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Acer Clear.fi - a new way of saying ‘share’
There’s a universe of content that is constantly changing, passing from tangible to virtual and back again. There’s also a world of devices, itself under constant change, that allows users to both share and enjoy multimedia files.
LG TVs become better connected
LG is extending its existing internet TV offering to bring consumers access to even more online applications. LG will enhance its current internet TV service, NetCast, with nine new applications including BBC iPlayer, movies on demand from Acetrax, Google Maps, Facebook, Twitter and an internet radio application for the ultimate connected TV.
Live and interact in total mobility
Acer enters the tablet arena with a very clear objective in mind: complete its range of products in support of its goal to simplify content consumption – a strategy which began with the development of Acer’s multimedia sharing system, Clear.fi.
Royal Mail additional deliveries for Christmas
Royal Mail has unveiled a package of Christmas delivery initiatives, including evening and Sunday deliveries, to manage the online shopping boom expected this Christmas.
Pet hates of Christmas shopping have moved Britain online
The high street is no longer the place to do Christmas shopping, according to new research from cashback and voucher code site Quidco.com. Only 1% of the British population do all their Christmas shopping in store and a third (32%) now buy everything online.
Christmas gifts 2010: No sex toys please, we’re British
Twenga, the most comprehensive shopping search engine, asked Internet users about Christmas gifts they don’t want to receive. The results show that 42% of British consumers would be disappointed with a sextoy as their gift, and 38% would not like a scented candle.
Christmas shopping made easier with dealtastic.co.uk
Bargain website Dealtastic.co.uk has launched a host of new features which promises online shoppers more choice, more bargains, and more navigation options – making online shopping this Christmas, easier than ever.
Three ‘Human Hotspots’ sweep the UK
Three is letting loose ‘Human Hotspots’ across London and several other regions to give Brits free access to mobile Wi-Fi. The ‘Human Hotspots’ are a response to research showing that more people are going online with their mobile gadgets and are in need of a strong and reliable 3G connection.
Three offers free subscription to Times websites
Three is offering mobile broadband customers three months free access to thetimes.co.uk and thesundaytimes.co.uk. Three, the network built for mobile internet, will be offering new customers the chance to enjoy The Times and The Sunday Times when on the go, be it on a laptop or tablet device.
Dreaming of a web stress-free Christmas?
‘Cyber Monday’ the busiest online shopping day of the year - is almost here. But can consumers rely on websites to offer them the best experience when they shop online? With Christmas fast approaching, will shopping for products and services online be more stressful than hitting the high street?
Christmas shopping top tips
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) wants shoppers to remember their consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.
Social networking sites to blame for pupil's poor grades?
Teachers believe social networking sites are to blame for pupil’s poor grades.
Master the art of Christmas shopping online
If you are one of the millions of people in the UK who doesn’t enjoy Christmas shopping and finds choosing presents a real challenge, a new tool has been created which will choose all of your Christmas presents for you.
BT tops two million WiFi hotspots
BT has cemented its position as the UK’s largest WiFi provider by announcing a two million-strong hotspot network. The hotspots are available in homes, independent businesses, high street chains, major city centres and now the underground.
Be Card Smart Online
This Christmas, The UK Cards Association is again running its successful Be Card Smart Online campaign - to remind shoppers of common sense advice to follow to stay safe online.