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Google Wallet PIN crack has potential security consequences for MasterCard and Visa cardholders -
www.securitypark.co.uk | 1 hour 10 minutes ago
Security Park news: Google Wallet PIN crack has potential security consequences for MasterCard and Visa cardholders

Thai floods continue to impact HDD manufacturing, says IHS
www.digitimes.com | 2 hours 11 minutes ago
Although hard disk drive (HDD) supplies in the first quarter commenced their recovery from the disastrous floods that struck Thailand in late 2011, a full recovery of production is still months away, with unit shipments not expected to return to annual growth until the third quarter, according to

MediaTek veröffentlicht Plattform “MT6575” für Android | SYS-CON MEDIA
www.sys-con.com | 7 hours 38 minutes ago
SYS-CON Media, NJ, The world's leading i-technology media company on breaking technology news.

Take business payments with your BlackBerry and eMerit - Video
www.tracyandmatt.co.uk | Feb 11, 2012
Take business payments with your BlackBerry and eMerit - Video, Technology News and Reviews, Mobile Devices and gadgets. Smartphone and Android Reviews; HTC, HTC EVO 3D, Samsung Galaxy S2, HTC Desire S, LG Optimus Black, HTC Sensation, BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Phone 7

Technology News: Exploits & Vulnerabilities: Google Wallet a Pushover for Pickpockets
www.technewsworld.com | Feb 10, 2012
News of two security flaws in Google Wallet, which lets smartphone owners pay for purchases through the devices, has caused some concern about the nascent mobile payment product. One works on rooted devices; the other works on any smartphone with the Google Wallet capability.

EC antitrust chief warns over abuse of 'essential' patents in smartphone wars | Technology |
www.guardian.co.uk | Feb 10, 2012
Motorola and Samsung may face challenges from Joaquin Almunia, with investigation into Samsung already underway over use of 'FRAND' patents in court cases. By Charles Arthur

Vulnerability in Google Wallet Leaves Funds Wide Open - NYTimes.com
bits.blogs.nytimes.com | Feb 10, 2012
A simple procedure demonstrated on some Android smartphones allows anyone to gain access to funds stored in Google Wallet, Google's mobile payment system that acts as a substitute for traditional credit cards. No hacking is required, and it can take a thief just minutes to start spending your cash.

Microsoft releases MSN app for the Apple iPad
www.mobileburn.com | Feb 9, 2012
Microsoft released MSN for iPad today, a new app designed to bring all of the MSN channels that users are familiar with to their tablet devices.

T-Mobile Offering All Smartphones 'Free' Feb. 11 - One Day Valentine's Day Promotion |
www.dslreports.com | Feb 9, 2012
News: T-Mobile Offering All Smartphones 'Free' Feb. 11 - One Day Valentine's Day Promotion

Nokia to cut 4,000 smartphone jobs - FT.com
www.ft.com | Feb 8, 2012
Nokia will slash about 4,000 jobs at its smartphone manufacturing bases in Europe and the Americas after the Finnish phonemaker announced plans to shift production to Asia. The three factories affected are in Finland, Hungary and Mexico, although