Mozilla’s Firefox launches smartphone operating system software
Mozilla Firefox web browser has announced handsets based on its operating system for mobile smartphones.In a press conference ahead of Mobile World Congress, Mozilla said…
Job interviews by Skype- how to best use the technology
A new process is starting to take place- job interviews by Skype- but how do make the best use of the technology?As more online interviews…
Samsung gains tablet market share as Apple’s dominance decreases
Samsung has doubled its share of the tablet market in the last three months of 2012 according to research from IDC.Samsung which makes the Galaxy…
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.…
How to record your phone calls
There is nothing new about voice recording per se – call centres and helplines have been recording customer conversations for years “for training purposes”, and…
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…
Price comparison websites lack trust according to customers
Consumers’ lack of trust in some price comparison websites means that they miss out on potential savings- a watchdog was warned.A previous study by the…
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…