Thursday, May 4, 2017

First light for world's biggest X-ray laser

The world's biggest ever X-ray laser has generated its first beam of light in a 3.4km-long underground facility beneath Hamburg.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Facebook hiring 3,000 staff to police content

Mark Zuckerberg has said he will hire an extra 3,000 staff to combat extremist and distressing content, especially in videos, on Facebook.

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'Seeing' bionic hand created with 99p camera

Scientists in Newcastle have developed a cheap way of helping amputees with prosthetic limbs reach out and grasp objects - a bionic "hand that sees".

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Where is the UK's best place for 4G connection?

The UK's mobile 4G access varies wildly across the UK, with some of the biggest cities having the worst connections.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Apple reports surprise fall in iPhone sales

Apple's revenues and iPhone sales came in below market expectations for the second quarter of its financial year.

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Rocket launches secret US spy satellite

A top-secret spy satellite has been launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company, with the rocket booster landing itself just nine minutes later.

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Oil platform brought to shore for scrapping

One of the oldest and largest oil rigs in the North Sea has been successfully brought ashore after 40 years at sea.

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Monday, May 1, 2017

Social media 'should be fined' over online hate

Social media companies should be fined for failing to remove illegal or harmful material, a committee of MPs has said.

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Sunday, April 30, 2017

Largest vessel sets record after lifting platform

The largest vessel on the planet has successfully carried out the world's biggest lift at sea, plucking a 24,000-tonne oil rig platform from the North Sea.

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Friday, April 28, 2017

'Malicious actors used Facebook' during US election

Facebook has said its data "does not contradict" the US Director of National Intelligence's conclusion that Russia was behind efforts to interfere with the US election.

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China and Europe in talks about moon base

The European Space Agency and China are discussing a potential collaboration for a human base on the moon.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Brain age can predict early death, study finds

Neuroscientists say they can predict whether or not someone will die young simply by scanning their brains.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Cassini spacecraft dives between Saturn's rings

The Cassini spacecraft has become the first to fly into the gap between Saturn and its famous rings - a feat scientists say is a "dangerous moment".

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Twitter shares soar on stronger user growth

Twitter shares have opened 10% up after its latest results beat expectations - highlighting its strongest user growth for more than a year.

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Uber plans to launch flying taxis by 2020

Taxi-hailing app Uber has announced plans to introduce a flying taxi service in just three year's time.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Plastic-eating moths may solve pollution crisis

A moth with a taste for plastic could help researchers solve the problem of how to get rid of shopping bags and packaging.

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Egg freezing offered as perk to female employees

British companies are in talks with IVF clinics about offering egg freezing as a perk for female employees.

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Sunday, April 23, 2017

Scientists march against looming post-fact age

Scientists have taken to the streets to protest over fears that long-standing principles underpinning centuries of progress could be at risk.

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Saturday, April 22, 2017

'Untreatable' superbug infections on the rise

The number of cases of an "almost untreatable" superbug are on the rise, according to NHS data.

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NCA: Hacking ensnaring teenagers into crime

Hacking is ensnaring teenagers who would otherwise be unlikely to be involved in traditional crime, says a National Crime Agency report.

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Friday, April 21, 2017

Two-man crew (and toy dog) arrive at ISS

A Russian cosmonaut and an American astronaut have arrived at the International Space Station, taking a toy dog for company.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Attenborough to guide users in virtual world

If you’ve always fancied one-on-one time with national treasure and world renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough, now could be your chance.

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'Super-Earth' is 'promising candidate' for life

Scientists searching for evidence of life beyond Earth say a newly discovered planet could be the most promising candidate they have found so far.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Facebook video gunman kills himself after chase

A man who filmed himself killing a 74-year-old man before putting the video on Facebook has taken his own life after a chase.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Large asteroid will pass close to Earth

Stargazers will be looking to the skies on Wednesday as an asteroid up to a mile wide will pass Earth 1.1 million miles away.

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Police break up WhatsApp paedophile network

Police have arrested 39 people in an international operation against a major network of people sharing images of child pornography.

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Facebook in violent video review after killing

Facebook has launched a review of how it handles violent videos after a clip of a killing in Ohio stayed on the social network for more than two hours.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Fifth of British firms hit by cyber attacks

A fifth of British businesses have been hacked by cyber criminals in the last 12 months - will larger firms the most at risk.

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CVC joins race for £4.4bn Vice Media deal

Vice, the youth-focused ‎media and content company, is in talks with private equity firms including the former owner of Formula One motor racing about an investment valuing it at close to $5.5bn (£4.4bn).

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Apple joins race to design self-driving cars

Apple has officially joined the race to design self-driving cars.

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Sunday, April 16, 2017

'Smellscapes' mapping the whiffs of the city

The smell of an overflowing rubbish bin is complex and, to the aficionado, quite delightful.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Children treated for mobile phone addiction

Children as young as 13 are checking in to a US treatment centre to try to break their addiction to mobile devices.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Tech boss: Brexit will deter new start-ups

The founder of fintech firm Transferwise said if it was starting again it would not set up in Britain - because of Brexit uncertainty.

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'Green' police car fights crime and saves planet

US police will soon be saving the environment as well as fighting crime thanks to a new hybrid car powered by both petrol and batteries. 

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Saturday, April 8, 2017

F1 team to use 3D printing during Grand Prix

McLaren-Honda is turning to 3D printing as it tries to bridge the gap to its Formula One rivals.

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Friday, April 7, 2017

Samsung profits up despite Note 7 fire issues

Samsung Electronics has reported a 48% jump in profits during the first three months of 2017, despite challenges around the failure of its Galaxy Note 7 handset last year.

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Hand transplant patient writes letter of thanks

The first person to have a double hand transplant in the UK has told of his joy at being able to hold a pen to write a letter of thanks to his surgeon.

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

PM warns internet giants over extremist material

Theresa May has warned internet giants they are failing to deal with the scourge of online extremist material.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Facebook cracking down on revenge porn

Facebook has introduced new measures to tackle the spread of revenge porn.

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Norway to build world's first sea tunnel for ships

Norway has unveiled plans to build the world's first sea tunnel for ships, which will pass through a mountain to avoid dangerous waters that even intimidated the Vikings.

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Deliveroo serves up 1,000 jobs in new venture

Deliveroo is embarking on a new food delivery venture it hopes will create 1,000 jobs.

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AOL and Yahoo to merge into new firm Oath

Internet firms Yahoo and AOL are set to be merged into a joint company called Oath, AOL chief executive Tim Armstrong has confirmed on Twitter.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Move over Clarkson: Driverless car rated by a mum

Members of the public are being given the opportunity to test a driverless vehicle for the first time.

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'Sieve' turns seawater to drinking water

Scientists in the UK have created a new membrane 'sieve', capable of transforming seawater into drinking water.

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Surge in drone complaints as annoyance grows

Drones are at the centre of a flood of reports being made to police in the UK, amid a dramatic surge in incidents.

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Monday, April 3, 2017

Europe domains 'host 60%' of child abuse pages

European domains such as .nl and .fr now host 60% of the webpages that feature images of child sexual abuse, a watchdog has said.

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Imagination shares plunge on Apple decision

UK technology firm Imagination has seen its share price plunge almost 70% after Apple said it wants to stop using its products within two years.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Dropping the egg: Twitter's new pic revealed

Twitter has dropped the egg that serves as its default profile picture because of fears it has become synonymous with online abuse.

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Friday, March 31, 2017

Tech giants join forces on online terror fight

Facebook, Google, Twitter and Microsoft have said they will ramp up efforts to fight terrorist content after a meeting with the Home Secretary.

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Google reveals £36.4m UK corporation tax bill

Google says it paid £36.4m in UK corporation tax in the last financial year, as the internet firm's operations in this country remain mired in controversy.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Samsung unveils Galaxy S8 'comeback' phone

Samsung has unveiled new versions of its flagship smartphone as it looks to bounce back from the disaster of its fire-prone Note 7 handset.

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US vote to repeal broadband privacy rules

The US House of Representatives has voted to repeal regulations that restrict how internet providers can use customer data.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Paralysed man moves arm with thought-control tech

A quadriplegic man has had his right arm and hand brought back to life with the help of thought-control technology.

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Twitter boss: The 'middle ground' on encryption

Jack Dorsey, the chief executive of Twitter and Square, has told Sky News there is a "middle ground" in the row over encryption between governments and Silicon Valley.

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Google Home smart speaker to go on sale in UK

Google is to launch its voice-controlled smart speaker to rival Amazon's Echo in the UK on 6 April, the tech giant has announced.

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WhatsApp feels heat over Westminster attack

Technology giants will this week face more pressure to allow intelligence services access to encrypted messaging in the aftermath of the Westminster attack.

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Samsung to sell refurbished Note 7 phones

Samsung is to sell refurbished versions of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones which it pulled from stores last year because they kept bursting into flames.

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Messaging apps and terror: Seven key questions

Calls for security agencies to have access to messaging apps such as WhatsApp were raised again after the Westminster attack. Here are the questions surrounding the apps:

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Uber halts driverless car tests after smash

Uber has suspended its self-driving car programme after a crash involving one of its vehicles.

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Tech firms face 'more than a ticking off'

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has told Sky News messaging services like WhatsApp should give the security services access their platforms in the fight against terror.

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'Socially intelligent' robots with a human touch

Scientists have showcased "socially intelligent" robots which they believe will help tackle loneliness.

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Ten million jobs could be replaced by robots

Around 10 million workers are at risk of seeing their jobs taken over by robots over the next 15 years, according to a new report.

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Twitter considers launch of premium version

Twitter is considering launching a premium version of its Tweetdeck platform, raising the possibility that it could run a subscription service for the first time.

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How IS has changed its online message

Islamic State's online propaganda and recruitment effort is adapting as the group loses physical territory in Iraq, according to an analysis of secret communications channels seen by Sky News. 

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Uber vows to end 'brilliant jerks' culture

Uber has admitted changes are needed at the scandal-ridden company, but have publicly supported embattled chief executive Travis Kalanick.

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Age reversal drug may be on sale in three years

A drug that reverses ageing could be on the market in three years, scientists claim.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Electronics ban: Which devices are affected?

Laptops and other large electronic devices will be banned from the cabin on flights to the UK from six countries in the Middle East and north Africa.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

US-bound flights to ban most electronic devices

US-bound passengers travelling from eight countries will be banned from carrying most electronic devices.

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Electronic devices ban on some UK-bound flights

The Government has banned large electronic devices being carried in cabin luggage on aircraft flying into the UK from six countries.

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Drones tracking the spread of plastic pollution

On a beach in Kent, Peter Kohler and Ellie Mackay are teaching a drone how to see.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Google's identity crisis at heart of ad row

The world of online advertising can be a dizzying world of acronyms - you start talking about Google advertising, and you end up with GDN, SEO, DSP and DBM all littering the conversation.

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M&S pulls Google ads over 'brand safety' fears

Marks and Spencer has become the latest big name company to pull its advertising from Google as the internet giant faces pressure over extremist content on its YouTube platform.

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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Police to launch UK's first 24-hour drone unit

A police force is set to launch Britain's first 24-hour drone unit to find missing people, take pictures and help with major crime investigations.

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Children 'should be taught' to spot fake news

Children should be taught how to think critically and analyse what they read on the internet so they can recognise fake news, a top education expert has said.

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Friday, March 17, 2017

Advertising giant warns Google over hate videos

The world's largest advertising agency has loaded pressure on Google by telling it to apologise to customers and advertisers who saw inappropriate content on YouTube, Sky News has learned.

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Licence given for 'three-parent baby' therapy

A clinic in Newcastle has been granted the first licence for controversial "three-parent baby" mitochondrial replacement therapy.

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

US charges Russian spies over Yahoo hack

Two Russian spies and two "criminal hackers" have been charged in the US over a massive Yahoo data breach in 2014.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Yahoo trial would shine a light on Russian hacking

For all the talk - and the talk has been very loud - of Russian hacking, we've had little evidence presented by the US government.

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Swastika Twitter hack by 'Turk govt backers'

Twitter accounts, including that of Amnesty International, have been hacked by a group claiming to support the Turkish government.

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Facebook and Twitter bosses slammed by MPs

Social media companies are not working hard enough to remove hate crimes posted on their platforms, according to a parliamentary inquiry.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Monday, March 13, 2017

Web creator wants crackdown on fake news

The inventor of the World Wide Web has expressed his fears about fake news, as he unveiled plans to tackle "unethical" political advertising and the harvesting of data.

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Environment chief deluged after climate doubts

The head of America's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reportedly been deluged with angry phone calls after publicly doubting the role that carbon dioxide plays in climate change.

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

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Radar finds spacecraft 'lost' for eight years

India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft which was considered "lost" in 2009 has now been located by a NASA radar.

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Mysterious flashes could be proof of aliens

Flashes of energy detected in distant galaxies could be evidence of aliens powering interstellar spacecraft, according to scientists at Harvard University.

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Mysterious flashes could be proof of aliens

Flashes of energy detected in distant galaxies could be evidence of aliens powering interstellar spacecraft, according to scientists at Harvard University.

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Friday, March 10, 2017

Radar finds spacecraft 'lost' for eight years

India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft which was considered "lost" in 2009 has now been located by a NASA radar.

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Assange: WikiLeaks to help tech firms beat CIA

WikiLeaks will allow tech companies exclusive access to the CIA's hacking techniques so they can prevent the agency getting at their data.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Could WikiLeaks CIA dump be blessing in disguise?

Who knew your TV could betray you?

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What is in WikiLeaks' release of 'CIA' documents?

WikiLeaks describes its latest release of files allegedly obtained from the CIA as the largest ever publication of confidential documents in the agency's history.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Microsoft users hit by Hotmail sign-in glitch

Hotmail owner Microsoft said a sign-in problem affecting some users had been resolved - after users worldwide reported they were unable to access emails.

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NHS may use Uber for non-emergency patients

The NHS could soon start using Uber taxis to transport non-emergency patients to and from hospital.

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Monday, March 6, 2017

Status update: Social media makes us lonely

Social media websites designed to help people connect are actually having the opposite effect and causing users to feel more alone, a new study has found.

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Tax rises and Brexitproofing on Budget agenda

The Chancellor is expected to raise taxes in his Budget speech on Wednesday, as he tries to tackle the UK's deficit while building a fund to ensure a smooth Brexit.

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Sunday, March 5, 2017

Driverless cars being tested on London roads

It would take an eagle-eyed motorist or pedestrian to notice, but for the last five days, carmaker Nissan has been quietly testing its new driverless cars on public roads in London.

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Friday, March 3, 2017

Drone helps Alps search and rescue teams

A drone that can fly into the world's deepest crevasses could help save the lives of mountaineers.

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Snapchat owner's stock leaps 44% on debut

The value of Snapchat's owner has soared on its New York Stock Exchange debut after a flotation that valued the company at an initial $24bn (£19bn).

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Yahoo boss loses out on millions after hacking

Yahoo boss Marissa Mayer is to miss out on bonuses worth millions of dollars following security breaches at the internet giant that exposed the personal information of more than a billion users.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Snapchat owner valued at £19bn for market debut

Snap Inc, the owner of Snapchat, is set to make its debut on the New York Stock Exchange today with a better-than-expected market valuation of $24bn (£19bn).

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Scientists discover 'world's oldest fossils'

The discovery of what are thought to be the world's oldest fossils could be "direct evidence" of life on Earth billions of years ago when the planet was still in its infancy.

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Facebook using AI to help prevent suicides

Facebook is trying to prevent suicides among users by using artificial intelligence to identify people who are at risk.

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Twitter takes on trolls with abuse algorithms

Twitter is changing the way it detects abuse, introducing algorithms to search for offensive content and making it easier for users to mute accounts and posts.

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Uber boss 'ashamed' after argument with driver

The chief executive of Uber has apologised after video emerged of him getting into an ill-tempered argument with one of the company's drivers about falling pay rates.

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Firm defiant over using children to mine cobalt



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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

SpaceX to fly tourists around Moon in 2018

SpaceX has announced plans to fly two private citizens around the Moon next year, in the first manned US mission since the 1970s.

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Sony unveils 4K and super slow-mo smartphone

Sony has unveiled the world’s first smartphone to be equipped with a 4K definition high dynamic range screen – technologies which until now have been limited to premium televisions.

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Nokia 3310 back with longer battery life and Snake

The maker of Nokia phones has unveiled its much-anticipated new 3310 - a revamp of one of its most successful models.

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Card killer: Is finger pay the new contactless?

Camden Market in north London. A swirl of people hunting for bargains, trends and photo opportunities. And amid it all is a chance to see the future.

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Friday, February 24, 2017

Uber sued over self-driving technology 'theft'

Uber is being sued by Waymo - the self-driving car unit of Google owner Alphabet - over allegations of technology theft.

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Drone 'narrowly avoids' crashing into plane

A drone "narrowly avoided" colliding with a plane preparing to land in severe weather, the UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has said.

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Deutsche Telekom hack 'mastermind' held in Luton

A British man has been arrested on suspicion of launching a cyberattack on a German telecoms company, which left one million customers unable to go online.

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Forget five-a-day, 10 fruit and veg is best

Protection against disease increases with each extra fruit and veg portion per day, according to experts.

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Three newly found planets could support life

Scientists have discovered at least three new planets in our galaxy that could have allowed life to evolve.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Step counting apps 'could be harming people'

Step counting apps could be driving people to chase over-ambitious goals, a leading computer scientist has claimed.

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Monday, February 20, 2017

Search engines crack down on piracy websites

Illegally streamed live football matches, pirated music and other creative material will be more difficult to search for under a plan to crack down on piracy websites.

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Plan to trap ship in ice to cross North Pole

Arctic explorers dreaded getting trapped in ice, but now scientists are doing exactly that in a bid to tackle climate change.

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Commercial space flights from UK under new plans

Space ports could be set up and satellites could blast off from regions across the UK under new proposals set to be unveiled this week.

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Sunday, February 19, 2017

Scientists find way to erase painful memories

Scientists believe they have found a way to erase painful memories from the mind - helping addicts cope with drug abuse and enabling soldiers to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Moonshot launchpad used as SpaceX blasts off

A SpaceX rocket has successfully blasted off from launchpad NASA used for its missions to the Moon.

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Saturday, February 18, 2017

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch postponed again

SpaceX postponed the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from a historic launchpad in Florida seconds before lift-off.

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Woolly mammoth embryo 'two years away'

US scientists say they are just two years away from creating a hybrid woolly mammoth embryo using DNA from specimens found frozen in Siberian ice.

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Ancient microbes from Hell found in crystals

A population of microbes that are tens of thousands of years old has been discovered in a place called Hell.

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Friday, February 17, 2017

Parents told to destroy doll over spying fears

Parents in Germany who bought their children a talking doll are being urged to destroy it due to spying fears.

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Facebook boss launches bid to tackle fake news

Mark Zuckerberg has posted a 6,500-word letter on his Facebook page, outlining his plan to "come together to build a global community that works for everyone".

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NASA finds life's building blocks on dwarf planet

Scientists searching for evidence of life beyond Earth have discovered organic material on Ceres, the dwarf planet located between Mars and Jupiter.

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Manhattan-sized iceberg breaks away from glacier

A chunk of ice the size of Manhattan has broken away from Antarctica because of rising temperatures in the waters surrounding the continent, according to experts.

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Scientists discover 'new' continent called Zealandia

New Zealand might be known as Australia's smaller neighbour but scientists have discovered it is sitting on a previously unknown continent - Zealandia.

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Google boss responds to girl's job application

A seven-year-old girl who asked for a job at Google got something of a shock when the technology giant's boss personally responded to her letter.

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Microsoft bumps up prices due to Brexit slump

Microsoft is increasing its prices in the UK by as much as 15% as a direct result of the slump in the value of the pound.

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Nokia 3310 handset 'to be re-released'

It was one of Nokia's most successful phones, selling around 126 million handsets worldwide when it was launched 17 years ago.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

UK firms 'understaffed' in face of cyber threat

UK companies are "chronically understaffed" to deal with the online threat, Sky News has learned.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Commuters face 'up to eight times' more pollution

Commuters on public transport are exposed to an "environmental injustice" of up to eight times more pollution than car users, according to new research.

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Monday, February 13, 2017

Speak up, move cash: Bank in voice app first

The frustration of a forgotten password may soon become a thing of the past for online bankers.

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Rolls-Royce plans crewless ships by 2020

Rolls-Royce is planning to release the first of its fleet of crewless ships by 2020.

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

'Cyber curriculum' to defend against attacks

Thousands of teenagers are to be given lessons in cyber security in the hope they will boost Britain's defences against hackers and terrorists.

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Apple boss: Fake news 'killing people's minds'

Fake news is "killing people's minds" and a campaign is needed to fight against it, Apple boss Tim Cook has said.

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Trial finds software helps dyslexic children

A small-scale trial suggests that off-the-shelf technology could help dyslexic children's learning.

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What makes women good dancers? It's in the hips

Researchers may have discovered the secret to turning heads as a woman on the dance floor - and it turns out it is all in the hips.

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Twitter revenue growth slowest since flotation

Twitter has posted its weakest quarterly revenue growth since its stock market flotation in 2013, with shares plunging 10% on opening in New York.

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Sky Views: Space crisis? It's not rocket science



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Apple 'very optimistic' for UK post-Brexit

Tim Cook has told the Prime Minister he is "very optimistic" for the UK's future once the country leaves the EU.

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Five arrested in Kodi streaming box raids

Five people have been arrested for being involved in the sale of modified set-top boxes that allow copyrighted video to be streamed for free.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The watch that buzzes if you're boring

Ever worried your conversations might be boring? Well help could be at hand from a watch that gives a warning buzz if you've started droning on.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

US could demand social media passwords on entry

Visa applicants could be asked for passwords to their social media accounts by US embassies.

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Driverless trains could solve growing demand

Driverless trains could be introduced on Britain's railways to tackle growing demand.

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'Gel vasectomy' tested successfully on monkeys

A male contraceptive gel has been successfully tested in monkeys, bringing the prospect of an alternative form of birth control for humans one step closer.

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Youngsters bullied with online images

More than 20% of children aged from eight to 17 have been bullied with images or videos online, according to a new report. 

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Robots 'could replace' 250,000 state employees

Robots and computers could replace almost 250,000 public sector jobs over the next 15 years, according to a new report.

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Social media political 'echo chamber' warning

Research appears to confirm the existence of an "echo chamber" effect in UK politics, in which social media users are more likely to engage with people and media sources that share their political beliefs.

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Govt 'needs to raise its game' on cyber security

Britain's ability to repel cyberattacks is being undermined by skills shortages and "chaotic" handling of personal data breaches, according to MPs.

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Backlash forces Uber boss to snub Trump

Uber's boss has quit Donald Trump's business advisory council in a move aimed at distancing the ride-sharing app from the President's policy agenda.

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Snapchat to float but 'may never be profitable'

The US company behind the popular disappearing message service Snapchat is to float on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Hating certain sounds 'is a genuine disorder'

People who cannot bear the sounds such as chewing or breathing may have a brain abnormality, researchers say.

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Facebook loses $500m virtual reality case

Facebook and two founders of its Oculus virtual reality technology have been ordered to pay $500m after losing a lawsuit.

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'Nightmare inducing' robot picks itself up

A leaked video has revealed a new wheeled robot created which has been dubbed "nightmare inducing".

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Paedophile loses bid to be removed from Google

A convicted child sex offender has been told news search results of his arrest cannot be deleted from Google.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

UK scientists plan Deep Thought supercomputer

British scientists want to build a real-life version of Deep Thought, the supercomputer seen in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

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Google overtakes Apple as most valuable brand

Apple has been replaced by Google as the world’s most valuable brand, according to new rankings.

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Google mistakes NHS traffic for cyber attack

Google is mistaking high traffic from the NHS network for a cyber attack, with some staff being temporarily blocked from accessing its search engine.

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Apple's iPhone snaps out of sales slump

Apple says iPhone sales returned to growth at the end of 2016 following three previous quarters of decline.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Five ways fraudsters could make a fool of you

In days gone by, scam emails had a certain pure nobility - perhaps because those sending them were all, coincidentally, Nigerian princes.

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Northern Lights may go out across the UK

The Northern Lights may no longer be visible from any part of the UK by the middle of the century, according to British scientists.

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Race to replace vandalised tsunami alert system

Indonesia's tsunami detection system has been rendered useless by vandalism and a lack of funding, according to experts.

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Suspected nuclear fuel found at Fukushima site

There are fresh hopes of a breakthrough in the clean-up of the Fukushima nuclear plant after new images emerged from beneath its wreckage.

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Watch how polar ice caps changed in a year

Scientists have released an animation which shows how much the polar ice caps have changed in the past year amid reports that ice levels are at an all-time low.

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Fake news inquiry: Facebook should verify stories

Facebook should verify its content to prove to users articles are not fake news, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee chairman has told Sky News.

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Monday, January 30, 2017

Is the universe a 'vast, complex hologram'?

The universe could turn out to be a "vast and complex hologram", meaning that life in 3D is an illusion, astrophysicists have said.

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'Father of Pac-Man' dies at the age of 91

Games company founder Masaya Nakamura, known as the "Father of Pac-Man", has died at the age of 91.

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Sunday, January 29, 2017

'Holy grail' hailed as gas turned to metal

Scientists harnessed pressures greater than those found at the centre of the earth to turn hydrogen into a metal that could be extremely efficient at conducting electricity.

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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Cannibal hamsters eat babies due to corn diet

Hamsters living in the wild in northeastern France are eating their babies alive due to a limited diet of corn, according to new research.

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Friday, January 27, 2017

History of music

History of music

(EN) SteamBroker

What is "SteamBroker"?

SteamBroker service provides marketplace to trade items from digital distribution platform Steam™. Using our marketplace you can buy goods from other users or sell any items from your inventory yourself, which can be exchanged with Steam™ trade offers. For example, items from such games as Dota 2™, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™, Unturned™ and so on. Also it's possible to buy and sell Steam Trading Cards and any games, presented as a Steam gifts if you already can exchange it. You will pay a price set by other users for it, so will guarantee you lowest possible prices. You can even get discounts in case of constant use of our service.

SteamBroker guarantees the absolute security for all deals. All items will be exchanged through our service Steam accounts, these accounts will be your automatic MiddleMan and will guarantee an accuracy of transferring the items to the buyer and money paid to seller.

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Что такое "SteamBroker"?

Сервис SteamBroker предоставляет площадку для торговли вещами из сервиса цифровой дистрибуции Steam. На нашей площадке вы можете купить у других пользователей или продать сами любые предметы из Вашего инвентаря, которые возможно передать через торговое предложение Steam. Например, вещи из таких игр как Dota™ 2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™ 2, H1Z1 и прочих. А так же возможна продажа коллекционных карточек Steam и даже игр, в виде подарков в инвентаре, которые так же возможно передавать. Вы можете купить вещи за ту цену, которую указывают другие пользователи, что гарантирует отличные цены без лишних наценок.

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(EN) Steam-Trader

Steam-trader.com - Trade platform Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.

It is a unique traiding platform, allowing you to buy and sell cosmetic items of Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 or Games (Gifts) for real money, at the best prices! Trading platform consists of four sections, which are interlinked by a shared wallet that will allow you to sell things in one section and buy them in another. Deposit and withdrawal funds available with the help of multiple payment systems. Earn - resting! Successful auction!

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Steam-trader - Торговая площадка Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.

Это уникальная торговая площадка, позволяющая покупать и продавать Игры или Гифты (Gift) Steam, а так же вещи Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 за реальные деньги, без комиссии! Торговая площадка состоит из четырех разделов, которые связанны между собой общим кошельком, что позволит вам продавать вещи в одном разделе и покупать их в другом. Пополнение счета и вывод средств доступно при помощи множества платежных систем.

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Catastrophe countdown: New time for Doomsday

Humanity has moved a step closer to destruction, scientists behind the Doomsday Clock have warned.

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Human-pig 'chimera' embryo grown in lab

Scientists have grown a hybrid species which has human and pig DNA by injecting human stem cells into the embryo of a pig.

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Human-pig 'chimera' embryo grown in lab

Scientists have grown a hybrid species which has human and pig DNA by injecting human stem cells into the embryo of a pig.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Catastrophe countdown: New time for Doomsday

Humanity has moved a step closer to destruction, scientists behind the Doomsday Clock have warned.

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Peake returning to space: 'I miss view of Earth'

British astronaut Tim Peake is to return to space on a second mission to the International Space Station.

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Moody? Neurotic? Blame your brain shape

Moody? Neurotic? The outer layer of your brain is probably thicker and less wrinkled than that of your more personable friends.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The history of plastic - and its legacy today

The plastics revolution started with a Victorian billiard ball.

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Samsung reveals cause of mobile phone fires

Samsung has blamed faulty batteries for the fires that led to last year's humiliating recall of its Galaxy Note 7 device.

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Monday, January 23, 2017

China cracks down in 'clean-up' of web services

The Chinese government is clamping down on internet services which get around strict controls - in a 14-month-long "clean-up" of the industry.

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Apple hikes app store prices over weak pound

Apple has backed up last year's 20% hike in laptop and computer prices with a sharp rise in app costs.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Deliveroo serves up over 300 'high-tech' jobs

Deliveroo, the app-based restaurant delivery service, is ramping up its expansion through the creation of more than 300 tech jobs.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Social media firms face 'fake news' grilling

Social media bosses could be questioned by MPs on whether they are doing enough to stop "fake news".

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Sunday, January 15, 2017

SpaceX rocket in first blast off since explosion

Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a rocket for the first time since a launch pad explosion destroyed more than $200m of equipment.

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Saturday, January 14, 2017

Console fightback: Nintendo Switch details revealed

Nintendo's new console has been given a release date and price for UK consumers, as the giant aims to retake market control.

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Friday, January 13, 2017

US tests 'swarm' of 'self-healing' drones

The United States has tested a "swarm" of micro-drones - possibly previewing the future development of intelligent, autonomous weapons systems.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Snapchat to make UK main base outside US

Snap, the owner of Snapchat, has confirmed it will make the UK its main hub outside the US.

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Monday, January 9, 2017

TV commands Amazon Echo to buy doll houses

A US TV station has been inundated with complaints after viewers' voice-commanded Amazon Echo systems "heard" a presenter's remarks about doll houses - and started ordering them.

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Marissa Mayer to quit Yahoo after $4.8bn deal

Yahoo boss Marissa Mayer is to quit the troubled tech firm if the $4.8bn (£4bn) sale of its digital services to Verizon goes ahead.

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Moon made when 'about 20 moonlets collided'

The moon may have been created by several moonlets forming together rather than an impact hitting the Earth, scientists believe.

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10 years since Apple's iPhone was unveiled

The iPhone - the device that redefined the mobile phone and made Apple the world's most valuable company - was unveiled on this day 10 years ago.

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

Monster black holes lurking in nearby galaxies

Astronomers claim that monster black holes may be lurking behind 'smokescreens' in our cosmic backyard.

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Samsung profits 'up 50%' despite phone fires

Samsung has suggested it is riding out the challenges posed by the failure of its now-defunct Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Pokemon GO helps App Store sales top $20bn

Pokemon GO helped Apple's App Store generate more than $20bn (£16bn) in revenues for app developers last year - up 40% on the year before, the tech giant said.

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Mystery radio bursts coming from dwarf galaxy

Scientists have traced mysterious radio waves to a dwarf galaxy more than three billion light years away.

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Norway to switch off FM radio in world first

Norway is to become the first country to shut down its FM radio network, despite concerns that millions are not ready for the switch to digital.

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VR and self-drive cars dominate CES tech show

Jeans that can direct you to your destination and a hairbrush that can detect damaged hair are just some of the weird and wonderful products being introduced at the world's biggest gadget show.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Children unaware of social media dangers

"Incomprehensible" terms and conditions of social networks mean children have little idea what they are signing up to, the Children's Commissioner has warned.

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'World's fastest electric car' unveiled at CES

Faraday Future has unveiled what it claims is the fastest production electric car in the world.

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Algorithms 'could wipe out the global economy'

Experts have called on the Government to audit the algorithms used by technology and financial companies to avoid chaos. 

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Ariana Grande to appear in Final Fantasy game

Pop singer Ariana Grande will soon see a version of herself featuring in the Final Fantasy mobile game.

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