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Data hogs force Microsoft to cut cloud storage

Microsoft has decided to end its unlimited cloud storage offering, saying a small number of users abused the system. "Since we started to roll out unlimited cloud storage to Office 365 consumer...

Tor Messenger: an alternative solution for encrypted untraceable instant messaging

Following in the wake of its web browser, the anonymous network Tor has released a beta version of a new instant messenger. Tor Messenger is a new instant messaging programme based on...

Microsoft confirms automatic upgrades to Windows 10

In a blog post dated October 29, Windows and Devices Group executive vice-president Terry Myerson confirmed that all devices with Windows 7 and 8 will be automatically updated to Windows 10 over...

OnePlus unveils new X Android phone

OnePlus has officially revealed its second smartphone, the Android OnePlus X. The OnePlus X offers a 5" display, 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 and an 8MP rear-facing camera. The phones come in...

Apple opens first Middle East outlets in UAE

US technology giant Apple launched its first two stores in the Middle East on Thursday, with hundreds flocking to their openings in the rich Gulf emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The new stores...

MIT’s RF-Capture helps identify people through walls

Researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab have discovered a way to capture the image of humans through a wall, according to a new study. The RF-Capture device sends...

Facebook killing off ‘Other Inbox’ feature

Facebook is getting rid of the "Other Inbox" service, a holding place for messages from strangers, and replacing it with a new Message Request feature. Widely criticised for being...

US mums increasingly shopping on their phones – even in store

As well as the go-to tool for timing feeds, for digitally detailing every moment of development and for Googling potential symptoms of an illness, mothers are increasingly using their smartphones...

Spotify launches original radio programming to rival Apple Music

Spotify has launched its answer to Apple Music's Beats 1 station with its own original radio programming called "In Residence". For its launch, the music streaming service has recruited Sex...

Tractor beams of science fiction becoming a reality

The tractor beam, a staple of science fiction including "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" that is employed to grab spaceships and other things remotely, is entering the realm of reality. Researchers...

Facebook expands smartphone alerts to news, weather

Facebook, making a bigger push to deliver personalized information to its members, said Monday it was expanding its mobile alerts to include sports scores, weather updates and local news...

Will you fail the flash drive security test?

The chances are that if you find a penny and pick it up, there's still an all-day possibility of good fortune. However, the same cannot be said of an abandoned flash drive. Pick one of those up...

Microsoft to open doors to its first flagship store in New York

The doors to Microsoft's first, flagship store are set to open in New York today, to become the company's largest retail space to date. After six years of planning, the Microsoft Store will...

5 high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones for the holidays

As they grow in popularity, wireless headphones which link to a device via Bluetooth are becoming a favourite gift for demanding music lovers. Here is a selection of five wireless headphones...

Google Chrome for iOS now supports Split View and Picture-in-Picture

Following Apple's launch of its Split View and Picture-in-Picture multitasking features in iOS 9, Google Chrome is jumping on the bandwagon. After an update of the browser, users of Google...

Facebook iOS app update improves battery life

In a post yesterday, Facebook engineering manager Ari Grant announced an improvement to the Facebook app, reducing its drain on battery life. Grant acknowledged that there were "a few key...

The iPad tops Best Buy’s Christmas gift list

Despite fears that the demand for tablets is over, US consumers shopping for a high-tech present this year are more likely to plump for Apple's latest slate than any other device. The second...

Instagram short ‘Boomerang’ videos aim to hook users

Instagram unveiled a new feature allowing users to post one-second video "loops" in an effort to keep up with rivals offering animated images. "Boomerang" is a new video application "that lets...

Facebook tweaks search to shine light on hot topics

Facebook on Thursday boosted its search capabilities to let people find and dive into conversations about news publicly shared at the leading social network. "Today, we're updating Facebook...

YouTube announces ad-free paid subscription service

YouTube on Wednesday announced a new paid-subscription service that would eliminate advertisements as the video service behemoth looks to better tap its vast commercial potential. YouTube,...