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Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for Windows XP users.

A plan to create a .xxx net domain for adult content will be revisited three years after it was rejected by internet regulators.

A never-before-seen reaction in nanotubes could make for batteries that pack a mighty punch, say researchers.

The merging of social networks and games is set to dominate this year's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.

Electronics giant Sony says its new 3D television will be on sale in Japan from June, with a cost of £2,600 for a 46-inch screen model.

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A new research centre at Newcastle University will look into grid and cloud computing, virtualisation and middleware

The most powerful atom-smasher in the world will start circulating beams on Monday after tweaks to its cryogenic systems

Opening up the Bloom Box energy serverThe Bloom Energy server, based on sold oxide fuel cells, promises to allow companies and homes to generate their own electricity

Images: Nasa, GM introduce Robonaut 2Nasa and GM see the new humanoid robot fitting in well in both the automotive industry and aerospace business

The world's most powerful particle accelerator will soon be turned on for almost two years, running at half-power in the run-up to a full-power phase

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A poll by the BBC World Service showed that four out of five adults in 26 countries believe the internet is a right and should never be regulated

The former chief technology officer for Novell will work with director Tim Berners-Lee to shape future standardisation efforts

PayPal can restore bank withdrawals for settlements involving exports of goods and services, but personal payments remain suspended

Picnik, which makes an online photo editor, has announced on its blog that the company is being bought by Google

An online app aims to help people searching for friends who might have been caught up in Saturday's massive earthquake

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The range, which includes models sizes from 13.3 inches to 17.3 inches, is based on Intel's latest Core i-series processors

Refusing to provide passenger data to the US would not be helpful, according to European Parliament PNR lead Sophie In 't Veld

The Communication Workers Union has raised questions about the job cuts and the operator's plans to add 170 new staff in 'customer-facing roles'

Cryptographers discuss wisdom of A panel of leading cryptographers reveal lessons they have learned while making seemingly imprudent decisions

The equipment manufacturer has added collaboration tools using voice, instant messaging, presence and video to IP Office

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First it conquered the internet. Then it took on mobile phone providers. Now Google has set its sights on television.

The UK's six largest ISPs could generate a total of up to £200m a year if they all start offering their customers a digital music service, according to a new report.

Google's controversial mapping service will soon cover 238,000 miles of the UK's roads.

Computer games disguised as Excel and Word documents which allow office workers to waste time without attracting the attention of their bosses are taking off on the web.

The Windows-maker has adjusted the algorith that generates the order in which browsers are shown on its ballot screen, as Opera says downloads have tripled since process began