According to a survey carried out by (of all people) Hillary Blinds, having access to the internet is more important to young people in the UK than daylight, hot water, the NHS, or a good night's sleep. (So, it looks like we will end up with a generation of pasty faced, smelly, tired young people […]
The Social Media site Friends Reunited is closing down as it is unable to cover its costs. (It launched in 2000 and was extremely popular in the UK, with over 12 million members in 2005, almost 50% of UK internet users back then. Sadly, since then, rivals like Facebook have ensured its demise.)
According to research by the UK communications regulator Ofcom, the fairy lights on your Christmas tree can slow down your WiFi. (The research also revealed that nearly 6 million homes and offices in the UK have underperforming Wi-Fi, and it's not just fairy lights that can affect speeds: other electronic devices, including lamps, speakers, TVs […]
!Note - Kickstarter is an online pledge system for funding creative projects. It has helped to fund a diverse array of endeavours, ranging from indie films and music to journalism and gaming. I thought about asking for donations to expand the Learn English Network by hiring another teacher, but then I saw this video. :-p