Yearly Archives: 2010
Goojje launches in China
A new search engine by the name of “Goojje” has been launched in china with a very similar branding to that of Google. The syllable “jje” in word Goojje is similar to the Mandarin word for older sister (jiejie), thus dubbing the browser … Continue reading
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Google drops support for Internet Explorer 6
The search engine giant (amongst other web-based services) Google, is beginning to phase out support for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 6 calling it a “cyber attack” on their servers. Google recommends that firms and individuals begin to upgrade to a more recent version … Continue reading
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Internet Explorer 6 phase out
Microsoft’s 2001 Internet Explorer 6 is being criticized for having security flaws and outdated technology says Dan Frydman’s Downing Street petition which would also like the browser to be dropped from the UK government. Though the software is still used by many government … Continue reading
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The increase in modern-day exam cheating
Ofqual shows figures of a 6% raise in cheating in the A-level and GCSE’s 2009 exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with over 4,400 people being caught Mobile phones and other forms of technology are the main devices which are used for cheating; … Continue reading
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Nokia Ovi Maps (navigation software)
Nokia has launched a new navigation software that has reached over 1 million downloads within its first week Since its availability on January 21 2010, Ovi Maps has been downloaded over 1.4 million times. Ranging from 74 countries and 46 … Continue reading
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Teen Micro-blogging
A study conducted in the United States has shown that a percentage of younger teenagers from ages 12 to 17 are using more mobile forms of communication. The survey indicated that the teens in those age groups prefer short messages over social … Continue reading
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