Sep
29

ACS:Law could face £500,000 fine from ICO over data breach

We reported on Monday about the security lapse which occurred at ACS:Law, the legal firm involved in the controversial chasing of alleged online copyright infringers. The lapse happened after the firm’s.. more
Sep
28

IBM acquires Blade Network Technologies

IBM is believed to be paying between $350 million and $370 million for Blade Network Technologies which makes blade server, rack switch and virtualisation management software. The move marks a U-turn.. more
Sep
28

Sky reveals 3D channel line-up

Sky is gearing up for the launch of its 3D channel on 1 October and has announced its programme line-up. The channel will be showing a mix of sports, movies, documentaries.. more
Sep
28

Apple TV now shipping

Apple TV set-top boxes have now started shipping in both the US and UK, according to widespread reports on the net. Engadget has reported that folks in the US (and Canada) have begun to receive shipment notifications, with the earliest promised arrival date actually being.. more
Sep
28

Sony Ericsson LiveView remote for Android phones unveiled

Sony Ericsson has announced a micro-display which will let Android owners control their smartphones remotely. LiveView is a small 1.3 inch display bearing square, with buttons and a touch-frame surround, that can be used to operate various functions on your handset via bluetooth. You can.. more
Sep
28

Aston Martin overtakes iPhone as coolest UK brand

It’s that time of the year again when the good folks at CoolBrands take the temperature of the hottest – or rather, the coolest – brands in the UK, via a public vote and the opinions of an expert panel. Last year, the iPhone was.. more
Sep
28

Twitter to announce promoted accounts feature

Twitter’s plan to monetise its micro-blogging platform is set to take another step forward with the launch of promoted accounts. The social networking site already has promoted tweets and trends in its working armoury of revenue generating schemes, with promoted accounts due to be announced.. more
Sep
28

Nokia E7 to cost almost £600?

If you’re waiting for the Nokia E7, which was announced at the recent Nokia World show, then it seems you might now have to wait until January next year for its launch. That’s according to the date online retailer eXpansys has posted, as we reported.. more
Sep
28

Expect business targeted Windows Phone 7 handsets next year

While the initial launch of Windows Phone 7 devices, probably coming later next month (other rumours suggest early November in the US), will stick to consumer targeted hardware, this philosophy will apparently change. Microsoft also intends to produce smartphones carrying Windows Phone 7 aimed at.. more
Sep
28

Virgin Media switches on 3D Movies On Demand

This weekend, Sky will launch its new 3D channel, but Virgin Media has beaten the company to the punch by getting its own 3D movie service out first. Virgin Media’s 3D Movies On Demand will be available to those with V HD or V+ HD.. more