Apps ‘more popular than mobile web’ in US
US smartphone users are switching to apps rather than mobile browsers when surfing the internet, according to new research.
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April Fools’ round-up: HTC’s Gluuv, Vegemite Energy drink and Google’s Pokemon challenge
April Fool’s Day has become a major event in the digital calendar, with many brands and media owners creating elaborate pranks to show off their funny side (and get plenty of social media shares and column inches in the process). We’ve put together some of the best hoaxes from this year’s batch for your viewing … [Read more…]
Blackberry hit by $5.9bn loss
Blackberry has reported a net loss of $5.9bn (£3.5bn) for its latest financial year, as the former smartphone king continues to lose ground to the likes of Apple and Samsung.
Facebook goes virtual reality: Zuckerberg buys Oculus Rift for $2bn
Facebook has bought virtual reality firm Oculus VR for $2bn, as the social network continues its investment in future technologies.
HTC unveils new One (M8) smartphone
HTC has unveiled the One (M8) smartphone, the follow up to its biggest selling model last year, as the Taiwanese firm looks to rival Samsung and Apple in the high-end smartphone market.
Larry Page outlines Google’s future: Why less privacy could be a good thing
At this weeks TED technology conference, Google CEO Larry Page outlined his vison for the internet giant’s future, with robots, driverless cars, Wi-Fi balloons and hands free searches featuring in his plans.
Can wearable technology go mainstream?
As more consumers carry mobile devices wherever they go, high-tech brand manufacturers are investing heavily in wearable technology- such as Google’s Glass and Android Wear and Samsung’s Gear range of smartwatches. Online monitoring firm Nielsen examines the true potential for this new breed of devices- will we all be sporting web specs in the future … [Read more…]
LG and Motorola reveal first ‘Android Wear’ smartwatches
LG and Motorola have unveiled the first smartwatches to run Google’s new operating system ‘Android Wear’.
Google expands £30 Chromecast to Europe and Canada: A TV game changer?
Google has launched its £30 Chromecast TV dongle iacross Europe and Canada this week, taking on the likes of Apple TV, Roku and Sky’s Now TV.
Google reveals smartwatch platform ‘Android wear’
Google is bringing Android to wearable devices with a new platform that lets developers create apps for upcoming smartwatch devices.