Monthly Archives: April 2012

Europe seeks to lower costs for broadband infrastructure Digital Market

The European Commission just announced that the costs of laying down fiber all over Europe as part of the Digital Agenda can be brought down. The Digital Agenda of Europe sets broadband targets of 100% broadband coverage by 2013 for … Continue reading

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Europe’s Vision On Internet Policy

Protecting the fundamental rights required to enable growth in digital art, culture, and commerce Internet policy is a topic standing increasingly in the political spotlight: in North America, attempts to provide clauses allowing for Internet censorship and policing – most … Continue reading

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Swiss scientists demonstrate mind-controlled robot

Yesterday a partially paralyzed man directed a robot by thought alone. From a distance of 100 kilometers (60 miles), his brain signals were transmitted to a Lausanne lab In a stunning demonstration, Mark-Andre Duc steered a foot-tall robot by just … Continue reading

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Germany first to accept orders for Galaxy SIII: benchmarks impressive!

In a surprising move the eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy SIII which will be revealed in London on May 3 is already showing up for pre-orders in Germany. Amazon.de, but other large German post order companies as well, list the new … Continue reading

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Breaking: huge blow to YouTube in Germany: Gema wins court case!

GEMA, a German music royalties collecting agency, has just won a court case against YouTube making Google responsible for all uploads by its users. This article is a ´breaking news story´ so check back on this original post for corrections … Continue reading

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Europe Free Of Digital Handcuffs?

“The best thing about the Internet is that it is open” says Neelie Kroes, vice-president of the European Commission and in charge of the Digital Agenda. Today she delivered an important speech today about the future of internet on www2012, … Continue reading

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Samsung and Apple Seek Settlement In Patent War

The Wall Street Journal reported today that the CEO´s of both companies will indeed start talking about a settlement in the endless patent war spread out over multiple continents. Judge Lucy Koh who presides over the US battleground in this … Continue reading

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Apple refuses to remove 4G label in Australia: court case is on!

Today, news broke that the Australian consumer watchdog ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) will file a court case against Apple to force the Cupertino company to change their claims in promoting the new iPad.  Mediation between Apple and Australia’s … Continue reading

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Europeans: Help shape the future

Do You Have Concerns About The Internet Of Things? The European Union Wants To Hear From You! We have reported earlier about the Internet of Things (IOT), where it is envisioned that in 2050, there will be 50 billion devices … Continue reading

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Google Currents finally hits Europe. Was it worth the wait?

Four months later: Google´s alternative to Flipboard is finally available worldwide When version 1.0 was launched in December I was upset that Europe was left out and aired my frustration loud and clear on G+. After all, what could possibly … Continue reading

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