Sharp has unveiled a new Windows 8 tablet that apparently isn’t afraid of the water. Shown in the flesh at the CEATEC show in Japan on Monday, the Mebius Pad offers a water-resistant body combined with a high-resolution display, reported Engadget, which got ahold of one. The tablet is deemed both waterproof and dustproof and …

O2 4G has hit the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The new iPhones can now connect to O2’s extra-fast network once you’ve done a quick update. In order to benefit from faster data speeds, you need to update your new iPhone’s settings. Either connect to iTunes or go into your settings when connected to Wi-Fi and you should be prompted …

LG’s mighty new flagship smart phone, the G2, is invading the UK with a killer one-two punch of a Snapdragon 800 processor and a sub-£500 SIM-free price tag. Online retailer Unlocked Mobiles has the Korean company’s newest blower on sale for £490, with a free case that has a useful little window so you can see notifications. The free case …

Laptops should definitely not be used on a laptop, as explained in #7 below. CNET When you’ve got work to do, you don’t want to wait for your computer to finish whatever system task it’s doing before it gives you back control. Even worse, you don’t want to spend a big chunk of your workday trying to get a balky …

In quite a coup for Microsoft, Delta will deploy the Surface 2 as an “Electronic Flight Bag” (EFB) across its entire fleet by the end of 2014 — although reports suggest that pilots may not be happy about the move. (Credit: Delta Airlines) The initial roll out is across 11,000 pilots on the Boeing 757 and 767 fleet, with all …

SAN FRANCISCO — The wearable world awaits, some people with excitement and others with anxiety, for the long-rumored iWatch. Apple fans are looking forward, most likely in 2014, to a breakthrough product that decorates their wrists and seamlessly integrates with the iPhone and App Store. The anxiety is most persistent among those who are building wearable products that will eventually …

And that is that. HTC has sold back its final 25 per cent stake in audio company Beats, and washed its hands of the matter, The Wall Street Journal reports. HTC sold back its majority stake about a year ago. It initially spent $300 million on the deal, then sold back its majority stake for $150 million. Considering it charged …

Related stories: Hands on with Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Galaxy Note 3 specs versus Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Gear: Way more than a watch AT&T officially announced its pricing plan for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone, which goes on sale this Friday at the carrier’s online and brick and mortar stores, and also at RadioShack. The carrier will sell …

The Motorola DVX could soon arrive as a lower-cost alternative to the flagship Moto X experience, according to recent rumblings. Related stories Motorola CEO: Don’t worry, cheaper Moto X in the works Motorola’s flagship phone, the Moto X has arrived Moto X coming to Republic Wireless for $299 unsubsidized Having recently passed through the FCC, the DVX documents show support …

Nokia’s upcoming Lumia 929 smartphone could reach Verizon subscribers in early November. Citing “sources familiar with the matter,” blog site Windows Phone Central said Monday that an inventory date of November 6 is listed for the Lumia 929. The device will reportedly sell for $500 off contract. Little is known about the 929 so far. A couple of alleged photos …

Jason Cipriani/CNET iOS 7 adds a new interactive layer throughout the operating system. It can best be seen when looking at a wallpaper on your home or lock screens. When you change the viewing angle of your device by tilting it in any direction, any graphics present on the screen will appear to move. This adds a realistic layer of …

Telstra has launched new mobile packages that allow users to share the one data plan between up to four separate devices. (Credit: Telstra) Telstra’s new Data Share packages allow you to share your mobile data allowance with up to three additional mobile SIM-ready devices such as laptops and tablets, the telco has announced today. The package is placed on top …

The results are in, and things are about as bad as we were expecting for BlackBerry. The Canadian company has officially announced its second-quarter earnings. It’s lost $965 million (£598 million), which is only just shy of the $1 billion loss it was expecting. Those 4,500 jobs will still be cut, however. It’s not a fun time to work at …

The government is resisting European attempts to get rid of roaming charges. Westminster has spoken out against EU plans to bring the telecoms industry into line across the continent. Eurowonks want to try and harmonise things across Europe, reducing the different charges when you go to different countries and bringing unity to the different standards and frequencies used by networks …

Looking for a tablet that’s a bit larger than, say, a Google Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD? The poster tablet for “slightly bigger” is, of course, Apple’s 7.9-inch iPad Mini, but it starts at $329. Today, low-cost tablet maker Ematic launched the EGP008, an 8-inch model priced at $129.99. How does it compare with the Mini? You might be …