Concise Comments

EC’s super-fast broadband estimates challenged

Providing super-fast broadband to the whole of the European Union could be much less expensive than previously thought, according to UK research firm Point Topic, which estimates that the whole economic area could be served for €80bn – less than a third of the €270bn estimated by the European Commission in its Digital Agenda.

22/05/13

Via Telecoms.com

Microsoft unveils Xbox One next-generation console

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One which will go on sale later this year.

22/05/13

Via BBC News

Mobile POS sales to top $2 billion in 2013

The Mobile POS market will surpass $2 billion in hardware/software sales in North America in 2013, and 28% of North American retailers plan to adopt Mobile POS in some form by the end of 2013, according to research from IHL Group.

22/05/13

Via Finextra

Former Thief Invents Theft-Proof ATMs From His Cell

His invention, called Secure Revolving System or SRS, can prevent card skimming from happening in the first place.

22/05/13

Via Mashable

Cumbria Harlock Hill wind farm plans backed by councillors

Plans to repower a 16-year-old community wind farm project in Cumbria have been backed by councillors.

22/05/13

Via BBC News

Creator of the GIF says it is pronounced “Jif”

The creator of the GIF file format has sparked a lively debate on Twitter after announcing that it must be pronounced “Jif”.

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