Tag: service
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Facebook Adds Memorial Option For Users
When someone passes away, they leave behind a lot of things, such as family members and of course all the things in life that people relied on them for. What’s more, Facebook profiles and other social media pages are left unattended, even though they’re not the most important. Now, Facebook has made it much easier […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]