February, 2014

• 23 February

  HoyosID uses your face to securely sign you into any Web site, launches in March

  

  BARCELONA, Spain — Security is one of the biggest issues facing basically anyone who does anything online — not just the constant hackings and data exposures, but the sheer challenge of managing a mountain of disparate passwords and security schemes. Trying to keep everything straight is increasingly impossible, which leads many to turn to rather …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  Sony at MWC 2014: join us 6.30pm AEDT today (live blog)

  

  Sony kicks off the official MWC run of press conferences with its event and CNET is on the ground in Barcelona to bring you all the news. Sony CEO Kaz Hirai at CES 2014. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) Being held at 8.30am in Barcelona, you can catch our live blog of the conference right here from 6.30pm AEDT time. This year, …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  Google partners with LG for smartwatch

  

  Google is set to unveil its smartwatch plans in March, according to sources close to the project. (Credit: Google) The company is expected to reveal initial details of a smartwatch-centric operating system, with the device itself arriving at Google’s I/O conference in June. Hardware-wise, Google is likely to use a Nexus-style arrangement, keeping its hands firmly on the reins while …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  Microsoft’s OK with Nokia using Android. Kind of

  

  BARCELONA, Spain–Things got awkward for short moment on stage when Microsoft executives were asked about the possibility of Nokia using Android. Joe Belfiore, vice president of operating systems for Windows, looked to Nick Parker, who runs the world original equipment manufacturer group. Parker looked back, with both wanting to defer to the other. Related stories Best Laptop for 2022: The …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  RealPlayer Cloud goes global

  

  RealNetworks today announced the global roll-out of RealPlayer Cloud, a service that lets people watch and share videos on a variety of devices and operating systems. RealPlayer Cloud was first announced in September 2013, but was only available in the US and Canada. With today’s announcement, people will be able to share videos internationally. “We’re excited to bring RealPlayer Cloud …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  CoPilot GPS navigation app wants to improve your commute

  

  At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, this week, app maker ALK Technologies is showing off its most recent additions to its CoPilot GPS app, a free app with downloadable maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and directions. The company has added two new features that aim to make your commute better. The first new feature is CommuteMe, which learns your daily commute …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  Next generation of personal assistant takes a step towards ‘Her’

  

  Who wouldn’t fall in love with Scarlett Johansson whispering cinema listings in your ear? We’re taking a step toward the Siri-with-added-personality portrayed in the movie “Her” with the next generation of natural language interaction: a virtual personal assistant that gives you more than just a list of search results and even learns what you like. “Since the introduction of Siri, …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  Huawei unveils 4G devices and wearable tech at MWC

  

  Chinese device maker Huawei unveiled a range of new devices overnight at the Mobile World Congress 2014 show in Barcelona. Huawei unveils new products at MWC 2014 in Barcelona. (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) The products include two smaller-screen tablets, a new smartphone, a MiFi wireless hotspot and a connected fitness tracker. The two Android tablets — the 7-inch Huawei MediaPad X1 …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  Qualcomm launches 64

  

  BARCELONA, Spain — Qualcomm just made things a little harder for its mobile chip rivals. The San Diego wireless chipmaker on Monday introduced two new processors for high-end mobile devices — the quad-core Snapdragon 610 and the octa-core Snapdragon 615. Both chips integrate Qualcomm’s third-generation 4G LTE modem, 3G technology such as HSPA+ and CDMA, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi, the fastest …

  Read More »
• 23 February

  Samsung’s Galaxy S5 event at MWC 2014: Join us from 5.30am AEDT Tues (live blog)

  

  With an event called Unpacked 5, Samsung certainly wasn’t hiding the fact that its set to reveal its next flagship smartphone. (Screenshot by CNET) In fact, with the company doing a pre-reveal on the new-look (and Android-free) Gear 2 and Gear Neo smartwatches, the stage is now clear for the Galaxy S5 to be front and centre of the event. …

  Read More »