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BBC News - Technology
Memristor revolution backed by HP A potentially revolutionary circuit component, once a laboratory curiosity, is to be mass-produced for the first time.
Global broadband divide revealed The global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures.
Samsung releases iPad competitor Samsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab.
Apple creates a social network Apple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software.
US seeks input on net data rules US net users are being asked for their opinions about what ISPs should be allowed to do with web traffic flowing through their networks.
Dell pulls out of battle for 3Par Dell withdraws its bid for 3Par after rival Hewlett-Packard raises its offer for the data storage company to $2.1bn.
Sony rolls out rival to iTunes Sony has unveiled its own music and video download service in an announcement timed to coincide with an Apple media event.
Roaming iPhone glitch continues Mobile operator O2 and Apple are still resolving a months-old data roaming issue, with customers complaining of charges they didn\'t incur.
Orange rolls out mobile HD voice Mobile firm Orange becomes the first UK network to use a new technology that claims to offer higher quality voice calls.
Advert watchdog gets online power The Advertising Standards Authority is given the power to regulate ads and marketing claims on websites and services like Facebook.
Wikileaks rape inquiry reopened Sweden\'s director of public prosecutions orders the reopening of a rape investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Google and Skype face India ban Following tough action against Blackberry, security forces in India turn their attention to Google and Skype.
Rival benefits from Digg revamp A revamp of the social-news site Digg has unexpectedly backfired on its owners after members redirected traffic to a rival site.
\'Anti-Facebook\' Diaspora eyes launch date An open alternative to Facebook will be launched on the 15 September, the developers of the Diaspora project say.
Paint prose The source code MacPaint is released but who can read it?
Nothing said online is really private Nothing said online is really private, says Bill Thompson
Step away from the iPod Banning technology from classrooms is unlikely to solve any problems, thinks Bill Thompson.
How to work anywhere in the world How technology allows digital nomads to leave the office behind to work around the world
Virtual reality asks tough questions Virtual reality is allowing scientists to ask difficult questions about human behaviour.
Online gaming takes it to the next level Faster broadband networks could spell the end of the games console, experts say.
The rise of the \'mummy bloggers\' Parents blogging about their children have become a global force in marketing.
Girl gamers still being left out The portrayal of women in the game\'s industry is still lacklustre according to experts and insiders
Hi-tech help for disaster zones How technology has ushered in a new era for aid work in disaster zones
Hacker spaces gather pace globally Community labs are springing up for people who want to hack and test new ideas.
View from the end of the world Photographers and film-makers capture their 3-D views of the corners of virtual worlds
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