Monday 29 February 2016

VIDEO: Ukraine power 'hack attacks' explained

US investigators say Russia-based hackers were responsible for a hack attack that caused blackouts across Ukraine.

Morrisons to sell food through Amazon

Morrisons will supply groceries to Amazon customers in the UK under a new deal with the US online giant.

WhatsApp to end Blackberry support

WhatsApp ends support for a number of operating systems including Blackberry 10, Nokia Symbian S60 and Windows Phone 7.1.

This rare BMW from 2011 is worth more than it was when new - Roadshow

Despite being BMW's least expensive M offering in 2011, the 1 Series M Coupe is now worth more than its far costlier showroom contemporaries.









Google tackles bullying in Oscars ad - CNET

Technically Incorrect: In the middle of the traditionally turgid show, an ad for Android tried to do some good.









Ukraine hacks 'could happen to UK'

A member of a US investigation, which said a blackout in Ukraine was caused by a hack attack, says the UK could also be vulnerable.

Raspberry Pi 3 adds wi-fi and Bluetooth

The Raspberry Pi - the bestselling British computer - is updated with a faster processor and built-in wi-fi and Bluetooth wireless connections.

Gay Star Wars characters will 'of course' happen, J.J. Abrams says - CNET

"The Force Awakens" director thinks it's only a matter of time before Star Wars movies feature gay characters.









Why is Donald Trump threatening Amazon and Jeff Bezos? - CNET

The leading Republican candidate for US president didn't stop at calling for a boycott of Apple. Now he's coming for the shopping mall of the Internet too.









Wearing headphones at a concert is music to your ears with this app - CNET

It might seem strange to cover your ears at a live concert, but Peeble could solve the problems of awful acoustics -- not to mention the guy in front of you who won't shut up.









What a lovely day for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' at the Oscars - CNET

Director George Miller's epic return to the post-apocalyptic franchise has picked up six Academy Awards so far, the most of any Australian film.









VIDEO: The graphene powered charger pack

A prototype graphene powered charger pack and other new battery tech

Firms call for faster UK broadband

The Institute of Directors (IoD) accuses the UK government of a "poverty of ambition" over broadband, and calls for faster access for homes and businesses.

5 amazing things you'll be able to do with 5G - CNET

The superfast wireless technology promises a lot, and eventually it will happen. Think virtual reality, telemedicine and more.