4G finally coming to UK this September?
High speed mobile internet is coming to the UK next month, after network Everything Everywhere was given the go-ahead to roll out 4G technology across the country.
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Has Manchester become the hub of the UK’s high-tech boom?
London’s much heralded ‘Tech City’ was supposed to become a major part of the capital’s legacy following the 2012 Olympic Games but a report from Think Tank London last month has discovered that entrepreneurs have been left ‘frustrated’ by government policies.
Direct marketing spend 'to surpass £15bn this year' (infographic)
Despite the economic gloom, direct marketing spend in the UK is set to grow 7% this year, driven by investment in email and social media, according to new research from the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).
Direct marketing spend ‘to surpass £15bn this year’ (infographic)
Despite the economic gloom, direct marketing spend in the UK is set to grow 7% this year, driven by investment in email and social media, according to new research from the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).
Google debuts bicycling route-finder in UK
Google Maps has launched a cycle-specific routing on its Maps feature in theUK, including National Cycle Network routes.
Wikipedia shuts Russian site in government protest
Wikipedia has shut down its Russian-language site for 24 hours to protest against a Bill that would give the Russian government sweeping powers to blacklist certain sites.
YouTube clamps down on MP3 ripping site
Google is threatening to sue a major site that allows users to rip YouTube videos and record them as MP3 files.
Right to reply: IPv6 launches to tackle shortage of internet addresses
This week saw thousands of Internet service providers and websites around the world permanently enable IPv6 for their products and services for the World IPv6 Launch, organised by the Internet Society. Mike Sapien, enterprise telecoms analyst at Ovum considers why more customers are now starting to realise the importance of addressing support for IPv6.
Hackers hit India after Torrent sites ban
Hacking group Anonymous India has struck a leading ISP in the country to protest a ban on Torrent sites.
Watered-down EU cookie law comes into force with last minute changes
A controversial new series of online privacy rules have come into effect within the European Union’s 27 member countries, requiring companies to receive consent to track individuals’ actions online.