New digital music subscription services in the UK from Virgin and HMV support Windows DRM and aim to displace iTunes.
Bluetooth Enables British Cellphone Ad Invites
Users passing through London’s Heathrow Airport may get an invitation to view an ad on their cell phones.
British Breakthrough Keeps Patients From Breaking Through Their Pants
British researchers have supplied the latest ammunition for the battle of the bulge-a drug that pumps up production of a hormone that regulates appetite. The lead scientists believes in the weight-loss solution so much he’s already set up a company to translate pounds into, well, pounds.
British Court Convicts Chipper Xbox Pirate
A 22-year-old Welsh man was made an example of by becoming the first to be convicted of modifying and selling copyrighted Xbox game consoles.
British Firm BT Group Launches Combined Mobile/Land Line
British telecom giant BT announced the world’s first venture into combining mobile and land line services into the new BT Fusion service. BT customers will be able to switch between their mobile and landed broadband lines as they come and go from their home or office.
Hours Not So Happy At British Pubs
The long-standing tradition of happy hour in pubs would appear to be on its way out in Britain. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) announced they would no longer endorse or allow happy hour and other promotions designed to encourage binge drinking in their pubs.
American vs. British English: A Webmasters Guide
When writing content for the World Wide Web, a lot of authors wonder if they should have their pages translated into languages such as French or Spanish in order to widen their audience and to give their sites a more international appearance. It is sensible of web designers to consider this question, but one thing few native English speakers ever consider is: Should I write in British English (BE) or American English (AE)?