Microsoft unveils free Windows 8.1 update

Microsoft Corp's forthcoming update to its personal computer operating system will be called Windows 8.1 and will be available later this year free to existing Windows 8 customers, the marketing chief for the Windows unit said on Tuesday.

Published: 6 hours, 15 minutes ago

Nokia Lumia 925 vs Lumia 920

Nokia has announced the Lumia 925, and while it is thinner and lighter than the Lumia 920, it misses out in some areas.

Published: 6 hours, 38 minutes ago

Exclusive: EU to warn China it may levy duties against Huawei - sources

The European Commission plans to send a formal warning to China that it is ready to levy sanctions against telecoms equipment makers Huawei and ZTE Corp over illegal subsidies, people close to the matter said.

Published: 6 hours, 40 minutes ago

Tia Sharp Murder: Inept Metropolitan Police Officers Search Piled on the Agony

Blunders by police, who checked attic where Tia's body was hidden four times, added to the agony of Stuart Hazell's crime, says Dominic Gover.

Published: 6 hours, 56 minutes ago

Angelina Jolie Double Mastectomy: Brad Pitt Praises Medical Team and Heroic Fiancée

Pitt says all he wants is for Jolie to have a long and healthy life following surgery to prevent breast cancer.

Published: 7 hours, 9 minutes ago

BlackBerry opens up messaging, unveils mid-tier smartphone

BlackBerry announced plans on Tuesday to offer its popular instant messaging system on rival devices and introduced a new mid-tier smartphone targeted at countries where its faded brand remains strong.

Published: 7 hours, 15 minutes ago

Verizon sees lean Verizon Wireless dividend conserving cash

Verizon Wireless dividend payments may be lean going forward as the venture of Verizon Communications Inc and Vodafone Group Plc conserves cash to pay down debt and prepare for a spectrum auction, a top Verizon Communications executive said on Tuesday.

Published: 7 hours, 26 minutes ago

Nvidia Project Shield to Cost $349, More Expensive than Vita and 3DS

Nivida has announced that Project Shield will cost $349 when it launches in June, more than rivals PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS

Published: 7 hours, 36 minutes ago

BBM Coming to iOS and Android is 'Statement of Confidence'

In a major move from BlackBerry it is extending its free messaging service BBM to Android and iOS from this summer.

Published: 7 hours, 54 minutes ago

Microsoft says operating system update to be called Windows 8.1

Microsoft Corp executive Tami Reller said on Tuesday the company's forthcoming update to its Windows operating system will be called Windows 8.1 and will be available later this year free to existing Windows 8 customers.

Published: 8 hours, 1 minute ago

Falling Apple Faces Two Tough Quarters as Android Claims 75% of Smartphone Sales

Android and Samsung continue to dominate smartphone market, as total phone sales fall flat with waning feature phone interest.

Published: 8 hours, 11 minutes ago

BlackBerry Q5 Launched to Target Budget Market and Extend Reach

The BlackBerry Q5 features a physical keyboard and budget pricing to help extend it reach.

Published: 8 hours, 15 minutes ago

White House under Fire over AP Yemen Terror Plot Phone Records Seizure

Associated Press's 2012 CIA Yemen terror plot operation story behind Justice Department seizure.

Published: 8 hours, 35 minutes ago

Russia Detains Alleged CIA Spy Ryan Fogle over Bid to Recruit Agent

US embassy staffer arrested and exposed by FSB in scenes that echo dark days of Cold War.

Published: 8 hours, 39 minutes ago

Chart in Focus: Britons Get Poorer as UK Tumbles Down World Disposable Income Rankings

ONS data shows impact of high inflation and paltry wage growth on household disposable income.

Published: 8 hours, 59 minutes ago

Fay Weldon's Near-Death Experience: I Saw the Light

Author had two visions of the afterlife while under general anaesthetic.

Published: 9 hours, 5 minutes ago

BlackBerry unveils new mid-tier smartphone

BlackBerry unveiled a new mid-tier smartphone device with a physical keyboard on Tuesday, the feature that still sets it apart from most rivals, and said its make-or-break new devices had put the company back on "solid ground.

Published: 9 hours, 8 minutes ago

RBS Chairman Sir Philip Hampton: More Job Cuts on Horizon

Bank to axe jobs to cut costs and shore up capital position in time for 2014 planned privatisation.

Published: 9 hours, 35 minutes ago

Ukip Polling at All-Time High as Farage Wins over Labour Supporters

Survey proves glum reading for Tories' David Cameron and Labour's Ed Miliband.

Published: 9 hours, 41 minutes ago

Nvidia targets enthusiasts with hand-held game gadget

Chipmaker Nvidia said it will start shipping a hand-held gaming device in June, a bid to use its appeal with PC game enthusiasts to challenge console makers like Sony Corp and Microsoft Corp.

Published: 10 hours, 1 minute ago