Nokia is teaming up with Sprint to demonstrate its new 4.9G technology at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

After Brexit, there’s a second leave vote that’s worrying British retailers: Leave it on the shelf. Amid the uncertainty, fears are growing consumers will rein in spending on everything from cardigans to carpets.

Operating profits more than doubled, to €7.1m, at Irish software firm Openet Telecom last year, new accounts show.

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new Galaxy Note phablet and a larger version of its curved-screen S6 edge smartphone, marking a fresh bid by the South Korean company to revive momentum in its handset business.

No need to choose between sunshine and exercise. Get both in one hit with the super-speedy park workout.

Google and other companies will offer free or low-cost internet to more than 275,000 low-income households as part of US president Barack Obama’s effort to expand broadband, the White House said.

An Irish start-up shaking up the education technology sphere on both sides of the Atlantic has landed a $3m (€2.7m) deal that will allow it expand its reach in the US.

Britain’s electronic spying agency, in co-operation with the US National Security Agency, hacked into the networks of a Dutch company to steal codes that allow both governments to seamlessly eavesdrop on mobile phones worldwide, according to documents given to journalists by Edward Snowden.

One hundred new high-skill jobs are to be created in Co Westmeath.

Japan’s SoftBank Corp is in talks to acquire DreamWorks Animation, the Hollywood studio behind the Shrek and Madagascar movie hits, a person with knowledge of the situation said.

Apple has revealed there were more than four million pre-orders of its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in 24 hours, exceeding its initial pre-order supply.

US stocks stabilised yesterday after earnings from a major beer brewer helped the market stem its recent declines.

Vodafone says it is in advanced talks to sell its 45% stake of Verizon Wireless back to the US mobile phone service provider for $130bn in cash and stock.

Stocks rose on Wall Street as investors were encouraged by signs of progress in budget talks in Washington.

TIME zone differences will cause America’s “soccer” fans to watch the World Cup live on cell phones and computers.

Speculation grew today that Apple is about to unveil a tablet-style hand-held for music, films, books and other media.

King's Apostle is likely to bid for more Group One glory in next month's Betfred Sprint Cup following his victory in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.

Jargelle foiled Richard Hannon's attempt to maintain his stranglehold on the Weatherbys Super Sprint when just holding Infamous Angel in today's Newbury feature.

Calming Influence stepped into the Royal Ascot picture with a very promising victory in the coral.co.uk King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket.

Henry Candy has nominated the Coral Sprint Trophy at Newmarket on May 24 as the next port of call for his up-and-coming sprinter Corrybrough.

US stocks slumped today as investors fretted over a rise in unemployment claims and the prospect of more bank failures.

BREEDERS’ Cup officials have announced the addition of three new races for 2008.

YOUGHAL stages a superb five-final card tonight, featuring the Ted Fitzgerald Southern Sprint and the Diarmuid Coffey Open Unraced deciders.

Sakhee’s Secret heads a field of 16 declared for the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday.

Desert Lord had his first taste of the all-weather track at Sha Tin this morning as he continued his build up to the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint.

YOUGHAL stages a superb all-final card tonight, featuring the Ted Fitzgerald & TS Southern Sprint and the Diarmuid Coffey Open Unraced deciders.

Benbaun has delighted connections in his preparation for Sunday’s Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin.

Uncertain US investors pushed stocks lower in a meandering session today as a key government jobs report failed to answer Wall Street’s lingering questions about the economy and interest rates.

Surging oil prices and a weak dollar prompted a spate of profit-taking today, pushing stocks slightly lower in light holiday-week trading.

Stocks in the United States extended their rally with modest gains today.

Stocks moved higher on Wall Street today as the Federal Reserve issued a widely expected interest rate rise and investors welcomed the prospect of a merger in the software industry.

Fears that Vodafone could be dragged into another high-profile bid battle and higher inflation conspired to send the London market into the red today.

The FTSE 100 index slid into negative territory today after shares in the market’s biggest stock fell by more than 4%.

Investors pushed stocks substantially higher today as Wall Street greeted the Oracle-PeopleSoft merger and a climb in retail sales as signs of continued economic improvement.

Alexander Goldrun looked in great shape as she completed her preparation for her big test against Rakti and company in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin tomorrow.

Telephone company Sprint Corp is in advanced negotiations to buy Nextel Communications for more than $36 billion in a mostly stock deal that would create the No 3 US wireless telephone company, sources familiar with the situation said yesterday.

IONA TECHNOLOGIES has made significant progress over the last 12 months and is well-placed to deliver value in the future, shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting heard yesterday.

US telecommunications group Sprint is to cut 1,100 jobs.