Super-powered battery breakthrough claimed by US team
By Leo Kelion BBC Technology reporter A new type of battery has been developed which its creators say could revolutionise the way we power consumer electronics and vehicles. The University of Illinois team says its use of 3D-electrodes allows it…
Digital music: Can streaming save music sales?
By Maddy Savage, BBC News, Stockholm Streaming services have reversed the fortunes of the music industry in Sweden and now generate more income than downloads or CDs. But can the model be replicated worldwide? Keyboardist and respected songwriter Felix Persson…
American Airlines passengers still backed up after glitch
From NBC Flight cancellations and delays continued to bedevil American Airlines customers on Wednesday — a day after a major glitch crippled the carrier’s reservation system, leading to the grounding of its fleet for several hours. “These computer system can…
Golden Frog Launches VyprVPN Server Cluster in Switzerland
New Site Marks the 12th VyprVPN Server Cluster Location GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, Apr 16, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — Golden Frog, a global software and Internet application development company, announced today that it has added a new VyprVPN server…
Samsung unveils 6.3in Galaxy Mega smartphone
BBC Samsung has unveiled the biggest smartphone to date – the Galaxy Mega, which features a 6.3in (16cm) screen. The firm suggested its size made it ideal for watching videos or running two apps alongside each other. Samsung helped popularise…
Apple apologizes to Chinese consumers, revises local warranty policy for iPhone 4 and 4S Mobile
By Richard Lai engadget Apple revises warranty policies in China amid pressure from consumers Over the last couple of weeks, Chinese consumers and media had been up in arms over Apple’s lesser warranty coverage — specifically over refurbished replacement devices…
Pedal cyclist seriously injured in MVA
On Friday 5 April 2013 about 10:56 pm a pedal cyclist was injured along the West Bay Road* in the vicinity of Mandalay Condominiums. His condition is considered serious but stable. The cyclist was apparently riding home towards WB after…
BISD attracts international visitors
Belton Independent School District’s (BISD) extensive use of technology has been attracting visitors from across the states, but as of Tuesday also international visitors. Birch Meniko and Andy Jones, educators from…
Global internet slows after ‘biggest attack in history’
By Dave Lee, Technology reporter, BBC News The internet around the world has been slowed down in what security experts are describing as the biggest cyber-attack of its kind in history. A row between a spam-fighting group and hosting firm…
Camana Bay April 2013 Events
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Monday 25 March 2013): From a challenging three-mile race ending with a sprint finish up and down The Observation Tower and a silent walk through the Town Centre in honour of a worthy cause to the…