Where Are the UK’s Geeks Hiding?
What is a geek and where do you find them? It seems like a straightforward question, but ‘geek’ is a great divider of a word.…
BT boasts one-million strong Wi-Fi hotspot network
As a prime example of a large telecoms company embracing a concept rather than railing against it, British Telecom has announced a one-million user strong…
NewsNow not welcome on The Times web site
Do you remember my rant last month about the Right2Link campaign? It seems as if News International, the British newspaper publisher owned by News Corporation,…
Nokia UK announces Calling All Innovators winning mobile app developers
Nokia has revealed the winners of its latest Calling All Innovators contest to find a range of innovative new applications for its Ovi Store. The…
Cool British LEGO advert from the 1970s
Forget CGI for the moment and take a look at this wonderful British TV ad from the 1970s for our old favourite: LEGO. I don’t…
Britain to get 50p broadband tax
British netizens who are already paying through the nose for broadband will no doubt be irritated to learn that a new “broadband tax” will be…
Top ten Christmas gadgets are so predictable
Honestly, I despair. The Great British public has no imagination. It has plumped for the technological equivalents of underwear for its top ten list of…
Brits spend three days a month online. Is that all?
I do hope you’re enjoying the survey results we’ve discovered recently, because here’s another one for you concerning how much time Brits spend online. Now,…
British IT workers seventh healthiest profession. Doesn't include gamers
A new survey for a British medical company has revealed the healthiest and unhealthiest professions to be in, and while chefs and farmers are the…
Sky develops upside-down TV remote control
British satellite broadcaster Sky is ready to welcome Australian friends to the UK with the introduction of an upside-down remote control. Ahh, I’ve never grown…