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Google News U.K. - Sci/Tech The Age | Mac fans wish Steve Jobs well BBC News - By Maggie Shiels The health of Apple boss Steve Jobs was a hot topic of conversation on the opening day of Macworld, the annual tech gathering of the Mac faithful. Why Jobs' health woes go to the core of Apple Steve Jobs reveals his mystery illness |
 Metro | Winged wonder: Young snowy owl lands in Cornwall Independent - By Michael McCarthy A snowy owl, which has been delighting birdwatchers around the village of Zennor, near St Ives in Cornwall, is about 1000 miles off course. Snowy owl finds cold comfort in Cornwall Hundreds of birdwatchers turn out to see rare snowy owl |
 dBTechno | Blu-ray Sales Grow Faster Than DVD ITProPortal - In spite of the ongoing slump in the global economy, a striking growth in Blu-ray sales was observed during the holiday season, according to the recent claims from British Video Association. Blu-ray sale set to go up, prices to come down in the January sales. Blu-ray prompts festive cheer |
 ITProPortal | Police 'encouraged' to hack more BBC News - The Home Office has signed up to an EU strategy against cybercrime that "encourages" police across Europe to remotely access personal computers. Analysis: Should the police hack your computer? Police given new powers to hack into personal computers |
 Cycling Weekly | Motorbikes get to use bus lanes BBC News - From Monday, motorcyclists will able to ride in the restricted lanes for an 18-month trial period. Transport for London (TfL) said it hoped the measure would cut accidents and traffic in the capital. Snowy ride-out as London' bus lanes finally open to bikes London bikers given bus lane access |
Freezing conditions and snow confront returning workers Telegraph.co.uk - Workers and school pupils returning from their Christmas and new year breaks have tackled freezing conditions as snow, sleet and heavy showers swept across the country. Icy weather hits transport, businesses and schools Snow and black ice hamper Britain's big return to work... and ... |
 Jakarta Post | Hold on: galaxies may be on collision course Times Online - The Solar System is orbiting the centre of the Milky Way at a giddy 600000 mph - 100000 mph faster than was thought. Astronomers have also discovered that the Milky Way' mass is 50 per cent greater, equal to the neighbouring Andromeda Galaxy, ... The Milky Way just got bigger Get out of the way! Galactic collision will happen sooner than ... |
Universal broadband 'will be key to communications report' ihotdesk - IT News - Experts predict that universal broadband coverage will be a key component of Lord Carter's Digital Britain report, in news which may interest people seeking communications solutions. BT to be freed from service obligations Mobile ops to pay for universal service |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Developers to start charging for Android Market apps IT PRO - Official paid-for apps will be coming to the Android Market soon, giving incentive to developers to improve app quality, and leveling the playing field against the iPhone. Google Android G1 users to get paid-for applications Android Market stocks up with paid-for apps |
Geneva Motor Show preview: Lotus EV concept Channel 4 News - Lotus will unveil an electrically-driven concept car at the Geneva Motor Show in March, capable of up to 400 miles on a single tank of petrol. Lotus look to emulate Tesla' success Lotus Goes Electric? |
Windows for Warships™ reaches Royal Navy frigates Register - By Lewis Page • Get more from this author The Royal Navy's plan to fit most of its fleet with command systems based on Windows boxes continues, with the commencement last week of a programme intended to replace the existing commandware of the Service's ... Royal Navy 'gets new electronic brain' Brain power |
