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• Chick-fil-A investigates hack into credit card payment data

  02-01-2015 23:39
  
  Sandwich company asks US and cybersecurity specialists for help in tracking suspicious activity before Christmas Continue reading...
  
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• Obama imposes new sanctions against North Korea in response to Sony hack

  02-01-2015 22:08
  
  US president signs executive order leveling targeted sanctions against North Korean officials after cyber-attack on Sony Pictures Continue reading...
  
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• Is Samsung's own jury still out on the Galaxy S6's curved screen?

  02-01-2015 21:54
  
  Rumors that the Samsung Galaxy S6 - or at least one variant of it - will have a curved screen have persisted for months, and sources seem to go back and forth.Apparently that may be because Samsung itself has not yet decided what form its next flagship will ultimately take.The company is still testing multiple prototypes of the Galaxy S6, an alleged Samsung employee said on Reddit (before deleting his or her comments).The individual, who was reportedly confirmed by Reddit moderators to be an emp
  
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• Twitter's Facebook-like 'while you were away' feature is arriving

  02-01-2015 21:11
  
  Twitter is rolling out a feature that it teased back in November: a "while you were away" section that sits at the top of users' home feeds.The feature has begun appearing in some users' apps, as a quick Twitter search for "while you were away" reveals.The "while you were away" lives up to its name by showing you popular or important tweets posted since you last looked at the service.Precisely how Twitter determines what's relevant to you is unclear, but the non-chr
  
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• Sarah Palin sparks Facebook fury over images of son stepping on dog

  02-01-2015 20:31
  
  Former governor, saluting son Trig, wants to see ‘every stumbling block turned into a stepping stone’ in the new year Continue reading...
  
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• US sanctions North Korea over Sony cyberattack

  02-01-2015 20:27
  
  HONOLULU (AP) — The United States imposed fresh sanctions on North Korea on Friday in its first public act of retribution for a crippling cyberattack against Sony.
  
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• ‘Muslim hackers’ take down bus schedule website

  02-01-2015 19:11
  
  What time is the number 8, confused travellers ask on Facebook page of Arab Security Team after TravelWest site hacked Continue reading...
  
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• Sarah Palin photos of son stepping on dog trigger online outrage

  02-01-2015 19:06
  
  By Barbara Goldberg (Reuters) - Facebook photos posted by Sarah Palin showing her son Trig using the family dog as a step stool unleashed online fury on Friday reminiscent of the public reaction to the disclosure that Mitt Romney had once driven with his dog strapped on the car's roof. Trig, 6, who has Down Syndrome, is shown stepping on the back of the family's black Labrador while it lies on the kitchen floor in order to reach the sink. The dog appears unruffled. ...
  
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• Apple faces lawsuit over storage space on iPhones and iPads

  02-01-2015 18:48
  
  Firm failed to tell consumers that iOS 8 software could take up as much as 23.1% of advertised storage capacity, claims lawyer Continue reading...
  
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• Streaming: the future of the music industry, or its nightmare?

  02-01-2015 18:10
  
  Apple and Google are muscling in on streaming as revenues rise, but not everyone is happy Continue reading...
  
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• Review: Western Digital My Passport Wireless 2TB

  02-01-2015 18:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Western Digital introduced the My Passport Wireless 2TB drive in response to a perceived increase in demand for high capacity wireless storage devices. Seagate with its 2TB Wireless Plus drive and LaCie (a Seagate subsidiary) with the Fuel 2TB launched on the market months earlier.Of the three, Western Digital is the most expensive, selling for just under £196 (around $300, AU$375) on Amazon compared to £150 (around $230, AU$285) for the Seagate model and a smidgen over £164 (around $255, AU$
  
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• VIDEO: CES 2015: Key trends to look out for

  02-01-2015 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shawn DuBravac, chief economist of the Consumer Electronics Association, says new gadgets that digitise the world are set to change the way we live.
  
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• VIDEO: T-shirt checks your vital statistics

  02-01-2015 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  French company Cityzen Sciences has developed a smart t-shirt, that measures statistics like your heart rate.
  
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• VIDEO: Robot on patrol with a projector

  02-01-2015 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Keecker robot is designed to navigate around the home, projecting videos and digital wallpaper on its travels.
  
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• Uber loses bid to withhold CEO emails in gratuity lawsuit

  02-01-2015 17:22
  
  By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected Uber Technologies Inc's bid not to disclose emails from Chief Executive Travis Kalanick in a California lawsuit accusing the popular ride-booking service of deceiving customers about how it shares tips with drivers. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen's ruling in San Francisco was the latest setback for Uber, which has drawn criticism around the globe over whether its service complies with local licensing and safety laws and whether
  
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• Piano stores closing across US as kids snub lessons for other activities

  02-01-2015 17:14
  
  Sales decline accelerates as businesses dedicated to the instrument dwindle and music learners opt for less expensive electronic keyboards or used pianos My old piano keeps the previous generations aliveMusic lessons in early childhood may improve brain’s performance
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• Forget the smartwatch, just stick Montblanc's e-Strap onto your regular watch

  02-01-2015 17:04
  
  The smartwatch still has some way to go before it becomes a truly sought-after piece of tech, but what if we've been thinking about it the wrong way all this time?Watchmaker Montblanc is proposing a different idea: make the strap, not the clock, the "smart" part. Its e-Strap attaches itself to the clock face like any other, but has the bonus feature of offering notifications.These come through a 0.9-inch monochrome screen on the leather strap, so you'll only be using this for the simpl
  
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• VIDEO: CES 2015: Time for ankle tech?

  02-01-2015 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mybiody Balance product takes your vital statistics through a device that attaches on to your ankle.
  
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• The 10 best business gadgets of 2014

  02-01-2015 16:30
  
  Introduction and gadgets 1-5In business, getting the upper hand is critical – any slight edge over competitors can help you get that sales boost you need. And gear that doesn't quite work or has too many complicated features will just slow you down.What you need are gadgets that can give you an edge and help you stay productive at the office or on business trips. And to that end, we thought we'd look back at our most favoured gadgets of last year, which offer unique features and good craftsman
  
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• Download of the day: FreeFileSync

  02-01-2015 16:00
  
  There's never an excuse not to backup your vital data, and FreeFileSync makes it easier than ever.Why you need itCloud storage is all the rage, but if you're looking to sync files to separate hard drives or partitions (rather than to online storage), you'll need to look for alternatives. That's where FreeFileSync comes in.Syncing files across from one hard drive to another using FreeFileSync is a simple process, and the program can even copy long filenames or programs that are nestled in a lot o
  
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• Traditional watchmakers turn to smartwatches as Montblanc unveils the e-Strap

  02-01-2015 15:09
  
  Smartwatches are no longer just the domain of tech companies as watchmakers from Montblanc to Swatch enter the marketMontblanc is the latest traditional watch manufacturer to enter the smartwatch market, which is for now led by Google, Samsung and Pebble.
  Its new e-Strap attaches to a traditional analogue watch, turning it into a smartwatch with a screen that sits on the underside of the wrist to display alerts and notifications. Continue reading...
  
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• Crowdfunded science: harnessing the wisdom of the crowd, or selling out?

  02-01-2015 14:56
  
  Faced with intense competition for a shrinking pool of government cash, scientists around the world are turning to the public to fund their research Continue reading...
  
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• Analysis - Free delivery creates holiday boon for U.S. consumers at high cost

  02-01-2015 14:07
  
  By Deepa Seetharaman and Nathan Layne SAN FRANCISCO/CHICAGO (Reuters) - For top U.S. retailers, free delivery is now the norm. That is good news for shoppers, but not so much for investors. During the just-ended holiday season, outlets from Target to Wal-Mart to Amazon expanded their free-delivery options, adding more items eligible for free shipping. They also did away with minimum spending thresholds to qualify for the perk. Yet as more U.S. shoppers view free shipping as their right, retailer
  
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• Anger at India website blocking

  02-01-2015 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A government block on more than 30 high-profile websites - including Vimeo and Github - has caused anger across India.
  
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• Apple sued over 'shrinking' storage

  02-01-2015 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Apple is facing a lawsuit for not telling users about the amount of memory required by an upgrade its flagship operating system.
  
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• HMRC defends 'tweet us' suggestion

  02-01-2015 12:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  HM Revenue and Customs defends asking people to tweet their tax inquiries after revealing an increase in waiting times on its helplines.
  
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• Sony offers discounts after Christmas PlayStation Network hack

  02-01-2015 12:06
  
  Lizard Squad attack took Sony’s online gaming service offline for four days, preventing users from activating new consoles or playing some gamesSony has apologised to PlayStation owners for disruption to its online gaming service the PlayStation Network (PSN) caused by the Lizard Squad hacking group for four days over Christmas.
  The hackers took the gaming service offline on Christmas Eve, preventing new users from connecting and registering their new PlayStation consoles, as well as blockin
  
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• CES 2015: what to expect from consumer electronics in Las Vegas

  02-01-2015 11:23
  
  From intelligent cars to smartclothing, CES 2015 looks packed with cutting-edge technologyIt’s that time of year again, when technology companies from around the world descend on Las Vegas for International CES, arms full of everything they hope will spark customer interest and set the world alight in 2015.Trudging into a cold, dark January after the bright, buoyant excesses of the Christmas blowout, the shiny new products have to work harder than ever to stoke consumer enthusiasm once again a
  
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• Sony hackers may still have access to computer systems

  02-01-2015 10:30
  
  News report says investigators are unable to confirm eradication of those responsible for cyber-attack linked to The InterviewSony Entertainment is unable to confirm that hackers have been eradicated from its computer systems more than a month after the film studio was hit by a debilitating cyber-attack, a report says.The chief executive, Michael Lynton, has described how the company came up with an old-style communications system based on a “phone tree” to relay updates on the hack from per
  
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• Facebook defamation: man wins lawsuit over estranged wife's domestic violence post

  02-01-2015 10:01
  
  West Australian court awards a Bunbury teacher $12,500 after his former partner was found to be unable to prove domestic violence allegations A West Australian man has successfully sued his estranged wife for defamation over a Facebook post that suggested she was the victim of domestic violence, after a Perth court found she could not prove the statement was true.
  Bunbury teacher Miro Dabrowski was awarded $12,500 in damages at the West Australian district court in December by Justice Michael
  
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• VIDEO: Tackling mobile phone 'not spots'

  02-01-2015 09:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It has been 30 years years since the first ever mobile phone call was made in Britain, but there are still some places in the UK that do not have any coverage.
  
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• Official Chinese media advises users to accept Gmail blocking

  02-01-2015 01:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Global Times, the outspoken government-backed newspaper, said in an editorial that internet users should accept the blocking of services in the country as there must be some new development or major concerns on safety issues.
  
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• Samsung to use Tizen in new TV platform

  02-01-2015 01:35 via zdnet.com
  
  A Tizen-powered smart TV is set to be unveiled at CES next week by Samsung.
  
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• Technology predictions fly into 2015

  02-01-2015 01:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Drones, cyber attacks and spooky smartphones - 2015 is here
  
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• Artistic touch humanises Australia's androids

  02-01-2015 00:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Using art to make Australia's androids more sociable
  
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