Yearly Archive: 2013

Google Glass features unveiled in preview video

ShareWearable technology is expected to be a major growth area for hardware makers Related Stories Google glasses exposed in FCC report The wearable tech revolution Microsoft looks at smart glasses Fresh details about Google’s eagerly-anticipated smart glasses have been released by the company. A YouTube video uploaded by the company shows Google Glass in action – including …

Ofcom raises £2.34bn in 4G auction, less than forecast

Share Telecoms regulator Ofcom has raised £2.34bn from its auction of 4G mobile spectrum, less than expected. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had forecast that the auction would raise £3.5bn for the Treasury. The winning bidders are Everything Everywhere; Hutchison 3G UK; Niche Spectrum Ventures, a BT subsidiary; Telefonica (O2); and Vodafone. 4G mobile …

King Richard III has sparked debate in Leicester

Share Confirmation that a skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park is that of English king Richard III has sparked debate about his reputation as a historical bogeyman. But, as writer Jennifer Morag Henderson tells here, a 1950s Scottish author made efforts to have the notorious monarch viewed in a very different light. The search …

Barclays to close ‘tax avoidance’ unit

Share Antony Jenkins announced a strategic review of operations in the light of scandals at the bank Big Banking Barclays finance chief to step down RBS must meet Libor fines – Osborne Santander hurt by Spain bad loans Barclays chief to waive his bonus FREE money transfers to Africa Barclays is to close down a …