AOL lets UK parents monitor kids' social media use
AOL UK has launched SafeSocial, a bespoke social media monitoring tool, providing parents with an overview of their children’s interactions across social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
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Brits say ‘no way’ to paying £400 for an iPad
The latest research from Broadbandgenie.co.uk has shown that most UK consumers won’t dream of paying £400 for an Apple iPad, despite the desirability of the UK’s number one new gadget.
Brits say 'no way' to paying £400 for an iPad
The latest research from Broadbandgenie.co.uk has shown that most UK consumers won’t dream of paying £400 for an Apple iPad, despite the desirability of the UK’s number one new gadget.
Faster broadband fuelling UK online video boom
Faster broadband internet access has helped to fuel a massive rise in Uk online video viewing, according to new research.
BT tops 2 million wi-fi hotspots
BT has announced it has passed the two million mark for UK hotspot networks.
Right to reply: Spending review threatens UK broadband infrastructure
Delegates at yesterday’s Westminster e-Forum were warned by UK broadband specialists Point Topic that the £530m allocated to broadband infrastructure development across the UK is “not nearly enough”.
Research round-up: 2nd November 2010
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Right to reply: 100MB broadband will soon be a necessity, not a luxury
This week, Virgin Media announced it will be rollout a superfast 100MB broadband network across the UK from December. Michael Phillips, product director at broadbandchoices, explains why these speeds need to become the norm if the UK is to keep up with modern demands on digital media.
Internet worth £100bn a year to UK economy
The internet is worth £100bn annually to the UK economy, comprising 7.2% of the gross domestic product, which is expected to reach 10% within five years, according to a survey commissioned by Google.
Virgin to roll out 100MB broadband from December
Virgin will roll out its superfast 100Mb broadband service from December onwards, with pre-registration to sign up for the super-fast network already being accepted.