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• Apple shares crash amid reports iPhone maker will slash production by 30%

  05-01-2016 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple's share price plummeted today amid reports production of the latest iPhone is set to be cut by 30%.
  
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• Jack Dorsey explains longform tweet rumours with Twitter essay

  05-01-2016 23:36
  
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has seemingly confirmed rumours that the social network could introduce a 10,000 character limit on tweets.By: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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• Facebook SABOTAGED its Android app to see how annoyed users would get

  05-01-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to website The Information , the tests were designed to assess user's loyalty. However, it found users carried on using the app despite the issues.
  
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• Maps reveal how long it takes to travel in 1914 and 2016

  05-01-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Last year, a 1914 map revealed it took days to get from London to anywhere else in the world. A new map was has been published by Rome2rio with the same idea, but for traveling in 2016.
  
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• Facebook SABOTAGED its Android app to see how annoyed users would get (and found they simply switched to a web browser)

  05-01-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to website The Information , the tests were designed to assess user's loyalty. However, it found users carried on using the app despite the issues.
  
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• 'Darth Niño' storms into the record books as it equals 1997-1998 as the strongest ever recorded

  05-01-2016 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Initial figures for October-November-December match the same time period in 1997 for the strongest El Nino,researchers say.
  
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• Farm birds have BRAVERY genes that make them less anxious than their wild cousins

  05-01-2016 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chickens (pictured) may have a reputation for being of a fearful disposition, but a new study by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have found the birds carry genes for bravery.
  
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• Technics is back! Panasonic resurrects retro brand for new vinyl turntable

  05-01-2016 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Panasonic has given CES a retro twist by unveiling a new Technics turntable and headphones at the hi-tech Las Vegas show.
  
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• Apple shares crash amid reports iPhone maker will slash production of latest handset by 30%

  05-01-2016 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple's share price plummeted today amid reports production of the latest iPhone is set to be cut by 30%.
  
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• Huawei targets new versions of smartwatch at women

  05-01-2016 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Huawei has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch that are aimed at women. The Huawei Watch runs Google's Android Wear software.
  
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• Samsung Gear S2 gets 18K rose gold update

  05-01-2016 22:48
  
  Samsung has announced two new versions of the Gear S2 classic, one in 18K rose gold and another in platinum.By: Jeremy White, Continue reading...
  
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• Samsung reveals Galaxy TabPro S running Windows 10

  05-01-2016 22:12
  
  Samsung has shown off its new Galaxy TabPro S, a tablet running Microsoft’s Windows 10 to take on the likes of the iPad Pro and Surface Pro 4.By: Jeremy White, Continue reading...
  
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• Researchers say each visitor to your home releases 38 Million bacteria an hour

  05-01-2016 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Family and friends have gone back home once the festivities ended, but they each left something behind — millions of bacterial cells, according to a researcher at University of Chicago.
  
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• LG's new OLED TVs are just FOUR credit cards thick

  05-01-2016 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The company kicked off the CES in Las Vegas today by talking about its top-range TV line, which features eight models as part of its LG G6 and LG E6 ranges.
  
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• First digital geological map of Alaska exposes buried minerals and energy

  05-01-2016 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The US Geological Surveyhas published the first digital map showing the geology of Alaska.
  It shows the wealth of wealth of minerals and energy resources under the feet of Alaskans.
  
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• Time for a post-holiday cleanup? Researchers say each visitor to your home releases 38 MILLION bacterial cells an hour (but don't panic, they say it could actually be good for you) 

  05-01-2016 20:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Family and friends have gone back home once the festivities ended, but they each left something behind — millions of bacterial cells, according to a researcher at University of Chicago.
  
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• Sea slug protect themselves from predators by cutting off their back plates

  05-01-2016 20:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A biologist from the University of Victoria in British Columbia studied the plates of hooded sea slug Melibe leonina (pictured) to reveal its sacrificial mechanisms.
  
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• Fitbit reveals $200 'Apple Watch lookalike' Blaze but says it ISN'T a smartwatch

  05-01-2016 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fitbit Blaze, a $200 wearable joins competing capabilities to create the 'smart fitness watch,' which can monitor your health and keep you connected with smartphone notifications.
  
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• Lumosity to pay $2M to settle deceptive ad allegations

  05-01-2016 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The FTC said the company's advertisements deceptively suggested that playing the games a few times a week could boost performanceand even delay serious conditions like dementia.
  
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• Pico is an idiot proof Wi-Fi connected craft brewing kit

  05-01-2016 20:02
  
  A home brewing kit that takes a cue from pod coffee machines is hoping to encourage more people to brew their favourite craft beers at home.By: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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• iPhone 7c concepts show handset Apple are expected to launch in March

  05-01-2016 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts say the phone will have the same rounded design as the larger 6s - but the colourful appearance of the iPod touch, as shown in these mockups from 9to5Mac.
  
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• Will Apple kill off the headphone socket in the iPhone 7?

  05-01-2016 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to a report in Chinese site Anzhuo, sources have confirmed the removal of the 3.5mm port on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which is expected to be revealed in September.
  
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• GPS tracker reveals canines can travel TWICE as far as their owners during strolls

  05-01-2016 19:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Photographer Rod Kirkpatrick decided to find out how much ground dogs cover compared to their owners during a recent walk in the Peak District with his canine, Chester (pictured).
  
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• Women who earn less than men TWICE as likely to suffer from depression

  05-01-2016 19:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Columbia University found that, overall, women who are paid less than men of equivalent education and experience are two and a half times more likely to suffer major depression.
  
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• Twitter testing 10k character SUPERTWEETS in possible end to 140 chracter limit

  05-01-2016 19:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The company is targeting a launch date toward the end of Q1, according to multiple sources familiar with the company’s plans, Re/Code said.
  
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• Crossing the Atlantic in just 48 HOURS: Wave-piercing powerboat will attempt to break the world record by sailing from Cornwall to New York on a single tank of fuel

  05-01-2016 18:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A group of British engineers is building a boat (illustrated) capable of crossing the 3,100 miles(4,988km) of Atlantic Ocean between Cornwall and New York in just two days.
  
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• So that's why dogs are so tired after a walk! GPS tracker reveals canines can travel TWICE as far as their owners during strolls

  05-01-2016 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Photographer Rod Kirkpatrick decided to find out how much ground dogs cover compared to their owners during a recent walk in the Peak District with his canine, Chester (pictured).
  
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• Ford reveals its smart vehicles will soon be able to control your home

  05-01-2016 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ford also said today at CES in Las Vegas that it will collaborate with drone maker DJI to sponsor a contest to develop drone-to-vehicle communications systems.
  
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• Will Apple kill off the headphone socket in the iPhone 7? New claims move will make phone thinner

  05-01-2016 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to a report in Chinese site Anzhuo, sources have confirmed the removal of the 3.5mm port on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which is expected to be revealed in September.
  
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• Lighthouse 'perilously close' to sea

  05-01-2016 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A lighthouse is "perilously close" to falling into the sea after being exposed by coastal erosion, a charity warns.
  
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• Long-range HaLow beams TWICE as far as current networks

  05-01-2016 18:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, Wi-Fi HaLow has twice the range of current wireless technology and is capable of penetrating through walls, helping to reduce problems of black spots around the home.
  
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• Infographic reveals the best time to book a flight

  05-01-2016 17:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New research claims British holidaymakers can save up to 70 per cent on airfares this year if they book far enough in advance and are flexible with their flight times.
  
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• Nasa confirms Tim Peake WILL take part in next week's spacewalk

  05-01-2016 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The six hour spacewalk will be broadcast liveNasa TV on 15 January as Tim Peake and Nasa astronaut Tim Kopra attempt to repair a faulty power unit on the outside of the space station.
  
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• Panasonic's reborn turntable celebrates the triumph of vinyl

  05-01-2016 17:37
  
     Panasonic has unveiled its spectacular, back-from-the-dead direct-drive Technics turntable at CES 2016 in Las Vegas.Continue reading...
  
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• Tim Peake to be first British citizen to spacewalk, Nasa confirms

  05-01-2016 17:25
  
  Tim Peake will be the first British citizen to carry out a spacewalk, Nasa has confirmed. By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• HTC revamps Vive VR headset with front-facing camera

  05-01-2016 17:22
  
  HTC has revealed an updated version of its impending virtual reality headset Vive, which is being developed with PC gaming powerhouse Valve.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Your job success is wired into you from BIRTH and no amount of extra money or effort can boost performance, study claims

  05-01-2016 17:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from the Erasmus University’s Rotterdam School of Management measured people's brain activity while they performed a series of computer-based tasks.
  
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• Use the Force (and a wearable) to control Star Wars' BB-8

  05-01-2016 16:58
  
  BB-8 may have been the real breakout character of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The adorable spherical droid captured fans' imaginations as soon as he was revealed, and the merchandising was there to capture their wallets in turn.
  Most impressive was the real-life BB-8, which let you control a smaller robot version with your smartphone. Developed by Sphero, the instantly popular tech toy -- which never loses its magnetically-attached head, however much you roll it aroun
  
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• Bomb squad robot can see inside your suitcase

  05-01-2016 16:48
  
  Unattended bags are often cause for much concern, with railways and airports on high alert for abandoned luggage. This luggage proves a significant problem for the emergency services, who have to assume that they may contain explosive materials. Now, a remote-controlled robot is set to scan abandoned baggage in order to make this job easier.By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• Digitsole's Smartshoe sneakers that tighten automatically unveiled at CES 2016

  05-01-2016 16:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Digitsole unveiled its futuristic design complete with a heating system at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
  
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• Tim Peake set for first UK spacewalk

  05-01-2016 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tim Peake is to carry out the first ever spacewalk by a British astronaut, Nasa has confirmed.
  
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• How rubbing your arms can banish bad memories: 'Havening' technique helps you permanently get rid of distressing thoughts 

  05-01-2016 16:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The research team, led by King's College London, recruited a group of 27 men and women who had reported having problems with work due to anxiety or depression.
  
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• Ohio experts develop non-lethal bullet that can stop a target from 100m

  05-01-2016 16:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts hope the 'Pogojet' designed at Battelle Memorial Institute in Ohio, will one day provide police and soldiers with a less deadly addition to their armoury.
  
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• Space mining will take a giant leap in 2016

  05-01-2016 16:15
  
  Plentiful resources of precious metals -- and water -- will make moon mining viableBy: Kathryn Nave, Continue reading...
  
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• University of Iowa study uses CCTV cameras to track how people are FEELING

  05-01-2016 15:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Students at the University of Iowa are testing the reliability of facial tracking technology for market research purposes. The ceiling camera is pictured.
  
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• Europe's first farmers came from Turkey, DNA from Anatolian skeletons show

  05-01-2016 15:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at Stockholm University extracted DNA from ancient human remains found at Kumtepe in Anatolia, northwest Turkey, and found they matched genes from early European farmers.
  
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• Trees can help farming cut emissions

  05-01-2016 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Increasing yields produced in UK fields and using the spare farmland to plant trees and restore wetlands could greatly reduce emissions, says a study.
  
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• Smarter mat tells you when you're low on milk and Fridge Cam shows you what's inside

  05-01-2016 15:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Demonstrated off at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Smarter devices are intended to be 'eyes and ears in the kitchen'.
  
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• Withings Thermometer tracks your temperature and warns if you have a fever

  05-01-2016 14:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The £80 digital thermometer launched in Las Vegas by Withings this week is the latest addition to the growing arsenal of consumer health tech to keep your health in check.
  
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• Saturn's moon Atlas is hiding in NASA shot of Enceladeus and Rhea

  05-01-2016 14:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The image (pictured) was taken in visible light with the Cassini spacecraft narrow-angle camera on 24 September 2015.
  
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