Monthly Archives: August 2011

Big name brands look to LCD displays to lower tablet costs

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lee Kozlowski

Companies such as Hitachi, Sony and Toshiba have announced that they will be taking part in a joint venture to research and create tablet computers and smartphones that utilise LCD displays in order to lower manufacturing and retail costs. The … Continue reading →

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New crowdsourcing site to help commuters

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Lee Kozlowski

A new crowdsourcing website, FixMyTransport, is being used to notify commuters when there are problems with bus, rail, tube and even ferry services. The site, which features the slogan ‘Euston, we have a problem’, claims it will use the power … Continue reading →

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Apple iPad to be used in schools in Kent

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Lee Kozlowski

The Apple iPad is increasingly being used for more corporate and business work rather than simply for recreation. However, in a step that takes it even further a school in Kent will now be supplying its students with iPads to … Continue reading →

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Mac hire in Woolwich

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Lee Kozlowski

Hiring a Mac is a fantastic way of improving productivity in your place of work. Whether you work in an office or run a home business an Apple Mac can increase productivity levels thanks to its unique design and specifications. … Continue reading →

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Parents ‘bond’ with children over Smartphone and video games

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Damian Taylor

Children are bonding with their parents thanks to video games and smartphone technology such as the Apple iPhone, according to research at Goldsmiths University. The poll which was also co-conducted with gaming company PopCap received responses from more than 3,000 parents … Continue reading →

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Major social networks to meet the UK home secretary over riots

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Lee Kozlowski

It has been announced that representatives from major social networks such as Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook have been asked to meet the UK home office following the riots across the country. So far only Facebook has confirmed its attendance, however … Continue reading →

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Google to release new smartphone to rival the iPhone

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Lee Kozlowski

Google has announced that it will be releasing the latest in its Nexus range to rival other smartphones, primarily the iPhone, on the market. It is expected to be available to buy during this Autumn and will be the flagship … Continue reading →

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Apple to face South Korean lawsuit

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Lee Kozlowski

Apple are to face a lawsuit from around 27,000 South Koreans who are angry that their iPhones and iPads have been collecting location based data. Each one is asking for 1 million won or £533 in compensation over the violation … Continue reading →

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PC hire in Camden

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Lee Kozlowski

Hiring a PC in Camden is one of the best options for those looking to enjoy the live music in  the area. The PCs available at IT Rentals can help to ensure that you can find, listen to and even … Continue reading →

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Hiring a Mac in Edinburgh

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Damian Taylor

Hiring an Apple Mac in Edinburgh is a great suggestion particularly with the Edinburgh Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival happening this month. It is the time that Edinburgh really comes into its own as back-packers, tourists and locals all … Continue reading →

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