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Study suggests the Internet is destroying our memories

18 July 2011, 15:42

Study links the ease of looking up information on the Internet to poor recall.

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Adobe buys into electronic signatures

18 July 2011, 15:03

The acquisition of EchoSign is another step closer to the paperless office.

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Avatar-quality graphics for Xbox 720 claims AMD

18 July 2011, 14:02

Chip maker AMD bigs up Microsoft's next-gen console with claims of Avatar-quality graphics.

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Valve's Steam platform optimised for smoother downloads

18 July 2011, 13:03

All-new server and client code arrive in new update to optimise performance of the digital download service.

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BBC begins survey of UK mobile networks

18 July 2011, 13:01

Android application offered to help measure signal strength across the country.

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CoD Elite PC beta this Autumn as GAME confirms MW3 set to break preorder records

18 July 2011, 12:40

MW3 steaming ahead with preorders as PC beta phase for COD Elite confirmed for Autumn.

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Orange announces daily data roaming bundle for Europe

18 July 2011, 11:45

Offers 30MB of data for £3, with a 24-hour time limit.

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Apple wins initial ITC ruling over HTC

18 July 2011, 11:24

A judge has determined HTC devices infringe two Apple patents – could get messy.

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Microsoft lets users flag contacts' accounts as hacked

18 July 2011, 10:24

Hotmail users can now report when it looks like their contacts' accounts have been compromised.

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Mozilla looks to BrowserID to simplify logins on the Web

15 July 2011, 17:10

Lets websites offer logins without the need to ask users for a password.

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ASRock launches Fatal1ty 990FX Professional

15 July 2011, 16:00

First Faltal1ty-branded AMD board offers Bulldozer support, as well as a number of gamer-orientated extras.

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Acer announces TravelMate 8481

15 July 2011, 13:07

Offers a slim, lightweight design, aimed at on-the-go professionals.

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Microsoft predicts a ‘unified ecosystem’ for all devices

15 July 2011, 12:53

Windows Phone president sees further convergence of mobile devices, PCs and TVs.

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TSMC reportedly making Apple A6 chips

15 July 2011, 10:57

The predicted move away from Samsung is under way, according to Reuters’ source.

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Google jumps on record earnings

15 July 2011, 09:50

Healthy advertising results and Google+ already has over ten million users.

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ZTE to sell own-branded handsets

14 July 2011, 17:47

ZTE is teaming with Brightpoint to sell handsets bearing its own name, in the UK.

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Samsung delivers easy and convenient SSD upgrade kit

14 July 2011, 17:16

Gets supernatural help from Norton Ghost.

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Motorola made exclusive Spotify US launch partner

14 July 2011, 16:18

Early access seems to be limited, but not if you’re a Moto customer, or have money.

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Samsung reveals Series 6 notebook

14 July 2011, 15:07

Rugged construction and security features make 'ultimate' business notebook.

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Millions of sales lost due to spelling mistakes

14 July 2011, 13:27

Online retailers are losing customers turned off by bad spelling.

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UK Apple Store price hike on all games

14 July 2011, 12:56

Fluctuating exchange rates spur Apple to raise prices of games in its UK app store.

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O2 takes on Groupon with Priority Moments

14 July 2011, 12:31

The mobile operator combines voucher service with opt-in messaging.

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Xbox 360 mod perfect for lazy gamers

14 July 2011, 11:53

Never manually change a disc again with Ben Heck's latest console mod.

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New PS3 SKU requires cable add-on for HD movies

14 July 2011, 11:49

DRM mandate prompts Sony to tinker around with the PS3. New SKU to require HDMI cable.

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Amazon tablet reportedly launching in October

14 July 2011, 11:29

The Android tablet looks likely to aim at the lower-end of the market.

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Nintendo video app launches with 3D video content

14 July 2011, 09:56

Your 3DS can now access the video app where you can view a host of content all rendered in full HD.

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PC market returns to growth – just

14 July 2011, 09:44

Mobile devices and the ongoing debt crisis continue to weigh on PC sales.

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RIM promises seven new BlackBerry handsets within months

13 July 2011, 16:22

The RIM leadership gets a surprisingly easy ride at its AGM.

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Sony launches 3D content streaming service

13 July 2011, 13:43

Trial material and promotional video clips represent an initial step into 3D content.

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Facebook launches new feature-phone app

13 July 2011, 12:19

Encourages non-smartphone users to give it a try with free data offer.

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EA to buy casual games outfit PopCap for $750 million

13 July 2011, 10:54

The gaming giant’s continued digital push goes in a mobile direction.

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Google refreshes Android Market with books and movies

13 July 2011, 09:33

But once more most of the new functionality is restricted to the US.

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Parallels Desktop 6 gets enterprise edition

12 July 2011, 17:04

Corporate users looking to run Windows applications on Macs have a new option.

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