Lost in translation: Siri cannot understand the Scottish accent
Users of the iPhone 4S have been struggling to get along with voice-software Siri, after the 'intelligent assistant' can't understand the accent.
London Calling
Zack Whittaker reports on the latest technology news from the United Kingdom and Europe, served with buttered crumpets and a side of sarcasm.
Zack Whittaker
Zack Whittaker writes for ZDNet, CNET and CBS News. He is based in New York City.
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British MPs call for prison sentences over data protection breaches
UK Parliament's justice select committee's latest report suggests breaches in data protection law should be bolstered and include prison sentences for serious offences.
Netflix takes profit bullet for UK, Ireland launch: Is it worth it?
Breaking the British market is going to be fraught with obstacles for Netflix. Is the stock plunge worth it, or is the UK and Ireland only a step towards global domination?
Google's transparency report reveals sharp rise in takedown requests
Google's transparency report for the past six months shows a rise amongst the U.S. and European countries requesting the takedown of online content.
Nokia World 2011: Live keynote coverage
Join ZDNet and CNET in a live analysis of Stephen Elop's keynote address at Nokia World 2011 in London.
Google looking to build European high-speed fiber network
After an experimental trial in the U.S., a Google executive hinted that Europe could be the next home for a high-speed fiber network.
'The Office' celebrates 10 years with iTunes launch
Celebrating ten years of the original 'The Office' series first broadcast, the show will be downloadable on iTunes in its entirety in another 'iTunes meets the Beatles' moment.
UK still behind in European, worldwide broadband speeds
As many European countries remain high on the list of global broadband speeds, the UK still lags behind on a worldwide level.
London Calling: ZDNet gets its British groove on
Welcome to London Calling: ZDNet's home away from home, covering technology news in the UK and Europe.
Microsoft offers UK volume licensing price hike reprieve
Following a July 1 price hike for U.K. business customers, Microsoft is mitigating the increased licensing costs through a "transition promotion."