Sony Windows Phone

Sony Windows Phone handset to launch in the middle of 2014

Sony has been making exclusively Android phones for about four years, but soon it could branch out into Windows Phone as well.

Lenovo Vibe Z, A859, S930, S650

Lenovo's new smartphones Vibe Z, A859, S930, S650 

 

Lenovo today announced a foursome of new smartphones ahead of CES. The hero device of the group is the Vibe Z, aimed at the fashion-conscious shutterbug crowd.

Google to discontinue sharing apps

Google to discontinue sharing apps Bump & Flock

Smartphone file-sharing apps Bump and Flock have announced that they will be discontinued at the end of January.

Micromax Bolt A28 and Bolt A59 specification

Micromax Bolt A28 and Bolt A59 Android smartphones listed online

Two new Micromax budget Android smartphones, dubbed Bolt A28 and Bolt A59, have been listed at an online retailer. Unfortunately, there is no word on the pricing of both the smartphones, which are listed with a 'Notify Me' option for consumers.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo specification

Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo with Android 4.3, 5-inch display

 Samsung, in an attempt to cash in the popularity of its Galaxy Grand mid-range smartphone series, seems all set to introduce a new device dubbed Galaxy Grand Neo, claims a new report.

Cheques paid via smartphones

Cheques to be paid in via smartphones

Plans have been announced to allow bank customers to pay cheques into their account by taking photos on their smartphones.Rather than go to the bank in person, customers will be able to photograph the cheque, and send it electronically.

Science news preview of 2014

A science news preview of 2014

The Rosetta mission's Philae lander will try to ride a comet on its sweep into the inner Solar System

As the new year begins, the BBC's science and environment journalists look ahead to what we can expect to see in the headlines in 2014.

US announces test sites

US announces six states for testing drones

The US aviation regulator has announced the six states that will host sites for testing commercial use of drones.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) picked Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia.

Hackers hit League of Legends game

Hackers knock League of Legends offline

Millions of people play battle arena game League of Legends every day

 

Hugely popular online game League of Legends (LoL) was knocked offline for a few hours on 30 December by hackers.

BBC computer server hacked

BBC computer server 'was controlled' by Russian hacker

The exploit was reportedly offered for sale on Christmas Day

 

A Russian hacker took control of a BBC computer server and attempted to sell access to it to other cybercriminals, according to reports.