Thursday, September 22, 2016

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Fitness trackers may not help weight loss

Fitness trackers worn every day by millions of people offer no useful weight loss benefit, a study has suggested.

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Car hackers trigger Tesla brakes from 12 miles

Security researchers have revealed how they managed to hack into a Tesla car and apply the brakes from 12 miles away.

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After iPhone 7 Apple patents... a paper bag

After changing the world with cutting edge devices like the iPhone and iPad, Apple is bringing the spirit of innovation to the world of carrier bags.

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Iceland opts out of FIFA 17 game after cash row

Iceland has opted out of the latest FIFA video game following a row over money with Electronic Arts.

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Iceland frozen out of FIFA game after cash row

Iceland has given the latest FIFA video game the cold shoulder following a row over money with Electronic Arts.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Head transplant doctor claims breakthrough

The surgeon who claims he will perform the world's first head transplant next year has released a series of videos showing paralysed animals that have been 'healed' by his groundbreaking technique.

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Academic beats FBI by unlocking iPhone for £75

A British university researcher has done what the FBI claimed was impossible by unlocking an iPhone - for just £75.

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Amsterdam to get driverless 'roboats' on canals

The driverless car revolution may not quite be upon us - but researchers are already planning to bring driverless boats to a famous canal city.

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Solar-powered helicopter takes first flight

A group of students have made aviation history with the first flight of a piloted solar-powered helicopter.

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City car ownership to 'all-but end' by 2025

The co-founder of ride-hailing firm Lyft has predicted that car ownership in major cities will die out almost completely by 2025.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Microsoft UK closures put 220 jobs at risk

Microsoft is closing some offices in London including the headquarters of Skype, putting 220 jobs at risk.

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Inside Apple's iPhone 7: Tech secrets revealed

Tech experts have ripped apart Apple's new iPhone 7 to share the secrets behind the device's latest features.

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UK not thinking 'smart' on future of cities?

The UK could miss out on smart cities because of "analogue" thinking, the former head of O2 has said.

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Chatterbots bid to show their human side

Computers once again failed to defeat humans, in an annual Turing test competition, held at Bletchley Park 

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Friday, September 16, 2016

Britain to develop futuristic laser weapon

A hi-tech laser weapon that could shoot down enemy missiles mid-flight is to be developed for the British military.

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Samsung phones recalled after explosion reports

Safety regulators have ordered a formal recall of Samsung Galaxy Note 7s after dozens of devices exploded or caught fire.

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Apple iPhone 7 Plus sold out on pre-orders

The initial stock of Apple's larger iPhone 7 Plus has completely sold out ahead of its release on Friday, the company has said.

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Thursday, September 15, 2016

WADA leak shows how hacking is changing

Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins are among the latest victims of the Fancy Bears Hack Team. 

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Milky Way in 3D: Telescope maps a billion stars

A space telescope built in Britain has enabled scientists to create the highest-ever resolution map of the night sky.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Juncker: YouTube should pay more to musicians

YouTube and other video websites will be forced to pay more for music under plans to reform European copyright laws.

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Sky to air drone racing events in $1m deal

Sky has invested $1m (£750,000) in the Drone Racing League (DRL) in a deal to broadcast the thrilling US competition on Sky Sports Mix.

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iOS 10: What to expect from Apple's new release

As Apple launches its newest operating system for iPhone and iPad, Sky News takes a look at what is included in the release.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

UK to face 'first order hostile cyber attack'

The CEO of the new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned the UK will face "a first order incident" of a "hostile foreign cyber attack".

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Facebook prosecuted over teen's 'naked pictures'

Facebook will face trial in Belfast over naked pictures of a 14-year-old girl posted to a "shame page".

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Monday, September 12, 2016

Samsung Shares Plunge After Phone Fire Alert

Samsung shares have plunged to their lowest level in nearly two months after warnings about the new Galaxy Note 7 phones setting on fire.

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Two Dolphins Recorded 'Talking To Each Other'

Scientists have recorded two dolphins having a conversation with each other for the first time.

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Striking Mars Landscape Captured By NASA Rover

NASA has released new colour images taken by the Curiosity Mars rover, which it says will help increase understanding of the red planet's landscape.

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Saturday, September 10, 2016

'Get Ready' To Pay Up EU Tax Bill, Apple Told

The Dutch finance minister has called on Apple to "get ready" to pay up in the wake of a tax ruling issued by the European Commission last month.

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Oliver Stone Feared Hackers Making Snowden Film

Oliver Stone has revealed he used encrypted messages to communicate while making his film about whistleblower Edward Snowden, due to fears of hacking.

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Facebook Backtracks Over Censored War Photo

Facebook has reversed its decision to censor a Vietnam War photograph of a naked girl escaping a napalm attack in 1972.

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Friday, September 9, 2016

EU Pulls Free Roaming Plan After Backlash

Hopes of free mobile phone roaming across the EU soon have been dashed after the plan was withdrawn for more work just days after its launch.

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NASA Explorer Begins Seven-Year Asteroid Quest

An ambitious mission to collect dust from an asteroid and return it to Earth for scientific analysis has blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

'Don't Use Samsung Galaxy Note 7 On Planes'

Airline passengers should not turn on or charge their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones during flights or stow them in checked baggage, US aviation officials have said.

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Apple Ditches Headphone Socket For iPhone 7

Apple's newest iPhone will be water resistant and come without a headphone socket, the firm has confirmed.

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FTSE Tech Firm To Pay $8.8bn For HP Software

Shares in FTSE 100 tech firm Micro Focus have soared by more than a fifth after it confirmed an $8.8bn (£6.6bn) deal to buy Hewlett Packard's software arm.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

iPhone 7: Small Tweaks May Lead To Big Changes

Apple chief Tim Cook told us this "was the best iPhone ever".

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Apple Ran 'Untaxed Bermuda Triangle' In Ireland

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has claimed that the Irish government "sided with corporate interests" by deciding to appeal against its £11bn Apple tax bill.

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Can 'Sex Robots' Replace Human Relationships?

Humans should be "very careful" about developing intimate relationships with robots, experts have warned.

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Patients To Self-Diagnose With Smartphones

Patients will be able to diagnose their own ailments using smartphones under plans for a one-stop NHS website.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Could Apple Drop Headphone Jack In iPhone 7?

Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone 7 in San Francisco on Wednesday - at a key time for the company as sales of the current models are falling.

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Drone Captures Footage Of Rare White Whale Calf

Images of a rare white whale calf have been captured by scientists using drones to study the endangered animals off the coast of Western Australia.

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Lost Comet Probe Philae Turns Up In Images

A probe that lost contact with Earth after landing on a distant comet has been spotted in new pictures.

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Monday, September 5, 2016

British Airways Hit By Global Check-In Delays

British Airways passengers have been hit by delays after an IT glitch affected worldwide check-in systems - including Heathrow and Gatwick.

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Never-Before-Seen Pics Of Jupiter's North Pole

The NASA spacecraft Juno has sent the first pictures back to Earth of Jupiter's north pole, leaving scientists stunned.

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Hazy Little Asteroid Called Freddie Mercury

An asteroid in Jupiter's orbit has been named after the Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, on what would have been his 70th birthday.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

Samsung Withdraws New Phone Over Explosions

Samsung is suspending sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after some of the batteries exploded.

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Apple Issues Updates After Hack Flaw Exposed

Apple has released two security warnings, urging users to update software to fix flaws that could leave them open to hackers.

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Facebook Satellite Destroyed In Rocket Blast

An unmanned SpaceX rocket has exploded during a routine test at Cape Canaveral in Florida.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Virtual Helicopter To Train Military Medics

A simulator that mimics the conditions on board a Chinook helicopter has been created to help train medics in the Armed Forces.

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Twin Stars Orbited By Giant Planets Discovered

Astronomers have discovered a trio of giant planets orbiting a pair of stellar 'twins' similar to our sun.

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Fossil Discovery Hints At Earlier Life On Earth

The world's oldest fossils have been found in Greenland, suggesting life may have emerged on Earth earlier than first thought.

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Apple Boss: €13bn EU Tax Ruling 'Maddening'

Apple chief executive Tim Cook has branded his company's €13bn (£11bn) bill in back taxes to Ireland as "maddening" and "political crap".

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World's Oldest Fossils Found After Ice Melts

The world's oldest fossils have been found in Greenland, suggesting that life may have emerged on Earth earlier than first thought.

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ISS Captures Striking Hurricane Footage

The International Space Station has captured incredible footage of three hurricanes spinning above the Earth's oceans.

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