Science and Technology
British computer hacker faces extradition to US after court appeal ... - guardian.co.uk
 ITV.com | British computer hacker faces extradition to US after court appeal ... guardian.co.uk - Gary McKinnon, the British computer hacker who cracked open the Pentagon and Nasa systems in the US, has lost his appeal to the European court of human rights and could face immediate extradition to the US to stand trial. Scot loses extradition fight McKinnon heads for the last chance saloon |
Quick-thinking flies are one jump ahead of the swatter - guardian.co.uk
 BBC News | Quick-thinking flies are one jump ahead of the swatter guardian.co.uk - Astonishingly quick thinking accounts for the ability of flies to avoid being swatted, scientists have discovered. High-speed imaging has revealed an ability to execute an emergency takeoff in a split second. Gotcha! How to swat a fly, and know that it will die The perfect way to swat a fly: stay one jump ahead |
Internet maps 'demolish British history' - Independent
 Telegraph.co.uk | Internet maps 'demolish British history' Independent - By Michael McCarthy, Environment Editor Internet mapping is wiping the rich geography and history of Britain off the map, Britain's most senior cartographer warned yesterday. Heritage wiped off the map as sat-nav puts motorists on road to ... Is the satnav turning us all into dunces at map-reading? |
Internet Explorer - now with 35% less FAIL - Register
 Canada.com | Internet Explorer - now with 35% less FAIL Register - By Austin Modine → More by this author Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 has been released, and it certainly makes for better browsing than the rough-around-the-edges beta 1 build. Internet Explorer gets makeover Internet Explorer 8 is compliant with web standards |
ASA bans iPhone advert - Techwatch
 Canada.com | ASA bans iPhone advert Techwatch - Apple ticked off over ‘misleading’ iPhone ad Apple iPhone ad banned over misleading internet claims |
Stop-and-search powers 'may be creating more recruits for gangs' - Daily Mail
 BBC News | Stop-and-search powers 'may be creating more recruits for gangs' Daily Mail - By Charlotte Gill Stop-and-search tactics to curb knife crime could alienate young men and drive them into the arms of gangs, it was claimed today. Stop and search makes gangs stronger, says former Met police boss Met's knife crime policy attacked |
ContactPoint child database launch delayed following security fears - Telegraph.co.uk
 MSN UK News | ContactPoint child database launch delayed following security fears Telegraph.co.uk - The launch of the Government's flagship database of every child living in England has been delayed just days after The Daily Telegraph exposed serious concerns about its purpose. Launch of controversial child database delayed Database of children is delayed |
'Lost towns' discovered in Amazon - BBC News
 BBC News | 'Lost towns' discovered in Amazon BBC News - The remote Amazon river basin was once home to densely populated towns and villages, Science journal reports. This part of the Amazon, once thought to be virgin forest, has in fact been touched by extensive human activity. Amazon rainforest was giant garden city Scientists find ancient lost settlements in Amazon |
IFA 2008: Samsung Launches MacBook Air Killer - TrustedReviews
 TrustedReviews | IFA 2008: Samsung Launches MacBook Air Killer TrustedReviews - Amidst all the big, bold and brash AV kit that was announced today at IFA, Samsung unveiled its latest notebook, and a fine specimen it turned out to be. Samsung unwraps MacBook Air beater Samsung X360 steals Apple's laptop crown |
Best Western gives details of hotel hack - ZDNet UK
 PC World | Best Western gives details of hotel hack ZDNet UK - The Best Western hotel chain has given details of a hack involving one of its hotels, but downplayed reports that eight million customers have been affected. Best Western Security Breach Hack Fright Turns Murkier Best Western and the worst kind of security mix-up |
Third of UK homes still lack internet access - ZDNet UK
 Digitaltrends.com | Third of UK homes still lack internet access ZDNet UK - While broadband continues its march into ever more homes in the UK, new figures from the Office for National Statistics also reveal that more than a third of households are still going without a web connection. UK has 3 million workless households Three million families living in jobless households |
Fuel prices drive cars off the roads - Independent
 Joy Online | Fuel prices drive cars off the roads Independent - By Mark Hughes The credit crunch and the rising cost of running a car has caused traffic on Britain's major roads to drop for the first time since congestion was measured, a report has revealed. Rising fuel prices ease traffic jams as drivers take the slow lane Journeys faster as congestion falls 12 |
Google Android Platform Misses Google Talk and Bluetooth Features - ITProPortal
 Siliconrepublic.com | Google Android Platform Misses Google Talk and Bluetooth Features ITProPortal - A Primary version of Google’s much touted mobile phone platform, Android SDK, has appeared on the web, with a couple of subtractions from its original menu. Google explains missing Android features Android's missing Bluetooth: Limitations laid out |
IFA 2008: Sony Shows Thinnest, Lightest LCD TV - TrustedReviews
 Stuff.tv | IFA 2008: Sony Shows Thinnest, Lightest LCD TV TrustedReviews - CEO Howard Stringer is first on stage and he’s predictably talking up HD and we’re given a clip of Quantum of Solace to show off their technology. Sony showcases EX-1 LCD television Sony slims down for wireless ZX1 Bravia |
IFA 2008: Philips Unveils LED Backlit TV - TrustedReviews
 Stuff.tv | IFA 2008: Philips Unveils LED Backlit TV TrustedReviews - LED backlighting has been "just around the corner" for what seems like an age but it looks as though IFA 2008 could be where it takes centre stage, with Philips among the first to announce a retail product. Philips LED LUX LCD television launches Philips pitches black with new LED backlight |
IFA 2008: Philips Slim 'Essence' LCD To Make Wall Mounting Easy? - TrustedReviews
 TrustedReviews | IFA 2008: Philips Slim 'Essence' LCD To Make Wall Mounting Easy? TrustedReviews - Thin TVs seem to be a regular theme at IFA this year and though Sony has lead the way with its Bravia ZX1, Philips' Essence range is likely a good deal more practical - not to mention affordable. Philips' new Essence: eating disorder? Philips Essence super-skinny TV confirmed |
IFA 2008: LG announces the X110 netbook - Tech Digest
 ITProPortal | IFA 2008: LG announces the X110 netbook Tech Digest - Netbooks are just too big a business for companies to walk away from these days and LG is the latest to be lured into the market with the upcoming launch of the LG X110 sub-notebook as announced at IFA today. LG launches X110 Netbook LG's X110 Netbook To Open Mobile Phone Manufacturers Flood Gates? |
IFA 2008: Toshiba announces new upscaled to HD Regza LCD TV range - Tech Digest
 Stuff.tv | IFA 2008: Toshiba announces new upscaled to HD Regza LCD TV range Tech Digest - So, the kind of upscaling that Toshiba was talking in their conference has come into force in the form of the Regza ZF range of LCD TVs as launched over here at IFA today. Toshiba announces Regza ZF range of upscaling TVs (IFA 2008) Toshiba Regza 40ZF575D: Improving bog-standard video |
Series Stacking Comes To iPlayer - TrustedReviews
 TrustedReviews | Series Stacking Comes To iPlayer TrustedReviews - While we take great offense at being called Apple fanboys (no one in the office uses a Mac, though four of us are partial to the iPhone) we will happily admit to being big fans of the BBC and its helpful moves like this that make our hearts swoon. BBC to offer "series stacking" on iPlayer BBC iPlayer keeps favourite shows for longer, adds Series Stacking |
Long time coming – a new Microsoft Mobile Standard handset - ITProPortal
 ITProPortal | Long time coming – a new Microsoft Mobile Standard handset ITProPortal - HTC have been remiss of late with the simpler version of Microsoft Mobile. The announcement of the HTC S740 brings the moribund platform back into focus. HTC Touch Pro HTC S740 3.5G smartphone |
