Category: Internet
Facebook term "unfriend" added to New Oxford American dictionary
If you've ever suffered the crushing heartbreak of being cast asunder by an online friend, you're probably pretty familiar with the term "unfriend".
Microsoft and LinkedIn announce partnership
It's an important move for LinkedIn, with integration to a native Windows program offering huge exposure to the network.
KidZui launch kid-friendly web browser
Features over 2 million websites, games, photographs and videos suitable for children, jointly approved by parents and teachers.
Build your own daily newspaper with Fingertips
Similar in practice to news sites such as NetVibes and Meehive, Fingertips hope that its simpler interface will find favour with news readers worldwide.
Swindon to give free Wi-Fi internet to all residents
Line rental and connection charges will be free, with Digital City UK hoping that users will upgrade to a subsidised 20mb subscription service.
Test yourself with the Climate Challenge quiz now
We all know that climate change is a huge problem better sorted sooner rather than later lest we all be burnt into human-sized Frazzles. But do you know how many wind turbines are built in China each day, or which European country recycles the most?
X-Factor hopefuls John and Edward get their own web game
Players must bounce "Jedward" to the top of the voting tables in a bid to win over the cruel destroyer of pop-worlds, Overlord Cowell (inexplicably portrayed by the Mousebreaker-developed game as German).
1080p high-def player coming to YouTube
Currently, the highest available quality on the video streaming site is 720p.
Lunchtime fun with IT Manager III from Intel
Couldn't get hold of a certain must-have game today, or just cant wait to get home for your gaming fix? Sure, there is some other game causing quite a stir today, but if you're looking for something a little more light-hearted this lunch hour, why not check out IT Manager III – Unseen Forces.
Government blocked in bid to stop paedophiles using social networking sites
A government plan to stop paedophiles from accessing social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook has been withdrawn for fear of breaching laws pertaining to human rights infringement.
