A newly publishedpatent,reportedby Patently Apple, details additional security features that we may see in future versions of the Find my iPhone system on iOS devices. The patent filing, also reported on byMacrumors, indicates that we may have more control over how our devices are used when they’re lost or stolen and what actions can be performed by people who aren’t the owners. Note that the text on the graphics provided in the patent filing all refer to a ‘St....

BBC has announced it has launched the BBC Audio Research Parnership, which is a new initiative that brings together top UK audio experts for a five-year research collaboration. The initiative will be used byBBC Research & Development(R & D) to work collaboratively with leading universities in the field of audio research and innovation. BBC’s primary academic partners will be University of Salford for acoustics research and University of Surrey for audio-visual research....

A new bill would require carriers to disclose hidden data caps on ‘unlimited’ accounts and compare ‘4G’ speeds directly with competitors, reportsMacworld. TheNext Generation Wireless Disclosure Actwas introduced in an effort to give consumers more accurate information about just what they’re paying for when they purchase wireless service. Currently many carriers have wildly disparate definitions of what constitutes ‘4G’ speeds, causing enough confusion among customers to make it difficult to determine who exactly has the fastest data service....

Hot on the heels of the reveal of Microsoft’sWindows App Storecomes news that the latest build of Windows 8 has been leaked. The build is the latest version of the 7850 build that has been shown at industry events starting back at CES in January. If you’re curious the exact build number is 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508_x86fre_client-enterprise_en-us.iso. The build was discovered by Windows enthusiast siteNeowin.netand they indicate that this is the final 6.1 build....

Apple has found a tremendous success in China, the country hosting Apple’s highest grossing stores worldwide. This momentum will only go faster asDigitimesreports that Cybermart International, a major retail chain in China, plans to open 500 new Apple-licensed stores. Cybermart plans to set up 500 Apple licensed retail shops in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, according to company chairman Steve Chang. The first store will be opened in Tianjin on April 1, 2011....