Feb
24

Gateway is back in the UK

When the computer maker Gateway disappeared from the market seven years ago, most people must have thought that was the last they were going to see of them. However Acer, which.. more
Feb
24

BBC, BT and ITV look into next gen Freeview

Following the collapse of the project known as Kangaroo, the BBC, BT and ITV have been looking to create the so called next generation of Freeview. However, with the regulator Ofcom.. more
Feb
24

Online privacy concern for consumers

More than eighty per cent of the UK’s internet users are concerned about their privacy while they are using the internet, according to survey from the advertising company Burst Media. This.. more
Feb
24

Virgin Media says UK not behind on next-gen broadband

Following the recent release of the top twenty next-generation network connected countries where the UK failed to get a mention, it seems that cable provider Virgin Media have a very different view and feels that the UK is far from lagging behind the rest of.. more
Feb
24

Ofcom stops Domino’s sponsorship of Simpsons

The media regulator, Ofcom, has said that sponsorship of ‘The Simpsons’ by the pizza company Dominos broke the government’s rules on junk food advertising to children. These rules were put in place to combat childhood obesity, by not allowing products that are high in salt,.. more
Feb
24

French Film channel to launch on Sky

Fans of French films will be able to view Cinemoi on Sky channel 839, free of charge, every evening until the 6th April, after which the channel will become a subscription based channel. Cinemoi has been created by the live venue and entertainment company The.. more
Feb
24

Sky One to broadcast Simpsons premiere

On the 17th March (St Patrick’s Day) the satellite provider BSkyB will be showing a brand new episode of the hit animation show, The Simpsons, before it is shown in the US. This is the first time in the show’s twenty year history that something.. more
Feb
24

$99 iPhone Becomes a Reality with Best Buy

I’m pretty sure you’ve heard about this right? Lots of people asking Apple for a “cheaper” $99 iPhone. Knowing the attitude of Apple regarding customer requests and their “don’t-tell-us-what-to-do” attitude, lots of people are saying that this is not happening at all. Well, to cut.. more
Feb
23

Commtiva unveils solar phone

Telecoms manufacturer Commtiva has released its first two branded cell phones, and one of them is powered by solar. Like ZTE’s Coral 200, the low-cost Commtiva Sola is designed for developing markets where access to mains electricity is limited. Its features are basic: WAP browser,.. more
Feb
23

Dial-Up in decline

Despite the push for Digital Britain by the Communications Minister, Lord Carter, it seems that not all internet users are using a broadband connection. According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) around five per cent of internet users are still using.. more