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PCR top stories of the week

PCR top stories of the week

NEWS

We take a look at the most popular stories this week, including iPhone 6 rumours and fake USBs entering the UK market.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 10th 2013 at 10:11AM
Fake USB sticks emerge in UK market

Fake USB sticks emerge in UK market

NEWS

Scammers are trying to take advantage of the latest wave of large-capacity USB memory sticks by selling fake devices with much lower memory than advertised.

Helen French
by Helen French
on May 9th 2013 at 2:20PM
£7.5m invested into training UK cybersecurity experts

£7.5m invested into training UK cybersecurity experts

NEWS

Two university research centres have been given £7.5 million in government and research council funding to train high-level cybersecurity experts.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 9th 2013 at 11:24AM
PCR Boot Camp Partner Spotlight: Gem

PCR Boot Camp Partner Spotlight: Gem

NEWS

Gem’s UK general manager, Darren Houghton, talks about the value of diversity in a changing and challenging marketplace and shows how Gem can help your business grow…

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on May 9th 2013 at 11:15AM

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Vodafone stock inventory teases iPhone 6

Vodafone stock inventory teases iPhone 6

NEWS

A leaked image of Vodafone's till system has indicated that Apple will skip the widely expected iPhone 5S and instead release the iPhone 6.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 9th 2013 at 11:13AM
PCR Boot Camp: Discover GfK's latest data on the Connected Devices market

PCR Boot Camp: Discover GfK's latest data on the Connected Devices market

NEWS

Consumer electronics expert Nigel Catlow will provide retailers and resellers with key insights into the world of connected smart devices at this year’s PCR Boot Camp.

Helen French
by Helen French
on May 9th 2013 at 10:50AM
Nokia's introduces developer-friendly Asha 501, shipping in June

Nokia's introduces developer-friendly Asha 501, shipping in June

NEWS

Nokia has unveiled the first phone from its new Asha range, which comes in six colours and runs a revamped OS called the Asha platform.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 9th 2013 at 10:46AM
Microsoft interested in acquiring Nook for $1 billion

Microsoft interested in acquiring Nook for $1 billion

NEWS

Microsoft is reportedly mulling over a bid to take on the digital assets of Nook Media LLC for $1 billion.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 9th 2013 at 10:32AM

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Sony returns to profitability

Sony returns to profitability

NEWS

Tech giant Sony yesterday revealed its financial results for the year ending March 2013. And after five years in the red, the firm has turned a profit.

Helen French
by Helen French
on May 9th 2013 at 9:25AM
PCR Boot Camp Partner Spotlight: Genius

PCR Boot Camp Partner Spotlight: Genius

NEWS

Sales and marketing manager Stuart Pullen examines the issues facing technology retail today and tells us exactly what makes the Genius brand such an attractive proposition...

Helen French
by Helen French
on May 8th 2013 at 2:19PM
Tech support worker builds own Google Glass

Tech support worker builds own Google Glass

NEWS

Nathan Myers has built his own version of Google Glass dubbed ‘Flass’.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 8th 2013 at 12:26PM
Nokia CEO berated by shareholders during investors call

Nokia CEO berated by shareholders during investors call

NEWS

Angered shareholders have vented their frustrations towards Nokia CEO Stephen Elop over his alleged failings of running the firm.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 8th 2013 at 11:42AM

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Verbatim expands Power Packs range

Verbatim expands Power Packs range

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Verbatim has expanded its range of consumer electronic solutions with a new line-up of portable ...

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 8th 2013 at 11:27AM
Distributor Deal of the Week

Distributor Deal of the Week

NEWS

A selection of the biggest deals from the UK IT channel...

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on May 8th 2013 at 11:27AM
Samsung reportedly to stop manufacturing microSD cards

Samsung reportedly to stop manufacturing microSD cards

NEWS

Samsung is looking to phase out from the microSD market as it focuses on embedded memory solutions, reports DigiTimes.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 8th 2013 at 11:16AM
Windows Blue public preview due in June

Windows Blue public preview due in June

NEWS

Microsoft has announced it is to reveal the much-talked about Windows Blue update towards the end of June.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 8th 2013 at 10:57AM

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Kids' unauthorised IAPs add £30m to UK parents' bills

Kids' unauthorised IAPs add £30m to UK parents' bills

NEWS

Over a third of UK parents are hiding their mobile devices from their kids as unauthorised IAPs have added £30 million to smartphone and tablet bills.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 8th 2013 at 10:33AM
GAME forced to pay out £2.6m following buyout by OpCapita

GAME forced to pay out £2.6m following buyout by OpCapita

NEWS

Despite battling its way out of administration last year, Game Retail was forced to pay out the large sum to new owners OpCapita, despite posting a loss.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 8th 2013 at 10:12AM
Network Group Gala Awards 2013: Jon Atherton awarded Special Recognition

Network Group Gala Awards 2013: Jon Atherton awarded Special Recognition

NEWS

The annual Network Group Gala Awards Dinner and Exhibition returned for a fourth year last week and saw members come together to reward those partners for their success and support ...

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 7th 2013 at 4:50PM
PCR Boot Camp: Get hands-on Microsoft Office training with Entatech

PCR Boot Camp: Get hands-on Microsoft Office training with Entatech

NEWS

As a platinum sponsor at this year’s Boot Camp conference and expo, Entatech will be inviting all delegates to attend a series of exclusive Office 2013 training sessions.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 7th 2013 at 4:31PM