Google debuted the Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, available just before Christmas for £550 SIM-free
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2010
Is Anyone In Control Of Cloud Security?
The government's 'G-Cloud' could save the UK economy £3.2bn, but is it worth the security risk, asks Philip Lieberman
WikiLeaks Supporters Hit PayPal And PostFinance
PayPal and a Swiss bank have been hit by WikiLeaks supporters, for cutting off the whistleblower's funds
Microsoft Benefits From Corporate PC Refresh
Microsoft is benefiting from the strong PC refresh by businesses, particularly with Windows 7
IDC Points To Recovering Printer Market
HP has increased its leading position in a printer market which is returning to pre-downturn shipping levels
Android Gains On Apple As Pressure On RIM Continues
The latest smartphone numbers have found that Android continues to close the gap with Apple, but the pressure on RIM continues
WikiLeaks’ Biggest Revelation: Poor Security
The biggest revelation from WikiLeaks is government incompetence not government secrets, and Gary McKinnon did it first, says Eric Doyle
Reports: Exploding Droid 2 Injures Man
The screen of a Droid 2 smartphone exploded sending a man to the emergency room for stitches
BT To Launch 1Gbps Fibre Broadband Trial In Suffolk
BT is testing a 1Gbps fibre broadband connection in Suffolk to help the government create the best super-fast broadband network in Europe
Could Jeremy Hunt’s Plan Justify An Obscenity?
Jeremy Hunt doesn't deserve the obscene name he got on the BBC, but his broadband plans aren't good enough, says Peter Judge
Facebook To Revamp User Profiles
Facebook's new-style profile pages will show off tagged photos and bring user information together in one place
Huawei Establishes UK Cyber Security Centre
Amid ongoing national cyber security concerns, Huawei has announced the creation of a cyber security centre in the UK
Jeremy Hunt Promises 600,000 Jobs From Broadband
After an accidental insult on the BBC, Jeremy Hunt repeated the government's broadband plans
Apple Set To Release Subscription-Focused iOS 4.3
Apple is about to release a new upgrade to iOS, the operating system for its iPad and iPhone
Reports: Groupon Turns Down $6bn Google Buyout Bid
The localised shopping web service Groupon has reportedly turned down a takeover offer of $6bn, possibly due to competition concerns over Google
Google Set To Unveil Chrome OS Netbook
Google will show a Chrome OS netbook on 7 December, but there is no word on when the devices will arrive
Samsung Sells 1 million Galaxy Tabs
Samsung's iPad rival, the Galaxy Tab, has sold 1 million units worldwide, up from 600,000 two weeks ago
Google Acquires Content Protection Specialist
The acquisition of Widevine could allow Google to bolster YouTube with video optimisation and digital rights management technologies
Apple Bans Demos On Mac App Store
Apple has announced the second beta of Mac OS X 10.6.6, with support for the forthcoming Mac App Store
Sir Maurice Wilkes, The Father Of Computing, Dies
Eclipsed in renown by Alan Turing, Sir Maurice Wikes laid much of the foundations of computer science
RIM Buys UI Specialist For Mobile Push
Research in Motion will take the fight to its rivals after Swedish usability expert The Amazing Tribe
Browser Bug Shows ‘Sniffers’ Where You’ve Been
Popular sites are actively exploiting a bug that lets the site read your browser History list
Daimler Wins Green Data Centre Award
Gartner has given its green data centre excellence award 2010 to car giant Daimler
Microsoft Suffers Bing Setback In Japan
Microsoft has suffered a setback when Japan allowed Google to fuel Yahoo Japan's search engine
Small Businesses Admit Wi-Fi ‘Piggybacking’
Small businesses are engaging in risking behaviour including relying on nearby unsecured Wi-Fi networks for their internet access, a survey has revealed
BMC Buys Database Specialist GridApp
BMC has extended its system management portfolio with the acquisition of database automation specialist GridApp Systems
Chinese Authorities Arrest 460 Hackers
China is cracking down on the hacker situation, amid the ongoing Wikileaks controversy
Pirate Party Keeps WikiLeaks Live After DNS Shutdown
The Swiss Pirate Party provides WikiLeaks a new home, after EveryDNS cuts it off the Internet
Europe’s Google Witchhunt Smacks Of Microsoft
Microsoft may not be able to compete squarely, but it can engage in legal subterfuge, backing smaller companies to aid its cause, says Clint Boulton
IBM Mainframe Foe TurboHercules Gets Microsoft Investment
Microsoft has invested in TurboHercules, a company that has filed an antitrust complaint against IBM in Europe