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Users 'cautious' in social networks

2012-05-30 14:30

Most users of social networks do not trust the platform enough to reveal personal information about themselves, a security company has revealed.

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Japan nuke cellphones to go on sale

2012-05-30 14:00

Worries over radiation are so rampant in Japan after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdowns that cellphones with built-in radiation monitors are going on sale.

Internet

Icann to annouce new web names soon

2012-05-30 13:05

The agency in charge of website addresses will soon reveal proposed new names for online neighbourhoods breaking the ".com" mould.

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Apple CEO hints at TV

2012-05-30 11:32

Apple CEO Tim Cook has vowed that creativity would remain in the company's "DNA" and hinted that products on the horizon could come in the area of television.

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Next iPhone pics leaked

2012-05-30 11:25

The new iPhone has a number of hardware changes, including a new dock connector.

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US cows pampered - massages, waterbeds

2012-05-30 10:22

Dairy farmers are using waterbeds, music and chiropractors to keep cows comfortable to boost milk output.

Chrome

Google, Samsung unveil new Chromebook

2012-05-30 08:24

Google is trying to win more converts to Chrome operating system with new laptops from Samsung.

 
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Urine test could diagnose bone density

2012-05-30 11:00

A simple urine test could reveal more about a person's bones than X-rays, US researchers have said after publishing results of an early phase study.

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Wind farms face 'propaganda'

2012-05-30 09:30

There is a propaganda campaign against wind farms that seeks to portray the facilities as dangerous and a noise nuisance, an industry insider has claimed.

Ear

New device sees bacteria behind the eardrum

2012-05-30 08:58

Doctors can now get a peek behind the eardrum to better diagnose and treat chronic ear infections, thanks to a new medical imaging device.

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Vodacom getting solar power roof

2012-05-30 07:27

Vodacom will be fitting its Century City office in Cape Town with the largest array of solar panels on a single building in Africa.

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Fracking

SKA may scupper fracking plans

2012-05-29 22:40

The rights to host the bulk of the world's biggest radio telescope looks set to clash with plans to use the high-pressure pumping method fracking, which can cause earth tremors, to extract gas.

Internet

SA internet access lagging

2012-05-29 20:18

Internet penetration is low compared to other leading economies in Africa due to high broadband cost and a lack of infrastructure.

Dragon big enough for 6 astronauts

2012-05-29 18:53

The privately funded Dragon spacecraft built by the South African born CEO and Chief Designer of SpaceX, Elon Musk, is a big hit with US astronauts at the ISS.

Internet

Internet critical to SA economy

2012-05-29 13:09

A survey conducted in South Africa has concluded that the internet contributes 2% to the county's gross domestic product.

Samsung Galaxy SIII

Galaxy SIII launched in 28 countries

2012-05-29 12:20

Samsung begins worldwide launch of new super smartphone, should reach SA soon.

 
Sun-Exposure

CSIR to research sun's effects on Aids

2012-05-29 21:46

Researchers are going to investigate how extreme sun exposure affects general health and HIV/Aids among South Africans, an expert says.

Wind Power

Wind energy 'can be done'

2012-05-29 20:18

International experience with renewable energy shows that the goal of an energy efficient country can be achieved, an industry insider has said.

Opera browser

Opera surges on FB takeover rumour

2012-05-29 14:50

Shares in Opera Software have surged by 26% on rumours that Facebook is looking to buy the browser manufacturer.

Robot

Robots crawl bodies for surgery

2012-05-29 11:32

Scientists and doctors are using creeping metallic tools to perform surgery on hearts, prostate cancer, and other diseased organs.

Nuclear power plant

Greenpeace slams government over nuclear

2012-05-29 09:15

Environmental organisation Greenpeace has demanded that the government halts all discussions aimed at expanding nuclear power production in South Africa.

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