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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
Microsoft unveils Xbox One next-generation console
Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One which will go on sale later this year.
22/05/13
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
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
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
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”.
22/05/13
