Spotify highlights need for alternative model for music
If you love music and spend a reasonable amount of time online, you can’t have failed to have been caught up in the hype about Spotify, the popular ad-supported online music service, over the past few months. This week it’s all been about the upcoming Apple iPhone application, which Spotify has submitted for approval.
Do you know a Digital Hero?
Today we’re launching the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards to reward those doing outstanding work using digital technology to improve the lives of people in their communities.
Google Chrome OS and what it means for you
This month the search giant announced 'Chrome OS' - a strange name you'd think because it is named after the Google Chrome web browser. Surely what is usually just one component of an operating system should not be the inspiration for it? After all you don't see Microsoft announcing 'Internet Explorer OS'.
Routers of the future unveiled
If you’ve got home broadband, chances are you’ve got a router. Whether hidden under a desk or shoved next to the TV, this ubiquitous chunk of plastic and wires may be functional – but it certainly isn’t sexy. Partly as a bit of fun, and partly to just say ‘what if?’, we decided to create some futuristic 'concept routers' that changed the way we look at those drab grey boxes.
Top five gadgets to make the most of the web
Navigating the tech jungle can be hazardous at the best of times, but following a flood of summer releases just what are the most desirable gadgets now available on the market? I've come up with a Top 5 list designed to hit different product types and budgets, so let's kick on...
What's stopping consumers taking up broadband bundles?
Online comparison engine BroadbandChoices.co.uk published results of research earlier this week, suggesting that 30% of broadband consumers are foregoing possible savings by not bundling broadband with other telelcoms services. To some, bundling broadband with services like home phone just makes sense, but what's holding people back?
Cloud computing provides impetus for dongle sales
A few months ago we questioned whether mobile broadband was starting to replace fixed line broadband as users’ primary connection. Our research showed that for the majority, a ‘dongle’ was still very much a complimentary tool, providing access on the move while fixed line provided a faster and more consistent connection for multiple users to access services such as online video and gaming.
Welcome to Britain’s brighter phone and broadband company
Welcoming Tiscali UK to the TalkTalk Group
Today is a milestone in the history of TalkTalk. We’ve formally completed the acquisition of Tiscali UK, first announced in May, making us the biggest provider of broadband to Britain’s homes. We now reach over 4 million people – a fantastic achievement as we’ve only been concentrating on the broadband market since 2006.
Helping Digital Britain achieve maximum speed
Much of the discussion about the Digital Britain report, published a couple of weeks ago, has focused on the Government’s promise to provide universal broadband throughout the UK at a minimum speed of 2mb by 2012.