AOC will be showcasing its innovative range of display products and solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014.
ASUS unveils ZenFone in the region
ASUS’s latest addition to its portfolio of low-cost gadgets is the Android-based ZenFone series. The screen display gets taller by an inch on every model upgrade in the three-device series and the ZenFone also accommodates two SIMs and a microSD card.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus alternatives
Apple’s release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus mark the end of the company’s streak as the lone major holdout in a smartphone sector dominated by larger devices. So what’s the competition like?
Apples new gadgets: The analysts’ verdicts
Apple’s annual product launch event this year saw it unveil its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch. Here, industry analysts give their take on how the new offerings will fare in the market.
Microsoft in deal for $2 billion Minecraft developer
Satya Nadella could be gearing up for his first big acquisition as Microsoft CEO, as the company closes in on buying the maker of the game Minecraft for more than $2 billion, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Apple Watch: What can and can’t it do?
Excitement over Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus may leave some overlooking the company’s other release which coincided with the new smartphone – the Apple Watch. Here are five things the Apple Watch can do, followed by five things it can’t.
Microsoft relaunches ‘productive’ MSN
Microsoft has unveiled its revamped MSN portal that combines access to personal productivity tools and content from a large number of providers.
Firefox OS to tighten application permissions
Future versions of the Firefox OS mobile platform will allow users to control application-specific permissions, a feature with both privacy and security benefits that’s missing on Android.
Confronting malware intelligently
Brian Kenyon, Chief Technology Strategist, McAfee, a part of Intel Security, follows a “define-freeze-fix” approach to eradicate malware, and is confident that his company is well positioned to deal with today’s ever-evolving threat landscape.
Fresh blue Apple
James Dartnell takes a look at what the recent Apple-IBM enterprise deal could mean for the two corporate giants.
Avenir Telecom to make GITEX debut
European smartphone and mobile phone accessory firm Avenir Telecom group will attend GITEX Technology Week for the first time this year.
5 things you no longer need to do for mobile security
Subbu Iyer, Director of Product Management, Bluebox Security, gives his take on how mobile progress has rendered certain security measures redundant.
Samsung pins its hopes on Galaxy Alpha’s metal frame
Samsung has launched its new Galaxy Alpha with a metal frame, in a bid to boost sales after the plastic …
Google acquires Emu texting and virtual assistant app
Google has acquired Emu, a text-messaging app with a built-in virtual assistant created by a veteran of Apple’s Siri team. …
Review: Dell Venue 7 tablet
A decent option for those looking for a feature-rich tablet at an affordable price.
Microsoft sues Samsung, says it stopped paying for patents
Microsoft filed suit against Samsung on Friday, claiming the device maker has backed out of an agreement that requires it …
BlackBerry buying German firm for voice encryption
BlackBerry has always touted its mobile devices as secure. But now it plans to make them “more secure” by acquiring …
Nadella seeks to axe failing hardware
Microsoft’s quarterly financials are out, and they paint a startlingly clear picture of why new CEO Satya Nadella is in such a hurry to scuttle away from the “devices and services” mantra rolled out by former honcho Steve Ballmer just last year.
Beta BBM coming to Windows Phone
Blackberry has announced that it will bring its BBM messaging app to Windows Phone.
A safe bet
The OS wars are nothing new. Every user has a laundry list of reasons why their operating system is king. One of the key points in determining which OS reigns supreme is security. CNME investigates the security successes and pitfalls of the most commonly used operating systems.