Nov
20

Asus readies nippy 1201N netbook for UK

Asus has announced the UK launch date for its speedy Eee PC 1201N – it will be available in January 2010. The netbook has a 12.1 inch display, dual-core Intel Atom.. more
Nov
20

Cities come first for the Tories

With a general election around six months away, information on how the opposition would cope with the next generation broadband rollout and the pledge to provide all homes in the UK.. more
Nov
20

BT Vision to get HD

It seems that BT will be adding high definition TV services to its next generation of set top boxes. This service will be provided through Freeview HD, which will be rolling.. more
Nov
20

Humax launches new Freeview PVR

With high definition television being rolled out on the Freeview digital TV service, starting next month, the makers of set top boxes are busy bringing out the latest equipment capable of delivering high quality HD services. According to the government, around half the country should.. more
Nov
20

GCHQ promotes careers on Xbox Live

GCHQ, the UK Government Communications Headquarters, will be drumming up recruits on Xbox Live. According to Marketing Magazine, the intelligence agency that provides information to the Ministry of Defence will be running a six week campaign targeting 18 to 34-year-olds. It will include online in-game.. more
Nov
20

What’s happening down at Twitter

Micro-blogging website Twitter has changed its tag-line question from “What are you doing?” to “What’s happening?” Site co-founder Biz Stone explained the reason for the switch is that Twitter has now become less about personal updates, and more about what’s going on in the world... more
Nov
20

Google’s Chrome OS gets previewed

Google has given the world a sneak peek at its new Chrome operating system. The Chrome OS will do away with the traditional desktop, being browser based. It’s designed to simplify the computing experience, providing a very swift boot up (7 or so seconds) and.. more
Nov
20

BBC plan to launch Radioplayer with over 400 stations

The BBC is set to launch an Internet radio station player, boasting access to over 400 commercial and BBC stations. The Beeb is partnering up with RadioCentre, Global Radio and Guardian Media Group to do so. The service will come in the form of a.. more
Nov
20

Virgin Media to rebrand Living TV

The cable TV broadcaster Virgin Media looks as if it is resigned to holding on onto its TV channels for the time being. As a result, the broadcaster will be going ahead with rebranding the Living 2 channel, which will be completely changed and relaunched.. more
Nov
20

3D on demand from Virgin Media

It seems that Virgin Media could possibly beat rival BSkyB to offering its viewers 3DTV content, however, unlike the service being offered by Sky TV next year, Virgin Media will be making 3DTV available on demand. Channel Four is currently running a week of 3DTV.. more