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'Baguette' problem halts work on Large Hadron Collider

Sun, 08th Nov

The Large Hadron Collider suffered yet another setback this week when a bird dropped a piece of bread onto it.

Space elevators make the jump from science fiction to fact

Sat, 07th Nov

A space elevator may not be rocket science but it can be just as complicated - and rewarding.
Britney's alleged lip-synching angers Aussie fans

Fri, 06th Nov

Reports pop star Britney Spears may lip synch during her Australian tour has prompted debate over whether artists should have to declare whether the concert has been pre-recorded.
Google Dashboard gives control over personal content

Fri, 06th Nov

Google is offering a new privacy control that will make it easier for people to see some of the information being collected about them.

Website illegally selling Beatles mp3s launches unusual defence

Sat, 07th Nov

An online music store caught selling Beatles mp3s without permission has removed the band's music from its services, but denies it was breaking the law.
Halo Waypoint launches today

Fri, 06th Nov

Halo Waypoint, the new virtual home for all things Halo, launches today on Xbox Live.
No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero

Fri, 06th Nov

No Doubt has sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths.

Review: Motorola's Droid is a serious smart phone

Fri, 06th Nov

Since its debut in 2007, millions of people have gravitated toward Apple's iPhone, wooed by its sleek hardware, simple user interface and abundance of applications.
Not all white ware is created equal

Fri, 06th Nov

Fact. There are around 1,200,000 washing machines in New Zealand and white ware appliances account for a third of our electricity bill.
Nelson schoolgirl wins Google logo competition

Thu, 05th Nov

The winner of internet giant Google's competition, which asked Kiwi school children to draw its logo in a way that best represented New Zealand, has just been announced in Wellington.
Top 10 most downloaded movies on BitTorrent

Thu, 05th Nov

In the top ten most downloaded movies on BitTorrent this week, Paranormal Activity tops the list followed by Terminator Salvation and Surrogates.
No Friends? Don't blame the internet

Thu, 05th Nov

A new study confirms what your 130 Facebook friends and scores of Twitter followers may have already told you: The internet and mobile phones are not linked to social isolation.
Focus on 'wibro' at broadband summit in Auckland

Thu, 05th Nov

Vice President for Global Marketing Telecommunications for Samsung Electronics says ‘wibro’ has been on offer for three years in Korea and is experiencing rapid uptake.
Jailbreaking your iPod Touch/iPhone

Wed, 04th Nov

Jailbreaking your iPod Touch/iPhone, what is it? Why would you want to?
NZ Broadband Summit discusses infrastructure

Wed, 04th Nov

New Zealand, Australia and Korean officials will meet in Auckland today to discuss broadband infrastructure.
Lawmakers seek ban on laptops in airliner cockpits

Wed, 04th Nov

Lawmakers are moving to ban the use of computer laptops and other personal electronic devices in airline cockpits to prevent another incident like the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles.
Will fast broadband help productivity?

Tue, 03rd Nov

A government-funded survey raises questions about the productivity gains to be made from providing fast internet access.
Gadget reviews: HD cameras and a lawnmower with a twist

Tue, 03rd Nov

Emma Brannam reviews The Flip Mino HD, the Nikon projector camera and a remote-control lawnmower.
No txtn whle drving - Can Kiwis change old habits?

Mon, 02nd Nov

A raft of new road rules came into effect yesterday, but are Kiwis following the new laws? Campbell Live reporters took to the streets to investigate.

Listening bugs welcomed by campaigners after murder conviction

Fri, 06th Nov

Calls are being made for high-tech listening bugs to be planted in the homes of families suspected of child slayings.
How secure is your cellphone?

Thu, 05th Nov

A loophole has been discovered in SMS security meaning people can send fake text messages.
Online gamers increasingly targeted by login thieves

Thu, 05th Nov

A recent study released by Microsoft has confirmed what many gamers have suspected for sometime - online gamers are increasingly becoming the target of online scamming and identity theft.
Locatorz - the new UK mobile tracking device

Thu, 05th Nov

The UK's national mapping agency Ordnance Survey is entering new territory with the launch of the new Locatorz mobile tracking service.
Microsoft lays off 800 more workers worldwide

Thu, 05th Nov

Microsoft says it is cutting 800 more jobs. That's in addition to the 5,000 layoffs it announced in January.
Auto-Tune takes over the news

Wed, 04th Nov

Music software that allows just about anyone to sound like they're hitting the right notes is causing sound waves in the music industry. The program, called Auto-Tune is used widely by pop-stars to improve out of tune voices.
Beatles tracks on sale as mp3s - but is it legit?

Wed, 04th Nov

The Beatles' catalogue has appeared for sale digitally for the first time, though there are doubts the site offering the mp3s is legit.
Pet Society gives Playfish real revenue stream

Wed, 04th Nov

Playfish, the two-year-old UK-based social gaming company says it's already turning a substantial profit, despite offering its games for free on social networks such as Facebook.
New designs for old technologies

Wed, 04th Nov

There's something inherently attractive about new designs for old technologies. They can re-invigorate a fascination that has died a death of familiarity, or even inspire new ideas and uses.
First DJ Hero downloadable content released

Tue, 03rd Nov

Two new mixes have been released as downloadable content for DJ Hero - 50 Cent 'All Of Me' versus Queen 'Radio Ga Ga' and Gorillaz 'DARE' versus Public Enemy 'Can’t Truss It'.
Chinese site to steer users to legit music source

Tue, 03rd Nov

A free and legal song download service says it now will be getting traffic from China's largest search engine, which is trying to reduce online music piracy.

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