Stewart Mitchell

Recent articles by Stewart Mitchell

Apple patented iPhone tracker in 2009

Apple patented iPhone tracker in 2009

Snooping plot thickens.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 29 2011, 9:04AM Security
Sony defends notification delay in data fiasco

Sony defends notification delay in data fiasco

PlayStation maker claims it took a week to investigate seriousness of data theft.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 28 2011, 1:47PM Security
Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Insists its smartphones are not tracking customers.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 28 2011, 9:14AM Hardware
Sony unveils dual-screen Android tablet

Sony unveils dual-screen Android tablet

Includes an unusual dual-screen design and support for PlayStation games.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 27 2011, 12:00PM Mobility
Researchers tout self-healing smartphone screens

Researchers tout self-healing smartphone screens

Smooth away scratches.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 27 2011, 8:54AM Mobility
Microsoft opens beta for cloud-based Office 365

Microsoft opens beta for cloud-based Office 365

Microsoft has opened its Office 365 cloud suite to a public beta of the service.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 21 2011, 9:36AM Cloud
iPhones, iPads secretly collecting user location data

iPhones, iPads secretly collecting user location data

Device spies ripe pickings for jealous spouses, police, thieves.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 21 2011, 9:30AM Security
Granny takes down web in two countries

Granny takes down web in two countries

Your cable, my shovel.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 8 2011, 2:15PM Security
Nokia confuses developers with Symbian roadmap

Nokia confuses developers with Symbian roadmap

Long slow death for Symbian on Nokia in emerging markets.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 29 2011, 4:06PM Collaboration
Microsoft pays US$7.5m for IPv4 address stash

Microsoft pays US$7.5m for IPv4 address stash

"Dual stack" migration to keep demand strong.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 25 2011, 8:30AM Collaboration
Windows Phone 7 gets cut and paste update

Windows Phone 7 gets cut and paste update

NoDo upgrade now available, but branded handsets may have to wait.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 24 2011, 10:46AM Mobility
Google adds speech recognition to Chrome

Google adds speech recognition to Chrome

Could lead to voice-controlled surfing.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 24 2011, 8:10AM Software
Firefox 4 finally ready to roll

Firefox 4 finally ready to roll

Speed and privacy improvements.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 23 2011, 8:20AM Software
France hits Google with Wi-Fi snooping fine

France hits Google with Wi-Fi snooping fine

First time French have handed down a six-figure fine for data breach.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 22 2011, 1:00PM Security
Facebook snaps up "dumb phone" development firm

Facebook snaps up "dumb phone" development firm

Facebook buys London-based developer Snaptu..
Stewart Mitchell Mar 22 2011, 8:40AM Mobility
Google accuses China over Gmail hack attack

Google accuses China over Gmail hack attack

Google has openly accused China of hacking into Gmail.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 22 2011, 8:39AM Security
NY Times locks content behind paywall

NY Times locks content behind paywall

Subscribers asked to pay US$15 for four weeks' access.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 21 2011, 9:56AM Finance
RIM offers JavaScript workaround for BlackBerry breach

RIM offers JavaScript workaround for BlackBerry breach

Admits security hole in operating system.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 18 2011, 9:10AM Software
Japan crisis sends component prices soaring

Japan crisis sends component prices soaring

NAND and DRAM prices have abruptly headed north following Japan's earthquake and tsunami disaster.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 15 2011, 11:25AM Hardware
Samsung targets business with Galaxy Pro

Samsung targets business with Galaxy Pro

Targets BlackBerry users.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 8 2011, 9:15AM Mobility

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