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South Korean Schools Remotely Locking Student's Phones on Campus
The nightmare of every tech-savy student has now come true.
Slavery-Like Conditions are Not a Necessary Trade-Off for iPods and Smartphones
We have to stop accepting gross violations of workers' rights in electronics industry as a necessary evil.
King IPO to Value Candy Crush Saga Company at $7.5 Billion
The maker of hit smartphone game Candy Crush Saga looks to value the company at more than $7.5 billion.
'Thinnest-Possible' LEDs Could Transform Consumer Electronics
Scientists have created LEDs only three atoms thick that could potentially lead to a new generation of electronic devices.
Neil Young Launches PonoMusic, Player that's Clearer than MP3 on Kickstarter
Rock veteran's disgust with way MP3 players compress music sparked quest to develop his own music player.
China IBM Wildcat Strike Latest Display of Workers' Power
China Labour Bulletin has tallied 1,171 strikes and protests between June 2011 and December 2013.
Smarpthone 'Porn Browser' Launched to Bypass UK Porn Filters
A web browser called Jerky has been launched to help people bypass the UK porn filter.
Ryanair Clears Use of Mobiles During Take-Off and Landing
Ryanair has announced that it will allow the use of electronic devices on all its flights even during take-off and landing.
Sony Cuts 5,000 Jobs as it Exits the Computer Business
Sony will cut 5,000 jobs, spin off its TV business and no longer make Vaio computers as part of a company-wide restructuring.
Moody's Downgrades Sony to Junk as Profitability Remains Weak
Moody's downgraded the issuer rating and long-term senior unsecured bond rating of Sony to Ba1 from Baa3.
Apple iPhone top, Samsung Galaxy S4 Bottom in Usable Storage Space
Which? report finds that hidden extras on many smartphones are robbing users of storage space for media.
Jimmy Wales: Bringing a Social Conscience to Smartphone Market
Wikipedia founder wants to develop People's Operator into charitable global mobile phone network.
iPhone 6, Galaxy S5, Nexus 6 - Which Smartphone to Buy in 2014
Is you smartphone contract up for renewal? Tech editor David Gilbert looks at which phone you could buy in 2014.
Windows Phone 8: Top Tips to Improve Battery Life
13 tips and customisations to increase battery life on Windows Phone 8 running smartphones.
Apple iPhone Launches on China Mobile Network
The iPhone made its debut at China Mobile stores across the country on Friday (January 17), opening Apple's door to the world's largest carrier's 763 million subscribers and giving its China sales a short-term jolt.
iPhone vs Android: Which Smartphone Should You Buy?
Trying to chose a smartphone today can be a daunting prospect, so technology editor David Gilbert lays out your options.
Attention UK Retail Firms: Sales from Mobile Devices Just Rocketed 138%
The IMRG/Capgemini e-retail index reveals just how fast growth is in shopping from tablets and smartphones.
UK Consumers Spent Record £91bn Online Shopping in 2013
IMRG/Capgemini e-retail index shows mobile devices, such as tablets, driving internet sales growth.
Emerging Markets Help China's Huawei Post Strong Profit Growth
Huawei's revenues in US and Australia slowed down due to security concerns.
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 can Charge Other Smartphones
The Huawei Ascend Mate 2 has been launched at CES 2014 and allows you to charge other smartphones.
CES 2014 and the Curse of the Hands-On
Hands-On reviews offer little-to-no value to the reader, yet as CES 2014 proves, they are more popular than ever.
Samsung Sees $18 Billion Wiped from Market Value in a Week
Ahead of CES 2014, Samsung has seen $18 billion wiped off its market value in a week as investors worry about slowing profit growth.
Samsung Galaxy S5 'Highly Unlikely' to Have Curved Screen
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is 'highly unlikely' to feature a curved display, industry analysts claim.
CES 2014: What to Expect in Las Vegas
As the technology world gears up for the Consumer Electronics Shows 2014, technology editor David Gilbert tells us what to expect in Las Vegas.
Samsung Galaxy S5 to House Eye Scanner To Unlock Phone
Galaxy S5 aims to take on iPhone 5S and LG's G2 and Google's Nexus 5.
Gorgeous New iPhone Air and 6C Concepts that will Blow You Away
Two beautiful new iPhone concepts from Set Solution.
Christmas Gift Guide 2013: Laptops, Tablet, Videogames, Smartphones and More
We round-up everything you need to know to buy a present for the gadget-lover in your life this Christmas.
Spotify Brings Free Music Streaming to Smartphones and Tablets
Spotify tracks can now be streamed to iOS and Android smartphones and tablets for free.
LG G2 Mini Rumours: Handset with 4.7 inch Screen Coming to CES 2014?
Will LG launch a mini variant of its popular G2 handset at CES 2014?
Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Best Smartphones of 2013
It's been a bumper year for smartphones, but which one should you put under the Christmas tree?