News tagged with mobile gadget

Cyber crooks cranking out new weapons experts warn

Cyber criminals are cranking out new weapons at a brisk pace, tailoring malicious software for a spectrum of gadgets including smartphones, tablets, and Macintosh computers, a security firm said.

Technology / Internet

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Leap Motion creates finger-happy gesture control (w/ Video)

(Phys.org) -- Developers and end users both have been indicating they are ready to start saying long goodbyes to mouse and keyboard. In this touchscreen generation of mobile users, the big stir among gadget ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created May 23, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (9) | comments 10 | with audio podcast report

Judge directs truce talks in Apple-Samsung patent fight

The chiefs of iPhone-maker Apple and smartphone giant Samsung were to be in patent war truce talks on Monday at the direction of a judge who asked them sidestep a court battle.

Technology / Business

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Twitter joins Firefox effort to thwart online tracking

Twitter on Thursday took a stand for online privacy by backing a Firefox web browsing feature that lets people signal that they don't want their Internet activity tracked.

Technology / Internet

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IPhone to get larger screen: A report to take with a grain of salt?

Apple has begun preparing to launch an iPhone with a larger screen than its previous models, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 16, 2012 | popularity 1.4 / 5 (19) | comments 13

NEC unveils gesture controlling device

Japanese technology titan NEC has unveiled a gadget that allows users to control their TV, mobile phone or tablet computer using a virtual input device.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

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At least half of S.Korea cellphone users on smartphones

Smartphones now account for more than half of all South Korea's mobile phones following the iPhone's belated debut in the tech-savvy country in late 2009, according to industry figures.

Technology / Business

created May 15, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Facebook opening online center for social "apps"

Facebook on Wednesday said it is opening an App Center for mini-programs that plug offerings such as Pinterest or Draw Something into the leading social network.

Technology / Software

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Jawbone releases 'Big' speakers for smartphones

Jawbone began rolling out an even louder version of its portable wireless speakers, which have caught fire among smartphone and tablet users.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Google joins 'cloud' data storage trend

Google on Tuesday launched a long-anticipated "Drive" service that lets people store photos, videos, and other digital files in the Internet "cloud."

Technology / Internet

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Smartphones wallets going mainstream: survey

Using smartphones or tablets as digital "wallets" will be common within a decade, largely replacing cash and credit cards, according to a Pew Research survey released on Tuesday.

Technology / Telecom

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

SAP buying mobile work software firm Syclo

German business software colossus SAP AG on Tuesday announced a deal to buy a US firm specializing in applications for employees tending to work outside of offices.

Technology / Business

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Ubisoft wacky 'Rabbids' hop onto Apple gadgets

French videogame star Ubisoft on Thursday unleashed enchantingly wacky "Rabbids" characters on Apple's coveted iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

Technology / Software

created Apr 06, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Google chief betting big on social and mobile

Google co-founder Larry Page said his first year back at the company's helm has been marked by big bets on social networking and mobile gadgets.

Technology / Business

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Google lets users monitor their online activity

Google on Wednesday began letting people get monthly reports summarizing what they have been up to at the Internet titan's free online services.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 3