Today in tech: iPad tops Mac on sales, Google TV unveiled
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iPad sales "double" that of Macs
Analyst figures suggest the iPad selling twice as much as Apple's Mac computers. PC Pro
Google heads to the small screen
Google has launched its assault on the living room, unveiling plans to takeover TV.Financial Times
Facebook and other web firms sent user data to advertisers
Social networking sites have again created a privacy storm by sending data to advertisers without user permission. Wall Street Journal
World Cup to slow UK work?
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Streaming the World Cup games on work computers could take down business systems, according to one company. Expertreviews
Google unveils Android 2.2
Google has revealed Froyo, the next version of its Android mobile operating system - and it has Flash support. IT PRO
Freelance journalist Nicole Kobie first started writing for ITPro in 2007, with bylines in New Scientist, Wired, PC Pro and many more.
Nicole the author of a book about the history of technology, The Long History of the Future.
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Google faces 'first of its kind' class action for search ads overcharging in UK
News Google faces a "first of its kind" £5 billion lawsuit in the UK over accusations it has a monopoly in digital advertising that allows it to overcharge customers.
By Nicole Kobie
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Neural interfaces promise to make all tech accessible – it’s not that simple
Column Better consideration of ethics and practical implementation are needed if disabled people are to benefit from neural interfaces
By John Loeppky
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Apple iPad Air (2020) review: The executive’s choice
Reviews With the iPad Air’s most recent redesign, Apple has delivered the best bang-for-buck tablet money can buy
By Connor Jones
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In praise of the early adopters
Opinion The IT industry needs early adopters like you – and tech that fell by the wayside should still be celebrated
By David Crookes
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Apple is experimenting with attention sensors to save battery life
News Your next Apple device may shut down if you are not paying attention to it
By Justin Cupler
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Apple unveils M1-powered iPad Pro and iMac at April 2021 event
News The new Apple Silicon hardware will be available to order from April 30
By Justin Cupler
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iPad Air 2020 debuts with A14 Bionic chip and USB-C
News Apple touts its latest flagship tablet as the “most powerful” iPad Air ever
By Sarah Brennan
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Apple reveals iPadOS at WWDC19
News Cupertino's tablet range breaks free of iOS with new dedicated software
By Jane McCallion
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Best iPad apps for 2019
Best Our collection of the best and most popular iPad apps to download in 2019
By Connor Jones
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Apple Event: New MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Mac mini launched
News Apple appeases fans with long-requested hardware refreshes
By Adam Shepherd