Science and Technology
India IT boss quits over scandal - BBC News
 Sify | India IT boss quits over scandal BBC News - The boss of Satyam, India's fourth-biggest software firm, has resigned after revealing financial irregularities in the firm's accounts. No loss of faith in Indian IT, due diligence to go up: Infosys Nifty tanks below 2900; Satyam plunges 80% |
Britons panic buying last stocks of conventional lightbulbs - Telegraph.co.uk
 Daily Mail | Britons panic buying last stocks of conventional lightbulbs Telegraph.co.uk - Britons are panic buying the last remaining stocks of traditional lightbulbs after the Government agreed to plans to phase them out completely. It's lights out for the light bulb Lights out: The end of tungsten |
Crime maps for the public in every police force - Telegraph.co.uk
 BBC News | 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 launch online neighbourhood crime maps N. Wales internet crime map down at national launch |
CDs and DVDs hold their own against rampant downloads - Daily Mail
 Idealo Product News | CDs and DVDs hold their own against rampant downloads Daily Mail - By Rupert Steiner Sales of DVDs grew last year, while the CD market remained robust despite the growing popularity of music downloads. Blu-ray enjoys festive sales boost Blu-ray rockets in December |
Estee Lauder wrinkle treatment advert banned over misleading claims - Telegraph.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.uk | Estee Lauder wrinkle treatment advert banned over misleading claims Telegraph.co.uk - A wonder cream from Estee Lauder which claimed to make wrinkles ‘disappear instantly’ will no longer be advertised after watchdogs ruled commericals were misleading. Watchdog finds flaws in anti-wrinkle cream ads Advert for 'Polyfilla' beauty treatment inaccurate |
Snowy owl finds cold comfort in Cornwall - Times Online
 Telegraph.co.uk | 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 |
London bikers spread out on city's bus lanes - Motoring
 Cycling Weekly | London bikers spread out on city's bus lanes Motoring - Honda (UK) on Monday led a snow-sprinkled ride with a number of motorcycle industry partners and the London Mayor’s Director for Transport Policy, Kulveer Ranger, to celebrate the opening of London’s Red Route bus lanes for motorcyclists. Motorbikes get to use bus lanes Motorcycles in bus lane trial |
T-Mobile sets up YouTube channel for G1 - Brand Republic
 Ars Technica | T-Mobile sets up YouTube channel for G1 Brand Republic - by Elizabeth Clifford-Marsh, Revolution UK 06-Jan-09, 14:05 LONDON - T-Mobile has launched a dedicated YouTube channel aimed at helping customers get to grips with its G1 handset, the first phone to run Google's Android operating system. T-Mobile launches G1 YouTube channel T-Mobile launches G1 Google Android channel on YouTube |
Plan to extend police-hacking powers gathers pace - ZDNet UK
 ITProPortal | Plan to extend police-hacking powers gathers pace ZDNet UK - The UK government has agreed to work with the European Parliament on plans to extend police powers to conduct remote searches of computers. Police 'encouraged' to hack more Police can hack into home computers remotely |
Mass Microsoft layoffs unlikely - MCV
 ITProPortal | Mass Microsoft layoffs unlikely MCV - A new report has dispelled rumours that Microsoft will be laying off a significant portion of its workforce, claiming the company has other cost cutting measures in mind. Job axe fears amid Microsoft rumours Microsoft Layoff Rumors Persist |
UK hospital embraces Wii Fit - Play.tm
 Destructoid | 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 |
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 |
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 |
UK sportscar makers announce electric models - Reg Hardware
 CNET News | UK sportscar makers announce electric models Reg Hardware - By Alun Taylor • Get more from this author 'Leccy Tech British sports car makers Lotus and Ginetta have both announced they are to build road-going electric cars. Geneva Motor Show preview: Lotus EV concept How Many Lotus Electric Cars Will There Be? |
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 make Freesat televisions |
Big chill descends on Britain - Independent
Big chill descends on Britain Independent - By Terri Judd As Britain endured some of its coldest weather for years, forecasters warned that the next 12 months could bring blistering heat. Freezing conditions and snow confront returning workers Britain bracing for continued cold |
Wikipedia Fund Call Raises $6.2 million, Stays Ad-free For Now - ITProPortal
 The Money Times | 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 |
Energy rating system 'a shambles' - BBC News
 BBC News | Energy rating system 'a shambles' BBC News - The EU system for rating the energy efficiency of public buildings has been labelled "a shambles" after the Scottish Parliament failed to comply. Residential landlords in Edinburgh face fines Failed: Holyrood misses green building targets |
CES 2009: Vuzix Unveils 'See-Thru' Video Glasses - TrustedReviews
 Mashable | 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 |
