EU Permits In Flight Annoyance
Posted by Mike Slocombe on 8 April 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized, Europe, Legal, Mobile
European Commission gives green light for inflight calls
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FaceBook Touches Microsoft For $240 Million
Posted by Simon Perry on 25 October 2007 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Microsoft have bought a teeny tiny piece of Facebook for $240 million, in return for they get 1.6 per cent of Facebook and the privilege of “expanding their advertising partnership.”
At those rates, Facebook is valued at $15 billion, not too shabby for a company founded in 2004, but reflecting their huge growth with around 200,000 […]
Mobile J/Speedy: NFC Payments Hits Amsterdam
Posted by Simon Perry on 20 October 2006 | Tagged as: Uncategorized, Distribution, Nokia, Europe, Payments systems, Wireless
A select few taking part in a trial in Amsterdam are able to pay for goods using their NFC-equipped mobile phones.
SanDisk Launches V-MATE Video Flash Memory Card Recorder:IFA
Posted by Mike Slocombe on 4 September 2006 | Tagged as: Uncategorized, Platforms, IFA, Mobile, Storage, Photography, Portable
Grab video content for your mobile device with this smartypants card reader/recorder.
Brando 52 in 1 USB Bluetooth Card Reader
Posted by Mike Slocombe on 30 August 2006 | Tagged as: Uncategorized, Platforms, Mobile, Photography, Bluetooth, Storage, Portable
Relive your school disco days with this versatile USB gadget that can read just about everything (except minds).
Targus 14 in 1 USB Card Reader Review (78%)
Posted by Mike Slocombe on 16 December 2005 | Tagged as: Uncategorized, Platforms, Mobile, Photography, Reviews, Storage, Portable
It’s not the most interesting thing we’ve ever reviewed, but it’s a good ‘un.
NBC Take First Pop At TivoToGo Enhancement
Posted by Tim Bourne on 29 November 2005 | Tagged as: Business, Uncategorized, TiVo, USA, Video on Demand (VoD)
There’s no shock that the US TV networks are compaining about TiVo the customers download shows to portable players. NBC is the first one up.
TiVo: PSP/ iPod Downloads Planned
Posted by Tim Bourne on 22 November 2005 | Tagged as: Content, Uncategorized, Sony, Legal
TiVo announce plans to transfer recorded TV shows to Sony PSP and video iPods. We imagine they’re waiting for the calls from the TV lawyers.
Grokster U-turns And Closes Service
Posted by Simon Perry on 8 November 2005 | Tagged as: Business, Uncategorized, Copy Protection, USA, Regulation
In a big surprise turn around, Grokster has closed its service and agreed to pay $50m in settlement of claims against it.
BitTorrent File Sharer Arrested
Posted by Mike Slocombe on 26 October 2005 | Tagged as: Business, Uncategorized, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Copy Protection, Legal
Time rich Hong Kong BitTorrent user convicted of infringing copyright. Officials claim 80% drop in P2P use since arrest.
