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VIDEO: Can Moto X revive Motorola's fortunes?

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 14:15
Motorola has struggled to keep up in the fast-paced smartphone market, but now the company has announced that it will take on its rivals with a new handset named the Moto X.
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Samsung launches Galaxy S4 Mini

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 12:07
A smaller, cheaper version of Samsung's flagship S4 device is launched ahead of the company's new product event in June.
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HTML5 web locks 'stifle innovation'

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 11:08
Innovation could be stunted by plans to include ways to digitally lock media in the web's core technology, rights campaigners warn.
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Digital games chart is 'world first'

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:36
The UK games industry body publishes the first ever chart showing digital download sales only.
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VIDEO: Finding a book in the e-reader era

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:04
Many people enjoy browsing the aisles in bookshops when they are looking for something new to read - but could this experience be replicated by an app?
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UN mulls ethics of 'killer robots'

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 03:12
The ethics surrounding so-called killer robots will come under scrutiny as a report is presented to the UN's Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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VIDEO: Face of Mary Rose sailor recreated

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 23:29
Robert Hall speaks to a forensic artist who explains how he created a detailed model of the head of one of the sailors who drowned almost 500 years ago.
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VIDEO: V&A's games designer in residence

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 23:23
Rory meets the first-ever games designer in residence at London's Victoria & Albert museum
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VIDEO: Facebook to review 'hateful' content

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 22:25
Facebook has said it will review how it deals with "controversial, harmful and hateful" content after admitting current measures are not effective.
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Digital cash arrests cause 'pain'

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 19:05
A leading security expert says he has seen evidence that criminals are suffering as a consequence of the Liberty Reserve arrests.
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Snapchat leaked photos page closed

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 17:08
Facebook closes down a group that was posting photos shared between Snapchat users.
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Security OK for Sprint-Softbank deal

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 15:50
Sprint and Japan's Softbank say US regulators have found no unresolved national security issues relating to Softbank's proposed takeover of the US mobile operator.
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The secret button at pedestrian crossings

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 15:47
The small metal cone underneath pedestrian crossing signals
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Facebook bows to anti-hate campaign

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 14:13
After a large feminist campaign, Facebook admits it must make changes to how it deals with "hate speech" on the network.
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Hacker admits to pilfering Stratfor

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 13:48
A hacker faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to attacking global intelligence firm Stratfor in 2011.
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Hackers post 'EDL members' details'

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:12
A list apparently showing the contact details of English Defence League members is published online by hackers.
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VIDEO: Net firm accused of laundering $6bn

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 05:57
The Liberty Reserve digital money service that was shut down laundered more than $6bn (£4bn) in criminal cash, US authorities have said.
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LCD screen pioneer looks to future

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 23:13
LCD screen tech pioneer looks to the future
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Cuba to offer public internet access

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 20:15
The government of Cuba says it will soon expand public access to the internet, although it will maintain restrictions for access at home.
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China 'hacks' US weapon system plans

Tue, 05/28/2013 - 18:16
Chinese hackers have gained access to designs for more than two dozen US weapons systems, a US newspaper reports.
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