The EU has forgotten that re-use is better than recycling, says charity Computer Aid
January 23, 2012
Google Social Search Hit By ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Tool
Google continues to be being taken to task by Facebook, Twitter and MySpace over its personalised search
Intel Opts For Management Shake-up
Intel has shuffled its management team, appointing a new COO, CIO, and bosses for its PC and data centre divisions
Sony Surprises With Vaio ‘Spring Refresh’
Sony's Vaio laptop portfolio has been given a 'spring refresh', including next-gen Intel CPUs and new designs
Megaupload Reveals The Need For User-Based Internet Legislation
Every cloud has a sinister lining or so the closure of MegaUpload and TV-Shack appears to indicate, writes Eric Doyle
Virgin Media Carries Out 4G Trial in Oxford Street
Virgin Media could bid for spectrum in 4G auction following private tests in the heart of London's West End
Filesonic Puts The Brakes on File Sharing Service
The ramifcations of the MegaUpload shutdown continue to be felt as Filesonic disables file sharing and its reward programme
KC Trumps BT, With Fibre-To-The-Premise In Yorkshire
While the rest of the country gets fibre to street cabinets, homes and offices in Hull and East Yorkshire will get fibre direct, says local telecom hero KC
If MegaUpload Can Be Closed, Why Did We Need SOPA?
The MegaUpload case shows the US government can already enforce its copyright abroad. The world is asking why SOPA was necessary, says Wayne Rash
Content & Apps for Automotive Europe 2012
New EU Data Privacy Rules Will Give More Power To Regulators
Firms must repoert data breaches and could be fined up to one percent of their global revenues
ITU Approves Next-Generation Mobile Technology
The finalisation of IMT-Advanced lays the groundwork for services 100 times faster than today's 3G
Asus Starts Transformer Prime Ice Cream Sandwich Update
Asus UK hopes the Android 4.0 update will cure the reported bugs and improve the reputation of its troubled tablet
SOPA and PIPA Acts Officially Shelved
SOPA and PIPA have been officially put on hold. They may be revived, or may be replaced with other anti-piracy measures
Government Threatens To Pull Councils’ Broadband Funding
Councils may lose their share of the government's £530m in broadband funding if they delay rollouts, culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned
Google+ Usage Statistics Confound Observers
Google's social network has 90 million users, but the search engine's statistics make Facebook comparisons difficult
Analyst: Apple Has A Winner With Education Initiatives
Apple's textbook plans could mean a serious boost for iPad sales in schools
Google Shuts Down Picnik, Message Continuity, Urchin
Google is to close down or open-source several products, including the Picnik photo editor, Google Sky Maps and the Message Continuity disaster recovery tool
Amazon’s Kindle Fire Draws Strong Content Sales
Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet seems to be bringing in more than $100 per device in content sales, according to analysts
Thorsten Heins Takes Over As RIM Chief
RIM's co-CEOs, Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, have stepped down in favour of Heins as the company continues its 'transitional period'
Is the European Commission Helping or Hindering Tech Entrepreneurs?
Techweek Europe asks Drupal inventor Dries Buytaert about his platform, its strong European following and his view on venture capitalism in the European Union