Entries in 'internet' (75)

3DS eStore arriving on June 7th

3DS eStore arriving on June 7th

Nintendo has said that its first major update for the 3DS will be available to download worldwide on June 7th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 2nd 2011 at 12:23PM in News
MPs consider web block plans

MPs consider web block plans

MPs have been in negotiations with Internet Service Providers and intellectual rights holders to create a system that would allow access to be blocked to certain websites.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 5th 2011 at 4:03PM in News
Social networks trump porn in UK

Social networks trump porn in UK

The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter has seen the sector overtake entertainment – a category that includes adult entertainment and pornography – in the online ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 18th 2011 at 11:00AM in News
Vietnam blocks late night online gaming

Vietnam blocks late night online gaming

Vietnam has moved to block gamers from playing online at night.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 24th 2011 at 11:08AM in News

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PSN reaches 69m users

PSN reaches 69m users

Almost 70m PlayStation Network accounts have been registered worldwide since the service launched.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 27th 2011 at 1:36PM in News
100m users flock to CityVille

100m users flock to CityVille

CityVille has reaffirmed itself as the most popular Facebook game ever by attracting over 100m users.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 13th 2011 at 11:24AM in News
Ubisoft reportedly softens PC DRM

Ubisoft reportedly softens PC DRM

It looks as if Ubisoft might have dropped its controversial internet-dependent DRM used on some of its key PC titles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 4th 2011 at 10:07AM in News
Government wants internet porn ban

Government wants internet porn ban

With the very notion of net neutrality currently under threat, it has emerged that the British Government is to ask ISPs to block all online pornography by default on domestic ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 20th 2010 at 3:20PM in News

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Games played by 40% of net users

Games played by 40% of net users

Four out of ten internet users globally now play online games

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 20th 2010 at 2:09PM in News
PS3 beats 360 in internet race

PS3 beats 360 in internet race

New research from mobile marketing analysts Millennial Media has named the PS3 as one of the top four internet connected devices in Q3 2010.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 20th 2010 at 5:51PM in News
Demon launches game broadband service

Demon launches game broadband service

Internet service provider Demon has introduced a new service which promises a faster broadband connection for the gaming community.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 23rd 2010 at 11:29AM in News
Mandelson named Villain of the Year

Mandelson named Villain of the Year

Peter Mandelson was voted as the Internet Villain of the Year at this year's Internet Service Providers Association Awards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 9th 2010 at 1:10PM in News

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Sony and Nintendo making 3G handhelds

Sony and Nintendo making 3G handhelds

The Wall Street Journal claims that both Sony and Nintendo are in talks with wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo about integrating 3G mobile connectivity into upcoming handhelds.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 8th 2010 at 11:34AM in News
O2 Ireland begins web censoring

O2 Ireland begins web censoring

The Irish arm of telcoms operator O2 has begun censoring websites in the region, with image sharing site Imgur seemingly the first portal identified for blockage.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 1st 2010 at 6:09PM in News
Ireland approves ‘three strikes’ net ruling

Ireland approves ‘three strikes’ net ruling

Eircom, Ireland’s largest internet service provider, has rolled out the implementation of its ‘three strikes and you’re out’ policy on illegal internet file sharing.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2010 at 3:08PM in News
Bravias offer World Cup streaming

Bravias offer World Cup streaming

Owners of the latest Sony’s IPTV will be able to stream classic World Cup footage direct to their TV via the Bravia Internet Video service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2010 at 6:02PM in News

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OnLive hitting all UK ISPs

OnLive hitting all UK ISPs

Streaming games service OnLive will be available over any UK ISP, founder and CEO Steve Perlman has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2010 at 11:01AM in News
Sega defends Alpha Protocol DRM

Sega defends Alpha Protocol DRM

Details about the requirements of the Uniloc: SoftAnchor DRM that Sega has chosen to ship with the upcoming PC release of Alpha Protocol have been outlined by the publisher in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2010 at 5:32PM in News
Ubisoft DRM reportedly hacked

Ubisoft DRM reportedly hacked

Hackers have reportedly found a way to circumvent Ubisoft’s controversial PC DRM that requires users maintain a constant internet connection even when playing single-player games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2010 at 1:40PM in News
Korea announces MMO curfew

Korea announces MMO curfew

The South Korean authorities have announced a new ‘gaming curfew’ to try and counter what is seen as the growing problem of MMO addiction in the country.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 13th 2010 at 4:29PM in News
Ubisoft sticking with internet DRM

Ubisoft sticking with internet DRM

It’s been a torrid few weeks for Ubisoft’s internet-dependent PC DRM policy, but despite the turbulence the publisher has pledged to stick with its security measures, claiming that most of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2010 at 6:39PM in News
GamesTM launches new website

GamesTM launches new website

Edge-rivalling UK multiformat mag GamesTM has lifted the lid on its brand new website that intends to give a digital front to the monthly paper.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2010 at 2:09PM in News
IAB forms games advertising group

IAB forms games advertising group

The Internet Advertising Bureau has formed a new video games steering group that hopes to drive growth in internet advertising within the sector and to establish a code of best ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2010 at 11:55AM in News
Now C&C4’s DRM suffers problems

Now C&C4’s DRM suffers problems

EA has had to endure a weekend of complaints following several reports that PC gamers trying to play recent release Command & Conquer 4 have been plagued with problems relating ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2010 at 12:06PM in News
BT boss slams net cut-off plans

BT boss slams net cut-off plans

The chief executive of British Telecom has slammed proposals included in the Digital Economy Bill that will grant authorities the power to disconnect file-sharers from the internet.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 10th 2010 at 4:07PM in News