Month: March 2011
Japan quake disaster may lead to iPad 2 supply problems
The ongoing problems following the massive earthquake that struck Japan last week may have an effect on iPad 2 supply issues, according to findings from the iSuppli team. After a breakdown of the iPad 2's components, they've found that 5…
Samsung showcase 55 inch glasses-free 3D TV
Samsung are the latest 3D TV manufacturer to show off a glasses-free 3D TV, demoing a 55 inch model at FDP China 2011. Designed primarily for use in public places at the moment, the screen can be viewed comfortably from…
Help the needy around the globe with the Red Nose Day app
Start your weekend off early with a bit of generousity today by grabbing the Red Nose Day app. The annual charity drive, which helps the needy in Africa and across the UK, has made donating money to the cause easier…
APP OF THE DAY: Sky News (iPad)
Sky News have just revealed their iPad app, a feature-rich news service that will put real-time news updates into the hands of tablet owners. Built exclusively for iPad, the app has a dedicated editorial team, pushing breaking news to the…
INTERVIEW: Lego Star Wars – The Clone Wars producer Nicolas Ricks
A long time ago (yesterday) in a galaxy far, far away, (Knutsford, just outside of Manchester) Tech Digest went to visit the fine folks at Traveller's Tales, the development team behind the Lego Star Wars, Batman, Indiana Jones and Harry…
Visa takes on PayPal with personal payment system
If you are one of those who never have cash on you, this could be just the thing. The new payment system from Visa will let you transfer money to someone using their email, phone number or Visa account…
St. Patrick's Day: Apps to bring you the luck of the Irish
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone – we're all a little bit Irish today. And there are apps galore to celebrate – from drinking buddies to history lessons, plus plenty of games in the green spirit. Take a look at…
Cheapest netbook yet rumoured from Asus this June
Rumour has it Asus is planning a new, cheap-as-chips netbook that will run on the Google Chrome operating system – and that it will be released as early as June. $200 is the suggested price for the new Eee…
It's official: Social networks are the most popular internet destination
Social networks are now the most popular internet destination in the UK, according to new figures. 2.4 billion UK users accessed sites such as Facebook and Twitter in January, a report from Experian Hitwise shows. This represents 12.4% of…
Mobile termination charges to be cut by 80% – but will it mean cheaper phone bills?
Mobile termination charges, or the amount mobile companies charge each other for dealing with calls stemming from other networks, will fall 80% over the next four years. The move is expected to cost the telecoms industry £2 billion. But…