IT Olympics
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IOC launches social media-based 'Olympic Athletes' Hub'
New site from International Olympic Committee brings together social media conversation to help fans "engage" with the Games.
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Power-generating tiles to light Olympic walkway using footsteps
Green tech company Pavegen has installed a set of tiles that will absorb kinetic energy from footsteps and convert it into electricity.
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Everything Everywhere confident of handling Olympics mobile traffic
Mobile networks will be well and truly put to the test over the summer, and Everything Everywhere has outlined its strategy to cope.
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IOC unveils Olympic social media guidelines, says it won't chase up video-sharing fans
The rules being put in place are intended to prevent commercial infractions and avoid scandal, according to a senior official.
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NBC, Adobe struggling to update Android Olympics apps for Galaxy S3, Nexus 7
The latest phones and tablets seem to have been left behind in favour of older devices with established user bases.
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Olympics Twitter reaction to power London Eye lightshow
A 'social sentiment' tracking algorithm will channel Olympics tweets and light up the London Eye corresponding to the nation's mood.
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Android & iOS smartphones get dedicated BBC Olympics app
The BBC Sport Olympics app will feature a range of content, including the ability to download material for offline access.
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In pre-Olympic panic mode? Set your mind at ease with remote support for home workers
With the 2012 London Olympic Games just around the corner, the decision to let your staff work from home isn't as simple as it sounds.