Tag: service

  • Ofcom Mobile Coverage Checker Goes Live

    Ofcom Mobile Coverage Checker Goes Live

    The UK’s communications regulatory body OFCOM has launched a clever new service which allows businesses and private mobile owners to check signal quality across the major network providers. The Mobile Coverage Checker has been made available to all and offers live online checks on 3G / 4G data network and voice call status with data […]

  • McDonald’s Trialling Digital Ordering and Table Service

    McDonald’s Trialling Digital Ordering and Table Service

    Earlier this week we covered the news that KFC was trialling some frankly bonkers ideas as a way of introducing technology to the dining experience for its customers. We made reference to the fact that other restaurant chains were also starting to offer a smart-savvy side order and left the article with a cliff-hanger asking […]

  • WWDC: Drake Talks Apple Music Connect

    WWDC: Drake Talks Apple Music Connect

    Artists are now apparently becoming affiliated with music streaming, ever since a plethora of artists hopped on board with Jay-Z’s Tidal music service. Apple’s new Music Connect may not have attracted as many celebrities as Tidal for its launch recently at WWDC, but it did manage to get hold of one of the biggest, rap […]

  • HBO Coming To Dish’s Sling TV International

    HBO Coming To Dish’s Sling TV International

    Sling TV from Dish has been making some serious waves in the world of digital TV streaming. The Sling TV service and set top internet enabled box are currently one of the few ways worldwide audiences can engage with US sports content – ESPN came to the network a few months ago. College and NFL […]

  • Google Confirms Wireless Service At MWC

    Google Confirms Wireless Service At MWC

    It’s never really been discussed by Google when the tech giant may or may not enter the mobile network – rumors and speculation aside the company has been pretty coy about whether they would in fact provide a service themselves. However a recent announcement at the Mobile World Congress says that the time for a […]

  • Apple Ups Security On FaceTime, iMessage

    Apple Ups Security On FaceTime, iMessage

    Apple is reportedly upping security on FaceTime and iMessage, in the wake of some concerning hacking which affected celebrities, in an event known to some as ‘Celebgate’. Several celebrities had some very compromising images leaked from their iCloud accounts onto the wider internet. In order to bring security up to scratch on their services, Apple […]

  • Rapidshare To Close After 13 Years

    It’s the end of an era for some, as long time file sharing RapidShare are choosing to close their doors for the last time next month. The venerable service is to go offline after serving users with content for over 13 years, with the site advising users to get their affairs in order by March […]

  • Apple Music Streaming Rumors Fly

    Apple Music Streaming Rumors Fly

    Apple is set to release a streaming service for music, to rival Spotify, at some point during this year, allowing users to access tracks via the internet as opposed to downloading song files directly. For mobile devices with limited storage the system is a welcome addition, especially if you’re connected to the internet via wi-fi […]

  • Netflix Will Go Global Within 2 Years

    Netflix Will Go Global Within 2 Years

    Executives from streaming service Netflix have announced that their product should be widely available across the globe within a  two year time frame. The service, which provides shows to users over the internet, currently serves North America, South America, and in Europe the countries of Denmark, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the UK, France, Switzerland, Austria, […]

  • Group Behind PSN Hack Under Attack

    Group Behind PSN Hack Under Attack

    Lizard Squad, the group behind the most recent hacking escapade which brought down Xbox Live and the Playstation network over Christmas, has thankfully suffered a number of critical setbacks from both rival hackers and law enforcement in several countries. As per usual with notorious members of the hacking crowd, the reign of Lizard Squad as […]

  • Sony Playstation Now Pricing and Subscriptions announced for PS4

    Sony Playstation Now Pricing and Subscriptions announced for PS4

    After months of chat, Sony has finally announced some pricing and subscription information for its Playstation Now subscription gaming service to the world. Playstation Now will provide gamers with the chance to purchase individual games or sign up for a monthly subscription service which gives unlimited access to games. PS Now will bring  many PS3 […]