The latest science and technology news - 05 Feb 2016 - 14:40

Hello Tell a friend | Terms & Conditions   Newsletter Friday, 05 February 2016 Want more? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook   TECHNOLOGY NEWS   Robot revolution down on the farm Japan has a plan to combat its ageing farmer problem with new farming robots. Full story   Bonaero's 'Poo Lake' takes toll on birdlife SA's mobile services amongst the most expensive in the world A spaceman's message of love Alibaba wants to cash in on sport Microsoft snaps up Swiftkey   SCIENCE NEWS   Bonaero's 'Poo Lake' takes toll on birdlife Ongoing sewer leaks in Kempton Park are threatening the Bonaero Bird Park Sanctuary. Full story   A spaceman's message of love Largest windfarm for North Sea Now a drug that will keep you young Human evolution poorly understood in SA TELECOMS   Telkom rolls out free fibre trial Telecoms company launches free, two-month fibre-to-the-home trial for selected ADSL subscribers. Full story   WhatsApp with regulation? OTT regulation will protect profits, not customers WhatsApp drops $1 charge Parli to probe WhatsApp, Facebook SECURITY   7 steps to protect your Twitter account Even if you're not Fikile Mbalula, you should take steps to protect your Twitter account from hackers Full story   Locked out of Apple after husband dies Faithless fans compromised by hack Microsoft tight-lipped on Hotmail hack Hacky Kitty SOFTWARE   Microsoft has a secret weapon In reporting better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella touts his company's success in the cloud. Full story   WhatsApp with regulation? Weather reporter is a robot 2016's key tech trends China takes on Microsoft BUSINESS   Microsoft snaps up Swiftkey Tech giant picks up UK-based predictive text company for $250 million. Full story   Why everyone hates Uber's new logo Microsoft drops datacentre into the sea Zuckerberg hails WhatsApp milestone Publishers challenge ad-blockers HARDWARE   2016's key tech trends From high-speed to connectivity to smarter devices, Alan Cooper looks at what tech consumers can expect this year. Full story   Fitbit fails to impress with smarts How to buy a laptop E-learning allows kids to see the world Huawei's Mate S ticks the premium boxes GAMING   Jackson wrote Sonic 3 music? Michael Jackson wrote the music for video game 'Sonic 3', a new report claims. Full story   Telkom rolls out R1m gaming league App wrap: two to try out Outrage over 'kill Aboriginal people' game Angolan rebel's family 'sues Call of Duty' INTERNET   SA's mobile services amongst the most expensive in the world Research into the internet habits of Western Cape residents shows how expensive mobile data services are. Full story   Alibaba wants to cash in on sport When your toaster gets hacked Most streamed songs from '96...in 2016 Facebook ready to move beyond Like GADGETS   10 iPhone tricks to make life easier We all spend hours on our smartphones, but are you using that time wisely. These tips will save you valuable time. Full story   Health trackers booming Mobile phones ruin sex lives Headphones that parents will love Apple reveals new iPhone features SPACE   A spaceman's message of love British astronaut Time Peake sursprised his wife with a message of love, from 250 milles above the earth. Full story   Chance of alien life is very low A new giant planet for our solar system First Briton to walk in space Boy, 15 captured Saturn with his phone DISCOVERY   2000-year-old tea leaves discovered Scientists have discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest tea leaves buried with a Chinese emperor. Full story   Plenty of passion from red haired prof Surviving the Stone Age Secret files expose France's Nazis Education, not evolution ENVIRONMENT   Largest windfarm for North Sea The Hornsea Project will have 174 turbines, each 190 meters tall, installed in the North Sea. Full story   Cows more likely to attack dog walkers Hunting habits of white sharks revealed Texas oil, gas explorers target KZN Why the Earth doesn't like Facebook   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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