Google+ set to relax naming policy

Individuals signing up to the Google+ social network who wish to identify themselves with a nickname will be able to do so in the future. Since the site was launched last summer, Google has maintained a policy that people must use their real name when using the...

Men’s fashion to be showcased at new exhibit

A new fashion show focusing on menswear is set to come to London later this year. The British Fashion Council stated a number of the country's top brands will be showing off their latest designs at the three-day event, which has grown out of London Fashion...

Technology ‘driving trend for interactive fashion’

The use of technology may become an increasing consideration for fashion designers in the future as they become open to the new opportunities that are available. Dr Brock Craft, physical computing lecturer at Goldsmiths, suggested one use for innovations would be to...

Apple iPad helps keep TMS on the air

While many people may use ink supplies to print out photos they have snapped, edited and shared on their iPads, the gadget was put to a more unusual use this week by sports broadcasters with the BBC. The presenters of Test Match Special (TMS) resorted to using a...

Facebook unveils range of new apps

Facebook has added a selection of new apps to its service that can allow people to share their interests with friends. The additions are part of the Timeline feature and the current batch includes offerings dedicated to activities such as shopping, travel and fashion....

Recycled ink cartridges to help disabled residents

A social enterprise in Bury St Edmunds is calling on residents to recycle their empty ink cartridges by taking them to special collection points around the town. Items donated will then be sold to recycling firms in order to raise funding to help people with...