Prime Minister – David Cameron Launches Partnership between EE and Tech City
Prime Minister David Cameron today officially launched a partnership between EE, the UK’s largest communications company, and Tech City – the area of East London that is home to over 1,300 tech start-ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs. The partnership will see EE prioritise Tech City for all of its new network innovations, supporting East London’s Tech companies with its pioneering technology, and enabling them to better grow and compete on the global tech stage. Over the last six months, EE has invested £3.6 million in boosting its existing network coverage in Tech City. The area was the first in the UK to get double-speed 4G when it launched in July,…
Cameron Wants To Block Rioters In England From Social Media – Why?
The FT Tech Hub has a great article today reporting how David Cameron wants the authorities to consider blocking social media access to individuals plotting further violent acts following a week of riots and looting on the streets of England. How would it be possible to only block individuals? Is this an infringement on society? What about all the legitimate users of Twitter, BBM and others? Should we all suffer due to a minority? In fact The Financial Times even points out today that Twitter has been as ‘effective in organizing clean-up efforts and ad-hoc support for those affected by the rioting than it had been in bringing looters out…
GEAR4 Announce iPad 2 Angry Bird Cases
After the phenomenal launch of GEAR4’s Angry Birds cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch, fans of the game (which include the likes of David Cameron and Justin Bieber), will no doubt ‘get in a flap’ to hear iPad 2 versions are now available in Red Bird, Family Shot and Pig King vs. Red Bird. At £39.99, the polycarbonate cases allow fans to demonstrate allegiance to their chosen camp, whilst keeping their iPad 2 protected. To find out more about these cases go to Gear4 here
