Tag: politics
Twitter users ‘3 times more likely’ to follow those with same political views
Twitter users are three times more likely to follow back the accounts of strangers if they share the same political views, according to a new study that sheds light on […]
READ: How an MP tried to stop Space Invaders in 1981
Old people complaining about videogames has been a tradition dating back for as long as games have existed – but did you know in 1981 there was a discussion on […]
Pirate Party in Berlin election support surge
The Pirate Party, an independent political group who claim to represent digital rights and civil liberties for file sharers, have gained a landmark 8.9% of votes in the preliminary results of the Berlin local elections. Boasting 12,000 members since forming…
The Googled future: Eric Schmidt to write book about how technology shapes the world
He might be stepping down from the post as chief executive officer this April, but Google head Eric Schmidt has no intention of resting on any laurels. US publishers are currently battling each other to secure the rights to…
VIDEO: Miliband Labour leadership race turns nasty, CGI styleeeee
The gloves are off as the Labour leadership battle heats up between brothers Ed and David Miliband. This CGI animated sketch shows the brothers brawling through a TV debate show. We can only imagine the priceless look of disgust…
Digital Economy Bill will not be repealed
The Digital Economy Bill, the move rushed in during the last days of the Labour government that would see ISPs suspending the accounts of illegal file-sharers, will not be repealed. That is according to the New Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport…
Poll: What has caused BlackBerrys to be banned from David Cameron's Cabinet?
According to BBC Five Live, BlackBerry smartphones have been banned from the UK Cabinet. In a week in which the UK has seen it's first coalition government formed in over three decades, you'd think any device that could help communications…
General election leads to "unprecedented" traffic for BBC website
After one of the most closely-run election races in recent history, it looks like the UK is headed for a hung parliament. With a massive turnout, voters have turned in their droves to the BBC website, who are reporting incredibly…
First Guardian iPad app is … a gallery?
With Apple's iPad being touted as the revolutionary device to save the flailing newspaper publishing industry, you have to wonder what the thinking behind the Guardian's first iPad app is. Rather than offering interactive access to the Guardian's sterling editorial…
Derek Wyatt MP- World's first politician with his own iPhone app
Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Derek Wyatt has become the first politician in the world to have his own iPhone app. The MyMP app aims to get younger people involved in politics by offering text and Twitter based discussions on local…
