The latest science and technology news - 05 Jan 2016 - 14:32

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Hello Tell a friend | Terms & Conditions   Newsletter Tuesday, 05 January 2016 Want more? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook   TECHNOLOGY NEWS   Tech spending to slow Spending on personal tech gadgets is taking a hit from the economic slowdown in China and the strong US dollar. Full story   Boy, 15 captured Saturn with his phone China takes on Microsoft Orange in talks over buyout Joining forces for a 'smart city' New copyright levy raises Apple prices   SCIENCE NEWS   Boy, 15 captured Saturn with his phone Marcus Reed, 15, used an app and his smart phone to take a picture of the planet Saturn Full story   Graphene can 'act as subatomic filter' Cure for snorers: a pillow named Nora! 'Space planes to help save the planet' Aussie port expansion attracts fierce criticism TELECOMS   Orange in talks over buyout Orange and Bouygues are in "discussions" on a possible buy-out to consolidate one of Europe's most competitive telecoms marketplaces. Full story   Children gone wild on iPad Apple scores festive win Brazil blocks WhatsApp Be an appy traveller, get KnowRoaming SECURITY   Microsoft tight-lipped on Hotmail hack Microsoft failed to warn victims of Chinese email hack-former employees Full story   Hacky Kitty Scan your face to access account Suspect arrested for hacking celeb mails Warning over older Java software SOFTWARE   China takes on Microsoft The Chinese government has asked US technology giant Microsoft to clarify "major issues" regarding a monopoly case. Full story   Joining forces for a 'smart city' Emojis could wipe smiles off faces The revival of the picture book Microsoft will warn on hacks BUSINESS   Facebook to be sued over share price? Facebook could be forced to pay out hundreds of millions after investors lost money in its flotation Full story   Social media goes to journalism school Hong Kong leader's Facebook hack Apple strikes £235m tax deal Amazon flexes its grocery muscles HARDWARE   How to buy a laptop Testers say finding right laptop relies on step-by-step choices Full story   E-learning allows kids to see the world Huawei's Mate S ticks the premium boxes New phone battery recharges in minutes 3D printing the future GAMING   GAME REVIEW: Xenoblade Chronicles X 'Xenoblade Chronicles X' takes the pleasures of wasting time to a new extreme Full story   Does playing games make you a 'gamer'? The best kids games of 2015 The 5 best games for your phone Gift guide: games for adults INTERNET   A good death in the digital age MyDecisions allows people to complete an online declaration of how their wishes for their final weeks Full story   Back to privacy school for Google The meme we deserve If it seems too good to be true... Avoid the crowds with Google GADGETS   New copyright levy raises Apple prices Apple raises iPhone prices in Germany over new content levy for sake of the content producers Full story   Google Glass again? Fitbit a hot seller for Christmas HTC's virtual reality glasses Thanks for ruining Xmas, hoverboards! SPACE   Boy, 15 captured Saturn with his phone Marcus Reed, 15, used an app and his smart phone to take a picture of the planet Saturn Full story   'Space planes to help save the planet' No dust at 10 Downing Street Rare full moon on Christmas Day Nasa cancels launch of next Mars probe DISCOVERY   Secret files expose France's Nazis After being arrested by Nazi henchmen, victims were often sent to Poland or Germany for extermination. Full story   Education, not evolution Tudor gold found in Thames Roman skeletons found at army barracks New hope to beat Aids ENVIRONMENT   Graphene can 'act as subatomic filter' Graphene, the thinnest and strongest substance, could be used to help detoxify nuclear waste. Full story   Aussie port expansion attracts fierce criticism Rhino calf rescue underway Rate of rhino horn poaching may be slowing Bright idea: Glow in the dark ponies   Want more? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook     Having a problem viewing this newsletter? Click here to report the problem. To subscribe to another newsletter that's better suited to your interests, such as motoring or entertainment and many more, click here. To unsubscribe from this newsletter click here. Terms and conditions apply. The newsletter you just read reaches 45 000 subscribers a day. To learn how to place your advert in this newsletter, or on IOL, contact our sales team at sales@iol.co.za     © 2014 Independent Online - All rights reserved. Reliance on the information this newsletter contains is at your own risk. Please read our user agreement

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