Nokia World reveals phablets and tablets in Abu Dhabi

Nokia has unveiled its first phablets - extra-large phones - as well as its first tablet computer.

Ship trackers 'vulnerable to hacking', experts warn

A system used globally to track marine activity is highly vulnerable to hacking, security experts have warned.

DNA analysis uncovers genetic errors behind 12 major cancers

Thanks to recent advances in genome sequencing that allow scientists to analyze DNA faster and more affordably than ever before, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis say they have found that many types of cancer are driven by the same genetic mutations.

HTC CEO steps back to focus on fixing smartphone slide: FT

HTC Corp's chief executive has handed some duties to the company's chairwoman as the smartphone maker struggles to claw back market share from Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the Financial Times reported.

Facebook allows teenage users to post publicly on site

Facebook is allowing users under 18 to post publicly on the site for the first time.

Twitter hires Google executive as head of retail: report

Twitter Inc has hired an advertising executive from Google Inc to head its retail division, as the online messaging company ramps up hiring and works to expand its business ahead of an initial public offering, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

Intel to delay Broadwell PC chip production

Intel, the world's biggest computer chip maker, has said the production of its next-generation PC chip, Broadwell, will be delayed by a quarter.

New iPads expected at Apple event set for October 22

Apple Inc next Tuesday is expected to introduce a new line-up of iPads that will compete with the latest tablets from Amazon.com Inc and Samsung Electronics, amid pressure to preserve market share.

BlackBerry issues open letter to calm customers and partners

BlackBerry Ltd on Monday sought to reassure its restive customers and partners that it was financially stable and "here to stay," even though it announced massive layoffs and sources say it is in talks to sell all or part of the company.

Burberry names Bailey CEO as Ahrendts quits for Apple

Christopher Bailey, the designer credited with restoring the cachet to fashion brand Burberry, is to become chief executive next year when long-standing boss Angela Ahrendts will move to Apple.

NSA said to collect millions of e-mail address books, chat lists

The National Security Agency is collecting hundreds of millions of contact lists from e-mail and instant message accounts from around the world, according to a Washington Post report.

Protests follow Google 'endorsed advert' change

Google is facing a backlash over plans to put people's faces and comments about products and places into adverts.

Cyber warrior shortage hits anti-hacker fightback

For the governments and corporations facing increasing computer attacks, the biggest challenge is finding the right cyber warriors to fight back.

US Army plans 'Iron Man' armour for soldiers

The US Army is working to develop "revolutionary" smart armour that would give its troops "superhuman strength".

Foxconn admits labour violation at China factory

Foxconn, the world's biggest contract electronics maker, has admitted student interns worked shifts at a factory in China that were in violation of its company policies.

Sony faces long fight to clamber up smartphone ranking tables

Sony Corp will move cautiously in tackling key overseas smartphone markets such as the United States and China as it strives to become the third-biggest smartphone maker in the world, CEO Kazuo Hirai told journalists on Friday.

Ford car takes control of steering to avoid collisions

A car that takes control of the steering wheel when it detects the risk of a collision is being tested at a research facility in Germany.

Blackhole malware exploit kit suspect arrested

Russian police have reportedly arrested a man on suspicion of masterminding two infamous hacking tools.

HP CEO expects to steady the ship in 2014, sends shares north

Hewlett Packard Co Chief Executive Meg Whitman expects revenue to stabilize in 2014 with "pockets of growth" before the business accelerates again in 2015, sending the stock up as much as 9.5 percent on Wednesday.

Microsoft awards hacking expert, repairs browser bug

Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it is paying a well-known hacking expert more than $100,000 for finding security holes in its software, one of the largest such bounties awarded to date by a high-tech company.

Rock-a-bye Samsung Galaxy Round has something to prove

The rumors were spot on. On Tuesday, Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy Round, which it's proclaiming as the world’s first (deeply) curved display smartphone.

Ballmer: Microsoft's best days are still ahead

Steve Ballmer has penned his final shareholder letter as CEO of Microsoft. With a bittersweet air, Ballmer writes about the company's success over the past year and says that it's just the beginning.

US releases $100 banknote with new security features

The US Federal Reserve has issued a new hi-tech $100 banknote comprising several new security features.

Memories of Facebook cloud Twitter's IPO

When Facebook Inc was preparing to go public last year, the telephones at Granite Investment Advisors rang off the hook as clients called about the social media's company's highly anticipated debut.

Adobe in source code and customer data security breach

Adobe has confirmed that 2.9 million customers have had private information stolen during a "sophisticated" cyber attack on its website.

Twitter wants to raise $1bn in its stock market debut

Social networking company Twitter has said it plans to raise $1bn (£619m) in its stock market debut in documents filed with US regulators.

Instagram to start allowing ads in photo feeds

The legions of people who use Instagram will start to see advertising in their photo sharing feed in the next couple of months.

Gates, Ballmer seek re-election to Microsoft board

Chairman Bill Gates and retiring Chief Executive Steve Ballmer are standing for re-election to Microsoft Corp's board of directors, despite recent moves by some investors to reduce their influence, according to the software company's annual proxy filing made public on Thursday.

Apple iPad Mini with sharper display faces delay: sources

Apple Inc will be unable to widely roll out a new version of the iPad Mini with a high-resolution "retina" display this month, people who work in the company's supply chain said, leaving the gadget without the sharper screen found on rival tablets from Google Inc and Amazon.com Inc.

SAP launches $650 million fund, highlights corporate venture growth

Software giant SAP AG said it is allocating more than $650 million to a new venture fund, SAP Ventures Fund II, showing the growing role that corporations are taking on in funding the world's youngest companies.