Archive: Technology

Digital democracy and the new underclass

The new age of political engagement will make many of us more powerful, but leave some behind

IET: Design & Technology curriculum outdated and not fit for purpose

Proposed changes to the National Curriculum in England for Design & Technology lack the ambition needed to foster a future generation of engineers and technicians.
IET: ‘Smart’ Technology to be Ubiquitous in Everyday Items

CEO of ARM expects to see everything from smart mugs to smart shaving mirrors
Facebook to buy WhatsApp: technology experts react to the deal

Dr Mike Short from the IET said: "This announcement is illustrative of Facebook's 'mobile first' strategy.
Broadband speed: increased technology is the answer, but at a cost

Ofcom, the broadband industry's watchdog, has announced new rules to help subscribers switch their contracts if their speeds are too slow.

The app that will sway thousands in the 2015 general election

The data suggests it has singlehandedly persuaded over 100,000 voters to change their minds and back another party. Should we be paying a little more attention to Vote Match?
Comment: Forget JFK - this is Aldous Huxley day

John F Kennedy was a sex pest drug addict. Today we should remember a true titan of political thought.

Anti-UKBA app shows how citizens are gaining power over authorities

Mobile technology is handing supposedly-powerless communities the kind of ability previously enjoyed only by police.
What's on David Cameron's iPad app?

David Cameron's bespoke Downing Street iPad app: What's on it (lots of data!) and what's not on it (Eastenders).

4G finally arrives in the UK

Brits will join many of their European counterparts in enjoying much faster mobile internet speeds later this year, after 4G was given the go-ahead to roll out across the UK.
Broadband strategy criticised

Peers have attacked the government's broadband strategy for creating a "digital divide" between cities and rural areas.

Home Office pushes ahead with 'internet snooping' bill

The government is committed to implementing its controversial communications data bill, home secretary Theresa May has said.
'Fanboy' Cameron gets his own iPad app

David Cameron is set to have his own personalised iPad app designed for him, collating government statistics and a live news feed.

Cameron praises 'genius' of Steve Jobs as world pays tribute

David Cameron has led political tributes to Steve Jobs, the Apple founder who passed away overnight.