Tag: two
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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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Another retailer lists OnePlus Two; more details revealed
After much talk and hype surrounding the OnePlus One smartphone, it wasn’t going to be long before the focus changed to the successor of the popular Android handset. The OnePlus Two is thought to be released sometime in Q3 2015, so quite a while off yet – but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill dishing […]
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BBC Three’s Closure and Move to the iPlayer Service detailed
Earlier in the year, the BBC revealed its cost cutting plans on the TV service that involved shutting down the Youth Orientated BBC Three channel on Digital services. Since the announcement much has been made of the move, but today the BBC’s director general Tony Hall (with a few other senior executives) have outlined the […]
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Large Screen iPad Plus Rumored
Apple’s iPad range is already huge, not in terms of screen size, but simply due to the massive amount of iPad models currently in production. The range goes all the way from the iPad 2, through the iPad Air and to the new iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air 2. It really is staggering how […]
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UK Internet Trolls Could Face 2 Years In Jail
After several celebrities have been targeted by angry online commenters following their controversial comments on serious subjects such as sexual assaults, such as Chloe Madeley, the daughter of former TV hosts Richard and Judy, the government and lawmakers are considering increasing the sentence for posting ultra-venomous online comments, The Daily Mail is reporting. Of course, […]
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Using Apple Watch While Driving Illegal in UK
As we all know the use of mobile phones behind the wheel without using a handsfree kit is strictly prohibited in the UK, and fines and penalties exist for those caught breaking the law. Now it seems that complex devices, including wearables, will now be subject to that law too. According to the Institute of […]
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Kinect for Windows Price and Release Date Revealed
After making a swift u-turn on the inclusion of a Kinect sensor with the Xbox One as standard, releasing a Kinect-less model earlier this year, Microsoft have decided that the sensing device shouldn’t just be used with the popular console, and are bringing it to the Windows operating system in a the next few weeks. […]
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BBC launching BBC News, BBC Three, BBC Four, CBeebies and CBBC HD channels in 2014
In the UK the BBC has announced that they will be expanding their range of HD channels by launching a further 5 free to view HD channels early next year. The company already has its flagship BBC One and BBC Two channels in HD with a select amount of TV shows show on the servicex […]
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BBC taking a 3 year break from 3D – Dr Who 50th anniversary to be last 3D Show
The BBC has announced that it will be taking a break from 3D broadcasting for a whole 3 years following the screening of the 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who, which will be the last beeb broadcast 3D program. The BBC has been showing 3D content for the past 2 years with the pinnacle of this […]
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London Starts Digital TV Switchover
The UK’s slowly rolling Digital Switchover is finally hitting a landmark today as the London Digital Switchover has now begun, with nearly 8 million Londoners set to experience the final stages of the process. The typical Digital Switchover will be happening in two stages, with the initial stage consisting of large transmitters such as the […]
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BBC and Sky Add 24 HD Channels of London 2012 Olympics Coverage
The BBC has announced today that it will be running an additional 24 HD channels for this summer’s upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games, but these channels will be aired exclusively on paid-for cable and satellite provider’s services. What this basically means is that the BBC will be providing coverage of every Olympic sport from every […]
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Microsoft Planning Two Versions Of Xbox 720?
More Xbox 720 – or whatever you want to call it, rumours, are coming from a report on Gamesindustry.biz, who are reporting that Microsoft will go for two drastically different versions of its new console. Apparently they will offer two types of console; one premium hardcore version and then a cheaper “pared down” version. The […]