TechnologyEnd of an era: Skype and Messenger to mergeStarting from 8 April, Messenger users (previously Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger) will find themselves unable to use the service. But don’t panic, this isn’t the cause of a catastrophic technical fault – simply wait to be prompted to install Skype, or follow a few painless steps to get yourself on the way.  Connectivity no longer a barrier: Boost for Thames Wi-Fi networkAn outdoor Wi-Fi network along the River Thames in London has received a signal boost with a set of new transmitters on piers and boats. Wi-Fi network supplier Global Reach Technology deployed 100 Ruckus wireless access points along a 27-mile stretch of the Thames–between Woolwich in the east and Putney in the west–to form a [...] Fighting cancer with cell phones: Innovation to save lives in AfricaOnly innovation can reduce illness and poverty in Africa, according to a program that is funding creative approaches to healthcare in developing countries. More than 50,000 women die each year of cervical cancer in Africa, according to World Health Organization estimates, as more than 80% of the cases are detected in late stages. Share/Save Mobile control for hotel guests (VIDEO)A hotel in Thailand offers five-star treatment controlled by a mobile phone handset. So called “hi-tech” hotels might offer automated mood settings or gadgets that play interactive city guides. But rarely do these flashy extras come together in a neat single concept that also saves you money. Share/Save Apple patents technology that could remotely disable protesters’ smartphones (VIDEO)Technology would broadcast a signal to automatically shut down smartphone features, or even the entire phone Apple claims it would most likely be used to prevent copyright theft or to guarantee privacy in sensitive areas Civil liberties campaigners fear it could be misused by the authorities to silence ‘awkward citizens’ Share/Save Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer has plans for more hardwareMicrosoft’s chief boss has confirmed he plans to release more devices. Steve Ballmer told the BBC: “Is it fair to say we’re going to do more hardware? Obviously we are… Where we see important opportunities to set a new standard, yeah we’ll dive in.” Share/Save Phone call translator app to be offered by NTT DocomoAn app offering real-time translations is to allow people in Japan to speak to foreigners over the phone with both parties using their native tongue. Share/Save Why Windows RT tablets are set to failLong awaited Windows RT-powered tablets are beginning to appear on the radar, but if what I’m seeing now is representative of the devices as a whole, they’re poised to fail, and fail dramatically. Share/Save Apple announces likely iPad mini event on Oct. 23Apple announced Tuesday that it has scheduled an event for Oct. 23, at which it is widely expected to introduce a smaller version of the iPad, dubbed the “iPad mini.” Share/Save Microsoft Surface tablet goes on sale for $499Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled pricingfor its Surface tablet, which will go on sale on Oct. 26. Share/Save
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