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HTC One M8 Unveiled
HTC on Tuesday revealed its flagship One M8 phone which it hopes will reverse the company's loss making.
Dos and MS Word Early Versions Source Code to be Curated
Teaming up with the Computer History Museum, Microsoft will curate and share the source code of earliest versions of Dos and MS Word for Windows.
Spammers Detained by Chinese Authorities
Acting tough on spammers, China has come down heavily on 1,530 individuals who allegedly use fake base stations to spam phone users.
Euro Police Chief Calls for Greater Policing Powers for Bitcoin to Curb Money Laundering
Euro Police Chief Rob Wainwright has called for greater policing powers to weed out miscreants that are using Bitcoins for money laundering.
Steve Ballmer Hints He is Unsure How Long He Will Continue as Microsoft Director
Microsoft's former CEO Steve Ballmer said he is not sure how long he would remain on the board of directors.
Microsoft-Nokia Delayed Until April
Pending approvals from Asian competition authorities, the acquisition of Nokia's phone business by Microsoft has been delayed.
Teenager Stabs Stepfather's Bike
Enraged over being asked to turn off his Xbox, a teenager damaged his father's $40,000 Harley.
200,000 Lost Bitcoins Found, Raises Eyebrows
Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox claimed to have found 200,000 of the 850,000 missing bitcoins in an old wallet.
Microsoft Draws Criticism for Snooping on User Email
Microsoft's move to access a user's Hotmail data to flush out a mole has raised users' concerns over privacy of their email information.
Nokia Slapped with a $400 Million Tax Bill in India
Indian tax authorities have asked Nokia to cough up $400 million as sales tax, alleging phones meant for export were sold within the country.
Google Encrypts Gmail to Heighten Internet Security
Google has enhanced Gmail's security by making HTTPS connections mandatory every time users use their mail.
Apple's First Reseller Announces Closure
FirstTech, Apple's first reseller, announced its closure in the face of aggressive competition.
Microsoft Mole Faces Charges for Leaking Windows 8 Trade Secrets
Frustrated over poor performance reviews he received, a Microsoft employee leaked trade secrets and was caught during investigations.
Apple Rumors Reveal Smarphone Likely to be Manufactured in China
iPhone assembler Pegatron is reportedly setting up a facility in Shanghai to manufacture the iPhone 6.
Oppo Find 7 Launches with World's First QHD Screen and Snapdragon
On Wednesday, Chinese mobile manufacturer Oppo pushed the benchmark for low cost handsets with its announcement of its flagship phone, the 5.5-inch Find 7.