Ofcom cracks down on ISP traffic management

British telecoms watchdog Ofcom has called on internet service providers to provide more information regarding traffic management the ISPs use to curb excessive demand. The call was made with the warning that if ISPs did not provide such information voluntarily then the watchdog would consider enforcement action to compel the …

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Now Irish President attacks video games

The new President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has used his first official public engagement to attack video games. He issued the warning when attending an event at The Ark in Dublin’s Temple Bar – his first presidential appointment since taking office on November 11th. The 70 year old told …

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Next Xbox skips optical drive, goes digital only?

The latest rumours concerning Microsoft’s next Xbox console suggest that the company may launch an entry-level machine that is not compatible with disc-based games. As it has done with Xbox 360, DigitalFoundry reports that Microsoft will look to launch its new machine in two iterations. However, the distinction between the …

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