Apr
20

ISPs applaud PirateBay.org shutdown

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have applauded a court ruling that saw the founders of a file sharing website sent to jail. The four founders of ThePirateBay were found guilty in a.. more
Apr
20

Amino set-top boxes use EZ TV

UK-based IPTV provider, Amino, has announced that its AmiNET set-top boxes (STBs) now integrate the Optibase EZ TV System. EZ TV will enable AmiNET STBs to provide sophisticated interactive digital television,.. more
Apr
20

Palringo nominated for Webby Award

Mobile social networking app Palringo has been nominated for the 2009 ‘Best Use of GPS or Location Technology’ Webby Award. Martin Rosinski, Palringo founder and CTO, said being nominated for a.. more
Apr
20

Two new operators sign up for Anam’s Smart SMS

Ireland-based mobile services provider, Anam, has announced that two unnamed operators in Cambodia and Estonia have signed up for its Smart Services Applications for SMS (Smart SMS). The two new operators join networks in Taiwan, Vietnam, and Ireland who recently signed up to Smart SMS... more
Apr
20

Short Messaging Service – Hijack Tool

Did you know, that SMS or text messages is now a hacker’s tool to hijack a victims phone? Apparently, an attacker with the right skills could hijack a phone remotely just by sending SMS messages to it. This is according to a mobile security firm.. more
Apr
20

Vodafone offers 5 Gb business mobile broadband

The mobile broadband provider, Vodafone, is bringing out a service that is perfect for business users who need to make sure that their monthly payments are going to cover the cost of the service, with no nasty surprises should the user go over the usage.. more
Apr
20

LG launches eye strain reduction monitors

The Korean electronics manufacturer, LG, has developed a range of monitors designed to reduce the amount of eye stress that working on computers for long periods of time can cause. Eye strain can be quite common and is similar in nature to a repetitive stress.. more
Apr
20

Philips sells share in Pace

The electronics manufacturer, Philips, has sold its stake in set top box maker Pace. This would normally mean that one of the companies was heading for trouble, but industry experts are saying that the deal is good for both firms. Philips made around £42 million.. more
Apr
20

UKTV stocks up for “Home”

UKTV is planning to launch a new lifestyle channel called “Home” at the end of April and in order to make sure that it has enough content to keep the viewers happy, around a hundred and seventy hours worth of lifestyle programming will be added.. more
Apr
20

Freeview shopping channel makes a loss

The Freeview shopping channel, Ideal World Home Shopping, says that the business has stabilised after posting huge losses of £4 million in 2008. With a new management team in place, the plan is to improve delivery times and, more importantly, increase the amount of product.. more