BBC NEWS 26 Nov 09 14:28
  

Computer chip (SPL) Boost for spin-based electronics
The field of "spintronics" - a future means of computing - is shown to work at room temperature for the first time.

Hairspray, AirScript Translator device takes to stage
A new handset offering subtitles of live performances in eight different languages has launched in London's west end.

Downing Street e-Petitions E-petitions promote people power
Online petitions will allow citizens to raise issues and concerns with government but still face stumbling blocks.


OTHER TOP STORIES

Technical glitch hits LSE trading
Trading on the London Stock Exchange resumes after being halted for three and a half hours by technical difficulties.

Website publishes '9/11 messages'
The Wikileaks site publishes what it says are 570,000 intercepted pager messages sent during the 9/11 attacks in the US.

Device spells doom for superbugs
Researchers have demonstrated a device that can kill off superbugs such as MRSA in just seconds - and could help with body odour.

Wikipedia 'loses' 49,000 editors
A university researcher claims that far fewer people are editing the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia in 2009.

Row over Michelle Obama image
Google apologises over a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama that appeared when users searched for the US first lady.

Astronomers invent 'galaxy game'
Astronomers have devised a web-based game that could help work out the basis of galactic collisions.


ALSO IN THE NEWS

Hacker behind iPhone worm lands job creating apps...for iPhones
The 21-year-old Australian hacker who wrote the first iPhone worm lands a job developing software for the phones.


FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS

Bloodhound effect
Inspiring the next generation of engineers

E-waste hazard
The dangers facing India's electronic recyclers


FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS

Virtual orchestra
Sinfonia's school workshop via broadband

Free and friendly
Why the future of gaming lies in social networking


MORE FROM TECHNOLOGY - NEWS, FEATURES AND SPECIALS

Iraq government launch on YouTube
The Iraq government follows in the footsteps of the Queen and the Pope to set up its own YouTube channel.

Tesco to offer iPhone in the UK
Supermarket giant Tesco joins a growing number of UK firms and network operators offering Apple's popular iPhone.

Catch-up TV moves onto Freesat
The BBC iPlayer and ITV Player will both be trialled on the Freesat digital TV platform over the coming months.

New share structure at Facebook
Social networking site Facebook creates a dual-class share structure to give its owners full control over the company.

Shops suspend smartphone
The Sony Ericsson Satio handset has been withdrawn from the shelves of two mobile retailers after problems are reported.

Google to digitise Iraq artefacts
Google says 14,000 images of the precious artefacts kept in Iraq's National Museum will be available online early next year.

Opera 'censors' Chinese content
Web browser Opera has closed a loophole which allowed Chinese users to access sites banned by the government.

Europe votes on telecoms law
MEPs pass a bill that will strengthen net users' rights and make broadband universal across Europe.

Protests grow over digital bill
Petitions and protests are planned in the wake of government plans to tackle persistent pirates.


THE COLUMNISTS

Worlds apart
We need atoms as well as bits, says Bill Thompson

Social media challenges society
How social media challenges age-old social rules

An internet that speaks to you
Bill Thompson welcomes moves to make the net multi-lingual.

Is e-democracy a good thing?
Digital Britain requires a pause for thought, writes Bill Thompson


AUDIO: DIGITAL PLANET

When Big Brother turns bad
Sex, drugs and breakdowns for net pioneer

Wikipedia's future in Africa
Net encyclopaedia Wikipedia to expand in Africa


VIDEO: CLICK

Solar power lights up the world
Solar power technology comes of age.

Europe fights Google's book plans
Europe fights Google's book plans


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