August 18, 2015
Bitcoins could Split the Virtual Currency
A row over changing the software that produces bitcoins could split the virtual currency, core developers say. Bitcoin XT, a new version, is currently being recommended by the currency's chief scientist, Gavin Andresen. And its developer, Mike…
August 17, 2015
Is there a Link between video games & violence ?
More than 200 academics have signed an open letter criticising controversial new research suggesting a link between violent video games and aggression. The findings were released by the American Psychological Association. It set up a taskforce that…
August 14, 2015
Samsung Unveils Two New Large High-end Android Handsets
Samsung has announced two new large high-end Android handsets: the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. Both phones have 5.7in (14.5cm) screens and are going on sale earlier in the year than their previous generations. The launches follow five…
August 13, 2015
Cyber-Flashing – Very Distressing
Police are investigating a "new" crime of cyber-flashing after a commuter received an indecent image on her phone as she travelled to work. The victim received two pictures of an unknown man's penis on her phone via Apple's Airdrop sharing……
August 12, 2015
UK Roads Charges Vehicles
Motorists will be able to recharge their cars as they drive if a scheme being proposed by Highways England comes to fruition. The government agency has announced plans to test wireless power-transfer tech that it hopes to build under the country's…
August 11, 2015
Insider Trading Hack Scheme
US authorities have now charged 32 members of an alleged international hacking and insider trading ring. The group, operating in the US and Ukraine, allegedly netted more than $100m (£64m) in illegal profits. Nine members had already been charged by…
August 10, 2015
Starwars.co.uk owner strikes back against Disney
A fancy-dress retailer is appealing against a ruling it must surrender its starwars.co.uk web address to Disney. For more than a decade, the Berkshire-based company has used the address to direct shoppers to a Star Wars section of its Jokers'…
August 6, 2015
Car Makers Having Difficulties with Tesla Car
Tesla has issued a software update for its model S car after two researchers found a way to subvert its onboard systems. It is the second time in a month that a car maker has had to act to solve security problems with its vehicles uncovered by…
August 5, 2015
Facebook Criticized by Hank Green
Facebook has defended the way it handles video content after it was criticised by a popular YouTube star. Video blogger Hank Green said the company intentionally overstated how many people watched videos on the site, and failed to tackle video…
August 4, 2015
Drugs Now Available As 3D-Printed Pills
In a world first, the US Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a 3D-printed pill to be produced. The FDA has previously approved medical devices - including prosthetics - that have been 3D printed. The new drug, dubbed Spritam, was…