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Google has opened its beta program for the Glass device to anyone willing to buy the device for US$1,500. Image: Wikipedia

Google selling Glass internet eyewear in US

15 May 2014

HP's Martin Fink says applications must be scaled for hybrid environments. Image: HP

HP pledges US$1bn investment in cloud computing

8 May 2014

Apple splitting stock as iPhone sales soar

Apple splitting stock as iPhone sales soar

25 Apr 2014

IBM's boss Ginni Rometty says the company's performance will improve in the next year.Image: Wikipedia

IBM hammered on earnings slump

22 Apr 2014

The ASIMO robot built by Honda, walks downstairs to a glittering event in Manhattan. Image:

Honda's new ASIMO robot, more human-like than ever

22 Apr 2014

GM is to ask a New York court for protection from damages claims arising from the deaths of 13 people because of manufacturing defects. Image: Andrey Burmakin

GM seeks court protection from ignition lawsuits

17 Apr 2014

Mary Barra, Chief Executive of GM was apparently informed about steering problems affecting GM cars in 2011. Image: LinkedIn

GM has known about steering problems since 2011

16 Apr 2014

Titan Aerospace's high-flying drone that can provide monitor deforestation and disasters as well as deploy atmospheric satellites to provide Internet access to millions. Image:

Google buys drone for its stable

15 Apr 2014

GM's chief executive Mary Barra has apologised to people affected by the safety recall and met with those who lost loved one in accidents. Image: LinkedIn

GM boss 'deeply sorry' after deadly crashes

3 Apr 2014

There has been a slight improvement in the US manufacturing outlook for the coming year after years of depressed conditions in industry. Image: Beeboys

US manufacturing activity picks up in March

2 Apr 2014

Google has teamed up with Luxottica to make frames for its Glass device. Image: Wikipedia

Google partners with Luxottica for Internet eyewear

26 Mar 2014

Android will be available for a wide range of different smartwatches. Image:

Google expands Android platform to wearables

20 Mar 2014

GM has recalled its Chevrolet Cobalt model over a faulty ignition. Image: GM

GM recalls another 1.8m cars amid safety probe

18 Mar 2014

Titan Aerospace makes solar powered drones that could be used as Internet hotspots over Africa. Image: Titan Aerospace

Facebook wants to buy Titan Aerospace

6 Mar 2014

Apple's CarPlay is to debut in various cars at the Geneva Motor Show. Image:

Siri gets a seat in iPhone-friendly cars

4 Mar 2014

Android tops the tablet market says Gartner

Android tops the tablet market says Gartner

4 Mar 2014

Car sales in the US remained flat in February but manufacturers expect conditions to improve as the weather warms up. Image: Ratch0013

Brutal winter weather freezes US car sales

4 Mar 2014

WhatApp's Jan Koum vowed to steer clear of advertising. Image

WhatsApp - a booming message service

21 Feb 2014

Coca-Cola's results disappoint analysts but the company intends to spend at extra US$1bn on marketing its products. Image:

Disappointing sales, weak outlook hit Coca-Cola

19 Feb 2014

Ignition switches in 780,000 GM cars are likely to be replaced. Image:

GM recalls 780,000 sedans with faulty ignitions

14 Feb 2014

Rubbish translations of some classic novels have been pulled from Amazon's Kindle store. Image:

Amazon pulls mangled ebooks from Kindle shelves

10 Feb 2014

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

Gates quits as Microsoft chairman, new CEO named

5 Feb 2014

Components for the James Webb Telescope arrive at NASA. Image: Nasa

Elements come together for next big telescope says NASA

4 Feb 2014

The Android operating system, used on the Samsung smartphone and many others, dominates the operating system platform and holds nearly 80% of the market. Image: Samsung

Android is in 79% of smartphones sold

30 Jan 2014

Apple's iPad still dominates the market for tablet computers but other manufacturers are slowly taking away its dominance. Image: Apple

Tablet sales 50% higher in 2013 says IDC

30 Jan 2014

Apple set to release bigger-screen iPhones says WSJ

Apple set to release bigger-screen iPhones says WSJ

27 Jan 2014

Cadillac's global sales rose by 28% last year. Image: GM

GM sold 9.7m cars worldwide last year, up 4%

15 Jan 2014

VW is to launch a new SUV in the USA to plug a gap in its existing portfolio. Image:

VW to launch midsize SUV in US

14 Jan 2014

Fibre-optic fabrics that can colour on a whim have been showcased at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. Image:

Fibre optic dress changes color on a whim

10 Jan 2014

Huawei says it will sell 80m smartphones this year including the new Ascend 2 Mate, it's latest offering. Image:

Huawei aims to sell 80m smartphones in 2014

8 Jan 2014