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Robots

Send this robot to museums so you don't have to bother

The National Museum of Australia is working on a robot that allows people in distant locations to control it remotely, so you can technically take a tour of the museum from anywhere in the world. Next time you visit a...more

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Mobile phone apps

Facebook Camera App: What is it and will it REALLY kill Instagram?

Facebook has FINALLY created its own photo app, but will it be able to compete with Instagram or even... shock horror... kill it off completely? After a lot of speculation over the past year or so, Facebook has finally...more

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eBooks

STUDY: Dirtbag Brits use eReaders to hide their erotic reading habits

Research has found that Brits aren't just using eReaders because they're handy and compact, but because it's easier to disguise the filthy books they're reading. eReaders may be a new big tech trend, super convenient to carry around and compact...more

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Phones

WTF POLL: Should you be punished for texting a driver?

A couple who were both seriously injured in a car accident are suing the driver who caused the crash as well as his girlfriend, who he was texting at the time. But should we REALLY be held responsible for the...more

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Facebook

Facebook wants the words face and book all to itself

Facebook has lost its most recent legal battle to shut down Faceporn, so will the social network accept the fact other sites will capitalise on its success until the end of time or continue its offensive to get rid...more

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Random Stuff

Creepy avatar lady wants to help you get on that plane (and ANYTHING else)

Customer service representatives at a number of airports across the states are being replaced by avatars that provide travellers with basic information while smiling manically. Who wants to hire someone who might get sick, express their opinions or have...more

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Foursquare

OLYMPICS 2012: Fans can now check-in with Foursquare tie-in

The International Olympics Committee (or the IOC) has teamed up with Foursquare so sports fans can check-in to venues, stadiums and training facilities. As the Olympics are fast approaching, the IOC has joined forces with location-based service Foursquare so users...more

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Web Stuff

Oscar de la Renta gets Fancy with Pinterest rival

After "live-pinning" a bridal fashion show last month, fashion house Oscar de la Renta is now turning its attention to Pinterest rival The Fancy to showcase bits and pieces of its latest collection. It's no secret that we admire...more

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Mobile phone apps

APP OF THE DAY: Get full control of Facebook with new Pages Manager

Wow they've been busy over at Facebook HQ, as well as weddings, IPOs and brand new patents, the team has unveiled a brand new app this week to help you manage your Facebook Pages. The new Facebook Pages Manager...more

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Mobile phone apps

APP OF THE DAY: Follow hashtags in Twitter AND Instagram with the Hashtag App

We don't think we need to explain the Hashtag App TOO much to our clever little readers. It's basically a mobile app that allows you to track... you guessed it... hashtags. However, you're not just constrained to Twitter, you...more

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Video

Mixin: Merge videos, comments and memes in one place

New video platform Mixin has launched today, with more than 20,000 users already under its belt and a unique offering that allows you to merge videos, comments and memes all in one place. Popular video sharing platforms like YouTube...more

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Web Stuff

Pictually: Simple splash pages for artists, designers and photographers

There are a few great services out there if you're looking to create a simple splash page with links to all of your social media profiles and other important bits and pieces, but now Pictually is a simple solution...more

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Facebook

FACEBOOK: Zuckerberg applies for patents to make messaging simpler

Many of us may still be discussing Facebook's recent IPO, but Zuckerberg and the team have been busy applying for a number of rather interesting patents over the past few weeks, according to the US patent office. The internet has...more

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Accessories

8 Cool iPad sleeves and accessories to carry your tablet in style

We've noticed that more and more lucky iPad owners are throwing caution (and their cases) to the wind and using only a smart cover, screen protector or NOTHING to protect their lovely tablets. This kind of behaviour may be a...more

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Facebook

FINALLY: Facebook IPO shares at $38, company valued at $104 billion

After what seems like a lifetime of speculation, Facebook will FINALLY begin trading tomorrow morning at $38 (that's £24) per share, in what is set to be the biggest IPO from a web company in history. Friday's listing will...more

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Advertorial

Beauty Clinic Gadgets

The world's getting more and more technical, but it can be difficult to know just what technology is out there for certain purposes - such as cosmetic beauty procedures. We're not talking about plastic surgery here, but non-invasive and minimally invasive processes that bring your body back to its best, from plumping out any wrinkles and saggy skin, to dealing with blemishes and unwanted hair growth.more

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Twitter

Twitter offers users Do No Track support, but what does that mean?

Yesterday it was revealed that Twitter will be honouring requests from users who no longer want their data tracked and recorded, unlike the big boys Facebook and Google. This week Twitter announced (shockingly in a tweet) that it's signed up...more

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Facebook

HACKERS BEWARE: UK man who hacked Facebook account given 12 month prison sentence

A UK man has been sentenced to twelve months in prison after hacking into someone else's private Facebook account. Although details about the case are rather sketchy, we can't help but wonder what this means for future hacking incidents and...more

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Science

Doctor uses Kinect imaging on the operating table

The last place you'd expect to see a Kinect is on an operating table, but the device could be the ideal way for doctors to consult medical images during complicated procedures. Last week a surgeon at the Guy's and St...more

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Robots

Scientists create robotic arm you can control with your mind

Researchers at Brown University in the US have created a robotic arm designed to help disabled people carry out basic tasks. Now we know what you're thinking, that's been done before. A lot. But this new device is unique...more

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