Number of technology patents hits new record
Last year 14,205 patent applications for technology related products and technologies were filed.In 2011 that figure was 11,974, showing an increase of 19% in 2012.…
UK 4G moves closer with Ofcom auction
The universal roll out of 4G in the UK has progressed as seven bidders for the auction of bandwidths have been named by Ofcom.The telecoms…
Geeks and Nerds- are they now positive nouns like Boffins?
Are the names “geek” or “nerd” now becoming socially acceptable- even admired?It used to be implied that the person was socially awkward, even socially inferior.…
UK’s first 4G pricing plans announced
The UK’s first G4 mobile operator EE has announced the prices for it’s new service.The firm’s cheapest contract will be £36 per month with no…
GCHQ recruiting Generation Xbox for spy jobs
Up to 100 members of “Generation Xbox” will be offered a career by GCHQ security services under a scheme announced by Foreign Secretary William Hague.The…
Apple Maps frustration- Tim Cook apologises
Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has published an apology following criticism caused by it’s switch to a new maps system.Tim Cook acknowledged that users had…
How to create better health sector websites
Like any online experience NHS health websites must be built around it’s users’ needs- in this case patients.They need to be much more clear and…
Controversial start for 4G start in the UK
UK’s telecoms regulator Ofcom has authorised Everything Everywhere- the company which owns Orange and T-Mobile, to use its existing bandwidth to launch fourth generation (4G)…
Samsung quarterly profit surges- boosted by smartphone growth
Samsung Electronics has reported a record quarterly profit- boosted by growth in smartphone sales.Operating profits were £3.8 billion (6.72tn won) in the second quarter, a…
UK broadband growth plans criticised
The government’s broadband strategy risks leaving many communities behind by focusing on speed over reach of service a Lords committee has warned.The UK could miss…