Google Confirms Gmail and YouTube Blocked in Iran
As we reported a few days ago, Iran has been said to be censoring Google and all SSL sites in the lead up to and following the anniversary of its…
ITV says it Didn't Warn Apple Over Use of its Name
If you visited some of your favourite Apple websites this morning, you may have seen reports that suggested UK television broadcaster ITV was at odds with Apple over the supposed…
Google+ "What's Hot" Gets More Fine-Grained Control
If you’ve been wanting a bit more granular control over the “what’s hot” section of your Google+ stream, there’s good news for you today. Googler Scott Zuccarino tells us that…
Monstro: Playlists From Music Shared on Twitter
Monstro is a new, free music service that captures music shared on Twitter, launching today at the SF MusicTech Summit. Monstro adds a new dimension to discovering music via social…
RunKeeper Unveils The Healthy Button and Bookmarklet
Who knew the Internet could help us be healthier? With a plethora of knowledge at our fingertips, and a range of health and fitness related apps that make keeping track…
Angry Birds Now Available to Play on Facebook
Rovio’s smash hit game Angry Birds has finally landed on Facebook, becoming available on the world’s biggest social network with a number of unique features one day before Valentine’s Day,…
Reddit Finally Bans Suggestive Content Featuring Minors
Reddit, which was at the forefront of the fight against SOPA, with co-founder Alexis Ohanian speaking about its stance in New York last month, has had to enforce a few…
Samsung Announces the Galaxy Tab 2
Ahead of Mobile World Congress, Samsung has announced the forthcoming launch of the Galaxy Tab 2, a 7-inch-screened sequel to its popular Android tablet. The new version of the original…
Apple Asks Fair Labor Assocation to Audit Suppliers
As part of its attempts to remain as transparent as possible when it comes to its operations in China, Apple has announced today that it has asked the Fair Labor…
Premier League Football to be Broadcast on Flights
For some travelers, two of the most annoying facets of air travel are not being able to use their mobile phones, and missing out on live sporting action. However, with…
Whitney's Album Price Rise? Blame Sony, Not Apple
This weekend, music superstar Whitney Houston died. As a result, millions mourned her death and honoured her memory by downloading her Greatest Hits and back catalog on their favourite digital…
Middle East Channel MBC4 Partners with Google
Facebook is clearly the dominant social network in the Middle East, with over 34 million users in the region and UAE Facebook penetration rates among the highest in the world….
Apple Reportedly Squeezes Pegatron on ASUS Ultrabooks
Apple has reportedly moved to curb the production of new ‘ultrabook’ portable computers by Taiwanese technology giant ASUS, by forcing its manufacturing partner Pegatron to choose between production contracts for…
Korean ISP Wants a Share of Smart TV Profits
Korean Internet service provider KT has revealed that it is looking for a share of profits generated by smart TV sellers, after it switched off Internet access for smart television…
A Look at HTC's Ice Cream Sandwich, Sense 4.0 Design
HTC has been working on an update to its Sense UI over the past few months, looking to roll out new features, shortcuts and an improved design for new smartphones…
