Skype app lets users swap video messages
Skype has launched a video messaging app called Skype Qik, letting users swap short clips up to 42 seconds long via their mobiles.
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Dropbox denies security leak after ‘hacked’ passwords appear online
Dropbox has denied reports that hackers broke into its computer systems and stole almost seven million usernames and passwords, claiming that the data leaked online is not associated with Dropbox accounts.
4G black spots: Third of mobile internet tasks attempted on trains fail
Despite improvements to mobile internet access, commuters in the UK are still being hit by black spots that prevent them from carrying out tasks on the internet while on the move, according to new research.
Free analytics tool shows insights into 4G generation
Netbiscuits has launched one-stop smart analytics dashboard in its free Mobile Analytics software, helping marketers to track web visitors from smartphone, feature phone, tablet and PC through one dashboard.
No joke: Comedy club charges per laugh via facial recognition
Forget pay per click, how about pay per cackle? In a new digital take on admission fees, a comedy club in Barcelona is using facial recognition software to charge per laugh, rather than per show.
Facebook’s new ‘Hyper-Local’ ads target people within a mile of business
Facebook has launched a new tool that lets advertisers target people within a set radius of their business.
Microsoft creates room-based gaming technology
Microsoft has revealed a prototype gaming system that turns any room into an interactive, augmented reality display.
Hong Kong protestors flock to FireChat to bypass web lockdown
Pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong are using FireChat to keep in touch and bypass an internet and network lockdown in the country.
Microsoft reveals plans for Windows 10 (and skips number 9)
Microsoft has given its first glimpse of its Windows 10 software, hoping to replace its much-criticised current operating system.
PayPal to split from eBay in 2015 floatation
eBay is planning to split off its payments system PayPal into a separate company next year, amid claims they are holding each other back.