Science and Technology
Games developers get tough with file sharers - Brand Republic
 BBC News | Games developers get tough with file sharers Brand Republic - by Daniel Farey-Jones Brand Republic 20-Aug-08, 11:50 LONDON - Five of the world's biggest computer games developers are preparing to threaten thousands of people with court in a bid to combat illegal file-sharing. Computer Game Industry Launches Crackdown on P2P File Sharing File sharers sued in Blighty |
Sky to launch seven new HD channels - guardian.co.uk
 Stuff.tv | Sky to launch seven new HD channels guardian.co.uk - The seven new HD channels will launch on the satellite company's Sky+ HD service next month, bringing the total number BSkyB offers to 26. Sky adds more HD movie channels Sky boosts HD output with seven new channels |
Inmarsat launches six-tonne satellite - Times Online
 BBC News | Inmarsat launches six-tonne satellite Times Online - London-based communications company Inmarsat successfully launched its latest satellite earlier today, putting the group on course to completing its global mobile broadband network. Six-tonne satellite launched into space Inmarsat goes into orbit |
Magpie can 'recognise reflection' - BBC News
 Canada.com | Magpie can 'recognise reflection' BBC News - Magpies can recognise themselves in a mirror, scientists have found - the first time self-recognition has been observed in a non-mammal. Magpies recognize themselves in mirrors Mirror test shows magpies aren't so bird-brained |
MoD declares warbot winner 9:25AM, Wednesday 20th August 2008 - PC Pro
 BBC News | MoD declares warbot winner 9:25AM, Wednesday 20th August 2008 PC Pro - The Ministry of Defence has declared a winner in its competition to develop robotic spy vehicles. The MoD Grand Challenge was developed to promote the creation of unmanned surveillance vehicles able to help soldiers identify enemy positions, patrols, ... The techie challenge to save the lives of soldiers Military technology: MoD announces winner of robot challenge |
Archos unveils 3G media player 12:26PM, Wednesday 20th August 2008 - PC Pro
 Stuff.tv | Archos unveils 3G media player 12:26PM, Wednesday 20th August 2008 PC Pro - Archos has unveiled its new range of portable media players, boasting 3G connectivity for wireless internet browsing on the move. The Archos 5 and 7 models will boast 5in and 7in touchscreens respectively, both with resolutions of 800 by 480 pixels. Archos revamps its PMP range, launches trio of Internet media tablets Archos Pits Latest Wireless 3G PMPs Against Apple's iTouch |
Web Watcher: Midnight Rida; davidhasselhoff.com - Times Online
 Times Online | Web Watcher: Midnight Rida; davidhasselhoff.com Times Online - David Hasselhoff has suffered some trying setbacks recently. The former star of Baywatch, Knight Rider and the late 1980s German pop music scene, revealed recently that he was turned down by Steven Spielberg for a part in Indiana Jones, and also for a ... The Hoff launches HoffSpace Hasselhoff ditches MySpace to launch Hoffspace |
Dell Inspiron 910 Specs Leaked - TrustedReviews
 TrustedReviews | Dell Inspiron 910 Specs Leaked TrustedReviews - Previously rumoured under the name of the Dell E, details of Dell's netbook offering have been conspicuous in their absence before now. Dell and Lenovo netbooks ready to land Rumour Mill : Dell's Atom-based Mini Inspiron 910 To Be Launched ... |
Airport trials face-scanning technology - ZDNet UK
Airport trials face-scanning technology ZDNet UK - The UK Border Agency has started trials of facial-recognition technology to check passports at Manchester Airport. Gates equipped with facial-recognition scanning equipment are comparing the faces of UK and European passengers to their electronic ... UK airports to install face-scanning technology Face screening at city airport to fight terror |
Nokia's Brand New 8800 Phone Aimed At Posher Fashionistas - ITProPortal
 Mobile Gazette | Nokia's Brand New 8800 Phone Aimed At Posher Fashionistas ITProPortal - Nokia has made a stunning new addition to the Nokia 8800 Arte range by introducing the Carbon Arte which promises to turn heads for its sheer looks. Nokia conjures up Carbon Arte mobile phone Nokia's luxurious 8800 Carbon Arte launches |
Orange in mobile broadband promotion - thinkbroadband.com
 3G (press release) | Orange in mobile broadband promotion thinkbroadband.com - The number of people using mobile broadband dongles for internet access when out and about and at home is on the increase. Orange is trying to improve its customer numbers by launching a mobile broadband with laptop bundle for £25 a month. Orange Mobile Broadband review Orange Mobile Broadband: Asus Eee 900 And Modem Free: £25/month |
Toshiba launches new Tecra laptops for business - IT PRO
 TechRadar.com | Toshiba launches new Tecra laptops for business IT PRO - By , 19 Aug 2008 at 16:11 Toshiba has expanded its Tecra range of laptops with two new business focussed machines, the A10 and M10. Toshiba unveils Centrino 2 Tecra laptops Toshiba's ultra secure Tecra laptops |
Another day, another iPhone fix - Register
 dBTechno | Another day, another iPhone fix Register - By Bill Ray → More by this author Version 2.0.2 of firmware for Apple's iPhone was made available yesterday, offering improvements on 3G reception for some, but not fixing the crashing applications Steve is promising to sort by September. Iphone upgrade doesn't work Steve Jobs says Apple will fix iPhone app crash bug |
Ministry of Justice admits losing info on 45000 people - Pocket-lint.co.uk
Ministry of Justice admits losing info on 45000 people Pocket-lint.co.uk - The Government may be making plans to create a huge database of all of our internet and phone activities, but a report from The Ministry of Justice is sure to encourage more dissenters. More Data Record Losses Blow Hole In National Database Plans Ministry of Justice admit huge data losses |
Sony's nano Rivalling E Series MP3 Players Revealed - TrustedReviews
 Mobile Marketing News | Sony's nano Rivalling E Series MP3 Players Revealed TrustedReviews - Sony may have once ruled the portable music market but those days are long gone... Instead what we have from the King of Proprietary is news of yet another 'me-too' range of nano challengers dubbed the 'E Series' (can anyone work out the line up of any ... Sony Walkman revamp details leaked online New Sony Walkman E series range coming soon |
Top Gear YouTube channel launched - Web User
Top Gear YouTube channel launched Web User - Petrolheads can now log onto YouTube to find clips of the BBC's Top Gear including footage of a race between a Bugatti and a light aircraft. BBC Worldwide launches 'Top Gear' channel on YouTube Top Gear channel revs onto YouTube |
Epson Looks To Grab Share in Lucrative MFP Market With Four New ... - ITProPortal
 Tech Digest | Epson Looks To Grab Share in Lucrative MFP Market With Four New ... ITProPortal - Japanese Firm Epson has announced four new printers aimed at the growing league of Home Office users which come with a number of features. Epson launches SX600FW all-in-one Epson WiFi printers head up new range |
Billy the dolphin teaches his flippered friends to walk on water - Daily Mail
 BBC News | Billy the dolphin teaches his flippered friends to walk on water Daily Mail - By David Derbyshire Over the last few years, the 23-year-old has taught up to half a dozen wild dolphins how to tail-walk - the skill of 'walking' backwards through the water on their tails. Wild dolphins tail-walk on water Dolphins teaching each other tricks 'just for fun' |
Analysis: The rise (and fall) of Chip and PIN - IT PRO
 IT PRO | Analysis: The rise (and fall) of Chip and PIN IT PRO - IT PRO traces the history of Chip and PIN in the UK and how criminals have began to target its weaknesses to commit fraud. By Asavin Wattanajantra, 19 Aug 2008 at 17:14 It’s already difficult to imagine Britain without Chip and PIN. Police Warns About Chip and Pin Shortcomings While More Scam ... RMIF boss urges businesses to up their game |
Ofcom say copper wire is good enough - Techwatch
Ofcom say copper wire is good enough Techwatch - by David Allen The telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, has been mixing things up when it comes to the proposed replacement of copper wire by BT. Copper broadband speeds could hit 50Mb/s 50mbps Internet Possible With Current Copper Phone Lines, Says Ofcom |
