Venture capitalists continue to invest large amounts into the Hadoop-based Big Data start-up
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2014
Huawei Backtracks On Plans For Dual-OS Phone
Company says it won’t be releasing a joint Windows/Android smartphone
Liquid Cooling Gets Inside Chips
Researchers at Lausanne's EPFL institute explain how chips can be made more efficient by running liquids through them in tiny channels
Google Glass Spyware Risk Revealed
The potential of the Google Glass device to be used for snooping has been revealed by researchers with a proof of concept called Malnotes
EU Roaming Charges Could Be Eliminated By December 2015
End to EU roaming charges moves a step closer after European Parliament group rules in favour ahead of MEP vote
Apple Releases 8GB iPhone 5C In UK
8Gb version of iPhone 5C reaches UK operators, but don't expect it to be a cheap option
Criminal Malware Used In Attacks On Ukraine Government
Ukraine government sites hit by criminal malware normally used in attacks on financial institutions, as epic DDoS attacks are launched
Motorola Reveals Moto 360 Smartwatch
Motorola smartwatch will be powered by Google’s Android Wear wearable OS
Russian Hacker Accused Of Raiding Swiss Banks Arrested In Bangkok
Farid ‘Diabl0’ Essebar, one of the creators of the Zotob worm, evaded the authorities for the last three years, and is accused of causing $4 billion worth of damage
First Generation Dual-Screen Yotaphone Launches In UK
First generation dual-screen Yotaphone launches in the UK, with promises of a discount on the next-generation device for early adopters
VMware Offers Virtual SAN for vSphere
Virtual SANs get the OK from the biggest brand in virtualisation, as VMware launches its VSAN for vSphere
WhatsApp Founder Denies Facebook Acquisition Will Alter Privacy Policies
Jan Koum defends WhatsApp users' right to privacy following $19bn acquisition by Facebook earlier this month
NSA ‘Can Collect All Phone Calls In One Nation’
NSA data collection even more vast than previously thought
Java 8 Officially Released With Lambda Support
Oracle officially releases Java 8, which is the first major upgrade in over two years for the platform
Oracle Increases Profit But Disappoints Wall Street
Oracle posts a modest profit rise, but displeases Wall Street after it misses revenue expectations
Lenovo Still Hungry For Acquisitions
Lenovo executives are still open to possible acquisitions following the Motorola and IBM server deals
Viacom Settles YouTube Lawsuit Against Google
Viacom settles its long-running copyright lawsuit against Google and YouTube, terms of which were not disclosed
Operation Windigo Infects 25,000 Linux Servers Over Two Years
An unidentified hacker group possesses the capability to send 35,000,000 spam messages and redirect half a million visitors to malicious websites every day
IBM Mobility
Google Announces Android Wear – The OS For Smartwatches
Google confirms it is working with a number of manufacturers to get first devices out soon
Apple Healthbook To Track Fitness, Blood Sugar, Sleep And Other Health Data
New images and information suggest Apple Healthbook is going to track all sorts of health and fitness data
Google Glass Trial ‘A Success’, Says Virgin Atlantic
Airline says Google Glass lets its staff maintain eye contact with VIP passengers - who find this reassuring and not creepy
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Is For Shopping, Not Business – Review
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX has great features but business CIOs might be put off by the Mayday service, says Michelle Maisto
Wearables Need To Be Not Just Smart, But Connected – Intel
Intel expert describes how the physical and digital worlds are coming increasingly closer
Three Scraps 0800 Charges But Limits Data Tethering To 2GB
Three announces plans to reduce bill shock but unlimited data packages become a little more limited
iRobot’s Cisco-Based Ava 500 Telepresence Robot Goes On Sale: Gallery
The robot, which is controlled remotely via an iPad, is just one representative of a new generation of telepresence devices
Dropbox Buys Workplace Instant Messaging App Zulip
Dropbox looks to boost collaboration tools as part of enterprise push, by buying work chat app
Mt. Gox Lets Users Check Bitcoin Balances
Bitcoin exchange opens up a little after criticism over lack of transparency
Three Men Charged In US And Ukraine In International Cyber-Crime Ring Takedown
The men allegedly attempted to steal funds from more than a dozen banks and financial organisations, including the US Department of Defence's payroll service
Microsoft Office For iPad Set For 27 March Launch – Report
Invites are sent out for Microsoft cloud and mobile event with reports suggesting Microsoft Office for iPad will be announced