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Prescription vending machine on trial

Mon, 16/08/2010 - 05:30

Two types of vending machines for prescription drugs are going on trial in the UK.

Net neutrality protest at Google

Sat, 14/08/2010 - 04:57

About 100 protesters march on Google's headquarters to denounce its open internet plan and urge it to honour its "don't be evil" motto.

Online gaming takes it to the next level

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 14:25

Faster broadband networks could spell the end of the games console, experts say.

Online gaming takes it to the next level

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 14:25

Faster broadband networks could spell the end of the games console, experts say.

Webscape - GPS treasure hunting

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 14:02

Web reviewer Kate Russell tries out GPS geocaching and challenges you to make a practical difference

How to get a grip on your email inbox

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 13:00

Some tips from the productivity maestros who use technology to manage their time more efficiently, stay on top of their inbox, and let others help them achieve their goals.

Blackberry replies to India ban

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 10:27

Blackberry maker RIM has responded to India's ultimatum for it to provide access to its services or face being shut down.

Supercomputer science

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 10:17

A look at what supercomputers do and how they do it

Call to improve password security

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 09:56

The growing power of graphics cards might mean passwords have to get longer to stay secure, suggests research.

Android 'voice action' launches

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 08:25

As Android phones become best sellers in the US, Google launches new voice command feature in latest challenge to competitors

What makes a computer 'super'?

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 08:09

A new supercomputer is transforming the way research is conducted at the University of Southampton.

Oracle sues Google over Android

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 06:02

Business software maker Oracle files a lawsuit against Google, accusing the firm of infringing patents on its technology.

Home computers discover rare star

Fri, 13/08/2010 - 01:13

Three "citizen scientists" discover a rare astronomical object using the processing power of their home computers.

Hackers talk privacy in New York

Thu, 12/08/2010 - 15:00

Laura Sheeter reports on the latest developments from HOPE, the Hackers on Planet Earth, an event where three thousand delegates recently came together in New York.

Rise in Facebook 'panic' reports

Thu, 12/08/2010 - 14:19

More than 200 Facebook users have reported "abuse" following the launch of a "panic button" application last month, figures show.

Tax scam websites closed down

Thu, 12/08/2010 - 14:00

More than 180 websites responsible for income tax "phishing" e-mails have been closed down in the past three months.

Neutral network

Thu, 12/08/2010 - 10:37

A founding principle of the net is under scrutiny

Apple fixes 'drive-by' loophole

Thu, 12/08/2010 - 09:58

New firmware update for Apple's mobile operating system shuts out jailbreak users and removes potential security risk.

US broadband plan 'not a priority'

Thu, 12/08/2010 - 09:26

Most Americans say the government's plans for broadband are not a priority, a survey finds, amid fierce debate about the issue.

Vodafone backs down in Android row

Thu, 12/08/2010 - 07:44

Phone giant Vodafone has backed down in a row with customers over software updates for some Google Android handsets.