Cyber Monday sales- record ecommerce shopping day
The US is projected to have had a record ecommerce shopping day- according to analysts.Research firm Comscore said consumers would have spent $1.5 billion (nearly…
Ecommerce websites face new OFT scrutiny
UK regulators are examining ecommerce websites on how they may be monitoring online shoppers in order to target them with different prices.The Office of Fair…
Doctors could Skype patients to save time and money claim legal advisers
Online video calling such as Skype could be used for GPs consultations with patients and save the NHS money legal advisers have claimed.Providing doctors are…
Geeks and Nerds- are they now positive nouns like Boffins?
Are the names “geek” or “nerd” now becoming socially acceptable- even admired?It used to be implied that the person was socially awkward, even socially inferior.…
Enigma coding machine beats auction estimate in London sale
A rare Enigma encoding machine in working order has been sold at auction in London for £85,250.That is more than its £40,000-£60,000 estimate, but less…
100,000 NHS patients to get doctor by broadband next year
Up to 100,000 NHS patients will be able to use the internet to manage their health problems from their own homes next year.The ‘telehealth’ initiative…
Blackberry launches free wi-fi calls
Blackberry has become the latest smartphone company to offer free wi-fi calls to users via its own software.Research In Motion (RIM) has added the facility…
John Lewis warns Amazon’s tax avoidance will drive UK companies out of business
The UK Government must address the “Amazon tax issue” or risk driving law abiding UK based retailers out of business the managing director of John…
UK patients will view their NHS records online in three years
NHS patients will be given online access to their health records in the next three years under plans to be announced by the Government.Doctors’ surgeries…
Millions in UK lack basic online skills
About 16 million people in the UK lack basic online skills- a new survey suggests.The report, conducted by consultancy firm Booz & Company, defines basic…