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Google satnav loses its way after upgrade
The latest upgrade to Google's satnav seems to have caused a few problems for users. PC Pro
Ireland takes on pirates
Irish ISP Eircom is set to trial a three strikes rule to turn off the internet connections of those illegally sharing files. Irish Examiner
Survey: Slow broadband a top issue for UK
New research from O2 shows slow broadband is as much a big issue for Britons as antisocial behaviour and potholes. Press Association
The Cloud draws up Wi-Fi plan to cover London by 2012
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The Cloud is one of a few firms in the running to help London Mayor Boris Johnson cover the capital in wireless in time for the Olympics in 2012. IT PRO
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Nicole the author of a book about the history of technology, The Long History of the Future.
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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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Best satnavs for 2017
Vs Apps vs hardware - which satnavs will do the best job of getting you from A to B?
By Rene Millman
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UK government wants Google to trial driverless cars in London
News News follows government's £20m investment in autonomous car projects
By Aaron Lee
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Pirate Bay founder builds Raspberry Pi piracy machine
News Peter Sunde has built a copying computer called Kopimashin that clones singles at a rate of 100 copies per second
By Clare Hopping
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Google Glass banned from UK cinemas
News The potential use of Google Glass headsets by movie pirates has got it banned from UK cinemas
By Caroline Preece
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TfL trials interactive bus stop technology in Regent Street
News TfL teams up with Clear Channel UK to bring real-time, interactive travel information to tourists and commuters.
By Caroline Donnelly
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Google Glass wearer's cinema trip cut short over piracy claims
News Unnamed Google Glass owner issues warning to others after being dragged from cinema over piracy claims.
By Caroline Donnelly
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EU wants mobile devices to have universal charger
News Manufacturers including Apple could be forced into using a common standard.
By Rene Millman
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Apple Maps leaves users lost in Australia, claim police
News Police force claims iPhone users have been left stranded in local national park by gaffe-prone navigation product.
By Caroline Donnelly