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Video: Apple's refreshed MacBook Apple has refreshed its MacBook laptop. Marques Brownlee takes a quick look at the new which, apart from the rather striking pink rose gold colour, remains largely unchanged from previous versions released by Apple. It does, however, include a few feature improvements but largely remains the same, solid piece of hardware users are used to. The most noticeable change under the hood is the noticeably faster chips used in the laptop. Full story                     Want more? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook     TOP STORIES

Nepal earthquake survivors still suffering Survivors of the devastating earthquake in Nepal are still living in horrendous conditions, living on the bare minimum. Full story

Inscription found on Etruscan stone The recent discovery of writings found on an Etruscan stone could reveal the mystery of Italy's ancient civilisation. Full story

Poachers kill three rangers at DRC park Two other rangers were injured in the attack by poachers at the Garamba wildlife park. Full story

Archaeologist are using high-tech eyes Using muon particles, archaeologists are able to examine pyramids for the Egyptian State Ministry for Antiquities. Full story

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Video: Apple's refreshed MacBook Apple has refreshed its MacBook laptop. Marques Brownlee takes a quick look at the new which, apart from the rather striking pink rose gold colour, remains largely unchanged from previous versions released by Apple. It does, however, include a few feature improvements but largely remains the same, solid piece of hardware users are used to. The most noticeable change under the hood is the noticeably faster chips used in the laptop. Full story     China proposes NGO law redraft Hands up if you're a happy Apple worker! Nepal earthquake's tech heroes Academy bounces into future with Chromebooks

SCIENCE NEWS

Nepal earthquake survivors still suffering Survivors of the devastating earthquake in Nepal are still living in horrendous conditions, living on the bare minimum. Full story   Inscription found on Etruscan stone Poachers kill three rangers at DRC park Archaeologist are using high-tech eyes More forests to be protected

TELECOMS

Nepal earthquake's tech heroes An international telecoms firm assembled a quick-reaction team to assist organisations with recue efforts in Nepal. Full story   Huawei bets on Leica for success Women spend more time on the phone - study Google unveils landline phone service We're all undercover reporters now

SECURITY

China proposes NGO law redraft Several nations have pleaded with the Chinese government not to pass a new law which strictly regulates NGOs operating in the country. Full story   FBI paid for most expensive hack - ever Aussie government admits to hack Hacking made easy Google's antitrust issues linger on

SOFTWARE

Google's antitrust issues linger on The European Commission has slapped Google with another charge claiming they use the Android system to push their own apps. Full story   Quick ending for Apple's QuickTime Man deletes company with line of code N Korea jamming GPS signals - report Windows 10 used in 270 million devices

BUSINESS

Hands up if you're a happy Apple worker! Apple's Chinese factory is being accused of running a 'sweatshop' as the press were allowed inside the secretive plant. Full story   Facebook's new banking system Row over Twitter's new Greater China MD Intel, Windows have their heads in the clouds Twitter targets Japanese market

HARDWARE

Video: Apple's refreshed MacBook Apple has refreshed its MacBook laptop. Marques Brownlee takes a quick look at the new which, apart from the rather striking pink rose gold colour, remains largely unchanged from previous versions released by Apple. It does, however, include a few feature improvements but largely remains the same, solid piece of hardware users are used to. The most noticeable change under the hood is the noticeably faster chips used in the laptop. Full story   Up, up and Huawei Galaxy S7 Edge: a beaut Taking on the laptop heavyweights Smaller, but it's a great big deal

GAMING

Game over for Xbox 360 Microsoft stated in a press release that they will still continue with software updates and extend Xbox Live services. Full story   The rise of professional gamers in SA Oculus downplays privacy risks The greatest stories ever told VIDEO: Ex-Rockstar North boss sues company

INTERNET

Prince of the Internet - and not Washington - People tend to look at a couple of things when considering what relationship Prince, who died on Thursday, had with the Internet: His 2010 declaration that the "Internet's completely over," maybe, or the fact that it's nearly impossible to listen to his music on Spotify. Or his aggressive use of takedown notices and lawsuits to keep bootlegs of his performances from the Internet. Full story   Apple's book, film services go dark in China Netflix's offline viewing on ice How a start-up helped crack Panama papers UK judge voices concerns on web privacy law

GADGETS

Academy bounces into future with Chromebooks A Cape Town school aims to replace hefty textbooks with sleek Chromebooks by 2017, according to teachers. Full story   New Buddhist monk is a robot Eye-Sync can help to identify concussion Stroke patients get shake up The future of screens on our skins

SPACE

Satellite to test Einstein's theory Part of the Copernicus project, scientists are sending an orbiter to find a gap in Einstein's most famous theories. Full story   Could we hide the earth from aliens? Module launch for Chinese space station VIDEO: Northern Lights spectacular Climate change fight takes to Facebook

DISCOVERY

Inscription found on Etruscan stone The recent discovery of writings found on an Etruscan stone could reveal the mystery of Italy's ancient civilisation. Full story   Poachers kill three rangers at DRC park Archaeologist are using high-tech eyes Speech development's greatest symphony A giant stride in human evolution

ENVIRONMENT

Nepal earthquake survivors still suffering Survivors of the devastating earthquake in Nepal are still living in horrendous conditions, living on the bare minimum. Full story   More forests to be protected Activists protest to free orca whale France to issue 'green bonds' Brazil reaffirms support for climate change deal

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