Wikipedia to change policy
Wikepedia is the undisputed champion of free information on the internet, however how accurate this information is a matter for debate, this is because anyone can set sign and join in the fun, but once you are in it is possible to change entries or just create your own version of a story.
This has led [...]
Apple payout for scratched iPods
Apple have settled a class action law suit where customers who bought an iPod were disappointed to find that there were quality issues with the product, this was brought about because how easily it was for the devices surfaces to become scratched.
The law suit argued that Apple was aware that the high gloss surface could [...]
Steve Jobs still want to be on Disney’s board
Despite the concerns over Steve Jobs health, it looks as if he cannot be too worried about it, even though he has taken a six month leave of absence from the day to day running of Apple. He is still interested in being re-elected to the board of Disney in March.
He has been a member [...]
Remember Knol
When Google announced that Knol was going to be the next and best wiki type venture on the net, there were some ripples of fear appearing, yet that was 2007 and when it would not be until July 2008 when Knol finally appeared.
It promised to be better than other knowledge communities for both the reader [...]
Topless mob appear at Heathrow
It had to happen sooner or later, with the government pushing ahead with the expansion of London’s Heathrow airport, and then it was a sure thing that the protesters would be stepping up a gear in order to try a delay it.
At Heathrow protesters opposed to the development of the third runway staged a flash [...]
App for iPhone earns $100,000
There cannot be many people who have escaped the current craze in applications for the Apple iPhone. There are those, which resemble cigarettes, glass of beer and so on but the one application that is the most successful is iSteam.
What this application does is turns the screen into a steamed up mirror effect, but with [...]
Couple save cash by marrying at fast food joint
The credit crunch is affecting people in many different ways, but one thing that is really feeling the pinch has to be weddings; there was a time when the spending of thousands of pounds seemed to be the norm.
However, with cash being so tight the wedding has to be scaled down in order not to [...]
Hot dog seller payout for prime spot
When you see someone selling burgers and hot dogs on a street corner in London there is little though that goes into how much the guy pays or not to the local authorities for the privilege.
However, in the home of the hot dog, New York there is more value placed on a pitch where a [...]
Advertising banned at teatime in France
For the time ever in France, TV viewers will be able to watch the box in the early evening without the interruption of any adverts at all, this is because the French government have banned TV advertising on the state owned channels during these prime times.
These new rules mean that advertising will be banned during [...]
Treasure hunter uses Google Maps
Google maps are great for finding directions from one place to another. However, could this be the first time that this service from the search engine has been used to find lost treasure?
The case comes up because of a legal battle, which has started, between a 39 year old musician and filmmaker and the representatives [...]
Wiki plea’s for cash
Is the world’s most favourite online encyclopaedia, Wikipedia running into financial difficulties? Regular visitors to the site could not have escaped the flashing banners, which appear constantly asking for donations to the site.
In fact things have progressed slightly further now with the founder Jimmy Wales replacing these pleas for a more personal approach, but the [...]