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Nest Hello video doorbell finally becomes available

15 March 2018, 10:01

As does the Nest x Yale smart lock (both in the US only for now).

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UK's online porn viewer age verification checks delayed

12 March 2018, 13:11

Now the porn site visitor age check system is expected to be in place by the end of 2018.

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Amazon buys Ring, the smart doorbell maker

28 February 2018, 10:01

Alexa-friendly doorbell company snapped up for $1 billion.

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Virgin Media UK to intro 350Mbps broadband package

15 February 2018, 12:30

And the firm hopes to expand to reach 4 million more premises by 2020.

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YouTube on Amazon devices feud escalates

6 December 2017, 11:31

YouTube has decided to pull its service from both the Amazon Echo Show and the Fire TV.

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Amazon announces Cloud Cam, a security camera with Alexa

26 October 2017, 11:31

Alexa smarts help elevate 1080p camera’s attractiveness, given rather ordinary specs.

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Microsoft announces Edge browser for iOS and Android

6 October 2017, 14:00

Designed to help synchronise browser activity between your smartphone and PC.

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Google is building a tabletop smart screen, says report

29 September 2017, 12:01

Smart Home device will be pitted against the Amazon Echo Show and Echo Spot.

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UK's average broadband speed below most of its EU neighbours

8 August 2017, 12:02

And in the worldwide broadband speed league the UK sits in 31st place.

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Amazon Echo Show revealed: Alexa with a screen

10 May 2017, 10:01

Now available for pre-order in the US, for $229.99. Available from 28th June.

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Asus DSL-AC88U ultra-fast AC3100 dual-band Wi-Fi modem router

14 February 2017, 11:01

Supports NitroQAM plus the latest high-speed G.fast DSL standard, among others.

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US wants visitors to reveal their social media user names

23 December 2016, 11:01

A request for Facebook, Twitter, and other IDs, now forms part of the ESTA application.

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Govt plan for greater accuracy in broadband speed estimates

13 September 2016, 12:01

Broadband providers should open up their data says the Local Government Assoc.

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Majority of internet users claim to be 'hooked' says Ofcom

4 August 2016, 12:10

And 15 million UK users have attempted a 'digital detox' to get away from their connected devices.

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Netflix launches fast.com internet connection speed tool

19 May 2016, 14:01

It's a very simple, ad-free, connection speed checker, using Netflix servers.

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Uninstall QuickTime for Windows now says US-CERT, Trend Micro

15 April 2016, 12:31

There are two known critical vulnerabilities but Apple won't be updating QuickTime for Windows.

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AMD Gaming Evolved client offers updated video features

18 March 2016, 10:31

And deeply integrates with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive or League of Legends.

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Report lists UK's best, and worst, five towns for broadband speeds

3 March 2016, 11:31

The worst five towns have slower broadband than the Mount Everest base camp.

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Google Safe Browsing API blocks sites with fake download buttons

5 February 2016, 13:31

Most popular browser software will now warn users when they try to access such sites.

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YouTube exec claims digital video viewing will overtake TV by 2020

11 January 2016, 12:01

And high dynamic range (HDR) video content is coming to YouTube 'soon'.

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Kopimashin auto-generates $10m daily loss for the music industry

22 December 2015, 11:31

The device was created by TPB co-founder using a Raspberry Pi, an LCD and some Python code.

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Channel State Information used to detect Wi-Fi device tampering

21 December 2015, 13:01

Looking at wireless signal patterns you can clearly see evidence of physical tampering.

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Ofcom launches Wi-Fi checker app for Android and iOS

1 December 2015, 12:46

Advises that Christmas Fairy Lights could interfere with your signal.

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Sky unveils Sky Q, "a whole new way of watching TV"

18 November 2015, 12:03

New STB range lets viewers watch TV 'seamlessly' on different screens and on the go.

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Google rolls out enhanced offline Maps functionality on Android

11 November 2015, 11:01

Google recognises that a lack of, or spotty, connectivity is "a huge problem".

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Researchers say they can double fibre optic cable range

29 June 2015, 11:06

A 'frequency comb' has been designed to add predictable, and thus decodable, distortion.

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Minecraft tops the YouTube most watched games top 10 list

14 May 2015, 15:51

Video site currently hosts over 42 million Minecraft videos.

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Algorithm spots internet trolls after 5 posts, offers 80% accuracy

20 April 2015, 13:15

Stanford and Cornell scientists used CNN, Breitbart and IGN forums as sources.

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Microsoft and Miele collaborate to make smarter home appliances

13 April 2015, 11:50

And Fujitsu announces Microsoft IoT partnership to optimise (lettuce) production.

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UK crime commissioner wants US-style Adults Only game rating

25 March 2015, 13:35

For games that go beyond PEGI 18 expectations, with torture and mass murder.

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uSwitch reveals UK streets with best and worst broadband speeds

12 March 2015, 12:05

The most poorly connected UK street is in Romney Marsh, Kent.

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Netflix records its first 6K video content

11 March 2015, 13:35

And at the other end of the spectrum the firm's app is demoed running on a 1983 vintage NES.

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HTTP/2 finalised says IETF HTTP Working Group chair

18 February 2015, 15:20

The new protocol promises faster, less bandwidth sapping web browsing.

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