RIM cuts 5,000 jobs and delays Blackberry 10 launch
Blackberry maker Research in Motion (RIM) is delaying the launch of its new phone operating system Blackberry 10 and is to cut 5,000 jobs.
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Right to reply: Google’s big three announcements examined
Google made a handful of major product announcements at its I/O developer event yesterday; the next iteration of Google’s Android operating system, Jelly Bean, an aggressively priced 7 inch tablet from partner Asus, and a home media device which will be marketed under Google’s own brand. Jan Dawson, chief telecoms analyst at Ovum provides his … [Read more…]
StumbleUpon debuts UK version of web discovery tool
StumbleUpon has launched its content discovery engine to the UK market, with a new website and mobile apps.
Absolute Radio gets voice controlled app on smart TVs
TV App Agency has launched an interactive TV app for Absolute Radio, allowing the user to control their TV from their smartphone and also by voice.
Facebook adds ‘Find Friends Nearby’ location tool
Facebook has integrated a new feature into its mobile apps and website, which allows users to spot nearby friends.
Google helps manage workers on the move with mobile app
Google has launched Maps Coordinate, a paid-for mobile app designed to help companies track and manage workers on the move.
Digital journalism trends- Video, mobile apps and infographics flourishing
Digital journialism is going mainstream, with media brands around the world carrying a wider range of digital content, supporting more devices, and drawing on digital sources more heavily than before, according to a new report.
Facebook scraps ‘Credits’ for local currency
Facebook is to phase out its Credits payments system in favour of users using real money in local currency to buy goods and services within the site.
Facebook scraps 'Credits' for local currency
Facebook is to phase out its Credits payments system in favour of users using real money in local currency to buy goods and services within the site.
Facebook buys facial recognition firm
Facebook has bought Israel-based Face.com for an undisclosed sum, bolstering its facial recognition software.