Nevertheless, the online casino industry is now worth billions every year and those last fifteen years have expanded and polished the market relentlessly. So what’s next? Well the next thing is already here – the ability to connect to an online casino using your mobile device. This has been possible, but awkward, ever since mobile phones became capable of rendering websites legibly but the advent of the iPhone, Android phones and tablets has given consumers the ability to use these devices for any task.

The casino industry was not slow in recognising the potential of this new market – 3G and mobile phone networks were already fast enough and the race to get ‘apps’ to the market was on. The iPhone was the first device on the market and the first recipient of dedicated casino apps. You could deposit money via the app or a website and be playing poker for money against opponents from around the world within minutes.

Android phones have now made a big dent in the smartphone market and the range of casino apps for that platform is just as impressive. Tablets based on the iOS and Android software have made online gaming an even bigger draw and it is now a market online casinos must take notice of.

We’re not going to make any recommendations as to which app you should use except to advise that if you choose an app designed by a major online casino, you know you’re in safe hands. It may also be worthwhile downloading a free poker app such as Zynga Poker to hone your game before you start playing for real money.

The new London Olympics Wi-Fi service will launch as a free, unlimited service for all Tube passengers from summer 2012 and will continue to offer free live TfL travel information via a new online portal after this period.

From July 2012, all Tube passengers will be able to connect to the internet at stations for free, enabling millions of commuters and visitors to access websites and online destinations and stay up-to-date with news and events listings, review the best spots for lunch and discover great London attractions from their mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other connected devices.

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said: “It’s vital that we harness the massive opportunities stemming from the digital revolution, by creating a vibrant, world class industry to attract investment and create jobs for Londoners. Millions of passengers will now be able to connect to their work, friends or access the latest news and travel information whilst on the move. This is a fabulous new and free resource which will be in place from this summer when London is being showcased on a global stage and playing host to millions.”

Virgin Media, in partnership with London Underground, will introduce Wi-Fi at over 80 stations ahead of the summer. By the end of 2012, up to 120 Tube stations, many of them deep-level, will be connected.Virgin Media, in partnership with London Underground, will introduce Wi-Fi at over 80 stations ahead of the summer. By the end of 2012, up to 120 Tube stations, many of them deep-level, will be connected.

Gareth Powell, LU’s Director of Strategy and Service Development, said: “We’re upgrading the Tube to make it fit for the 21st Century. This latest innovation is great news for Tube customers, who now have access to emails, web and social media underground for the first time. It’s also delivered at no cost to fare payers and taxpayers.

“Today, TfL provides a wealth of free live travel information, via our website and through the many excellent travel apps now available. Wi-Fi on the Tube means our customers can now get the latest live travel information and check how services are running, on the move and underground, where and when they need it.”

Neil Berkett, CEO, Virgin Media, said: “With the eyes of the world on London this summer, we’ll be showing off our capital as a leading connected city on the global stage. We’re putting the power of Virgin Media’s fibre optic network in the hands of millions of Londoners, commuters and visitors and are delighted to be launching Wi-Fi for free throughout summer 2012 and beyond. We’ll help people make the most of the city and will continue to evolve the service, ensuring everyone can benefit from a service London will be proud of.”

Ian Merricks, Accelerator Academy Co-founder and White Horse Capital Managing Partner said: “We entered the early stage entrepreneurial ecosystem last year, creating the Accelerator Academy for emerging entrepreneurs. WE saw the growth potential of London’s tech entrepreneurs and working with investors we now hope to deploy £35m to help these firms grow.”

But more worryingly than buying anything else on the market, these features may give you unprecedented control over an HDTV, the devices themselves, more similar than ever to a personal computer, may allow hackers or even the Korean manufacturer, Samsung to see and hear you and your family, and collect extremely personal data. So while you and your family are watching X-Factor or playing on the X-box, someone could be looking right at you.

Earlier this month a Samsung representative showed how, once set up and connected to the Internet, these models will automatically talk to the Samsung cloud and enable viewers to use new and exciting apps. However, how much data Samsung is collecting was not clear and it is not stated in the company’s privacy policy. Let’s see if the hardware giant is going to join its friend Google in issues about data – as yet there is nothing.

The robot has a human look, with torso are arms and a helmet with visor on. It does not have legs but is attached to a fixed base. It will get a leg eventually for climbing through the corridors in the space station or it may be mounted on a wheeled rover called Centaur for exploring Lunar and Martian surfaces.

There are four robots like this on earth, but R2 is more sophisticated than these with a wider range of senses, more dexterity and an capability of being faster. It is there to show how robots can cope in a weightless environment but the hope it will do some space walks in the future. It will accompany humans so that it can do jobs that they cannot do.

At the moment it is banned from promoting, selling or importing the tablet across most of Europe but it will appear in court to put a stop to this. It is expected that within a few weeks of the court date a decision will be made as to whether the ban can be lifted. At the moment some retailers do have the product because the injunction does not cover the sale by third parties.

In the Netherlands things are little more complicated because Apple claims that Samsung copied its design and then infringed specific patents. It claims that the touch screen and photo management software are both copyright infringements because they are so close to what Apple currently offers on its products. With Rotterdam being a key port for import of Samsung products to Europe the ruling in this country could be all the more significant.

Blackberry Messenger and texting were thought to be used by some of the rioters. The Home Secretary will be meeting with representatives from the makers of Blackberry, Twitter and Facebook to discuss their obligations at times of unrest.

There has been criticism of this idea, people saying that it blocks their rights to freedom of speech. However, it has been used in other countries and been successful and so it is obviously possible and an effective tool.

Hopefully there will no need for it to ever happen again, as riots in England are scarce but as there is a lot of evidence that social networking did help riots to start and to spread, then it is not surprising that this form of action will be considered as a plan in case it happens in the future. There were also many rumours spreading on social media about riots which were not true, this caused problems in several areas and so could be a further argument for switching it off in troubled times.

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1. Autosave
This is an invaluable feature that automatically saves files every five minutes, I know what i’m like so this is great for me.

2. Launchpad
Apple has also brought the in the iPhone/iPad iOS interface to the Mac. This shows applications in icon format, providing a quick way of accessing applications that are not stored in the dock.

3. Resume
One of the things that makes me prefer Macs from PCs is the impressive boot time. Apple has now added a ‘Resume’ feature which means that the Mac will automatically re-open all apps that were being used in the last session.

4. Multi-user screen sharing

This feature has been greatly improved, it now enables remote log-in to a separate account on another Mac. Benefits include allowing IT admins to remotely troubleshoot problems and carry out upgrades without causing disruption.

5. Airdrop
This makes it possible to share files even when there is no Wi-Fi present.  A Mac will automatically locate any other AirDrop-capable device within 30 feet and allow an encrypted file transfer between them. Fantastic with you iPad/iPhone and Apple TV.

6. Apple Mac App Store
This has been out since January, but the Mac App Store will prove a key feature for those using Apple’s portable devices. It’s possible to get key software from the App Store, including productivity apps, games etc. The importance of this store is only likely to increase as Apple puts more emphasis on cloud storage with the launch of iCloud.

7. Use swiping gestures with multiple desktops
This is probably my favourite new feature. The trackpad has been redefined, allowing a number of swiping gestures using two and three fingers. Scrolling and pinch-to-zoom are welcome features, and work remarkably well on the trackpad. There is also the three-fingered horizontal swipe that allows you to navigate between full screen applications. A great way to use this is to create multiple desktops, which you can then change between.

The price of a the ticket for two adults (i’m travelling with a business associate) has cost us around £200. We happily paid for the inflated sandwiches, and the inflated coffee. We have given Virgin trains a good day out. My knees are knocking on every table stand, and my colleague’s arms are slowly falling across my side of the arm rest.

To labour the point, WE HAVE PAID FOR THIS.

But WiFi, which is advertised and promoted across every metre of the train with flashy stickers and “Full Access” emblazoned on them, is not mentioned as an additional cost. But blow me it costs £4 per hour. Which is what i spend at home for for an entire month.
Why does it cost this much? It wouldn’t cost that much to service the whole train per journey.
So i look across again at all the laptops. Like me it doesn’t seem like anyone is actually online. People refuse to pay this type of thing, especially, as like me they have already spent £200 for a quick trip to Manchester.
Virgin could make so much more out of this and be cleverer.

• - Why don’t they make WiFI free on the Virgin train? That way they could sell advertising space to an increased audience. I want to use my iPhone on the train Wifi too – but no that is a separate charge.

• - Why don’t they make it just a few pounds per month, that way many more people would pay for the service, that fundamentally has not real cost

• - Why don’t Virgin make the only signifier to join the Wifi network to leave an email address, that way they could capture the data and partake in future marketing

• - Or why not make the user LIke their Facebook page or something similar?

Paying through the nose is distasteful and I will be posting this when i am back home and in a Wifi network

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