UK Technology

In Front of Technology Comes Communication

Sachin Patel | Posted 20.03.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Sachin Patel

I distinctly remember being bored by ICT lessons; maybe it was because little focus was paid to the middle-letter in the acronym, which stands for communications

What Is The Future Of Technology In Education?

Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 20.01.2012 | UK Universities & Education

"Computer science is the new Latin", the creator of the Lara Croft franchise announced last week, shortly before technology giant Apple declared their...

Wrongly Wired? Why There Is A Lack Of Women In Computer Science

Fran Hall | Posted 19.03.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Fran Hall

A pattern is emerging in my blog posts. What really gets me fired up are ill thought through, blind assertions that men and women are so fundamentally (read biologically) different.

What Time Is It? Leap Seconds Could Be Scrapped In Quest For Accurate Timekeeping

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 20.03.2012 | UK Tech

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) could be effectively scrapped if a vote to redefine time is won in Geneva. The 200 international members of the Switzerla...

Tech or Tech-no? Why IT Education Reforms Are Better Late Than Never

Jade Lane | Posted 19.03.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Jade Lane

Michael Gove, UK education secretary, has finally done the right thing, and realised that IT education in England is ''demotivating and dull". Even better, he's gone one step further and announced an overhaul of the IT National Curriculum, which will focus on web design, computer programming and computer science to reflect todays technological needs.

How SOPA Will Affect the World of Web Video

Jonathan Heath | Posted 19.03.2012 | UK Tech
Jonathan Heath

Think of all the amazing things that web video can do whether it is making you laugh, keeping you informed, encouraging your opinion, testing your beliefs, making you listen, giving you advice and numerous others. These are now all under threat thanks to SOPA.

After a Year of High Drama, What Can We Expect From 2012?

Shannon Edwards | Posted 14.03.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Shannon Edwards

2011 had all the elements of a dramatic novel - there was a fairy tale romance; good triumphing over evil; revolutions, celebrations; the launch of game-changing products and technology. It was all rather exhausting. But with 2012 shaping up to be even more epic, it's time to dig in and see what our crystal ball is saying...

Vint Cerf is Too Modest; Internet Access is a Human Right

Dr Nathaniel Borenstein | Posted 13.03.2012 | UK Tech
Dr Nathaniel Borenstein

In his 4 January op-ed piece, Vint Cerf argued that internet access is not a human right. While I consider Vint a friend and have tremendous respect for his achievements, I think he's wrong in this case.

Best iPad 2 Cases for Students

Chris Rae | Posted 11.03.2012 | UK Tech
Chris Rae

Hands up who got an iPad for Christmas? Well, you lucky scamps are probably wondering what the best case would be to protect that shiny and expensive new toy Santa brought you!

'Boring' IT Classes To Be Scrapped, Gove To Say

Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 11.01.2012 | UK Universities & Education

Technology classes are "a mess" and will be cut due to pupils being "bored out of their minds", education secretary Michael Gove said on Wednesday. ...

Is This Californian Geek the Future of TV Everywhere?

Colin Morrison | Posted 09.03.2012 | UK Tech
Colin Morrison

If you want to see the future of TV, go 35 miles north of San Francisco to the suburban wine-making town of Petaluma. Or just go to the web. There, you will find the TWiT 'netcasting network', begun six years ago as a series of podcasts by tech journalist and Emmy-winning broadcaster, Leo Laporte.

WATCH: iPad Survives A Free-Fall From The Edge Of Space

The Huffington Post UK | Simon Crisp | Posted 09.03.2012 | UK Tech

In a bid to prove the quality of their product, makers of a protective iPad case have dropped an Apple tablet from the edge of space... and it survive...

Diane Abbott: Politics and Technology - The Minefield of Social Media

Antony Timlin | Posted 06.03.2012 | UK Politics
Antony Timlin

The furore over Diane Abbott's reckless tweeting during the past 24 hours has once again thrust the relationship between politics and technology back into the spotlight. Throughout modern history, innovations in the way that we communicate with each other have had a profound impact on way that politics is carried out. The emergence of the print media, the telegram, radio and television have all revolutionised the way that politicians operate.

Michael Rundle

British '$25 Computer' Sells For Thousands In Pre-Release Auction

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Rundle | Posted 06.03.2012 | UK Tech

A computer intended to cost just $25 (£15) has surprised its creators by netting thousands in an online pre-sale. The Raspberry Pi computer is aim...

MIT Student Creates 'Almost Self-Balancing' Electric Unicycle (VIDEO)

Simon Crisp | Posted 01.01.2012 | UK

A student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has created an 'almost self-balancing' electric unicycle which he uses to zip around the MIT ca...

Police Officer Sacked Without Notice For Abuse Of Colleague On Facebook

Posted 28.02.2012 | UK

Two police officers have been sacked for making abusive comments on Facebook since 2009, it has emerged. One officer based in Islington, North Lond...

Michael Rundle

And 2011's Most Downloaded App Was...

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Rundle | Posted 20.02.2012 | UK Tech

Rovio's Angry Birds might just be a little less furious today, after it was announced that games featuring the furious fliers were three of the top 10...

The Next-Generational Bandwagon? Entrepreneurship

Fahim Sachedina | Posted 18.02.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Fahim Sachedina

Our universities need to appreciate the need for creating innovative and engaging experiences for consumers, which can reap huge benefits for the company, the university and the wider community.

Santa's Student Shopping List 2011

Chris Rae | Posted 18.02.2012 | UK Tech
Chris Rae

Many of us will be asking for that one, essential piece of tech to help us with our life at university, be it for class of just for fun. These are my three biggest contenders for Santa's money this Christmas.

Tech Trends 2012 Poll: Smart TVs Down, Smartphones Up And Print As Dead As Betamax

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 18.02.2012 | UK Tech

Smartphone ownership looks set to almost double in 2012 - but demand is still weak for other gadgets including smart TVs and digital radio, according ...

Research (Slow) Motion: Next-Gen BlackBerry Delayed Until 'Late 2012'

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 15.02.2012 | UK Tech

Research In Motion (RIM), the makers of BlackBerry handsets, have revealed that its much-vaunted next generation of smartphones will not be released u...

Steve Jobs Wanted To Be Seen As An Important Thinker - And He Made Me Cry, Reveals Steve Wozniak

huf | Posted 14.12.2011 | UK

Steve Jobs always wanted to be in charge and be seen as an important thinker, his Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak told Radio 4 this morning. Ahead ...

Digital Exclusion and Social Exclusion Go Hand in Hand

Sarah Hamilton-Fairley | Posted 07.02.2012 | UK Politics
Sarah Hamilton-Fairley

The government has its sights set on superfast broadband for all, and the announcement in the Autumn Statement of a £100million pot for high speed internet links in 10 cities across Britain will be a welcome boost for households who want to see an improvement in their services.

Do You Badoo? Website 'Like Facebook But For Sex' Hits 130 Million Users

Huffington Post UK | Posted 13.12.2011 | UK

A dating website which encourages you to ‘meet new guys and girls near you’ has hit 130 million users – making it the world’s fourth largest s...

Telling Tales: Brand Experience and the Thrill of the Overture

Robert Urquhart | Posted 10.02.2012 | UK Tech
Robert Urquhart

Once upon a time, not that long ago, there lived a great number of creative agencies that believed that the art of story telling could assist their cl...