16/07/2010
Peter White discusses headphone etiquette, whether online pseudonyms should be banned on message boards and 'ringtones' for electric cars.
Peter White explores the problems some You & Yours listeners are having with their Personal Video Recorders. We find out why the company providing 14-day updates to Freeview electronic programming guides has ended the service to certain receivers.
Also, how passengers who'd booked flights on the troubled Cyprus Turkish Airlines are having problems the nominated replacement carrier.
Plus, when is it rude to keep your headphones on?
And, should online pseudonyms be banned for those posting on message boards? Some argue this would get rid of written abuse online and make people more responsible for what they say.
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Cyprus Turkish Airlines
When Cyprus Turkish Airlines stopped flying, passengers were bumped on to the Turkish Airline AtlasJet. But things haven't gone to plan.
Duration: 08:13
Freeview Problems
InView/4TV Technology, which provides 14-day updates to Freeview electronic programming guides, has without any warning ended the service to certain receivers rendering them useless.
Duration: 05:38
Electronics Market
What is the state of Britain's electronics market? Paul Curran finds helpful customer service is very much back in vogue.
Duration: 10:25
Mountain Rescue
Mountain rescue organisations say 40% of missions could be avoided if walkers took adequate precautions. This summer hikers have set off in flip flops, uggs and crocs.
Duration: 02:50
Headphones Etiquette
Radio One's Huw Stephens asks is it rude to keep your headphones on all the time?
Duration: 03:15
Online Anonymity
Should people posting messages online have to use their real names to cut out abuse and increase responsibility?
Duration: 08:11
Electric Car Sound
What noise would you choose for your car of the future?
Duration: 06:35
Hotel Bargains
When Peter White heads off to Las Vegas he won't be staying in the $40,000 a night Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, Palms Casino Resort. No he's found a bargain room for Β£8 per night.
Duration: 06:19
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- Fri 16 Jul 2010 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM