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Cybersecurity: How safe are you?

Cybersecurity: How safe are you?

Swiss security researcher Dominique Bongard has said many popular routers’ computer chips use a “random number generator” intended to safeguard…
Microsoft considering Internet Explorer name change

Microsoft considering Internet Explorer name change

A team of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer engineers have revealed that they have considered “re-branding and changing the name of Internet…
Facebook tags 'satire' in news feeds

Facebook tags 'satire' in news feeds

Facebook is testing a new feature that warns users of satirical content posted from sites like the Onion. Stories posted…
New battery charges up to six times faster

New battery charges up to six times faster

A start-up in California, Qnovo, says it has developed a new way of rapidly recharging conventional lithium-ion batteries. With Qnovo’s…
New reversible USB cable design to come

New reversible USB cable design to come

The design for the new reversible USB interface – the standardised connection for data transfers between electronic devices – has…
Sony reveals PlayStation TV launch dates

Sony reveals PlayStation TV launch dates

Sony has revealed autumn launch dates for its PlayStation TV in the US, UK, and Europe. Available in Japan since…
Parents must learn technology

Parents must learn technology

Many parents recognise the benefits of using technology in the classroom, but many struggle to understand the devices themselves. That’s…
Facebook snaps up server security start-up

Facebook snaps up server security start-up

After a year filled with news of government spying and massive cyber attacks, Facebook is stepping up its defenses. The…
Xiaomi just took over China – is the US next?

Xiaomi just took over China – is the US next?

In four short years, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi went from non-existence to No. 1 in China. Could the same happen…
Apple and Samsung agree to drop cases outside the US

Apple and Samsung agree to drop cases outside the US

The two biggest competitors in the smartphone and tablet PC market have sued each other over a range of patent…
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