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Monday 31 January 2011

Technology

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Technology

Facebook to launch 'Places Deals' for UK

Exclusive: Facebook is expected to launch Places Deals, a service which allows users to check into shops using their mobile phone to get discounts, in the UK and Europe today, at a large event in London, according to several sources.

Kindle ebooks outsell paperbacks

Amazon has revealed that it has sold more Kindle ebooks than paperbacks in the US during the final three months of 2010.

Private data not safe online, say consumers

The Information Commissioner's Office has issued new guidelines to consumers on staying safe online as a new survey reveals widespread fears among consumers

Facebook has 'no plans to implement extra app security measures'

Facebook has ‘no plans to introduce additional app security measures’, despite internet experts’ warnings.

NGP hands-on and portable market analysis

With Sony's unveiling of the new NGP (Next Generation Portable) console, the battle for dominance in the handheld market is about to heat up. Tom Hoggins reports from Tokyo.

Net poised to run out of addresses

The final tranches of the net addresses used by most people are about to be allocated, raising the prospect of a web that isn't world wide

Light speed broadband research gets £7.2m boost

The government has given a £7.2m boost to research that aims to revolutionise the internet by harnessing the speed of light.

Bargain hunters find a friend in Facebook

Facebook users will now be able to get discounts and special deals in shops, cafes and restaurants thanks to a new mobile phone feature.

Royal wedding to be broadcast in 3D

Broadcasters are in discussions with the Royal Family about televising Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 3D.

Superfast broadband: what would we do on the hyperhighway?

As the Government announces a £7 million grant for broadband research, is it time to ask how much speed is enough?

Computer game museum

A computer games museum opens, showcasing 60 years of gaming.

MTV: milestones and controversies

MTV launched in the US in 1981, with a UK version following six years later. Here are some of the pictures from the iconic channel's history.

How MTV's boss conquered the world

From Fidel Castro, the Berlin Wall coming down and the break-up of the Soviet Union, to SpongeBob SquarePants, Michael Jackson and Dora The Explorer, MTV's Bill Roedy has been there and filmed it.

LinkedIn takes the plunge with IPO

LinkedIn, the social networking site designed to keep professionals in touch with one another, has announced its plans to float.

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TECHNOLOGY ADVICE AND REVIEWS

The game that feels like a film

Rockstar's L.A. Noire could be the most realistic video game yet, utilizing cutting edge technology to create extremely accurate characters and environments, writes Nick Cowen.

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