Science and Technology
Apple to allow all iTunes songs to be used on any MP3 player - Telegraph.co.uk
 ABC News | Apple to allow all iTunes songs to be used on any MP3 player Telegraph.co.uk - Apple has announced that all songs on its iTunes music service will be available without copy protection, opening the way for them to be played on any MP3 player. Apple iTunes Store goes '100% DRM-free' - allegedly Apple drops copy protection from iTunes |
Pranksters inflitrate live MacWorld feed - Register
 ABC News | Pranksters inflitrate live MacWorld feed Register - As unfounded as they may be, reports of Steve Jobs's demise have spread to a live feed of MacWorld provided by Apple gossip site MacRumors after griefers managed to breach the website's security. Video: Steve Jobs Weight Loss Due to Hormone Imbalance Apple's farewell keynote: No Jobs, no shocks, no last hurrah |
Apple Launches Unibody Laptop With 17-inch, 2.3 Megapixel Display - ITProPortal
 DailyTech | Apple Launches Unibody Laptop With 17-inch, 2.3 Megapixel Display ITProPortal - Apple has launched a whopper of laptop in the form of this season's brand new Macbook Pro, a fantastic 17-inch model which is the thinnest (24mm) and the lightest (2.99Kg) ever produced by Apple matching the previous generation. Macworld 09: new iWork 09 from Apple Tuesday, 06 January 2009 Apple: "The Best Is Yet To Come" |
Blu-ray enjoys festive sales boost - IT PRO
 Product Reviews | Blu-ray enjoys festive sales boost IT PRO - Positive signs for high-definition optical format as sales figures see notable spike in December. By Benny Har-Even, 6 Jan 2009 at 11:49 Blu-ray looks to be finally making a dent in the UK home entertainment market after enjoying a successful Christmas ... Blu-ray rockets in December Blu-ray Sales Grow Faster Than DVD |
Crime maps for the public in every police force - Telegraph.co.uk
 TechRadar UK | Crime maps for the public in every police force Telegraph.co.uk - Crime maps that allow the public to pinpoint crimes in their street or neighbourhood are now available across every police force in England and Wales. Police unveil online maps of crime Police launch online neighbourhood crime maps |
Snowy owl finds cold comfort in Cornwall - Times Online
 Times Online | Snowy owl finds cold comfort in Cornwall Times Online - A snowy owl, which normally lives only in the coldest parts of the world, has arrived in a Cornish village - along with hundreds of birdwatchers. Winged wonder: Young snowy owl lands in Cornwall Hundreds of birdwatchers turn out to see rare snowy owl |
'Mario Kart Wii' on top for ninth week - Digital Spy
 Spong | 'Mario Kart Wii' on top for ninth week Digital Spy - By Liam Martin Mario Kart has made it nine weeks at the top of the Wii charts to become the Nintendo console's first 2009 number one. FIFA 09 is first UK No.1 of 2009 UK Game Charts: 2009 Kicks Off |
UK hospital embraces Wii Fit - Play.tm
 DailyTech | UK hospital embraces Wii Fit Play.tm - A new report online this afternoon reveals that one UK hospital is making inventive use of Wii Fit; using Nintendo's exercise software to help those with prosthetic limbs - via the balance board and the Wiimote. Amputees get to walk again with Wii Fit Researchers study Wii Fit effectiveness |
Police can hack into home computers remotely - ComputerWeekly.com
 Digitaltrends.com | Police can hack into home computers remotely ComputerWeekly.com - Police can now hack into home computers without a warrant, as the European Union (EU) continues to increase states’ power to tackle electronic crime. Police 'encouraged' to hack more Police get ok to hack |
Steer Clear of Pirated Windows 7 Downloads Warns Security Firm - ITProPortal
 ITProPortal | Steer Clear of Pirated Windows 7 Downloads Warns Security Firm ITProPortal - Downloading Windows 7 from unofficial sources online could be a very risky venture according to security vendor Fortify, due to the fact that they may already be infected with malware. Pirated Windows warning Security experts warn against pirated Windows 7 |
LG to produce Freesat TVs - Digital Spy
LG to produce Freesat TVs Digital Spy - By James Welsh LG has signed up to produce devices with Freesat functionality built-in, it was confirmed today. The electronics manufacturer will initially produce only integrated Freesat digital TVs but said there is "the prospect of further products" ... Freesat signs up LG LG to launch Freesat tellies |
Basic phone service cost 'to be shared' - BCS
 ITProPortal | Basic phone service cost 'to be shared' BCS - BT will no longer be required to provide basic phone services for the entire UK on its own, according to a report. Lord Carter, the communications minister, is set to unveil the findings of his Digital Britain review in Westminster on January 14th. Communication Minister Pledges Universal High Speed Internet 2Meg broadband to become universal |
Motorbikes get to use bus lanes - BBC News
 Cycling Weekly | Motorbikes get to use bus lanes BBC News - From Monday, motorcyclists will able to ride in the restricted lanes for an 18-month trial period. Transport for London (TfL) said it hoped the measure would cut accidents and traffic in the capital. Motorcycles in bus lane trial Law permitting use of bus land takes off in London |
Wikipedia Fund Call Raises $6.2 million, Stays Ad-free For Now - ITProPortal
 Techtree.com | Wikipedia Fund Call Raises $6.2 million, Stays Ad-free For Now ITProPortal - Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has ensured its ad-free survival for at least up to the end of this fiscal year, following a successful fund raising campaign from the website. No ads on Wikipedia Wikipedia's call for funds ensures survival |
CES 2009: Vuzix Unveils 'See-Thru' Video Glasses - TrustedReviews
 TrustedReviews | CES 2009: Vuzix Unveils 'See-Thru' Video Glasses TrustedReviews - We've been following Vuzix quite closely since its video glasses first hit the UK in April last year. The concept has always been pretty funky: watch video content from your iPhone, PMP or anything with an auxiliary output in a large format and ... Vuzix delivers big screen sunglasses Vuzix launches "fashionable" Wrap 920AV |
Orange and Vodafone to Expand Network Sharing Partnership - Cellular-News
 ITProPortal | Orange and Vodafone to Expand Network Sharing Partnership Cellular-News - The UK arms of Orange and Vodafone are expected to expand their existing network sharing agreements to include sharing the costs of engineering, maintenance, and technology, in a move which is expected to save Vodafone (and Orange presumably) around ... Orange and Vodafone extend UK network sharing Vodafone starts cost-cutting action |
Online tools help parents stalk student children - guardian.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.uk | Online tools help parents stalk student children guardian.co.uk - Helicopter parents who hover over their children's lives long after they leave home are now turning to social networking sites to keep in touch with their offspring and meddle in their university life from afar, a new survey has found. Parents Increasingly Use Social Networking Websites To Communicate ... Parents turn to social networking sites like Facebook to keep in ... |
Firefighters tackle chimney fire - Watford Observer
 The Oregonian - OregonLive.com | Firefighters tackle chimney fire Watford Observer - By Neil Skinner » Firefighters were called to an address in Northwood last night to deal with a chimney fire. Crews rushed to the house in Rofant Road at around 6pm after smoke from a wood fire began billowing back down the chimney and into the ... Warning over chimney safety Check your chimneys, warn fire service |
IAB BLOG: Facebook vs The Queen - IAB UK
 The Inquisitr | IAB BLOG: Facebook vs The Queen IAB UK - According to the latest research, social networking is not only changing the face of traditional media, it is changing the very nature of Christmas - and may ultimately spell the end for the monarchy. Facebook hits Christmas peak 8:18AM, Monday 5th January 2009 One in 10 UK web visits to social networks |
Developers to start charging for Android Market apps - IT PRO
 PC World | Developers to start charging for Android Market apps IT PRO - Official paid-for apps will be coming to the Android Market soon, giving incentive to developers to improve app quality, and leveling the playing field against the iPhone. Google Android G1 users to get paid-for applications Android Market stocks up with paid-for apps |
