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The Weekly Round-Up: 26.09.08
Round-Up What Boris did say was: "Actually, one thing I learnt from the Chinese [is] one thing we've got to do for the Olympics in 2012, we've got to have a wi-fi city. The Round-Up doesn't have much call to use public payphones... [26 Sep 2008]
Boris Johnson: 'London must be wi-fi city'
News Johnson told BBC London radio: "Actually, one thing I learnt from the Chinese [is] one thing we've got to do for the Olympics in 2012, we've got to have a wi-fi city. London may be one of the most wirelessly connected... [24 Sep 2008]
London Olympics gets new CIO
News A CIO has been appointed to deliver the technology behind the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Former Co-operative Financial Services executive Gerry Pennell will design, procure and run the technology programme before and... [15 Sep 2008]
Dell targets China, India with PC range
News See what happened when silicon.com editor Steve Ranger went to visit the Beijing Olympics venues. Dell unveiled several new computers yesterday made specifically for emerging PC markets like China and India. [28 Aug 2008]
Beijing Olympic diary: Closing ceremonies
Comment See what happened when silicon.com editor Steve Ranger went to visit the Beijing Olympics venues. Although smaller than the Olympics, it is still a big event with 20 sports and around 5,000 athletes.... [27 Aug 2008]
Online shopping reaches £4.8bn
News Researchers put the rise down to the launch of the iPhone 3G and sales of TVs in anticipation of the 2008 Olympics. Online shopping revenues in the UK rose, month-on-month, by 11 per cent to £4.8bn in July. [20 Aug 2008]
Beijing Olympic diary: Producing results
Comment See photos of silicon.com editor Steve Ranger's visit to the Beijing Olympics' venues. See what happened when silicon.com editor Steve Ranger went to visit the Beijing Olympics venues. The Paralympic... [19 Aug 2008]
Editor's Blog: Tech goes for Olympic gold
Comment I'm a big fan of the Olympics. And to be honest I reckon silicon.com deserves a gold medal for its coverage of the Beijing Olympics so far. See what happened when silicon.com editor Steve Ranger went to... [13 Aug 2008]
Beijing Olympics diary: Live coverage
Comment Given the extensive preparations for the Olympics, what could possibly stop the technology working? See what happened when silicon.com editor Steve Ranger went to visit the Beijing Olympics venues. See... [12 Aug 2008]
TfL ends Oyster card contract early
News Any new system would have to be established and capable of supporting the increase in use expected for the London 2012 Olympics. Transport for London has terminated its contract with the TranSys consortium that provides... [11 Aug 2008]
Apple iPhone gets Google Translate service
News Asked whether the translation service's release was timed to coincide with the opening of the Beijing Olympics, the spokesperson said the timing was "serendipitous", adding: "We launch things when they're ready. [11 Aug 2008]
Olympics a non-starter for office workers
News While China prepares for a frenzy of co-ordinated enthusiasm for the Beijing Olympics, three-quarters of the 100 responses to the latest silicon.com poll said they would be focusing on work rather than keeping an eye on... [08 Aug 2008]
The Weekly Round-Up: 01.08.08
Round-Up But the Olympics might not be for those of you picked last in games - ah, the bitter memories still rankle like sand in the keyboard of a creaking laptop. It's not often the Round-Up gets riled. Well, other than at... [01 Aug 2008]
Beijing Olympics diary: Testing times…
Comment I am also eager to ensure that the team doesn't burn out before the Olympics begin. Clocks across the Chinese capital are ticking away what's left of the tech team's preparation time. Yet two major tasks remain to be... [21 Jul 2008]
Every Moment of Every Sport - Delivering a New Experience in Wireless Usage
White Paper Australian athletes used the application at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics 2002. Whether its supporting a rugby team, watching the cricket, or cheering on the local tennis stars at this year's Wimbledon, it's... [03 Jul 2008]
