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In just 24 hours BBM has been downloaded over 10 million times by Android and iPhone users, one of the best single-day openings for a mobile app to date.

Continuing from yesterday, Gartner has revealed its top predictions for IT organisations and IT users for 2014 and beyond.

Facing pressure from tech titans like Microsoft and Google, the UK government retracts a contentious clause from its spy bill.

After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.

Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.

Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.

Most parents today have probably breathed a sigh of relief at some point or other that they never grew up with the Internet, or social media.

Previously exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones, BBM will be available as a free download in Google Play and the App StoreSM.

Many have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks.

Microsoft accuses Google of invading privacy by reading emails and intercepting personal data transmitted on private Wi-Fi routers.

Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.

Google Play Music's entrance rattles rivals, offering an iTunes-esque free service and a paid All Access akin to Spotify.

There are many among us who have ruined their reputations and damaged their careers after posting inappropriate material on social networks...

Dive into the peculiar world of virtual dentistry with 'Virtual Dentist Surgery', an app that's raising eyebrows more than it's raising fun.

Data Centres need to talk to each other more to avoid the sort of outages that have hit Google and Microsoft in recent weeks.

This app is an ugly, broken, thrown-together embarrassment made for the sole purpose of exposing people to ads and gouging out what little cash they can.

Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.

Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.

Social networking site hires former Motorola Mobility advisor to expand the company brand, becoming the first Chief Marketing Officer at the firm.

Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.