass producing the industry’s first ePoP (embedded package on package) memory – a single memory package consisting of 3GB LPDDR3* DRAM, 32GB eMMC (embedded multi-media card) and a controller.
ARM has announced a suite of IP that will enable a new standard for premium experiences on 2016 mobile devices. At the heart of this suite is the ARM Cortex-A72 processor, which is the highest performing CPU technology available for developing mobile SoCs today.
Qualcomm has announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, has a growing customer design pipeline in excess of 60 premium tier mobile devices based on the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 810 processor.
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