Stories by Carrie-Ann Skinner

Yahoo to sell Delicious to Stumble Upon?

Yahoo is thought to be in the process of wrapping up a deal to sell bookmarking service Delicious for US$1m.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 19 March, 2011 05:11

Tags: Yahoo, stumbleupon, Mergers / acquisitions, Internet & broadband, business issues

Wi-Fi is 30% slower than fixed broadband

Web users relying on Wi-Fi networks rather than fixed broadband connections to access the web experience slower speeds, says Epitiro.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 11 March, 2011 01:50

Tags: WLANs / Wi-Fi, wireless, networking, Internet & broadband

Gmail bug sees old emails wiped from inbox

Thousands of Gmail users have seen their old emails wiped from their inbox following a bug that affected Google's webmail service.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 01 March, 2011 01:51

Tags: small business, mail, Internet & broadband, Internet-based applications and services, internet, Google

Apple iPad 2 delayed until June

The launch of the highly anticipated next-generation Apple iPad looks set to be pushed back until June.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 23 February, 2011 06:25

Tags: tablet PCs, small business, PCs & laptops, networking, Mac, laptops, hardware systems, desktop pcs, Apple

Angry Birds coming to Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 users looks set to be able to enjoy Angry Birds on their handsets after the game's developer Rovio confirmed it was planning a version for Microsoft's mobile platform

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 22 February, 2011 04:14

Tags: Windows Phone 7 handsets, Windows Phone 7, software, smartphones, mobile phones, Microsoft, games

BBC iPlayer offers shows from ITV and other broadcasters

The BBC iPlayer is now offering web users the chance to watch TV shows broadcast on rival channels including ITV and Five.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 19 February, 2011 05:18

Tags: video, Internet & broadband, Internet-based applications and services, internet, home entertainment, BBC

Amazon to launch movie streaming service?

Amazon is thought to be preparing to offer its Prime customers the chance to stream movies and TV shows over the Internet.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 03 February, 2011 02:29

Tags: video, Internet & broadband, Internet-based applications and services, internet, amazon.com

Report: News Corp considering options for MySpace

News Corp, which owns MySpace, has revealed it is considering a sale, merger or even spinoff of the social network.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 14 January, 2011 01:27

Tags: Tech industry, social media, news corp, Internet & broadband, Internet-based applications and services, internet

UK superfast broadband connections to hit 600,000

The number of superfast broadband connections in the UK looks set to exceed 600,000 by the end of 2011, says Point Topic.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 06 January, 2011 01:53

Tags: small business, networking, Internet & broadband, BT, broadband

Microsoft to show off Windows 8 tablet

Microsoft is expected to offer a first look at its forthcoming OS, Windows 8, on a tablet PC at the onsumer Electronics Show next year.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 15 December, 2010 06:36

Tags: Windows, tablet PCs, software, operating systems, Microsoft, laptops, hardware systems

Govt websites could face WikiLeaks revenge attack

The UK's national security advisor has warned that government websites used to upload tax returns or claims benefits are at risk of attack from hackers who support WikiLeaks.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 15 December, 2010 04:48

Tags: wikileaks, visa, security, PC security, paypal, Internet & broadband, Desktop security, Department for Work and Pensions

LimeWire to close online music store on December 31

LimeWire will close for good on New Years Eve as it will shut its legitimate online music store permanently.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 07 December, 2010 01:34

Tags: security, PC security, LimeWire, Internet & broadband, Desktop security

26% of web users prefer online chats to time with friends

More than a quarter (26 percent) of web users spend more time online communicating with their friends than in person, says Yazino.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 10 November, 2010 01:47

Tags: Internet & broadband, Internet-based applications and services, instant messaging

Opera Mini 5.1 beta available for Symbian S60 phones

Opera has made a beta version of its mobile browser, Opera Mini 5.1, available for mobile phones running the Symbian S60 platform.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 29 October, 2010 06:14

Tags: Telecommunication, software, opera software, mobile, browsers, applications

Augmented reality CVs help candidates stand out

Brits looking to grab the attention of employers could do just that with an augmented reality CV, says CWJobs.co.uk.

By Carrie-Ann Skinner | 13 October, 2010 03:26

Tags: small business, networking, Internet & broadband, CWJobs.co.uk

 
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