Science & Technology
Samsung Galaxy Note II to launch in the UK in October
The successor to Samsung’s popular Galaxy Note tablet/smartphone hybrid, will be making its way into UK stores as of next Monday (October 1st).
By Alex Masters | Notebook, Science & Technology | Wednesday, 26 September 2012 at 4:00 am
iPhone 5 users reporting manufacturing faults, right out of the box
New iPhone 5 users have taken to the web to document cosmetic damage on their handsets, right out of the box. The chamfered edge of the iPhone 5 appears to be prone to scuffing and chipping, especially on black models, with their anodised finish.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Tuesday, 25 September 2012 at 2:00 am
Garmin capitalises on iPhone 5 mapping disaster
Following yesterday’s global uproar regarding Apple’s sub-par maps experience, Garmin are taking advantage of the situation and rolling out public transport and Street View functionality for their Navigon app.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Friday, 21 September 2012 at 2:16 pm
Apple’s map service pales in comparison to Google Maps
Disgruntled iOS 6 users take to the web to slate Apple’s replacement for Google Maps. With inaccurate directions, low resolution images and outdated data, it’s hard to understand Apple chose to fix what wasn’t broken.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Thursday, 20 September 2012 at 2:00 pm
Facebook trials mobile advertising network for third-party apps and websites
Facebook have started testing mobile advertising for sites and app, but rather than clutter up the Facebook experience, they plan to offer ads to third parties instead. Taking on Google at their own game with a little help from the social graph.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Wednesday, 19 September 2012 at 2:28 pm
Can the Paralympics inspire a technological legacy?
There have been many fascinating aspects of the London Paralympic Games. One aspect that has caught media attention and certainly mine, is the equipment, tools and technologies used by many Paralympians.
By Dan Sutch | Science & Technology | Wednesday, 19 September 2012 at 4:00 am
How Completure could revolutionise citizen journalism
As an Airbus plummeted into the Hudson River in Manhattan, few realised that it would be the point of no return for journalism and social media. With this in mind, today sees the launch of Completure, an app which aims to capture these new opportunities that smart phones create for citizen journalists.
By Dom Gilchrist | Science & Technology | Tuesday, 18 September 2012 at 6:28 pm
Google+ surpasses 400 million users in first 12 months
With 400 million users and over 100 million active monthly, Google+ is turning into the company’s first real social success. So why do people still refer to it as a ghost town? Just because it hasn’t replaced Facebook, doesn’t mean it’s a failure. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Tuesday, 18 September 2012 at 3:58 pm
Can an interactive paper revolutionise the print industry?
Interactive Newsprint is a UK-based research project that will be demonstrating there interactive paper technology at this year’s London Design Festival. Their aim is to bring ‘the internet of things‘ to the humble printed page. Is it too late for interactive paper in a world rapidly transitioning to digital media, or are they perfectly positioned to revolutionise the industry?
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Monday, 17 September 2012 at 11:35 am
Apple to retire Ping ahead of October iTunes revamp
As of September 30th, Apple’s ‘social network for music’ will shutter its doors once and for all, as iTunes receives a much needed design overhaul to make way for a sleeker, more intuitive experience.
By Alex Masters | Science & Technology | Thursday, 13 September 2012 at 1:03 pm
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