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The ability to stream content to your home television is a wondrous thing isn’t it? With online services such as Netflix and LOVEFiLM paving the way for the masses to consume all the entertainment they will ever need, is there room for other services to get a look in? ... Read more
Is America’s Internet Ready for New Consoles? Probably Not
Internet December 14, 2013
Microsoft and Sony have released new consoles, the Xbox One and Playstation 4 respectively. It’s been seven years since the two companies released new boxes, and a lot has changed. The last systems, the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, launched in a world pre-iPhone, pre-Netflix streaming, and pre-tablets. Systems... Read more
Are Your Internet Passwords Secure?
Internet December 13, 2013
We might as well just go ahead and admit it: sometimes, we get lazy with our internet passwords. After all, it seems like anymore we have way too many passwords to remember. There’s the email password, the online banking password, the Facebook password, the work email password, and on... Read more
Introducing Instagram Direct: Keeping Those Private Moments Private
InternetSocial Media December 13, 2013
At an event in New York, Facebook owned Instagram announced a new private messaging feature called Instagram Direct. This new feature will allow you to send videos and photos privately to specific friends, who can then discuss the image and also use the already existing like button. Instagram Direct... Read more
This news will either frighten you or it will do nothing at all. It seems there is no end to the ways that the US Government can spy on people these days. Every day, it seems, new information is revealed that takes things a step further than the day... Read more
Twitter Ousts Facebook As The Best Tech Company To Work For
Internet December 12, 2013
It used to be that every tech head wanted to work for Google. I suppose that still applies for many people, what with all the perks that Google gives its employees, not to mention the cred you rack up if you work for the Big G. In the past... Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio Enters Electric Vehicle Racing Formula E
Internet December 12, 2013
Leonardo DiCaprio has confirmed that his joint venture with Monaco-based Venturi Automobiles, will be the 10th team to participate in the initial season of Formula E racing. The group that is responsible for Formula 1 and the World Rally Championships, the FIA, has also organised this all-electric competition. It... Read more
Fast-Track UK Visas For Technology Experts
Internet December 12, 2013
In a push to attract the best international talent to the UK’s digital sector, World-class technology experts will be given fast-tracked visas, David Cameron is to announce on Friday. The prime minister is also set to unveil a £15.5m funding, which will support innovative firms, as he pledges to “make Britain... Read more
Really Obama? A Selfie At A Funeral?
Internet December 11, 2013
Any politician will admit that image is everything. They want to reach the people and come across as a trustworthy and upstanding person, capable of running a country. US President Obama has already been caught in a couple of pictures, which could have given his opponents something to get... Read more
US Government Can Read Your Emails Without A Warrant
Internet December 11, 2013
This may scare some people while others may think it’s really no big deal at all. As of right now, the US Government can read your private emails without any kind of a warrant whatsoever. Some think if people don’t have anything to hide that this news shouldn’t bother... Read more
Edward Snowden, who has become notorious for leaking information on the antics of the NSA, has leaked documents dating back to 2008, which show that both American and British intelligence agencies have “infiltrated” online games such as World of Warcraft. According to these documents, spies from both nation’s agencies... Read more
UK Government To Review Driverless Cars in 2014
Internet December 11, 2013
The British government is pioneering the transportation of the future, as driverless technology is being taken more seriously. The government is offering up to £10 million for the development of a British city or town as a test area for this new and exciting field. Milton Keynes had announced... Read more
It’s Only A Bit Of Radiation Say NASA
Internet December 11, 2013
According to new results from NASA’s Curiosity rover, the risk of radiation will not prevent the long-term mission to Mars from going ahead. The planned mission involves a 180-day cruise to Mars, followed by a 500-day stay and then a 180-day return journey to Earth. This will apparently expose... Read more
The NSA has been hitting the headlines these days, thanks to the uncovering of its illicit activities. From surveillance of what you watch online to having the ability to remotely activate Android and laptop mics (although that’s the FBI, to be accurate), the government is on the receiving end of... Read more
Invitations have been sent out to an event held by Instagram next week in New York City. The invitation for the event, which will be hosted by CEO Kevin Systrom and his team, requested that the guests “share a moment”. There are no details as to what Instagram is... Read more
Eight top technology firms in the US are calling for the surveillance laws in that country to be changed. This comes after recent revelations regarding the USA’s National Security Agency’s data collection tactics. The National Security Agency is collecting Internet records of millions of people in the United States... Read more
It’s been a couple of years since I first heard online professionals ask, “What is the next big thing after the Internet?” I am still not sure that the next big thing is around the corner, but the “Internet of Things” is certainly making waves. Already acronymized as IoT,... Read more
Android’s Andy Rubin Shares Google’s Secret Robot Plan
Internet December 9, 2013
The New York Times has reported that Android founder Andy Rubin will indeed be pursuing his lifelong love of robots. Since leaving the mobile operating system behind, rumours have suggested that Rubin would spend his time working on actual androids. It has been revealed, apparently by Rubin himself, that... Read more