Apple pushes out update to fix iPhone broken-links bug

Apple has pushed out an update for iPhones and iPads to fix a bug that caused devices to lock up, batteries to drain and links to be completely inoperative. The…

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iFixit’s Oculus Rift teardown breaks immersion, and Palmey Luckey wants more

With the Oculus Rift now arriving on people's doorsteps, it's time to smash it apart. Or at least that's what the folks at iFixit have done, revealing the secrets behind…

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This drone will take your selfies for you

Selfie sticks - apart from being irritating and something that should be destroyed - are already getting too long to be practical. So (sadly) companies are looking on ways to…

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Uber announces new developer tools for better integration of the app

We've already seen third-party developers pairing with Uber for improved integration of their app. The company has now announced two more tools to help developers get the better out of…

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Humidity rather than heat is the number one enemy of the hard disk

Heat isn't the biggest enemy for the humble hard disk, rather humidity is what causes the most failures, a new piece of research has observed. The study, carried out by…

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Floating Solar Farm Prepares To Power Up

No turbines or chimney stacks, just 23,000 solar cells silently bobbing on the water. Europe's largest floating power station is near completion. When the £6.5m solar farm goes fully online,…

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Avalanche Tech: Staying Safe On The Piste

Mountain guides are warning skiers and snowboarders to take care over the Easter holidays following a number of avalanches. In this week's Swipe, Angela Barnes went to Chamonix in the…

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Brit Rover Called Bruno Helping Mars Explorers

A Mars rover built in Britain and called Bruno is helping scientists who want to explore the Red Planet. It belongs to a "family" of three rover prototypes - the…

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The Rollercoaster Reimagined: VR Ride Opens

The world's first rollercoaster that's fully synced with virtual reality has opened at Alton Towers. Galactica uses motion sensors next to every seat to link the physical twists and turns…

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‘Vegetarian Gene’ Linked To Colon Cancer

Scientists say there is a "vegetarian gene" - but it appears to be linked to a greater risk of cancer and health problems. People from countries with a history of…

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