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PM: UK and Germany to collaborate on 5G mobile web
Speaking in Hanover at the CeBIT 2014 trade fair, David Cameron announced that German and British Universities would be collaborating on research towards 5G mobile internet.
He told the conference:
– David CameronWith 4G, an 800 megabyte movie takes around 40 seconds to download; with 5G that would be cut to one second.
This is a prize that researchers all over the world are going for and so I am delighted to announce a new collaboration, between the University of Dresden, King’s College University in London and the University of Surrey.
Three world-leading universities working on 5G hand in hand – that is something to be truly excited about.
Intern shot with 80,000 volt drone-mounted stun gun
An unfortunate intern at a tech conference in Texas collapsed to ground after being shot with a 80,000 volt stun gun mounted to a drone.
In a presentation at the South by Southwest Interactive conference in Austin, Chaotic Moon Studios showcased their new Chaotic Unmanned Personal Intercept Drone.
Designed to incapacitate potential intruders before police arrives, "CUPID" is equipped with a powerful stun gun.
The intern remained motionless on the floor after being struck down by the 80,000 volt gun.
In comparison, tasers used by the police in the UK generate a highest peak voltage of 50,000.
According to the company, he has recovered after the demonstration.
William Hurley, one of the Chaotic Moon Studios founders later tweeted a picture of the intern, who appeared intact while "enjoying his celebratory steak."
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UK to work with Germany on abolition of roaming fees
As part of their discussions, David Cameron said that Britain and Germany had agreed to work together for the abolition of mobile roaming charges across the European Union.
– David CameronWe welcome the long-term ambition of the European Commission but we want to take steps that deliver benefits for businesses and consumers including complete elimination of mobile roaming charges.
Combining British ingenuity with German engineering would put the two countries at the forefront of a new technology-based "industrial revolution", he suggested.
– David CameronThis is a world on fast forward. A world of permanent technological revolution.
And in this world, countries like the UK and Germany will only succeed if we have a relentless drive for new ideas and innovations.
Cameron to double investment in digital technology
Research funding to use the internet to improve everyday devices - such as fridges which can order more milk when it runs low - is to be doubled in a drive to make the UK a world leader in digital technology, David Cameron has said.
The Prime Minister announced an extra £45 million to develop the so-called "internet of things" as he arrived in Germany for the CeBIT 2014 trade fair.
He is attending the event in Hanover - where he is holding talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel - as Britain is the official "partner country" of the event.
Elderly pro-Ukrainian woman attacked in Donetsk
ITV News crew in eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk filmed an elderly lady with a Ukrainian flag being attacked by pro-Russian protesters after challenging their views.
She was rescued by the police, only to be attacked again when the pro-Russian protesters threw fireworks at her.
Read: Pro-Ukraine and Russia rallies take place across Ukraine
Unexpected revelations from fans after England v Wales
Four things we learnt from England and Wales fans after their sunny Six Nations clash.
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Russia tightens grip on Crimea amid political rallies
Russia troops tightened their grip on Crimea as huge political rallies were held across the country.
ITV News Europe Correspondent Emma Murphy reports from Donetsk in eastern Ukraine:
William Hague: Russia's Ukraine intervention a 'miscalculation'
Pro-Russian forces seal off another airport in Crimea
An armed pro-Russian force wearing plain military uniforms sealed off another military airport in Ukraine's Crimea, a defence ministry spokesman on the peninsula said.
The 80 or so-strong group, who were supporting 50 civilians, blocked off the entrance to the airport near the village of Saki and established machine-gun posts along the landing strip, spokesman Vladislav Seleznyov said.
William Hague: Russia's Ukraine intervention a 'miscalculation'
Object found in sea could be door of missing aircraft
An object found floating in the sea could be an aircraft door belonging to the missing Malaysian Airlines plane.
It was spotted by a Vietnamese Navy plane taking part in the search.
Officials investigating the disappearance are narrowing the focus of their inquiries on the possibility that it disintegrated in mid-flight.
Protesters replace Ukrainian flag with Russian colours
Pro-Russian protesters took down a Ukrainian flag outside a regional government's office in Eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, replacing it with the red blue and white flag of Russia.
Read: Pro-Ukraine and Russia rallies take place across Ukraine
