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The real iWatch, launched by Apple at a special event in California. There are three models of the iWatch to choose from. Image: Apple

Apple launches iWatch and new iPhone 6 as predicted

10 Sep 2014

Reticle's Ross Rubin says public speculation about Apple fuels interest in what the company is doing. Image: Reticle Research

Apple frenzy but silence is maintained

9 Sep 2014

Motorola's new Moto 360 smartwatch. Image:

Motorola's new smartwatch and smartphones

8 Sep 2014

IDC's Jean Philippe Bouchard says ships of personal computer are not expected to decline as sharply as originally predicted. Image:

Tablet sales slow as PC sales rise

2 Sep 2014

Speculation is rife about the likely launch of an Apple iWatch at an event rumoured to be taking place in the US in September. Here is one of the possible designs for the new device. Image:

iWatch expected to be launched at Apple next event

28 Aug 2014

IDC's Research Manager Ramon Llamas says that cheap smartphones powered by Android dominated mobile phone sales in the second quarter of this year. Image:

Cheap smartphones boost Android platform

15 Aug 2014

General Motors has recalled 29m cars so far this year including the most recent models of the Cadillac ATS. Image: Wikipedia

Another 300,000 cars recalled by GM

12 Aug 2014

Dharmendra Modha says scientists mimic the human brain to create a chip that is based on neurosynaptics with programmable neurons and synapses. Image:

Chip mimics brain for super-computer speeds

8 Aug 2014

The rumoured iPhone 6 may be unveiled on 9 September at an Apple event. The new phone is expected to have a larger screen and a new processor. Image:

Large-screen iPhone: 9 September's the day

7 Aug 2014

Microsoft's Deputy Counsel David Howard is confident Samsung will have to pay for using Microsoft's technology as per an agreement set up in 2011. Image:

Now Microsoft sues Samsung in US

5 Aug 2014

IDC's Melissa Chau says inexpensive well-built smartphones with a host of features from Chinese companies are boosting sales for Huawei and Lenovo. Image: YouTube

Smartphones from China sell record numbers

31 Jul 2014

Former 9/11 Commission Co-chairman Tom Kean warns that the US is vulnerable to cyber-attacks and is inadequately prepared to counter them. Image:

US vulnerable to serious cyber-attacks

25 Jul 2014

Strategy Analytics Researcher Peter King says Android has consolidated it position because so many manufacturers are using its operating system. Image: Strategy Analytics

Android's market share rises

24 Jul 2014

Apple's Tim Cook says he is "incredibily excited" about new operating systems and new products due to be released by Apple soon. Image: Apple

Apple's profits of $7.7bn in June quarter

23 Jul 2014

The Nvidia Shield has been built specifically for gamers who cannot bear to be away from their games for more than a few minutes. Image: Nvidia

On-the-go gamers get new Tablet

23 Jul 2014

Google's Patrick Pichette says the company plans to integrate Chrome and Android to offer users a seamless experience across all devices they use. Image:

Google's profit of $3.42bn in three months

18 Jul 2014

Stephen Elop, responsible for Nokia Devices, says Nokia X phones will move to the Windows Phone platform and it will try to drive up sales of its Lumia model. Image: Wikipedia

Reorganisation sees Microsoft axe 18,000 jobs

18 Jul 2014

A museum recording Nikolai Tesla's contribution to electricity generation is being built in New York and Tesla Motor's Founder, Elon Musk has donated $1m to its establishment. Image: Wikipedia

Musk donates $1m to Tesla museum

14 Jul 2014

Powerlines, transport networks and critical infrastructure in Europe and the USA could be crippled by Dragonfly malware claims Symantec. Image:

Malware aimed at disrupting US and Europe's energy supplies

1 Jul 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that a sub-$100 smartphone will be available for emerging markets later this year. Image:

Low-cost smartphone coming from Google

30 Jun 2014

The GreenSeeker ensures precision fertilisation of crops based on data collected by computers. Image:

With new technology, precision farming gains traction

30 Jun 2014

The Activite smartwatch from Withings that looks good and monitors your health. Image:

Activite: a smartwatch that fuses fashion and fitness

26 Jun 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that Android software platforms will be used in smartwatches, cars and televisions sets. Image:

Android software to be used in cars, watches, TVs

26 Jun 2014

Global Equities Analyst Trip Chowdhry says Apple and Samsung will need to catch up with some of the Fire's innovations. Image:

Amazon sets 'Fire' to smartphone market

19 Jun 2014

Elon Musk says Tesla will not pursue people using or copying its technology. Image: Twitter

Tesla patents available to 'open source movement'

17 Jun 2014

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S line will compete head-on with Apple's iPad Air and iPad Mini. Image:

Samsung's new high-end tablet may challenge iPads

17 Jun 2014

Allergan's David Pyott, back by shareholders, has again rejected Valeant Pharmaceutical's bid to buy the company. Image:

Valeant's higher offer rejected by Allergan again

11 Jun 2014

Jeep sales in the US climbed by 58% in May and may indicate that conditions in the USA economy are improving fast. Image:

Chrysler's US sales jump 17% in May

4 Jun 2014

Apple's Tim Cook showed off new operating system software, a new programming language and new software for health applications and for controlling lights and appliances in homes. Image: Apple

Apple unveils HealthKit, HomeKit and new operating systems

3 Jun 2014

The Ford Explorer is one of a number of models that are part of a recall of 1.4m cars in the USA, most of them related to problems with the power steering system. Image: Wikipedia

Ford recalls almost 1.4 million cars in North America

2 Jun 2014