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- 11 October 2013
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News: Report: Broadcasters ask high court to shut down Aereo TV streaming service
A cadre of prominent broadcasters including ABC and CBS petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to shut down Aereo, a television streaming service, alleging that Aereo infringes their copyrights and puts their businesses at risk, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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News: Consumers would prefer to buy a self-driving car from Google over Ford
A new study released by KPMG shows that consumers trust tech companies more than auto companies for purchasing a self-driving car.
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News: Crowdfunding for Homicides: horror series seeks backers
New Zealand producer, scriptwriter and animator Lewis Roscoe aims to produce the "world's first CG animated web horror series", The Arksville Homicides. We got in touch to ask Roscoe about the technology behind the scenes.
- 10 October 2013
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Opinion: Fitbit Force is a slim fitness band with more screen
The latest fitness band from Fitbit isn't just about counting steps and burning calories.
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News: New Fitbit Force wristband
The new Fitbit Force activity-tracking wristband answers the prayers of frustrated Flex users.
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News: Demystifying digital camera sensors once and for all
The soul of a digital camera is its sensor--to determine image size, resolution, low light performance, depth of field, dynamic range, lenses, and even the camera's physical size, the sensor is key.
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Feature: Google Chromecast release date and price
We want Google’s Chromecast HDMI dongle in the UK. But when will is launch and how much will it cost here? Here's what we know so far about the Chromecast release date and price.
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News: Google expands Maps to include searchable reservations, events
When's dinner? Just ask Google ... Maps.
- 09 October 2013
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News: Disney develops 'feel-around' touchscreens
Disney announced a new touch-screen technology prototype that offers users tactile sensations that mimic real surfaces.
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News: Amazon Matchmaker mashes cheap Audible audiobooks with Kindle ebooks
If you have a big library of Kindle books, Amazon is hoping you'll spend a little extra for the audio versions.
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News: Digital Distractions Can Turn Deadly
Our obsession with mobile devices leads us to text, surf and read when we should be paying attention to what's around us. Those distractions could cost you your cell phone -- or worse.
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News: Your car is about to go open source
Automakers, the Linux Foundation and private developers are working to create an open-source OS for cars that would standardize up to 95% of the software in infotainment systems.
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News: BBC unveils next-generation iPlayer
The BBC unveiled its new iPlayer with new features alongside a BBC One+1 channel.
- 08 October 2013
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News: Samsung devices get SBS On Demand
SBS's catch-up TV application, On Demand, will be exclusive to Samsung smartphones and tablets for the next three months, it has announced.
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News: Intel debuts gateway 'middlemen' for Internet of Things
Intel on Tuesday launched a family of intelligent gateways for the so-called Internet of Things, providing a series of middlemen, so to speak, between embedded sensors and the data they will store and analyze in the cloud.
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Opinion: Pay TV as we know it will be dead by 2025, and this is how it will happen
Look into your TV screen. You're watching the 2025 Emmy Awards preshow coverage, and absolutely nothing looks familiar--unless you remember a pivotal moment from the 2013 version of the TV industry's awards spectacle.
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News: John Lewis offers two year guarantee on electricals
John Lewis will offer a minimum two year guarantee on all electrical products this month.
- 07 October 2013
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News: Google backs project to slash Internet costs worldwide
Internet access can be expensive, especially in developing countries. Google is backing a new project that aims to change that.
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News: Raising awareness quickly: Explaining BYOD and mitigating mobile risks
As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Rapid7 is publishing a series of easily emailed awareness tips. Last week, CSO shared the letter addressing the topic of phishing. Today, the topic is BYOD and mobile risk.
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Opinion: Leaked Nexus 5 service manual dishes juicy spec details
Does a bear take a leak in the woods? I assume so. And probably with about the same frequency as details of the Nexus 5 leak all over the Web. Following the FCC approval of a very Nexus-like handset from LG, a purported technical manual of the still-unofficial Nexus 5 has hit the net.
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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14 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Apple iPad 5 release date, price and specs rumours
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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iPad mini 2 release date, specs and price in the UK 2013
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Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs rumours
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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 to launch in September
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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HTC One review: great high-end Android matches, but can't beat the best. A good deal
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone the easy way: use Photo Stream
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How to transfer files and apps from Android phone, Android tablet to SD card
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