Monthly Archives: December 2010

Laptop hire in Liverpool

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Javaria

Liverpool is known for its fantastic night life, welcoming locals and cultural mix of people, which are great ingredients for a show-stopping New Year’s party. Taking up laptop hire in Liverpool might just help you to organise your own New … Continue reading →

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Amazon gift patent allows users to exchange unwanted presents

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Javaria

Amazon has created a ‘gift conversion’ patent that lets users swap unwanted gifts before they are shipped out in a bid to save money on the cost of rejected and returned presents. The new algorithm-based technology allows people to blacklist … Continue reading →

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Apple to build holographic tv screens

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Javaria

Apple is developing television screens that produce holographic images without the need for 3D glasses, according to a new patent granted to the American computer firm. The new technology works by creating a system of dome-shaped pixels on television screens, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft awarded most powerful brand status by UK consumers

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Javaria

Microsoft has been named as the most powerful brand by UK consumers, beating Tesco and Google to the top spot, according to a new survey. The poll, carried out by research group Decision Technology, asked over 1,500 people to put … Continue reading →

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Internet usage rises amongst UK staff who continue work at home

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Javaria

Internet addiction is hitting British workers as they continue to work at home after completing their office hours even throughout the current holiday season. A new survey, carried out by Demon Broadband found that just under two thirds of UK employees … Continue reading →

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PC hire in Cardiff

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Javaria

Presents have been opened, toys have been played with and a festive breakfast has been had by all – it’s finally Christmas! Aside from all of the delicious foods and fantastic television programs, the season of goodwill is about being … Continue reading →

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iPad storytelling app featuring Sesame Street character unveiled

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Javaria

An iPad storytelling app based on the children’s television series Sesame Street has been released in the US this week in an interactive book format. ‘The Monster at the End of This Book’ features popular children’s character Grover – a hairy … Continue reading →

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Google sued by woman for displaying underwear on Street View

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Javaria

Google is being sued by a Japanese woman who claims images of her underwear displayed on Street View caused her psychological distress. The woman told the district court at the first hearing of the case in the city of Fukuoka … Continue reading →

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Apple will launch new Mac App store next year

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Amy

Apple to launch new Mac App store online. The current Mac OS X downloads store will be closed in favour of the new App store. Apple have announced that they will be shutting down the Mac OS X Downloads section … Continue reading →

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3D printer could produce physical objects

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Javaria

Shoes, clothes and furniture could be created with a printer that outputs 3D objects in the future. The innovative process, known as rapid prototyping, will allow users to download bespoke designs for items like chairs and print them off at … Continue reading →

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