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BBC News - Technology

The latest stories from the Technology section of the BBC News web site.


Samsung unveils mobile devices

A Windows Phone 8 handset, Android "phablet" and voice-controlled camera are among new products from Samsung revealed in Berlin.

Console games made 'free' online

Games publisher Square Enix launches a service that provides access to high-definition, console-quality titles.

Emergency fish exit wins award

A design for illuminated rings that show undersized fish how to escape from a fishing net has won the UK Dyson engineering award.

Sony announces new touchscreens

Sony unveils new Windows 8 and Android touchscreen computers at the IFA trade show in Berlin.

Amazon launches daily deals in UK

Retailer Amazon launches its own daily deal website in the UK, putting it in competiton with the likes of Groupon.

Baidu 'in search war' with rival

China's online search giant Baidu is trying to fend off rival engine Qihoo 360, launched less than two weeks ago.

Motorola sets Intel phone date

Google's Motorola unit confirms it will unveil its first Intel powered smartphone in September, a busy month for tech releases.

'Lulzsec hacker' arrested in US

A man suspected of being part of a notorious hacking group is arrested in the US, as the group's former leader continues to assist authorities.

Date set over Samsung 'phone ban'

Apple's legal motion to have some Samsung mobile phones banned in the US will now be heard in court in December, a judge says.

UKNova made to halt torrent links

UKNova has stopped offering television and radio torrent links after becoming the latest site to be targeted by anti-piracy campaigners.

IBM debuts small, fast mainframe

IBM has unveiled a new mainframe computer to help head off competition from lower cost PC-based servers.

OnLive's founder leaves company

Steve Perlman, founder of the OnLive cloud video games service, leaves the firm days after it said he would stay on as chief executive.

Log-in snag on Guild Wars 2 debut

Log-in problems have hit online video game Guild Wars 2 as the long-awaited title officially goes on sale.

Facebook ads: £100,000 bill for government

The government reveals it spent close to £100,000 on the social network to advertise its Great campaign.

Lexmark to quit inkjet printers

Lexmark is to stop making inkjet printers and inks, and plans to sell off related patents, in order to boost profits.

Mastercard's digital-wallet deal

Mastercard partners with Everything Everywhere to try to get UK shoppers to use new digital wallet services.

World of Warcraft cut off in Iran

US trade regulations have forced Blizzard to stop people in Iran playing its popular World of Warcraft video game.

Underwater wheelchair put to test

Artist Sue Austin will perform in her underwater wheelchair as part of the Cultural Olympiad celebrations.

VIDEO: Gadgets to make your business fly

New York's self-starters use a plethora of gadgets and apps to help in the cut and thrust of small business

VIDEO: Eco car Fisker's unique hybrid tech

Test driving the Fisker Karma - a luxury eco car hoping to redefine the term "hybrid"

VIDEO: Are gamers 21st Century athletes?

Professional video-game players from around the world descend upon North Carolina to compete and crown the world's best "digital athlete".

VIDEO: Modified train for Paralympians

Several carriages on a Eurostar train have been specially modified to cater for visiting Paralympians.

VIDEO: Samsung feels impact from court ruling

Samsung suffers a big fall on markets after a court rules against it in case brought over patents by Apple

VIDEO: Billionaire unveils 'Titanic 2' plans

The BBC has been given an exclusive interview with the Australian billionaire who is in the process of building a replica of the Titanic.

VIDEO: How to make a pop star 'hologram'

Paddy O'Connell finds out how holographic versions of pop stars are created for live concerts.

AUDIO: What will TV look like in 80 years?

The first BBC public television service was established 80 years ago today using the system developed by John Logie Baird. Mike Ryan, the founder of Fusion Futures, and Dawn Airey, former chief executive of Channel Five discuss how the next eighty years will shape the future of television.

VIDEO: Robo-doc introduced to patients

A Northern Ireland Health Trust is the first in the UK to use a robot which allows intensive care specialists from one hospital to remotely assess patients in another.

US builds virtual wall on border

The US turns to technology to guard its border with Mexico

Tech pushes athletes beyond human limits

Should tech push athletes beyond human limits?

Apple-Samsung: Expert opinions

Experts weigh in on Apple's patent victory over Samsung in the US courts

How to hide data in plain sight

Criminals can hide data from surveillance in plain sight

VIDEO: Robot puppetry makes 'alien art'

Robotic floating light follows exhibition visitors around

Is technology killing the lure of company heritage?

Is technology killing the lure of company heritage?

Fighting Fantasy is resurrected

The Fighting Fantasy series returns with a new book and apps to mark its 30th anniversary