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UN outlines global e-waste goals

The UN has launched a global initiative to tackle the growing mountain of electrical and electronic waste.

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Microsoft attacks Google on books

Microsoft is to launch an attack on Google, saying the search giant's rival book-scanning service "systematically violates copyright".

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Staying safe without anti-virus

As the creators of viruses and other malicious programs adapt their methods to exploit the weaknesses of anti-virus software, some are looking to other methods to help them stay safe.

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Firm ordered to pay spam costs

A British company has been ordered to pay damages for sending spam.

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Degree applicants 'copy from web'

Thousands of prospective university students are using the internet to cheat in their applications, analysis by admissions service Ucas reveals.

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French to limit violent net clips

French people could be prevented from posting images or videos of violent acts online under new laws.

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Turkish court bans YouTube access

Access to the popular video-sharing website YouTube has been suspended in Turkey following a court order.

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China ban on new internet cafes

China will not allow any more internet cafes to open this year. It is also aiming to crack down on gambling through online games.

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Microsoft fails second virus test

Microsoft's Live OneCare security software has failed tests which check how well it spots and stops malicious programs designed to attack Windows.

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ATM to offer downloads and games

A cash machine that allows consumers to download music, print photos and top up their mobile phone is being launched.

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Students assessed with Wikipedia

Postgraduates at the University of East Anglia are being assessed as they edit existing Wikipedia articles and research and write their own pieces.

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Royalties threaten internet radio

Internet radio stations are warning they could be forced off the air by a big increase in the royalties they pay to play music.

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Migrant workers gain mobile banks

A large number of the estimated 200 million international migrant workers need to send money to relatives who remain at home, many of whom do not have bank accounts.

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Cats to help thwart net spammers

Pictures of homeless cats and dogs could soon be helping users get access to secure websites and services.

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Sony unveils its new 3D universe

Sony is hoping to replicate the success of social networks and Second Life with a feature called Home.

Playstation 3 gamers will be able to meet, chat and share content with friends inside a 3D universe.

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Robotic age poses ethical dilemma

An ethical code to prevent humans abusing robots, and vice versa, is being drawn up by South Korea.

The Robot Ethics Charter will cover standards for users and manufacturers and will be released later in 2007.

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Sweden seeks telecoms monitoring

Sweden's government has presented a bill to give its defence intelligence agency powers to monitor any e-mail or phone call into or out of the country.

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Personal health websites sought

People searching online for health advice often reject sites giving high quality information in favour of those with a human touch, a study suggests.

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Robot pharmacist helps hospital

A new robot - which is claimed will save more than 1,200 hours of staff time per year - has been installed in the pharmacy of a Somerset hospital.

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