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Podcast - 9th March 2012

Cryptography Research demonstrates Differential Power Analysis, which can be used to reveal encrypted information from a smartphone without ever needing to get hold of the device. Recorded at Mobile World Congress 2012.

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Data Select announces new JCB Toughphone devices, including "world's toughest smartphone"

Earlier this year, construction equipment manufacturer JCB and Motorola Mobility produced a special edition of the Motorola DEFY+ smartphone.

Now there’s more news from JCB as it unveils a new generation of JCB Toughphones in partnership with Data Select.

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Telefonica technology investment scheme opens in UK

Wayra, Telefónica’s technology investment scheme, has opened for business in the UK. Launched a year ago in Latin America and Spain, Wayra - which means ‘wind’ in the central Andean language of Quechua - was created to find and nurture the best technology ideas and talent worldwide.

It’s offering UK entrepreneurs an investment of up to €50,000, access to technology expertise within Telefonica & O2 and use of a new state-of-the-art workspace in London.

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Apple announces new iPad with improved display and faster processor

Apple has announced the third generation of its iPad tablet. The new device - called simply ‘new iPad’ rather than iPad 3 - has a higher-resolution display, Apple’s new A5X chip and a 5 megapixel camera.

In addition, Apple has cut the retail price for iPad 2 devices.

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Visa Europe follows its Monitise investment with a stake in the Mobile Money Network

The UK-based Mobile Money Network, which is behind the Simply Tap mobile shopping app, says Visa Europe is planning to take a 15% stake in its business. Visa Europe will join the MNN’s three founders: Monitise, Best Buy Europe and Charles Dunstone.

The two businesses aim to implement a number of m-commerce initiatives in the UK in 2012.

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