Latest News
Download the PCR Android and iOS apps
NEWSYour favourite PCR online content is now available as an app for phones powered by Google's OS, sponsored by VIP Computers.
Logitech hires Whirlpool exec for top job
NEWSPeripheral giant Logitech has named a new president, tapping Whirlpool for Bracken P. Darrell as the new chief reporting to chairman Guerrino De Luca.
Diablo 3 gets a date at last
NEWSBlizzard has at very long last given a release date for the keenly anticipated dungeon crawler sequel Diablo 3, now set to arrive on Windows, Mac and PlayStation 3 on ...
iTunes 1080p movies near Blu-ray quality
NEWSApple has launched 1080p high-definition movies on iTunes as the high-resolution iPad 3 and Apple TV devices arrive.
Apple shares surge as iPad 3 goes on sale
NEWSApple's shares have hit an all time high of US$600 just a day before the Cupertino based firm's third-generation iPad tablet goes on sale.
Tesco boss Richard Brasher resigns
NEWSAfter revealing poor sales at the end of last year, and seeing its share price drop, Tesco has now announced that UK boss Richard Brasher has decided to step down ...
VIP goes forward with Forward Industries
NEWSUK distributor VIP revealed today that it's adding Forward Industries to its portfolio.
Gem to distribute Roku streaming platform
NEWSGem Distribution has announced that it's signed an agreement with Roku, the internet streaming brand.
BBC says it suffered Iranian cyber attack
NEWSThe BBC has said that Iran is behind a "sophisticated cyber-attack" aimed at disrupting the BBC Persian Service.
London Underground to get free WiFi
NEWSThe London Underground is set to launch free WiFi throughout the Olympic Games as Transport for London inks a deal with Virgin Media to deliver the service.
Tesco blames £50 iPad on IT error
NEWSSupermarket giant Tesco said that the firm will not fulfil orders for the new iPad 3 for just £50 following an online blunder.
Samsung Galaxy S II Android ICS next Monday
NEWSThe popular Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone is to finally begin receiving an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the UK market as of next Monday the 19th ...
iPad and Kindle Fire lead strong tablet sales
NEWSIDC has reported that tablet shipments into retail rose by 56 per cent in the last quarter of 2011, to 28.2 million units worldwide - an increase of 155 per ...
Step up to retail success
NEWSIn these challenging economic times, retailers have to do all they can to keep their position on the High Street. Upcoming event PCR Retail Boot Camp is all about improving ...
TalkTalk to launch 80Mb broadband
NEWSTalkTalk is set to offer an 80Mb/sec broadband service from April, doubling the firm's previous fastest fibre-based broadband maximum of 40Mb/sec.
UK to extradite TVshack student to the US
NEWSThe British government has approved the US extradition request for a 23-year-old student Richard O'Dwyer following piracy charges concerning hosted-link site TVShack.net.
Sign language to text translator app coming
NEWSResearchers at the University of Aberdeen are developing a mobile application that can translate sign language into text.
Ofcom clears the way for 4G this year
NEWSTelecoms watchdog Ofcom has given the go-ahead for mobile operator Everything Everywhere to launch 4G mobile services on the firm's existing 2G spectrum.
Optical Thunderbolt cables are coming
NEWSIntel has said that optical cables for the chipmaker's high-speed Thunderbolt ports will arrive later this year, allowing for cables of longer distances.
Twitter buys Posterous
NEWSSocial networking service Twitter has acquired fellow micro-blogging service Posterous in a deal which appears to be more about acquiring staff than the 'Spaces' service.