Archive for July, 2010

Twitter passes 20 billionth tweet

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Twitter, the social networking site which allows users to say something in up to 140 characters, sees its 20 billionth message sent. Read more..

Passenger planes of the future

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Fast Track investigates whether we are likely to be flying in transparent aeroplanes powered by solar energy by the year 2050. Read more..

High tech in the ‘Silicon Forest’

Saturday, July 31st, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Novosibirsk has become a cluster for IT companies, earning it the nickname 'Silicon Forest'. Read more..

Astronomy apps

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Nifty ways to navigate the night sky Read more..

Astronomy apps

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Nifty ways to navigate the night sky Read more..

Accessing content under the radar

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Click looks at how people are using proxy servers and VPNs to access restricted content on the internet, and bypass geographical borders. Read more..

Idiocy and brilliance of American policy toward entrepreneurs

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Listen to the story of Aye Moah. She grew up in one of the poorest countries on earth. She shouldn’t have many opportunities. Yet here she was, talking with me ... Read more..

Life among the cyber-elite

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Web entrepreneur Joi Ito speaks about his life and career. Read more..

Call to check on mobile security

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Owners of mobile phones are being asked to test the security of their network to see if enough is being done to stop eavesdropping. Read more..

UK troops use iPad app for fire mission training

Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Newsbeat's had an exclusive look at new training being given to UK soldiers at the Royal School of Artillery in Wiltshire. Read more..