UK ISPs ordered to block The Pirate Bay
Internet providers in the UK have been forced to stop their users accessing The Pirate Bay file sharing site.
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Right to reply: It is a ‘criminal’ oversight not to teach our children coding
The delivery of the first batch of Raspberry Pi computers on 20th April will provide educators with massive opportunity to correct the ‘criminal’ neglect of computer technology in our schools according to Gary David Smith – co-founder of Prism Total IT Solutions.
Microsoft apologises after Windows Phone speed challenge backfires
Microsoft has apologised after initially refusing to reward a tech writer who “smoked” a Windows Phone using an Android handset, as part of a new in-store competition to promote its new smartphone range.
Angry Birds maker Rovio buys Finnish rival
Angry Birds maker Rovio has bought Futuremark Games Studio for an undisclosed sum.
London Overground gets free Wi-Fi
London’s Overground train passengers will be able to access 60 minutes of free wifi per day with the introduction of hotspots in 56 stations.
Video game sales overtake DVDs in UK- report
Sales of video games in the UK have pipped those of videos (DVDs and Blu-Rays) for the first time, making the gaming industry the country’s biggest entertainment sector, according to new research.
Streaming overtakes DVDs at LoveFilm
LoveFilm customers are now streaming more films online than they are renting DVDs, the company has revealed.
Budget 2012: UK to get £150m investment for ‘fastest broadband in the world’
At yesterday’s budget, Chancellor George Osborne outlined the Government’s plans to make the UK Europe’s technology centre, with broadband as a cornerstone of its business policies.
Sky takes on LoveFilm and Netflix with ‘Now TV’
Sky is set to launch a web TV services, offering non-Sky customers the chance to view its programs online on monthly or pay-per-view basis.
Olympic Games 2012 athlete Jade Nicholls secures sponsorship from DWPub
British discus champion Jade Nicholls has secured sponsorship from media communications company DWPub for the Olympic Games 2012.