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Wed Apr 20 2016
 
     
 

Google slammed for alleged dominance

Google is accused of wielding its power over most of the world's smartphones to crush competition for applications.

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Titanic lifeboat's swansong

A haunting account of the discovery of a lifeboat from the Titanic will be up for auction in the UK along with photographs.

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The fishy evolution of humans

A German scientist first proposed that human limbs were once gills but now scientists may have proven the theory.

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The rise of professional gamers in SA

For most people gaming is a hobby, but for others it is a professional and lucrative occupation.

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Apple denies providing China with source code

Apple Inc has been asked by Chinese authorities within the last two years to hand over its source code but refused, the company's top lawyer said.

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The rise of professional gamers in SA

For most people gaming is a hobby, but for others it is a professional and lucrative occupation.

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SCIENCE NEWS  

Titanic lifeboat's swansong

A haunting account of the discovery of a lifeboat from the Titanic will be up for auction in the UK along with photographs.

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TELECOMS  

Huawei bets on Leica for success

Huawei seeks to unseat Samsung and Apple with its new dual-camera smartphone, the P9.

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SECURITY  

UK judge voices concerns on web privacy law

Head of the UK Supreme Court stated that technology poses several challenges in privacy cases as it has its limitations.

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SOFTWARE  

Quick ending for Apple's QuickTime

A US agency has appealed to Windows users to immediately uninstall Apple's QuickTime becasue of a security vulnerability.

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BUSINESS  

When a tech journo gets a tech job

'Fake Steve Jobs' Dan Lyons' latest book tracks his journey from tech journalism to a real tech job.

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HARDWARE  

Up, up and Huawei

Huawei unveiled five new smartphones ranging from between entry-level and upper mid-range to knock out the competition.

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GAMING  

The rise of professional gamers in SA

For most people gaming is a hobby, but for others it is a professional and lucrative occupation.

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INTERNET  

UK judge voices concerns on web privacy law

Head of the UK Supreme Court stated that technology poses several challenges in privacy cases as it has its limitations.

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GADGETS  

The future of screens on our skins

Researchers have designed a 'smart skin' packaged like a temporary tattoo that includes an electronic display.

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SPACE  

Africa's mad dash to space

African countries who have received millions in donor funding to alleviate poverty are spending vast sums on space programmes.

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DISCOVERY  

Titanic lifeboat's swansong

A haunting account of the discovery of a lifeboat from the Titanic will be up for auction in the UK along with photographs.

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ENVIRONMENT  

Maasai environmentalist wins award

A communal land rights leader has received the Goldman Prize for securing land for Tanzanian indigenous communities.

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