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So how does the O2 Wallet stack up?

O2 Wallet does what it does well, but it still isn’t the killer app for ‘real world’ shopping that would get it to leap ahead of the competition. Ultimately, the lack of NFC limits the possibilities of what could be a game changer for retail businesses nationwide.

Guest blog: Cloud bursting

Writing for CBR, Brian Murray, principle consultant at IT services firm 2e2, makes the case that when it comes to cloud computing CIOs should reach for the skies but keep their feet on the ground

UK banks still have low aspirations for mobile

UK banks are so conservative when it comes to mobile technology they are crippling their own opportunities in the sector.

Twitterers say 25% of tweets are not worth reading

A study analyzing the value of tweets revealed users thought tweets that were funny, shared information, or posed interesting questions were rated to have the most value.

Is Facebook sexist?

Facebook is being criticised for having no women on its board but is it alone?

New Bob Marley biopic to debut on Facebook and in theatres simultaneously

The forthcoming documentary about the reggae legend will be streamed live on Facebook at the same time as its premiere.

Facebook acquires Instagram: How cool is that?

Facebook announced yesterday that it has purchased mobile photography app Instagram for an astonishing $1bn. What’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s thinking here?

New FileMaker 12 continues focus on tablets

Database software maker FileMaker launched its FileMaker 12 software today, focused on consumerisation of the workplace – especially with tablets.

Twitter makes ‘delusional’ Samantha Brick an instant celebrity

Daily Mail journalist created a flutter on Twitter after her article saw unprecedented comments and over 1.5 million hits.

Megaupload’s Kim dotcom is online again and making a music album

The larger than life tycoon was granted access to use the internet again by a New Zealand Judge as well as time for the Megaupload founder to have weekly meetings with Megaupload co defenders and finish his upcoming music album.