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Eric Schmidt: Anti-Piracy Laws Would Be Disaster For Free Speech
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Eric Schmidt: Anti-Piracy Laws Would Be Disaster For Free Speech

Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, warned on Wednesday that government plans to block access to illicit filesharing websites could set a "disastrous precedent"...

Where Will Larry Page Lead Google?
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Where Will Larry Page Lead Google?

In the 10 years since the last time Larry Page was Google's chief executive, the company has changed a bit. It has gone from an ambitious startup to a publicly...

Goal-Line Technologists Fail Fifa Test
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Goal-Line Technologists Fail Fifa Test

Fifa's plans to introduce goal-line technology have suffered a setback after every one of the 10 companies which took part in trials last week failed to meet...

Analysing Data Is the Future For Journalists, Says Tim Berners-Lee
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Analysing Data Is the Future For Journalists, Says Tim Berners-Lee

Inventor of the World Wide Web says reporters should be hunting for stories in datasets.

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Iran Detains 'Spies' As It Moves to Ease Fears Over Stuxnet Cyber Attack

Intelligence chief blames western powers for computer worm targeting nuclear systems.

Stuxnet Worm Heralds New Era of Global Cyberwar
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Stuxnet Worm Heralds New Era of Global Cyberwar

Attack aimed at Iran nuclear plant and recently revealed 2008 incident at US base show spread of cyber weapons.

China Bans Electric Shock Treatment to Cure Internet 'Addiction'
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China Bans Electric Shock Treatment to Cure Internet 'Addiction'

China's ministry of health has banned the use of electric shock treatment to cure Internet addiction. The move follows growing concern in the country about young...
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