Author: Stuart
Nokia's new charger is pants … literally
You never have to worry about your phone's battery going flat again, as long as have your pants on. Now you can wear a pair of trousers that comes equipped with a wireless phone charger, taking wearable technology to a…
EE sees record network traffic levels during World Cup
As the big soccer carnival continues in South America, it appears that UK fans know a champion when they see one. UK mobile operator EE has proudly announced that Tim Cahill's wonder strike for Australia at 5.21pm on Wednesday June…
BlackBerry announces new Passport 'phone'
BlackBerry – yes, it still exists – has announced its next new model, the Passport … which looks to be more phablet than smartphone. Company CEO John Chen said on Thursday that the phone was set to launch in September…
Fraudsters launch phishing attacks against dating sites
Fending off creeps, perverts, stalkers and bunny-boilers are not the only things you need to worry about when looking for love online. According to internet monitoring company Netcraft, criminals are stepping up phishing campaigns that target people who use dating…
World's biggest video game collection auctioned for $750,000
If your parents/siblings/partner constantly have a dig at you about how much money you "waste" on video games, be sure to tell them the story of Michael Thomasson. Thomasson spent 30 years amassing a collection of more than 11,000 games…
Belkin releases mini wi-fi booster
Ever wanted to send that tweet or update your Facebook page while "taking care of business" in the bathroom, but the wi-fi coverage in your house just doesn't cut it? Well, a new gadget announced by Belkin just might sort…
The Amazon '3D' phone: here come the rumours
Sometime today at an event in Seattle, Amazon is expected to announce its long-anticipated entry into the already-crowded smartphone market. In the absence of any real news, the tech media is overrun with speculation about what the new device will…
Nokia 'blackmailed out of millions' by hackers
Nokia was reportedly blackmailed out of millions of euros by criminals who had threatened to reveal stolen source code six years ago, according to Reuters. The phone-maker reportedly paid the hackers after they threatened to publish the app-signing keys for…
Virgin chief brands BSkyB broadband 'lousy'
In what many broadband customers in the UK would consider a case of the pot calling the kettle black, Virgin Media boss Tom Mockridge has criticised BSkyB by claiming that its broadband service is lousy. And to add further insult,…
PS4 is US's best-selling console for fifth month straight
Sony's PlayStation 4 is continuing to outsell the Xbox One and the Wii U in North American, according to reports this week. IGN says that the PS4 was the best-selling console in North America for the month of May, giving…
