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Satya Nadella is Microsoft's new boss. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

Gates quits as Microsoft chairman, new CEO named

5 Feb 2014

Sketchy details of US surveillance operations released by Internet companies. Image: Alex Kopje

Internet companies show secret US data requests

4 Feb 2014

IBM and Twitter have reached agreement on patents and licencing. Image: Kreizihorse

Twitter gets 900 patents, ends dispute with IBM

3 Feb 2014

SmartRadar gathers social media data to connect people. Image: Bloomua

New social network aims for real-time connections

31 Jan 2014

Big-screen 'phablet' smartphone sales to soar: report

Big-screen 'phablet' smartphone sales to soar: report

22 Jan 2014

Verizon has bought Intel's OnCue television service for an undisclosed amount. Image:

Verizon buys Intel's fledgling TV operations

22 Jan 2014

Silent Circle makes software encryption packages for a range of other devices. Image:

Encrypted Blackphone goes to war with snoopers

20 Jan 2014

All kinds of electronic devices - including refrigerators - are give cyber-criminals access to home networks that allow them to unlock sensitive personal information. Image: Stuart Miles.

Cyberattack traced to hacked refrigerator

20 Jan 2014

HP's Slate Voicetab will go on sale in India as the company tries to regain some market share in mobile phones. Image:

HP to launch its 'voice tablets' in India

18 Jan 2014

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Yahoo's chief operating officer quits

17 Jan 2014

A major new game is being developed by Google, Niantic Lab and HarperCollins. Image:

Google gets into the game of Internet-age storytelling

17 Jan 2014

There are more than a million gun owners in Miami - a city with a population of 19m. Image: Gromit702

Man shoots Florida moviegoer over smartphone use

16 Jan 2014

The Nest 'smart' thermostat can be controlled via cellphone and learns a user's personal preferences. Image:

Google buys Nest for US$3.2bn

14 Jan 2014

Accenture may start running Obama's healthcare site. Image: mybaitshop

Accenture may take over Obamacare website

13 Jan 2014

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Kids get their own tablets, with parents in control

9 Jan 2014

Netflix is to start streaming 4K ultra-high definition movies to LG's new 4K television sets. Image:

Netflix to stream 'ultra' high-def shows to LG televisions

8 Jan 2014

NSA eyes encryption-breaking 'quantum' machine: report

NSA eyes encryption-breaking 'quantum' machine: report

7 Jan 2014

Chevrolet has announced that at least 10 models will have 4G Internet connections by the middle of this year. Image: Chevrolet

Chevrolet to roll out 4G-connected cars

7 Jan 2014

Two major newspapers have called for clemency for whistle-blower Edward Snowden. Image: Wiki Images

New York Times, Guardian call for Snowden clemency

3 Jan 2014

Apple has asked US courts to ban the sale of some Samsung products in the US. Image: Samsung

Apple asks US court to ban Samsung phones, tablets

30 Dec 2013

Amazon's UK distribution centre. Amazon will provide vouchers to customers who received their parcels after Christmas. Image:

Amazon to compensate customers for late gifts

27 Dec 2013

Market Zuckerberg is selling Facebook shares to pay his enormous tax bills. Image: Commons Wikimedia

Zuckerberg sells shares to pay tax

20 Dec 2013

US President Barack Obama will address the US nation on likely reforms to the NSA's operation when he gives his State of the Nation address in January. Image: Wiki Images

Panel calls for sweeping reform of US eavesdropping

19 Dec 2013

Software changes allow Google Glass to take pictures when you wink your eye. Image: Wiki Images

Google Glass eyewear lets winking snap pictures

18 Dec 2013

Yahoo's mail service goes down

Yahoo's mail service goes down

17 Dec 2013

Instagram's Kevin Systrom says Instagram Direct is not meant to spam people. Image:

Instagram's private video, photo messaging

13 Dec 2013

Spotify's Daniel Ek has confirmed that it will stream music to smartphones and tablets for free. Image:

Spotify goes mobile with free music streaming

13 Dec 2013

Yan LeCun has joined Facebook to work on a project that will develop artificial intelligence. Image:

Facebook joins NYU in artificial intelligence lab

11 Dec 2013

iBeacon reaches out to US Apple shoppers

iBeacon reaches out to US Apple shoppers

9 Dec 2013

Calls go out to Congress to halt the NSA's spying programme. Image: alexkopje

NSA tracks mobile phone locations worldwide: report

6 Dec 2013