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• TalkTalk to offer cheap mobile services, with a little help from Vodafone 30 July 2010  |  Comment Internet and phone provider TalkTalk has confirmed a deal with Vodafone which will allow it to offer mobile services under the TalkTalk brand, alongside its existing home phone and home broadband offering. It's pretty... more»
• YouTube allows users to upload longer videos after making improvements to its site 30 July 2010  |  Comment Broadband users will be able to enjoy a little more time in the limelight after moves this week by YouTube to allow longer video clips to be added to the site. So, now you'll be able to upload a video with... more»
• Google gets the all-clear after data gathering mistake 30 July 2010  |  Comment
  The UK's Information Commissioner Office has said that Google did not take any "significant" personal details while it was collecting data from Wi-Fi networks. It follows a review of the process, which... more»
• Facebook user data leaked to demonstrate security concerns 29 July 2010  |  2Comments
  Facebook, already facing criticism over its attitude to privacy concerns and user data, suffered an embarrassing incident yesterday when details of more than 100 million of its users were leaked on the internet. More... more»
• Amazon to sell revised Wi-Fi and 3G Kindle ebook reader in the UK from August 29 July 2010  |  Comment
  August 27th sees a UK release for the new and improved Kindle ebook reader from Amazon. The device is now smaller and lighter than the older incarnation, which was only previously available by ordering it... more»
• Sky looking to lure in new customers by offering 3D channel to millions from October 29 July 2010  |  Comment
  Sky has today announced that it will launch Sky 3D, Europe's first 3D channel from the beginning of October. Featuring a line-up up of movies and live sport the service will be available to any Sky HD user... more»
• New super-fast mobile broadband services could be a reality by 2012 28 July 2010  |  Comment
  Good news for anyone looking enviously at Cornwall's super-fast mobile broadband trial - a spectrum auction has finally been announced that could pave the way for fast mobile broadband nationwide. Mobile broadband,... more»
• British mobile users unable to live without their phones according to a new survey 28 July 2010  |  Comment
  Mobile phone owners of all ages are becoming increasingly attached to their handsets according to a new survey by Birmingham Midshire Savings. The report was released yesterday and suggests that over half the... more»
• Virgin Media and Surf Telecoms to trial ultrafast broadband over electricity poles 28 July 2010  |  Comment
  The rural community of Crumlin, in Caerphilly Wales, is all set to enjoy high-speed broadband services if a trial in the village proves successful. The project is a partnership between Virgin Media and power... more»
• Android's share of the UK smartphone market soars, while Apple's shrinks 27 July 2010  |  4Comments
  Android is on the up while Apple suffers slippage in the UK smartphone market, according to new figures. It seems that despite Apple's loyal and enthusiastic fanbase, Brits can't get enough of Android handsets. Sales... more»

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