Category: Internet

The Digest: Apple names top apps… and 4 other things people are talking about today

[nextpage title="Next"] Apple names its top apps of 2014; Uber makes the cut | Mashable "Apple compiled its annual list of what it considers to be the year's most standout apps, with categories ranging from 'best apps' to 'best games'. Some notable inclusions are Yahoo News Digest, Facebook's Paper and the SwiftKey Keyboard app. With…
Stuart Apple, Apps, Broadband, Google, Internet, Sony, The Digest, YouTube

The Digest: Amazon gets into takeaway… and 4 other things people are talking about today

[nextpage title="Next"] Amazon launches a restaurant takeout and delivery service | Engadget "As part of its latest Amazon Local expansion, the internet retailer has launched a new Takeout & Delivery service, allowing customers to browse available local restaurants and order a freshly-cooked meal for pickup or have it delivered to their door." [/nextpage] [nextpage title="Next"]…
Stuart Amazon, Apps, Google, Internet, Sony, The Digest

Netflix vs Amazon … who’s best for Christmas films?

[nextpage title="Next"] If you're a serious film buff, you probably own your favourite Christmas movies on Blu-ray (my collection includes It's a Wonderful Life, Scrooged and Die Hard). But if you are like most people, you probably rely on the streaming services to give you your annual dose of Christmas cheer. So which service here…
Stuart Amazon, Broadband, Christmas Gift Guides, HDTV, Home cinema, Internet, Movies, Netflix

The Digest: Prince quits the internet… and 5 other things people are talking about today

[nextpage title="Next"] Prince deletes Twitter and Facebook accounts | Billboard "Musical genius and admitted Luddite Prince ended his awkward, year-long dalliance with social media on Tuesday. Yes, the Twitter handle for Prince/3rdEyeGirl (his backing band) and his Facebook page are now missing from the internet, gone like a purple motorcycle disappearing into the deep Minneapolis…
Stuart Apple, Facebook, Internet, Twitter, YouTube

Is Amazon getting into the travel business?

It seems that Amazon is not happy with just dominating the online retail sector. If reports doing the rounds today are true, you may soon be adding hotel bookings to your purchase along with that new Stephen King novel and Blu-ray of the latest Marvel movie. Travel news site Skift says Amazon is working to…
Stuart Amazon, Internet

The Digest: New computer spying bug found… and 4 other things people are talking about today

[nextpage title="Next"] Symantec uncovers sophisticated, stealthy computer spying tool | Re/Code "Computer security researchers at Symantec say they have discovered a sophisticated piece of malware that appears to be used for spying at internet service and telecommunications companies, and was likely created by a government agency. The team has dubbed this newly-found Trojan 'Regin' and…
Stuart Google, Internet, Malware, Netflix, Piracy, Privacy, Programming, The Digest

The Digest: Serial breaks iTunes record… and 4 other things people are talking about today

[nextpage title="Next"] Murder mystery podcast Serial breaks download records | The Telegraph "A podcast about a real-life murder presented in a format that its creator says is 'as old as Dickens' has become the fastest ever to pass five million downloads. The podcast, which issues weekly 40-minute episodes, is a spin-off from broadcasting sensation This…
Stuart Crowdfunding, Firefox, Gadgets, Google, Internet, Kickstarter, Podcast, Tech Digest news, Uncategorized, Yahoo

The Digest: Uber under fire… and 5 other things people are talking about today

[nextpage title="Next"] Uber executive suggests digging up dirt on journalists | BuzzFeed "A senior executive at Uber suggested that the company should consider hiring a team of opposition researchers to dig up dirt on its critics in the media — and specifically to spread details of the personal life of a female journalist who has…
Stuart Censorship, Gadgets, Google, Internet, Microsoft, Nokia, Smartwatches, Tablet, Xbox One

The UK top 10 video games chart: Call of Duty defends its position

[nextpage title="Next"] Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare has successfully defended its position at the top of the chart, despite a fall in sales of 77% and strong competition from new contenders Assassin’s Creed: Unity and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Ubisoft’s highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed sequel has to settle for second place, missing out on…
Stuart Computers, Gadgets, Gaming, Internet, Microsoft, Nintendo, Playstation 3, PlayStation 4, Sony, Top 10 Video Games Chart, Top tens, Video games, Wii U, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One