Google's Android operating system may become the favoured platform for developers in the next 12 months, according to Ovum
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2012
Cloud9 Pushes Toward Mainstream
Cloud9 has launched initiatives to drive its JavaScript developer-as-a-service platform into a mainstream platform
EU’s New WEEE Directive Fails On Reuse, Says Computer Aid
The EU has forgotten that re-use is better than recycling, says charity Computer Aid
Google Social Search Hit By ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Tool
Google continues to be being taken to task by Facebook, Twitter and MySpace over its personalised search
Intel Opts For Management Shake-up
Intel has shuffled its management team, appointing a new COO, CIO, and bosses for its PC and data centre divisions
Sony Surprises With Vaio ‘Spring Refresh’
Sony's Vaio laptop portfolio has been given a 'spring refresh', including next-gen Intel CPUs and new designs
Megaupload Reveals The Need For User-Based Internet Legislation
Every cloud has a sinister lining or so the closure of MegaUpload and TV-Shack appears to indicate, writes Eric Doyle
Virgin Media Carries Out 4G Trial in Oxford Street
Virgin Media could bid for spectrum in 4G auction following private tests in the heart of London's West End
Filesonic Puts The Brakes on File Sharing Service
The ramifcations of the MegaUpload shutdown continue to be felt as Filesonic disables file sharing and its reward programme
KC Trumps BT, With Fibre-To-The-Premise In Yorkshire
While the rest of the country gets fibre to street cabinets, homes and offices in Hull and East Yorkshire will get fibre direct, says local telecom hero KC
If MegaUpload Can Be Closed, Why Did We Need SOPA?
The MegaUpload case shows the US government can already enforce its copyright abroad. The world is asking why SOPA was necessary, says Wayne Rash
Content & Apps for Automotive Europe 2012
New EU Data Privacy Rules Will Give More Power To Regulators
Firms must repoert data breaches and could be fined up to one percent of their global revenues
ITU Approves Next-Generation Mobile Technology
The finalisation of IMT-Advanced lays the groundwork for services 100 times faster than today's 3G
Asus Starts Transformer Prime Ice Cream Sandwich Update
Asus UK hopes the Android 4.0 update will cure the reported bugs and improve the reputation of its troubled tablet
SOPA and PIPA Acts Officially Shelved
SOPA and PIPA have been officially put on hold. They may be revived, or may be replaced with other anti-piracy measures
Government Threatens To Pull Councils’ Broadband Funding
Councils may lose their share of the government's £530m in broadband funding if they delay rollouts, culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned
Google+ Usage Statistics Confound Observers
Google's social network has 90 million users, but the search engine's statistics make Facebook comparisons difficult
Analyst: Apple Has A Winner With Education Initiatives
Apple's textbook plans could mean a serious boost for iPad sales in schools
Google Shuts Down Picnik, Message Continuity, Urchin
Google is to close down or open-source several products, including the Picnik photo editor, Google Sky Maps and the Message Continuity disaster recovery tool
Amazon’s Kindle Fire Draws Strong Content Sales
Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet seems to be bringing in more than $100 per device in content sales, according to analysts
Thorsten Heins Takes Over As RIM Chief
RIM's co-CEOs, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, have stepped down in favour of Heins as the company continues its 'transitional period'
Is the European Commission Helping or Hindering Tech Entrepreneurs?
Techweek Europe asks Drupal inventor Dries Buytaert about his platform, its strong European following and his view on venture capitalism in the European Union
2 IRM co-located conferences: Master Data Management Summit Europe 2012 & Data Governance Conference Europe 2012
Boffins Propose Secure Method For Quantum Computing In The Cloud
A research team has managed to extend quantum computing to the Cloud, with the advantage of enhanced security
DOE Olympus Supercomputer Cooled By Groundwater
US Department of Energy makes big savings cooling Olympus supercomputer with 65 degree groundwater
Wikipedia Reveals Official Android App
Wikipedia has quietly launched a free Android app that allows users to read, share and search for articles
Google+ Network Hits 90m Users As Earnings Miss Forecast
Google+ has reached 90 million users as the search engine giant revealed it has missed its financial targets
Polycom Looks To SMBs With Cloudy VaaS Platform
Polycom has outlined its strategy to allow service providers to offer Cloud-based video as a service solutions
The Accidental Terrorist – Anonymous’ Stooges Stage Attacks
A poisoned Website is tricking innocent visitors into becoming an unwitting part of the Anonymous DDoS army