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Apple's Jobs admits poor healthSteve Jobs, head of Apple, has disclosed in a statement that he is being treated for a hormone imbalance. Police 'encouraged' to hack more The Home Office has signed up to an EU suggestion allowing police to remotely access computers without a search warrant. Cloud hangs over Macworld opening More than 50,000 people are expected at the Macworld show this week for the final year that Apple will take part. Getting into space by broomstick The proposed space elevator project could be powered by a simple new approach, demonstrated using a broomstick. Holes give edge to new MoD armour Scientists from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have devised ultra-hard vehicle armour to protect military personnel. China to 'clean up' the internet China launches a new campaign to get rid of unhealthy, vulgar and pornographic content. Facebook 'sets Christmas record' The social networking website was the second most viewed on Christmas Day behind Google, and ahead of YouTube and Hotmail. Zune 'bug' fixed, says Microsoft All the older Zune portable music players hit by a software bug should now be working, says Microsoft. Nanotech could mean sharper snaps Research into creating tiny structures on light sensors could mean digital cameras take better pictures. Guyana leader wants to know who put him on Facebook Guyana's president asks police to investigate who is impersonating him on Facebook, the social networking website, reports say. Get your up-to-date fix of blog posts about all things digital Vision chips Mobile phone chips prepare for a generational shift Sweat and tears The exercise bikes that recycle your own energy Valley view Part two of our look at 2009's top technology Back to the future Video game giants make their predictions for 2009 Fast forward Broadband speeds look set to pick up in 2009 Top gear The tech team picks 2008's hottest developments UK housewives rule in online time UK housewives are spending the most leisure time online, according to a survey that reveals the world's web habits. Private firm 'may run' phone log A private company could be asked to log details of all telephone calls, emails and internet use, it is reported. Smartphones drive mobile markets 2008 may have belonged to the smartphone but problems are looming in 2009, say experts. Czech move to stop cyber bullying The Czech education ministry draws up guidelines for teachers to halt cyber bullying in schools. 'Boom year' for hi-tech criminals Security experts say 2008 was a boom year for hi-tech criminals and the net's underground economy. Website age ratings 'an option' Websites could be given film-style age ratings under government plans to protect children from harmful content. Cashing in on your old phone If you got a shiny new mobile for Christmas you might be able to make some money on your old one. Click picks its top tech toys Click picks its top tech toys Helping the web reach out Combating the whitewashing of web searches Store tech checks customers out High-tech invades supermarket aisles Taking democracy to the stars Democracy takes a leap into an online universe Helping the web to understand Getting the web to understand how people talk Inventions aid nuclear clean-up New innovations make the clean-up easier The future of Microsoft mobile Can Microsoft achieve its mobile ambitions? The net and the real cost of free Regular commentator Bill Thompson on what the free market might mean for all the data we surrender. Moving to the Second Classroom Regular commentator Bill Thompson on how the classroom can make its way in the virtual world. Who is responsible in the cloud? Is the widespread reports of insecure networks worrying people too much asks Bill Thompson The net and the ties that bind Regular commentator Bill Thompson on living in an increasingly networked world. Don't have security nightmares Is the widespread reports of insecure networks worrying people too much asks Bill Thompson How politics will change the web Bill Thompson on the heady mix of politics and activism Between a rock and an interface Regular contributor Bill Thompson looks at what makes a good user interface The medium and the message Regular contributor Bill Thompson looks at what separates TV and the internet. Code-cracking and computers Best known for its code-cracking work, Bletchley Park also played a role in the origins of the computer age. Accelerating the modern age A technology that helps the modern world keep running celebrates its 40th anniversary on 5 August. One tonne 'Baby' marks its birth The sixtieth anniversary of the birth of the first modern computer - known as Baby - is celebrated. The history of UK computing The UK's role in the early days of the computer revolution have been overlooked, say conservationists. Alarm raised on teenage hackers Computer security experts warn that many teenagers are falling into a life of petty cyber crime. Hackers ready superstore sweep Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns. What makes a cyber criminal? Misha Glenny meets one of Brazil's many cyber criminals, to find out what makes them go online to steal. Thieves set up data supermarkets Cyber criminals are setting up web shops that sell stolen data for a knock-down price, say security experts. Q&A: Stay safe online ID fraud is a growing problem in the UK - here are some tips and tricks to help web users stay safe online. From BBC News |
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