Google users warned of threat to smartphone wallets Feb. 11, 2012 - 08:45AM JST ( 1 ) Users of Google smartphone wallets were being warned on Friday that there is a way to crack pass codes intended to thwart thieves from going on illicit shopping sprees. Zvelo Labs researcher Joshua Rubin was featured in a video at the company's website demonstrating software that… Read
Suzuki in fuel cell tie-up with Britain's Intelligent Energy Technology Feb. 11, 2012 - 06:38AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Suzuki Motor Corp will establish a joint venture company, SMILE FC System Corporation, for developing and manufacturing fuel cell systems with Intelligent Energy Holdings PLC (IEH) of the UK, a company which retains an affiliate… Read
Google to make home entertainment system: report Technology Feb. 10, 2012 - 12:45PM JST ( 4 Comments ) Google will mirror Apple's winning hardware-software formula with an Android-powered entertainment system that wirelessly streams content through homes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The Journal cited unnamed sources as saying Google will take… Read
China's Alibaba raising $3 bil for Yahoo! stake Technology Feb. 10, 2012 - 06:04AM JST ( 2 Comments ) Chinese online commerce giant Alibaba plans to borrow $3 billion to buy back the stake Yahoo! owns in the company, a report said Thursday, as the struggling U.S. Internet firm overhauls its Asia holdings. Alibaba,… Read
NEC launches sales of compact all-in-one LTE base station Technology Feb. 10, 2012 - 03:37AM JST ( 0 Comments ) NEC Corp has begun selling the MB4300, a compact all-in-one LTE base station system. The MB4300 series allows for a wide range of installation options in areas with limited space, such as rooftops and compact… Read
Windows 8 preview set for Feb 29 Technology Feb. 09, 2012 - 02:00PM JST ( 27 Comments ) Microsoft on Wednesday revealed plans to unveil a test version of its latest Windows computer operating software later this month. The US technology titan sent out invitations to a "Windows Consumer Preview" event to be… Read
Amazon planning first real-world shop: report Technology Feb. 09, 2012 - 06:47AM JST ( 6 Comments ) Online retail titan Amazon will open its first real-world shop in just a few months, according to a blog devoted to news about electronic readers such as the popular Kindle. Website goodereader.com cited unnamed sources… Read
Lawsuit seeks to block Google's privacy changes Technology Feb. 09, 2012 - 05:18AM JST ( 0 Comments ) A consumer watchdog group is suing the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to prevent Google from making sweeping changes to its privacy policies next month. The planned revisions would enable Google to bundle the… Read
NHK WORLD to expand Internet services Technology Feb. 09, 2012 - 04:22AM JST ( 2 Comments ) NHK WORLD, Japan’s international broadcasting service, has announced the introduction of new Internet options designed to make its services more accessible to audiences across range of platforms. ◆ New Application for Android NHK WORLD has… Read
World Bank's free app puts women on global view Technology Feb. 09, 2012 - 04:07AM JST ( 0 Comments ) From a new bride in Singapore to girl soldiers in Mozambique, a free iPhone and iPad app launched by the World Bank Wednesday uses striking photographs to highlight women's issues around the world. Teaming up… Read
Amazon in streaming video deal with Viacom Technology Feb. 09, 2012 - 01:58AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Amazon announced a deal with entertainment giant Viacom on Wednesday, building up its arsenal of television shows as it takes on video streaming market leader Netflix. The licensing agreement with Viacom will give Amazon Prime… Read