As computers around the world get smarter and more powerful, internet heavyweight Google is determined to stay ahead of the game. The company said on Wednesday that it is buying a French artificial intelligence company called Moodstocks that specializes in image recognition. Moodstocks focuses on building image-recognition capabilities into phones, and first introduced software that …

As if the fallout from the EU referendum wasn’t stressful and confusing enough for the people of Britain, Brexit is now taking its toll on the price of phones. Upstart Chinese Android phone manufacturer OnePlus announced on Tuesday that it is putting up the price of its latest device, the OnePlus 3, in the UK. The reason, says OnePlus, is …

As if the fallout from the EU referendum wasn’t stressful and confusing enough for the people of Britain, Brexit is now taking its toll on the price of phones. Upstart Chinese Android phone manufacturer OnePlus announced on Tuesday that it is putting up the price of its latest device, the OnePlus 3, in the UK. The reason, says OnePlus, is …

Facebook is defending its policies for removing abusive content after being accused by Israel of not doing enough to curb threatening posts. Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan called the social network a “monster” during a TV interview on Saturday, Reuters reported. Facebook did not respond directly to Erdan’s comments but issued a statement Sunday saying that it works closely …

Sky’s streaming service Now TV is branching into a whole new realm, by also offering customers other services they might need at home, including broadband and phone calls. A series of triple-play packages called Now TV Combos, launched on Wednesday, will be available from July that will allow you to mix and match various streaming services, unlimited broadband packages and …

Now playing: Watch this: Google to release its own phone, report says 1:16 Google is reportedly planning to go head to head with Apple and the iPhone by releasing its own phone in 2016. The tech titan is currently in negotiations with mobile operators about releasing the device later this year, the Telegraph reported Monday, citing “sources familiar with the …

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II looks to be on the verge of a dangerous social media addiction after posting her second tweet in two years on Tuesday. “I am most grateful for the many digital messages of goodwill I have received and would like to thank you all for your kindness. Elizabeth R,” tweeted the Queen, thanking the world in …

An app that claims to help refugees adrift in the Mediterranean make contact with the shore has been pulled from the Apple App Store following accusations that it is a fake. The app, dubbed I Sea, was developed by Singapore-based ad agency Grey Group and on Monday evening was awarded a bronze medal at the Cannes Lions conference in France. …

Google’s smartphone payments system Android Pay has been up and running in the UK for a month now, and to ensure people are actually using it, Google has launched a promotion scheme. Beginning Tuesday, Android Pay Day is set to be a monthly event that will make those last few days before actual payday a little more bearable. Once every …

Ever felt the need to scream because your internet keeps dropping out on you? BT has heard your cry. The telecoms provider wants to boost your connectivity at home by offering what it claims is the country’s most powerful Wi-Fi, courtesy of the BT Smart Hub, which it unveiled on Monday. Not only will the Smart Hub mean fewer dropped …