Monthly Archives: January 2011

3D broadcast of Royal wedding

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Javaria

The Royal wedding may be transmitted in 3D, according to discussions between British broadcasters and royal officials. If the potential plans are given the green light, the ceremony, which will take place in Westminster Abbey on April 29, will be … Continue reading →

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PC hire in Bradford

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Javaria

Despite the increasing trend in the usage of smartphone technologies, tablet computers and laptops there is still a place for the humble PC in the modern homes of today. Although smaller portable devices can be moved around and have an … Continue reading →

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Free Wi-fi access for all launched by O2

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Javaria

O2 launched its free Wi-Fi broadband network yesterday, allowing users to log onto the internet across hundred of hotspots across the nation. All internet users will be able to access the facility irrespective of whether they are O2 customers or … Continue reading →

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Boot up times boosted by better memory

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Javaria

Computers could start up much faster in the future as a result of new developments made by US researchers who are building a new form of computing memory. Constructed by a team at North Carolina University, the device brings together … Continue reading →

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Apple’s App Store reaches 10 billionth download

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Javaria

Ten billion applications have been downloaded for use on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch on Apple’s App Store since it launched in July 2008. The landmark figure is indicative of the surging popularity of touch screen technologies and Apple’s foothold … Continue reading →

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iPad app helps users to find BT wi-fi hotspots

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Javaria

A new iPad app providing BT broadband users with free access to millions of wi-fi hotspots has been launched. The application will help users to find their nearest wireless region outside of their home through a mapping service – as long … Continue reading →

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PC hire in Brighton

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Javaria

Living without a PC is near impossible for school pupils, university students and even kids who’ve just started attending nursery in the current competitive climate. It seems obtaining access to a computer is vital to the success of a fledgling … Continue reading →

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Ofcom calls for broadband prices to be slashed for rural households

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Javaria

Cheaper broadband tariffs could be taken advantage of by three million people living in rural areas if new Ofcom proposals are given the green light. The communications regulator has drawn up a set of plans that could potentially decrease the … Continue reading →

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YouTube movie to be screened at Sundance Film Festival

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Javaria

A movie made entirely of YouTube clips will be premiered at this month’s Sundance Film Festival. The one and a half hour feature length film is the brainchild of Scottish director Kevin Macdonald who wanted to create a piece of cinematic … Continue reading →

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New internet addressing system to be trialled in June

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Javaria

The new global internet addressing system will be tested out this June to iron out any kinks that may arise during the switch from the old system planned for November 2011. Version 4 of the addressing system is currently used … Continue reading →

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