Google Pay is out in the UK.

You'll also need a compatible bank and if you're with Barclays, Natwest or Santander you won't be in luck. Supported banks at launch include Bank of Scotland, First Direct, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, M&S Bank, MBNA and Nationwide Building Society.
As i'm now stuck back on my old OnePlus One (Still a decent phone!) i'll be making use of this.

I've noticed Tesco Bank isn't on this list which is a shame. They have one of the best Mobile apps going in my experience!

Source:
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/everything-you-need-to-know-about-android-pay-in-the-uk-1321615

Public service announcement.

iPhone 6s Plus 128GB space grey is stolen.
Part: MKUD2B/A
IMEI: 353289076550310

P.s. Person selling it is an asshole and likely the thief who stole it from me, report them to the Police immediately.

Also the Apple activation lock is still on so you won't be able to use this item and it has a Police crime reference number against the IMEI. 

FTC slaps Asus with 20 years of security monitoring

Naughty Asus! 

Their consumer products are tempting but I get this has knocked confidence for a few people. 

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2016/02/24/ftc-asus-20-years-monitoring/1

Epic Games adds Vulkan support to Unreal Engine 4

Linux gamers are banking a lot on Vulkan and heres hoping the performance gains are realised!

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/2016/02/22/vulkan-unreal-engine-4/1

Developer watches as hackers break into a server

Good read and a fascinating look at the process used.

http://thenextweb.com/dd/2016/02/10/developer-watches-as-hackers-break-into-a-server/

Well played Microsoft - They've purchased SwiftKey

Although MS probably have one of the best default keyboards on Windows Phone they've gone and bought SwiftKey as they continue to push products on the Android and iOS platforms. Smart move as SwiftKey along with Swype have massive popularity in the enhanced input market.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/03/microsoft_buys_swiftkey/

IEEE 802.11ah has been sees official release.

"The Wi-Fi Alliance has officially launched its new WiFi“HaLow” technology, which is based off the long-in-development IEEE 802.11ah standard and uses the 900MHz radio spectrum band in order to deliver a longer range and lower power network solution."
http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2016/01/longer-range-wifi-halow-networks-coming-via-900mhz.html

LG announces new TV lineup - includes 8k production set.

http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/02/lg-8k-tv/

So LG have outted their new Web0S 3.0 lineup. This includes a 8k $130,000 TV! I don't think you'll need to worry about upgrading that 4k Amazon fire TV just yet!

Cisco packet tracer for iPhone / Android

I never knew about these apps but they are great! Wish I had them when studying. Good fun for messing about with on the train / commute.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cisco-packet-tracer-mobile/id1015041980?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netacad.PacketTracerM&hl=en_GB (UK Store)

Ars: Dolby Cinema: Twin laser projectors + object-based 3D audio = awesome

Or as i'd title it: IMAX and Dolby pushing to keep the cinema experience relevant.

It's nice to see that the cinema is still an experience. I don't think the home consumer is taking to things such as 3D-Blu-rays (and eventually 4K Blu-rays) due to an un-unified push by industry, hardware confusion, OTT and high royalties.

http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2015/12/dolby-cinema-laser-powered-projection-object-based-3d-audio-awesome/

Bitcoin surges past $400 today

Screenshot taken from coindesk. Price is currently sitting at $421.44 for 1 BTC. Thats around £279 !!!   

This is the world’s most expensive substance – at £100 million a gram Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/08/this-is-the-worlds-most-expensive-substance-at-100-million-a-gram-5552673/#ixzz3tp2R1M5T

Endohedral fullerenes, because.... SCIENCE!
Seems the Brits are still flying the flag for material development with recent strides in graphene as well.

http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/08/this-is-the-worlds-most-expensive-substance-at-100-million-a-gram-5552673/?ito=facebook

Samsung begins mass production of 128GB DDR4 modules

You won't be popping two sticks ina gaming rig any time soon, but its cool to know whats coming!

http://hexus.net/tech/news/ram/88400-samsung-begins-mass-production-128gb-ddr4-modules/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

ITU Decision Makes 700MHz Band a Global Mobile Broadband Standard

This'll be good for signal penetration also but will require new chipsets in devices to support the newer band!

http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2015/11/itu-decision-makes-700mhz-band-a-global-mobile-broadband-standard.html

Virgin Media increases max download speed to 200Mbps, for free (ish)

Article at Ars:

http://arstechnica.co.uk/business/2015/09/virgin-media-increases-max-download-speed-to-200mbps-for-free/

Good news for current customers especially. Nice idea having multiple options above what BT OpenReach's network restricted providers can offer on FTTC (80down/20up Mbps).