Monday 2 September 2013

Large-screen smartphones, tablets, PCs expected at IFA

The latest from PCWorldToday in Tech Follow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter
09.02.2013  View in a Browser

Large-screen smartphones, tablets, PCs expected at IFA

09.02.2013 9:35 AM

A smart watch from Samsung Electronics, an Acer smartphone that can shoot 4K video, and a Sony smartphone with a 20-megapixel sensor are among the announcements expected at this year's IFA consumer electronics show.

Ka-ching! Amazon explains benefits from ebook price-fixing settlement

09.02.2013 8:00 AM

The settlement over ebook price-fixing could mean that you might be eligible to receive a payout for certain ebooks you've purchased.

 

Take our poll

Participate for a chance to win an iPad, Samsung Galaxy S4, or Kindle Fire.

Phones on PCWorld!

See our news, reviews, how-tos and shopping info.

 

Verizon shells out $130 billion to Vodafone for mobile unit

09.02.2013 9:50 AM

Verizon Communications has reached an agreement to buy Vodafone Group's 45 percent stake in its Verizon Wireless subsidiary for $130 billion.

Open-source project links Bitcoin with publishers

09.02.2013 10:40 AM

Ankur Nandwani wanted to pay for content, but not for a subscription, so he designed Bitmonet, a way to pay quickly for one-off access to sites with paywalls.

Microsoft drops top Masters certification for tech pros

09.02.2013 11:08 AM

Microsoft announced it will retire its Masters level certification exams by October 1, prompting strong protests on blogs and community forums from IT professionals.

The ten most embarrassing, exploitative, soul-killing, downright dangerous tech jobs

09.02.2013 3:00 AM

Think your job stinks? Hope it isn't one of these.

'Backscatter' network could support the Internet of Things

09.01.2013 1:50 PM

Researchers in at the University of Washington have mapped out a wireless communication system intended to allow devices to communicate with each other without relying on batteries or wires for power, bolstering the Internet of Things.

Make the most of your day off with these simple tech to-dos

09.02.2013 3:30 AM

Wash the car: check. Weed the garden: check. But don't forget to work through your tech chores.

Sync Google Earth placemarks across different PCs

09.02.2013 7:30 AM

Dick uses Google Earth on more than one PC. He asked how to sync placemarks between them.

Verizon, Vodafone reportedly close to $130 billion deal

09.02.2013 8:45 AM

Verizon and Vodafone are close to a deal that will see the U.S.-based carrier buy out the U.K. company's stake in Verizon Wireless for US$130 billion, according to press reports.

Are we missing life to focus on our mobile companions?

09.01.2013 12:52 PM

If you've ever felt isolated among your smartphone-obsessed friends and family, you're not alone. Do our mobile devices connect us or sentence us to solitary confinement?

No comments:

ads