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Twitter founder warns against user ‘obsession’
The founder of social networking site Twitter has warned the site's users that spending hours a day interacting with the service is "unhealthy". Speaking at a conference in Montreal, Biz Stone said it is not good that some individuals are claimed to be...
‘Ticker-tape’ printer delivers hardcopies of tweets
Individuals who are keen to keep up with the latest social networking activity may find printer supplies for a new internet-connected machine come in handy. The Internet of Things printer from Adafruit is able to hook up to the web using an Ethernet port and can...
Twitter ‘hits 500m users’
Social networking site Twitter has signed up its 500 millionth user, according to a monitoring site. Estimates from Twopcharts stated the milestone was passed earlier today (February 23rd), with registrations already up to nearly 501 million, with over 13 new accounts...
Consumers encouraged to recycle ink cartridges
Individuals who are keen to improve their green credentials have been urged to recycle their empty ink cartridges. Deputy reviews editor at PC Pro magazine David Bayon explained this could be a crucial part of reducing the "huge environmental impact" the...
Printers to help make ‘robotic dinosaurs’
Researchers in the US are set to use 3D printer supplies to help further their understanding of dinosaurs. A team at Drexel University in Philadelphia plan to use the technology to recreate scale models of fossilised bones, which will then be used to create robotic...
More people ‘looking to create home offices’
A growing number of people may need ink supplies for machines that can be used for both business and personal purposes, as the number of home offices in the UK is growing. It was noted by Smart Growth Analytics that Surrey is the area of England and Wales where this...
Mobile printing ‘offers flexibility and convenience’
A growing number of people may be coming to appreciate the benefits of using ink supplies to produce items directly from a mobile device. This is according to Kodak, which stated in a paid feature for Digital Arts Online that the increasing use of gadgets such as...
Hobbyists and entrepreneurs embracing 3D printing
A growing number of artists, hobbyists and entrepreneurs may require printer supplies for 3D machines, as the technology is said to be growing in popularity. USA Today reports declining costs for the hardware have led to a boom for the sector, with total sales growing...
Artists head online after gallery closure
A group of artists in the Leighton area have turned to the internet to display their work after a local gallery was forced to close. Luton Today reports the b Gallery in Toddington's Market Square shut its doors in December due to declining visitor numbers and...
Brits ‘demanding more’ from social network sites
Many people in the UK who frequently use services such as Facebook may be looking for additional features to keep them interested in the sites. A survey conducted by YouGov revealed that while almost two-thirds of the UK population claim to have used Facebook in the...
Technology ‘offers great potential’ for learning
The use of technology can offer a good learning aid by enabling people to experience more realistic simulations of what they can expect in the real world, it has been stated. This is according to Dr David Guralnick, president of the International E-Learning...
Social networking ‘a great educational tool’
Kids who frequently use social networking sites may be able to take advantage of the range of educational benefits such services can provide. Deputy director of Kidscape Peter Bradley said many organisations are now using these platforms in order to get their message...