Today in tech: iPad arrives, scammers make Antarctic calls
Need a quick round-up of today’s big news in tech? Take a look at our choice of the top stories.
iPad released in UK
Crazy scenes hit London's Regent Street as scores of people queued around the corner to pick up one of Apple's iPads from its flagship store. Know Your Mobile
Phone scammers make you call the Antarctic
The latest phone scam sees criminals directing phone calls to the Antarctic to pick up the hefty tariffs. BBC News
Bebo founder doesn't want it back
The founder of Bebo is not interested in buying back his invention as AOL looks to dump the site. The Telegraph
Foxconn to give pay rises in light of suicides
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Foxconn has claimed it will give up to 20 per cent higher salaries to workers at its plant in China after a number of employees have committed suicide. PC Pro
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