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• German prosecutor axed in treason row

  04-08-2015 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Germany's justice minister sacks the country's top prosecutor, who had accused the government of interfering with a treason investigation.
  
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• Updated: Apple denies interest in launching its own network service

  04-08-2015 20:19
  
  Update August 4: Apple has come out to a number of publications today to deny reports that it is currently working on trialling its own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).Apple's spokespeople have said that it hasn't in fact had any discussions or plans regarding becoming an MVNO after Business Insider yesterday reported that sources in the telecommunications industry said Apple had been trialling the service in the US and were in discussions with carriers in Europe.We've reached out to Appl
  
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• This is the first FDA-approved 3D printed drug

  04-08-2015 19:38
  
  The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever 3D printed drug, and it likely won't be the last.Spritam is an epilepsy medication used to treat seizures in children and adults. It's porous thanks to the 3D printing process, allowing it to quickly disintegrate with a sip of liquid, even in large doses. The pill is easy to take on the go since there's no measuring of medication. Aprecia, which makes the drug, noted Spritam is designed to help epilepsy patients adhere to thei
  
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• This flaw could bring down the internet and hackers are using it

  04-08-2015 18:01
  
  Hackers have begun to threaten the very existence of large parts of the internet by exploiting a flaw that is extremely damaging to one of the most widely used and critical piece of software on the planet, Bind.The attacks are using a denial-of-service flaw present in every single version of Bind that has the potential to give one attacker the God-like ability to shut down huge parts of the internet.Bind is a commonly used piece of software that translates domain names into the IP addresses reco
  
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• Xbox One gets the Windows 10 experience in November

  04-08-2015 17:40
  
  Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will be headed to the Xbox One this November. The recently launched OS won't be available in full form for console gamers, but rather boiled down into a controller and voice-friendly flavor called the "New Xbox One Experience." Out of the gate, it doesn't seem to be much more than a hefty dashboard update. But, it's one that might tempt you into digging your Kinect back out of storage. Major Nelson will likely go into detail of the under-the-hood fea
  
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• In Depth: iPhone 7 Plus: What we want to see

  04-08-2015 17:29
  
  iPhone 7 Plus - what we want to seeWhile the iPhone 7 is likely to be Apple's best-selling smartphone this year, there's sure to be strong demand for the iPhone 7 Plus too.Apple's only recently made its first foray into phablets and the iPhone 6 Plus made for a seriously impressive first stab... that said, there's certainly room for improvement.Given that Apple only tends to refresh its hardware designs every other year we expect the iPhone 7 (or more likely the iPhone 6S Plus) will look a lot l
  
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• Minecraft creator targets couch dwellers with Xbox One shooter Cobalt

  04-08-2015 17:15
  
  The creators of Minecraft are looking to keep gamers glued to their couches with a frenzied 2D platformer called Cobalt.Unveiled at Gamescom 2015 by Mojang's lead developer Jens Bergensten, the upcoming run-and-gun platformer is being developed by Oxeye Game Studio in collaboration with the Minecraft studio. In development for around two years, it's finally set to land on Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows 10 in October.Eschewing online multiplayer in favour of local four player carnage, Cobalt equi
  
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• Nikon's new 200-500mm super-telephoto has a price we didn't expect

  04-08-2015 17:00
  
  Nikon has announced three new FX format lenses for its full-frame DSLRs such as the D750 and D810, though all three can also be used on smaller format DX Nikons like the D7200, They consist of a telephoto super-zoom, a replacement for the long-running 24-70mm standard zoom and a new wide-angle prime (fixed focal length) lens.AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VRThis is the most exciting of the three by far. It offers the extended zoom range you need for wildlife, sports and aviation photography, fo
  
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• Xbox backwards compatibility launches for all in November

  04-08-2015 16:48
  
  Microsoft has just announced a huge boost to its backwards compatibility drive by making all its future Games with Gold titles backwards compatible at launch.That means each month Xbox One owners will get even more free games with the Gold subscription.Starting in July Microsoft announced it would be offering two free Xbox One Games with Gold. With the new backwards compatibility option that will mean both the free Xbox 360 games will be available too.At the moment though backwards compatibility
  
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• Xbox One is getting a DVR function next year, and it won't cost you

  04-08-2015 16:44
  
  Microsoft has announced that Xbox One is getting "full-featured" DVR support in 2016, which will let owners record live free-to-air TV without a subscription.It's not a massive surprise to see Microsoft introduce the feature, which will let you record shows in the background while you game - or even while you're out of the house.The Xbox One supports input from cable boxes, but right now the DVR functionality to free-to-air. Handily, there are digital TV tuners available in Europe and
  
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• British Museum offers Bronze Age VR

  04-08-2015 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A second UK museum has started using virtual reality to give visitors a new view of its collection.
  
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• First 3D-printed pill approved in US

  04-08-2015 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a world first, the US Food and Drug Administration has given go-ahead for a 3D printed pill to go into production.
  
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• SanDisk and Toshiba link up on 3D NAND technology

  04-08-2015 13:35 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  SanDisk is claiming a world first for its 256Gb, three-bit-per-cell, 48-layer, 3D NAND technology.
  
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• Angry Birds gamers mad at in-app purchases

  04-08-2015 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The sequel to the hit game is free to download but in-app purchases are making some gamers angry.
  
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• Hackers target internet address flaw

  04-08-2015 11:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hackers are exploiting a serious flaw in the internet's architecture, according to a security firm.
  
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• Australian government ponders extending crowdsourcing framework to SMBs

  04-08-2015 10:14 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The federal government has published a consultation paper regarding its proposed crowdsourcing equity funding framework for public companies, and discusses the option of opening the framework to Australian proprietary businesses.
  
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• Senate committee calls for GST changes to treat bitcoin as money

  04-08-2015 10:08 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  An Australian Senate committee has warned of the over-regulation of digital currencies like bitcoin in their early stages, and recommended legislative changes to treat digital currencies as money.
  
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• Telstra partners with Pivotal, launches innovation lab in Melbourne

  04-08-2015 10:01 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Australian telco Telstra has opened its innovation lab in Melbourne and simultaneously announced a partnership with Pivotal for the provision of cloud platform as a service.
  
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• VIDEO: Create beautiful photos of space

  04-08-2015 09:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's Kate Russell looks at some of the best tools and sites for editing photos of space
  
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• With data doubling every 15 months, Queensland looks for archive provider

  04-08-2015 06:11 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  The sunshine state is seeking a long-term solution to building a digital archive that will hold its 40 petabytes of data.
  
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• Digital Transformation Office CEO blames IT for poor service delivery

  04-08-2015 05:35 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Newly-appointed CEO of the Australian government's digital transformation office Paul Shetler has outlined the government has an ethical obligation to improve the way it services the public.
  
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• San Fran's pee wall makes a splash

  04-08-2015 02:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  San Fran's pee wall makes a splash
  
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• Westpac drives Beat the Q Posse's AU$5m funding round

  04-08-2015 02:49 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Sydney cafe startup conglomerate Beat the Q Posse has raised AU$5 million in its Series A funding round, sourcing its cash injection from investment firms Reinventure and Exto.
  
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• DRM issues kill off Matchstick Firefox OS dongle as pledges refunded

  04-08-2015 02:26 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  After delays and issues with plans to add DRM, Matchstick is closing down and refunding its backers' money.
  
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• Suncorp aims to achieve AU$170m in benefits by 2018 from technology program

  04-08-2015 02:06 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Suncorp Group believes that its optimisation program, which involves simplifying processes for claims, and leveraging business intelligence and technology, will help it achieve AU$170 million in benefits by the 2018 financial year.
  
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• Lotto New Zealand seeks mobile 'anywhere, anytime' gaming

  04-08-2015 01:49 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  A new e-commerce platform will be at the centre of Lotto NZ's digital refresh.
  
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• Is your digital double a thief?

  04-08-2015 01:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Is your digital doppelganger stealing from you and others?
  
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• Material Design boosts Xero Touch on Android

  04-08-2015 00:17 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  Online accounting service Xero uses the Android Material Design framework to sweeten mobile access.
  
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