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Woman’s response to Facebook’s ‘real names’ policy backfires horribly

Facebook user Jemma Rogers changed her name by deed poll to Jemmaroid Von Laalaa in a bid to keep her old online handle – even…
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July 14th UK Apple Pay launch accidentally confirmed by HSBC

If you’re in the UK and eager to try out Apple Pay, the wait will be over as of Tuesday, according to a deleted tweet…
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New mid-range HTC Desire 728 leaks in China

HTC’s having a tough time and despite pushing out a pretty stellar flagship, it isn’t perfect. A fresh leak from China points us at what’s…
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Uber driver threatens to cut woman’s throat

If there’s one thing Uber is known for (other than offering punters reasonably-priced, easy-access taxi rides) it’s hiring drivers who are seemingly batshit cray. The…
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BBC to ask over 75s to pay for their TV licences

The BBC is planning to ask over 75s if they’d like to pay for their free TV licences. Following news that the Corporation would have…
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BlackBerry and Google bring Enterprise-level security to Android

Lollipop is about to get a whole lot more secure thanks to a new partnership between BlackBerry and Google bringing BES12 support into Android. BlackBerry’s…
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BBC and ITV score Six Nations coverage rights ‘til 2021

Six Nations rugby will remain on free to air TV for the next six years, thanks to a deal done with the BBC, ITV and…
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Korean boffins work out how to delay phone ageing and boost battery life

Researchers from Hanyang University in South Korea have developed a new smartphone technology called WALDIO, which slows your phone’s ageing process and improves longevity. We…
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Superfast Sky Fibre broadband is now free for a year

Sky’s slashed the price of its up to 38Mbps Sky Fibre service, normally £10/month, down to nothing in its latest deal. The only thing customers…
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Watch the Koenigsegg One:1 hit 300kmh in 11 seconds

Want to see a Koenigsegg One:1 hypercar smash a world record? Well you’re in the right place. If you’re anything like us, you’ll have stared…
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Apple’s manufacturing record numbers of the next iPhone

Sales of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus may be in full flow, but Apple is gearing up to manufacturer record numbers of its next…
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Sky Sports Football League first 2015/16 fixtures announced

Sky has revealed fixtures for the first Sky Bet Football League games for the 2015/16 season. Kicking off with Brighton and Hove Albion vs Nottingham…
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London goes Hailo crazy as tubes shut down

London’s travel misery has been Hailo’s joy, as the taxi company reports an even greater demand than last New Year’s Eve. While London’s public transport…
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Chromecast Ethernet adapter promises to patch spotty WiFi streaming

Google has launched a $15 (£9) Ethernet adapter for Chromecast, helping those who suffer from patchy WiFi cast content to their tellies. The cheap as…
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Microsoft takes a heavy blow but it’s still in the smartphone fight

With news that Microsoft is slashing another 7,800 jobs, many critics are predicting the death of Lumia phones in the very near future. But fear…
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Europe’s first free-to-air 4K Ultra HD channel is a shopping channel

This September, 4K TV owners will be able to watch into pearl.tv, which is set to be Europe’s first free to air 4K Ultra HD…
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Amazon’s dreams for the Fire Phone are all but extinguished

Poor sales of Amazon’s one and only smartphone have led to steep price drops less than a year since its launch. Bad news for Amazon,…
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Sky adding subtitles to Box Sets and on-demand content

Sky Box Sets and downloaded content will start to include subtitles, with most titles featuring them by summer next year. The move to bring subtitles…