Archive for January, 2006

What Are The Conservatives TMT Sector Policies?

David Cameron is making big noises about changing the Conservative Party in the UK, but where do they stand on the UK TMT sector?

Oxford Media Convention 2006

19.Jan.06

The 2006 Oxford Media Convention organised by ippr in association with MediaGuardian and PCMLP, Oxford University will focus on the role of public service broadcasting and media regulation in a digital age.

Convergence, which has been talked about for so long, is finally upon us, as the internet and mobile phones are gradually becoming viable platforms for consuming and sharing all forms of content.

The public contract between media companies and citizens is being rewritten, with fundamental reviews of the BBC and other broadcasters, to bring them in line with the new giants of audiovisual.

Channel 4 First Podcast Fronted By Jon Snow

Roll-up, roll-up, get your fresh podcasts here. Ch4 first podcast used as promo for their DAB radio ambitions.

UK Still Slow To Use WiFi: Survey

According to a new survey by Toshiba in the UK, punters still wary of Wi-Fi, despite huge growth in hotspots.

Lumix LX1 By Panasonic Review – A Flawed Gem (86%)

We test drive the LX1 and find it an absolute delight – until the sun comes down.

Firefox Grabs 20% Of Europe. Sometimes.

Open Source browser grabs 20% European market share. But only on weekends.

Intel Apple G5 Bootups Fast – UPDATED

Some Mac fans have shot a video of the Intel-based iMac wiping the floor in a boot-up test with an iMac G5. Is it all it appears to be?

No To DRM Say UK NCC To MP’s

National Consumer Council reports that “The legitimate interests of consumers have been eroded by the strident articulation of the interests of IP rights holders.”

UK Mobile TV Trials Get Mixed Response

They love it in Oxford, but Londoners are a bit sniffy about Mobile TV. The major question still remains unanswered – will people pay for it?

BT Abandons Internet Kiosk Empire

Wi-Fi and Internet-enabled mobiles see off BT’s big plans for the boxes scattered around UK streets.