RealPlayer aims to become ‘Dropbox for Videos’
Digital media firm RealPlayer has launched its cloud service globally, aimed at offering a ‘Dropbox-style’ experience for videos.
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Samsung Galaxy S5: Can ‘less gimmicks’ approach boost flagging sales?
Samsung has launched its flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone, with an iPhone 5S-like finger print sensor, water-resistance, faster camera and a range fitness-related features, as the world’s largest phone maker looks to boost its slowing growth.
Samsung ditches Android for Tizen with second smartwatch range
Samsung has showcased its second attempt at smartwatches, with two new versions of its Gear range, running on its own Tizen operating system rather than Android.
Lovefilm Instant becomes Amazon Prime Instant Video
Amazon Prime and Lovefilm are to merge, creating a new Prime Instant Video service that combines movie streaming with the online retail firm’s next day delivery.
Bubble or brilliance? Five reasons why Facebook paid $19bn for WhatsApp
Facebook bought WhatsApp for an eye-opening $19bn (£11.4bn) this week- causing the stock market and analysts alike to question the social network’s confidence in its own growth. But how did Zuckerberg justify the hefty price tag that could have bought him 19 Instagrams? We look at five reasons why the deal might not be quite … [Read more…]
Europeans spend 18% more time using apps than Americans – report
In contrast to common perceptions, the European user base represents a huge opportunity for companies with a mobile presence, according to a new study.
‘Putting Messi’s legs on a sumo wrestler’: Industry reacts to $19bn WhatsApp buy
This week saw Facebook snap up mobile messaging service WhatsApp for an astronomical $19bn- marking the biggest tech purchase to date. The move has sparked many comments from the industry- we take a look at some of the key quotes as chat apps come of age…
Consumer trust still key barrier to mobile shopping
Nearly two-thirds (30%) of consumers worldwide consider ‘trust’ the single largest obstacle to using mobile to purchase goods and services, according to new research.
Facebook’s $19bn WhatsApp gamble: Can Zuckerberg buy his way back into growth?
Facebook is buying WhatsApp for a massive $19bn (£11.4bn), as the social network looks to restart its flagging growth in developed markets, while offering a popular free messaging service in emerging markets, shaking up the telecoms industry in the process.
Google buys sound wave ID firm SlickLogin
Google has bought SlickLogin, a firm that develops sound wave identification technology to help users login to apps.