Technology

Ofcom to Fix Prices for BT

The UK Telecom regulator, Ofcom has decided to fix the prices for BT. Communications Regulator, Ed Richards said that the commercial negotiations have already started.

BT is currently discussing the matter with its rivals including: Virgin Media, Fujitsu, BSkyB, TalkTalk. The deadline of these negotiations is June 2011.

Intellect Urges the UK’s Government to Dump ICT Lessons

The trade body for the UK's technology sector, Intellect has called on the government to drop ICT lessons from their national curriculum. The trade body believes that the subject is neither useful for students and nor for employers.

BC Ferries to Provide Free Wi-Fi Service to Passengers

BC Ferries to Provide Free Wi-Fi Service to Passengers

Ferry travelers will soon have access to the Web, whilst gliding through the waters of Active Pass.

BC Ferries says that it will introduce wireless Internet service on few of its ships next month, in order to offer free internet access for those who have to put up with Internet withdrawal during the one-and-a-half hour journey from Victoria to the mainland.

Canon’s Union Files Complain with FWA

Australian Services Union

A Fair Work Australia has been filed by The Australian Services Union against Canon. This complain by ASU is filled in regard to the Canon’s plan to shift its staff to its newly signed integrator CSG, a Japanese imaging giant.

Red Dead Redemption Leads the UK Charts

Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption continues to be the most selling video game in the UK. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is just behind it by just 4,000 units. These games have been widely advertised on TV and radio.

According to Chart Track, Redemption’s sales have plummeted by 34%. But, it is still the most popular game in the country.

Inexpensive Tabloid-Size Inkjet Printers in Market

Inexpensive Tabloid-Size Inkjet Printers in Market

For majority of the small offices, tabloid-size 11- by 17-inch printing has long been a lavishness that was difficult to obtain.

Tabloid-size lasers are costly, and majority of the tabloid-format inkjets concentrate so firmly on pictures that they do not go well with printing from business applications.

Facebook, YouTube Blocked in Pakistan over Muhammad Issue

Facebook, YouTube Blocked in Pakistan over Muhammad Issue

On Friday, thousands of Pakistanis are said to hit the streets in order to find expression for the mounting rage against Facebook and the West over blasphemous cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed on the Internet.

IPv6 to Be Adopted Soon

IPv6 to Be Adopted Soon

In the next 500 days or so Internet will run out of addresses. Currently, the Internet uses IPv4 numbering system. The Number Resource Organization (NRO), the official representative of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) that oversee the allocation of all Internet number resources has already urged everyone to migrate to IPv6 numbering system.

Good News for Rock Fans

Good News for Rock Fans

This news will surely make all the fans of Rock music very happy. In a recent announcement MTV Games and Harmonix revealed that fans of the Rock Band music simulation title will be able to download and play a set of tracks. These songs will be by the Grateful Dead and The Smithereens. The former band commands a lot of fans and has a loyal fan base of millions around the world.

Ferry Owners to Offer Free Wi-Fi Access On Board

Ferry Owners to Offer Free Wi-Fi Access On Board

The fast ferry rivalry is mounting, with both operators now presenting travelers with free Wi-Fi internet facility aboard their vessels.

Sydney Ferries run by the State Government is also liable to get Wi-Fi facility to its passengers in June, while competitors Manly Fast Ferry and Sydney Fast Ferries have recently launched the free wireless internet access.

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