Author: Nicholas Fearn
YouView facing trademark infringement lawsuit
On-demand TV provider YouView, which is perhaps best known for previously being led by Alan Sugar, has been slapped on the wrist by the High Court for trademark infringement with its name. The court ruled that the name 'YourView' has…
New screenshots hint at Android 5.0 – big Android changes ahead?
Screenshots showing off a new Google feature built to provide World Cup fans with information on match scores, have led to speculation that the next version of Android could make significant changes.. Google sent the above image in a tweet,…
Expedia announces plans to accept Bitcoin payments
Expedia has become the latest e-commerce website to accept payments made from customers using Bitcoin as well as generic generic forms of currency. Though big news for Bitcoin enthusiasts (replete in their tinfoil hats and Ron Paul t-shirts), the acceptance…
Megaupload founder puts up multimillion bounty for key information
MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom (yes, that is his real name) is offering up a meaty $5 million (£3 million) cash sum to an individual with information that could help with his fight against a US copyright claim. The multi-millionaire internet…
E Ink working on Kindle-like smartwatch
The wearable tech revolution, which already is dominating the scene this year, could set to become more exciting, following E Ink's announcement that its technology could be used for both the screen and body of an upcoming smartwatch. The main…
RIPSP: End of an era as Sony discontinues the PSP
A decade after its launch, in a world currently dominated by humongous phablets and handy tablets, Sony has announced plans to discontinue the original PSP completely. The console stopped shipping in North America back in January but has finally faced…
Google said to be working on voice-only technology for car use
Forget hands free – Google apparently wants us to go eyes free when behind the wheel. According to Android Police, Google is looking to expand its voice search functionality with an eyes-free interface that would be aimed at motorists. Said…
Samsung's first UHD monitor now available to pre-order
Samsung's first monitor to use 4K UHD technology, the UD590, has officially gone up for pre-order in the United Kingdom through PC e-commerce site Overclockers.co.uk. It will then go on sale through several more retail outlets, such as the the…
Review: ThumpsUp Splash Speaker
Going on holiday and want to sit by the pool listening to some tunes? Or perhaps you just want to sing in the shower. Either way, there's a problem: How can you listen to music without ruining your phone? This…
Affordable HTC One M8 "Ace" shown off in official-looking images
Taiwanese tech giant HTC is reportedly working on a plastic variant of the HTC One M8, which while similar on the inside, will have a cheaper exterior. The shots were found on Chinese tech blog iFanr, which has managed to…
