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Bigger not always better? Apple unveils smaller iPhone and iPad

Apple seeks to prove bigger is not always better with the unveiling of the new, smaller, iPhone and iPad.

USA

Striking back against the machine: Korean Go player beats Google programme

South Korean Lee Sedol won his first match against a computer programme developed by a Google subsidiary on Sunday in the ancient board game Go

World News

Go figure: software finally masters the most complex of games

Machine has beaten Man at one of the world’s most complex mental games. AlphaGo, developed by Google’s DeepMind subsidiary, has taken an unassailable

USA

Ray Tomlinson 'father of email' dies

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Apple-US encryption case 'could lead to more government-proof technology'

Apple’s battle with the US authorities over encryption will likely boost efforts by companies to make devices more secure against government

Spain

Facebook's Zuckerberg drops into Mobile World Congress

The latest in virtual reality technology has been turning heads at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. The likes of Samsung and

Economy

Virtual reality takes centre stage at Mobile World Congress

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is one of those betting that virtual reality and augmented reality are going to take off in a wide range of businesses and become an essential part of our households.

USA

CES 2016 highlights

From an alarm clock that wakes you up with smells, to an aging suit, a hair regrowth tool and, of course, driverless cars – the best of the CES show

Business Series

Tech giant Samsung profits forecast misses expectations

Indications the tech industry could be in for a tough year. That’s one interpretation behind Samsung’s fourth quarter profits forecast. The company

USA

Wi-Fi kiosks to replace dormant payphones in New York

Hundreds of New York City payphones are being given a high-tech makeover with the introduction of free Wi-Fi kiosks. Standing over 2.7 metres tall

Business Series

Blackberry posts losses but better than expected

Blackberry has posted results that are better than expected. The Canadian technology company still suffered a widely-anticipated fiscal third

Europe News

Tech firms set to face hefty fines under new EU data laws

Big tech companies are set to face hefty fines in future if they misuse personal information – up to four percent of their revenues. The EU has

France

What would constitute a success for COP21 climate conference?

Some of them are the most powerful people on Earth, others are bursting with knowledge — envoys and delegates from 195 countries. What can they do at

USA

US stealth destroyer Zumwalt underway for sea trial

The newest, largest and most technically advanced US destroyer is at sea for trails, commanded by Captain James Kirk. The US Navy has not taken the

Economy

Telegram messaging app struggles to block ISIS sites

Stung by revelations that ISIS was using the ultra-secure messaging app Telegram, the Berlin-based service has been racing to shut down dozens of

Economy

UniCredit to offload 18,200 posts in latest European bank overhaul

UniCredit has become the latest major European bank to announce a major overhaul as part of its strategic plan – involving some fairly major lob

World News

UN agrees new global flight tracking procedures

A global deal has been reached to track flights to avoid a repeat of planes disappearing without a trace. The decision was taken at a UN conference

Economy

Walmart seeks approval for drone delivery tests

Walmart has joined Amazon and other smaller companies in asking regulators for permission to test drones for home deliveries in the US. The world’s

World News

Broadbit wins EU/Euronews Innovation Radar award

World

STEM - opening access to science, technology, engineering and maths

Science, technology, engineering and maths – STEM – are increasingly important in today’s high-skilled, hi-tech job market. Yet, while there’s a