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Porn virus blackmails its victims
Malware reported in Japan targets thousands of people downloading adult-themed Hentai computer games.
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Intel runs Android on Atom chips
Chip maker Intel has revealed that it has got Google's Android phone software running on its low-powered Atom processors.
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Making the most of High Def TV - by the head of HD at the BBC
The BBC's head of HD Danielle Nagler explains how to set up HD equipment.
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Anti-piracy firm defends net hunt
DigiProtect has been involved in a controversial campaign to crack down on net pirates and has spoken exclusively to the BBC about its actions.
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Congress to archive every tweet
The Library of Congress will give billions of tweets a home next to the Declaration of Independence and other historical documents.
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Obituary: Guy Kewney
Tech world pays tribute to veteran technology writer Guy Kewney, who has died at the age of 63.
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Man fined for Bebo friend request
A man who invited a woman to be his friend on social networking site Bebo is fined £200 for breaching bail conditions.
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Apple delays iPad global release
Apple has announced that the international launch of its iPad tablet computer will now be at the end of May.
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Village launches DIY broadband
A small village in the Midlands has taken on BT at its own game, offering fast broadband services to 200 homes.
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Intel sees record first quarter
US chip maker Intel sees its first-quarter profit nearly quadruple, lifted by sales of new chips for computer servers.
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Police back Facebook panic call
Calls for Facebook to place a "panic button" on its pages have been backed by 44 police chiefs in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Smartphone maker Palm up for sale
One of the pioneers for handheld computers is in the market for a buyer after its smartphones fail to compete with Apple.
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Twitter unveils advertising plans
Social network Twitter says it will allow a limited amount of advertising on its site for the first time.
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Gaming curfew for South Koreans
The South Korean government is to ban school-aged children from playing online games during the night.
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Apple clamps down on code tools
Software developers protest after Apple tightens restrictions on how they write programs for the iPhone and iPad.
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