Monthly archive for April 2008
Falling In Love Face-To-Face
Posted Wednesday 9th April 2008 by Swapna
Whoever said looks don’t count! Recent studies reveal that we truly do judge people on face value as potential committed partners. The attitude to relationships in general is given away by the look on your face – so it has been claimed. The recent research revealed that men have a preference over women who appear to have a preference over short-term relationships than women who appear to want long-term commitment.
Buying Bank Details Over The Net Is A Thriving Business
Posted Wednesday 9th April 2008 by Catherine
A new business has emerged through the internet and is doing a roaring trade. Bank details make up part of the information that is stolen every day through various means and sold for as little as five pounds over the net.
The discovery by Symantec, a specialist firm dealing with web security and management of information, say the trading of stolen information is a fast growing business. It is even possible to advertise these items in ‘cyber crime supermarkets’. In fact, bank details make up a staggering 22 per cent of things sold in this fashion, with credit card details accounting for 13 per cent of this total.
ISPs Complain over the BBC iPlayer
Posted Wednesday 9th April 2008 by Tom P
With the BBC iPlayer becoming increasingly popular with web users, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are complaining that the strain placed upon the network is too great. The argument is that on demand television services are straining the networks so much that upgrades will have to be made in order to support the new technology. As always, the crux of the issue is cost, who will have to pay for these upgrades?
Wiimote for XBox 360?
Posted Tuesday 8th April 2008 by Tom P
Rumours are abound in the gaming industry after MTV received information from a undisclosed source that a ‘Wiimote’ style controller for the XBox 360 could be on the shelves as soon as this year. MTV claim that their source is involved in the development of this ‘Wiimote-esque’ controller that seemingly is a copy of the Nintendo design.
It is understood that British developers Rare are working on this new interface and hope that it will be a viable ‘waggling’ control option for games such as Halo, Gears of War and Forza Motorsport. After the success of Nintendo’s Wii in bringing gamers of all ages together it is unsurprising that Microsoft are trying to take a slice of the lucrative family gaming market.
Xbox 360 Will Not Sell Blu-ray Add On
Posted Monday 7th April 2008 by Swapna
Blu-Rays victory over the High-Definition DVD player has shown no impact in Microsoft’s decision to include a Blu-Ray add-on to the Xbox 360 console. Instead, they will be supporting the digital delivery of their games, online.
Since Toshiba had announced that they would no longer be distributing HD DVD, seeing that rival Blu-Ray was stronger in the game. This however, will not mean that Blu-Ray will be sold alongside the Xbox 360. In fact Microsoft are certain that online downloads will see more success.
Bill Gates Lets Slip on Windows 7
Posted Monday 7th April 2008 by Tom P
With the majority of computer users only just getting used to the Windows Vista operating system, Bill Gates has dropped the bombshell that Windows 7 could literally be just around the corner. During a question and answer session of the Inter-American Development Bank hints were dropped that the new operating system could be as little as a year away. Officially the date for the new system is 2010, only three years after the release of Vista. Industry commentators however think that these dates are wholly optimistic and Windows 7 is probably further away than Microsoft predictions.
Apple iTunes Biggest Seller In The US
Posted Friday 4th April 2008 by Swapna
Seeing an iPod is very common amongst people. It was not that long ago that people used to carry portable CD players, now this is almost unheard with the rise of MP3 players and iPods. Downloading music from iTunes has become very popular since it’s’ first launch back in January of 2001. Now seven years on Apple iTunes has surpassed Walmart in becoming the largest music retailer in the US.
No Censoring for GTA IV; Thank You BBFC!
Posted Friday 4th April 2008 by Tom P
Fans of the Grand Theft Auto series developed by Rockstar Games will be jubilant at news that the latest offering, GTA IV has made it through the ratings procedures unscathed and uncensored. Despite having copious references to sex, drugs and violence the game has made it through under the 18 certificate. The BBFC played the game for nearly five and a half hours and based its decision upon this experience.
Protecting Our Children From Social Networking Perverts
Posted Friday 4th April 2008 by admin
The beginning or 2008 saw a decline in social networking site, Facebooks, user base from 8.9 million to 8.5 million. This is good news for competitors MySpace and Bebo. However, all have come under criticism for lack of enforcement when it comes to the age of their users and the risk this is putting children at.
Most sites set a minimum age of 13 but do little to actively enforce this ruling and this form of socialising is becoming ever popular among 8 to 11 year olds. With 19% of all UK youngsters having a profile on at least one site, this presents a problem for parents who are concerned about their child’s safety and it also presents the ideal playground for paedophiles.
The Deaf Community Call For Improved Telephone Access
Posted Thursday 3rd April 2008 by Swapna
With all the advancement in technology, one wonders how much technology is advancing for the deaf community. The deaf community has taken a new call of action to the government for an improvement on telephone access. Since the world is seeing so many technological advancements, it only makes sense to see an improvement in access to telephone devices for deaf people.
The telephones for deaf people work on a system by converting sign language and text into speech, making it easier for two-way telephone conversations. The community are now voicing their need for improving technological devices, to help make access to the telephone for deaf people easier to use with improved communication and improved signal.
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