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Twitter Helps in Haiti Quake Coverage

Twitter Helps in Haiti Quake Coverage

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, social media site Twitter has proven to be an important tool.
50 per cent of Internet users bank online

50 per cent of Internet users bank online

For the first time, the number of individuals using the Internet and banking online is over 50 per cent.
Landline duty consultation launched

Landline duty consultation launched

A 12-week consultation was kicked off by the business secretary, as the government made moves to tackle the Digital Britain report recommendations.
Intel's Reader, a boon for the blind?

Intel's Reader, a boon for the blind?

Can't read things? Photograph them with an Intel Reader and it will read them back to you. It could be a boon for people with limited vision or dyslexia
Patients in Wales to get online access to medical records

Patients in Wales to get online access to medical records

Welsh government health minister Edwina Hart has announced £1.7 million of funding for a new website, allowing patients to check their medical records at the click of a mouse.
Trust gives green light to net TV

Trust gives green light to net TV

The BBC Trust, the corporation's governing body, has given a provisional go-ahead for a project which could kick-start demand for internet TV.
Tweets being used to gauge earthquakes

Tweets being used to gauge earthquakes

Tweets are being used by the US Geological Survey (USGS) to get instant public reaction to earthquakes.
One person in two in the EU uses the internet daily

One person in two in the EU uses the internet daily

One person in two in the EU27 uses the internet daily, while for young people the proportion is three quarters.