HP to push for WebOS use in white goods, cars
HP plans to expand its WebOS to be used in cars and major appliances including stoves and refrigerators, but may face an uphill battle convincing manufacturers to try out a new platform.
Bharti group launches $220 Android tablet
Bharti Airtel sister company Beetel Teletech has launched an own-branded 9,999 rupee ($220) Android-powered tablet, manufactured by Huawei.
Motorola director Bill Hambrecht quits
Banker Bill Hambrecht has resigned suddenly from his role as a director of Motorola Mobility, days after the announcement of Google's planned acquisition of the company.
Iraq cellcos face fines over IPO delays
Iraq's mobile operators look set to miss the August 31 deadline for listing on the Iraq Stock Exchange, and could therefore soon be hit with unspecified “penalties.”
Facebook rioter appeals jail term
A UK man is appealing a four year prison sentence he received after being found guilty of using Facebook to provoke recent civil unrest in the country.
Vodafone's M-PAiSA used to pay fines in Fiji
Fijians will now be able to use Vodafone's M-PAiSA mobile money transfer service to pay court fines, in an initiative by the nation's judiciary.
Megafon signs $1b facility to buy Huawei kit
Russia's Megafon has secured two more credit facilities with China Development Bank worth a combined $1 billion to buy Huawei gear.
Aus body upholds firing for Facebook rant
Fair Work Australia has upheld the right for a company to fire an employee for posting an angry diatribe against a manager on his Facebook page.