Times website traffic dwindles behind paywall

The Times and Sunday Times websites have seen a large decline in visitors since News International built the paywall around its online content. The paywall went up at the start of.. more

New Polio vaccine could eradicate the disease

Hopes that polio could be eradicated in the near future were boosted by recent trials of a new vaccine. World Health Organisation (WHO) scientists reported in the medical journal, The Lancet,.. more

Android confirms 100,000 app milestone

There are now 100,000 apps on the Android Market, with this fact being confirmed via the AndroidDev Twitter account. A short and simple tweet broke the news: “One hundred thousand apps.. more

Schmidt backs away from “move house” comment

As we reported this morning, Google CEO Eric Schmidt has made another one of his embarrassing public remarks where no-one is quite sure whether it’s a joke or not. This comment came during a CNN interview, when the CEO was being questioned by Kathleen Parker.. more

Dell Venue Pro also tips up on Amazon for £499

It seems that the majority of retailers will likely be flogging the sim-free Dell Venue Pro for £499, as not only does eXpansys have this down as the price, but also Amazon. Amazon is also stating November 8th as a release date, somewhat earlier than.. more

Skype to be blocked on Nimbuzz

As part of preparations for its planned IPO, Skype has asked rival VoIP firm Nimbuzz to remove support for Skype services. This will mean that Nimbuzz users will not be able to access Skype services from 31 October. Skype is believed to be planning to.. more

Dementia patients to escape anti-psychotic drug sedation

Forty-four healthcare bodies have signed up to a pledge to seek to approve the quality of life for dementia patients, and avoid the over-use of drugs to sedate them. It comes after a government report criticised the practice of prescription drugs being used as a.. more

Updated iPlayer attracts more users

iPlayer usage has increased since the latest version was launched last month, according to a blog post by Daniel Danker, the BBC’s recently appointed General Manager for Programmes and On Demand. Demand for the service in the last week in September was the highest since.. more

Paul the Psychic Octopus dies

Paul the Psychic Octopus, who correctly predicted a string of football results at the South Africa World Cup earlier this year, has died. Paul become a sensation when keepers provided him with the option of two national flags for each of Germany’s games, only to.. more

Tesco iPhone app gets barcode scanner

Tesco has added a barcode scanning facility to its grocery shopping app for the iPhone. The app, which was released last month, lets you order your weekly shop directly from your Apple smartphone, or add something when you’re out and about, and realise you’ve missed.. more