The history of the @ sign
The @ character is the symbol of the internet age, crucial for emails and social networking. The “at sign” was once an obscure symbol known…
Raspberry Pi 3 adds wi-fi and Bluetooth
The new Raspberry Pi 3 has built in wi-fi and Bluetooth technology The Raspberry Pi has become the most popular British computer yet made. The…
EU accuses Google of search abuse
The European Union has filed a complaint against Google over its alleged anti competitive behaviour. The competition commissioner said she had issued a “statement of…
Amazon shuts paid review websites
Amazon is suing four sites that pay people to produce reviews on the retailer’s site. The company alleges that the paid opinions “undermine” its review…
Minecraft- good or evil?
Minecraft the computer game occupies millions of children- in homes as well as classrooms. Minecraft is “digital Lego” – a computer game in which you…
Budget gives extra funds for UK digital research
UK research into digital cash could get a £10 million boost from government according to a statement in the budget yesterday. The plan to invest…
Did GCHQ spy on you- how to check
A recent UK tribunal that GCHQ illegally spied on UK citizens means that you can now try and find out if they spied on you.…
Bank of England probes payment system crash
The Bank of England has launched an official probe after a key payment system that transfers billions of pounds between banks was suspended. The technical…
Google v Amazon- rivalry grows
Google chairman Eric Schmidt has said the firm’s biggest rival in online search is Amazon. Mr Schmidt fought back at claims that Google enjoyed unrivalled…
Is oil price crash secret US war on Russia?
Lower oil prices- leading to falling petrol prices have been great for Western consumers but are they also a secret US weapon against Russia? That’s…