Category Archives: Technology
‘Smart city’ government cash goes to Glasgow
The Scottish city of Glasgow has won a £24m government grant that will be used to make it one of the UK’s first smart cities.
Read more...Is your password vulnerable to hacking? 90% are
New research by global consultancy firm Deloittes has found that over 90% of online passwords, even those that are deemed as strong choices, will be vulnerable to hacking in 2013.
Read more...HD? 3D? What about B & W?
I was astonished to read that in this world of HD and 3D there are still 13,000 people in the UK who applied for a black and white TV licence in 2012.
Read more...Digital downloads reach a record £1billion
Official industry figures from the Entertainment Retailers Association have confirmed that digital downloads of films, video games and music reached £1billion in 2012.
Read more...Technological developments to look out for in 2013
From self-driving cars to super fast mobile broadband, 2013 looks like it’s going to be a big year for technology.
Read more...Text messaging turns 20
It was December 1992 when software programmer Neil Papworth wished his friend a ‘Merry Christmas’ with the first SMS message ever sent. Now it’s twenty years later and SMS messaging has overtaken speaking on the phone and even face-to-face contact.
Read more...Sainsbury’s app makes supermarket shopping easier
For many people who use online grocery delivery trawling round the supermarket is a thing of the past. No more squeaky trollies! No more leaving all of your bags for life in the boot and only remembering when you’re at the till!
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