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BBC iPlayer hits 75 million downloads
BBC are still experiencing an increase in demand for its iPlayer service since it launched last year, after a 20 per cent rise in streamed or downloaded programmes between March and April
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Microsoft telescope puts universe on your desktop
Microsoft has released the WorldWide Telescope, which allows stargazers to view the universe from the comfort of their own computer, using high-resolution telescopic images
MoreReport: Apple wants more mobile music
Apple are looking to expand its ringtone and musical content offering over the mobile phone broadband network, according to a new reports, writes blogger Greg Sandoval
MoreBebo president: We're not just for kids anymore
Bebo is looking to expand its social networking services, and will be targeting the more mature market and other geographical areas, after its aquisition by AOL
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Qualcomm buys UK mobile-TV spectrum
Wireless telecommunications company Qualcomm has won a 40MHz package of spectrum for mobile TV and broadband, but it is not yet clear what it intends to do with it
MoreMicrosoft and Yahoo re-enter talks
Microsoft issues another propsosal in its negotiations with Yahoo after initially withdrawing a bid, writes News.com blogger Dawn Kawamoto
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Microsoft limits XP mini laptop specs
Reports suggest Windows XP is being offered at a discounted rate to makers of low-cost mini laptops, but only if they agree to limit the devices' hardware specs
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News.blog: Google Maps adds user-created photos and more
Google Maps has launched a new feature that shows you photos, videos and maps from users about special locations around the world, writes News.com blogger Elinor Mills
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Photos: Living green in La Casa Verde
Nicknamed La Casa Verde, this San Francisco Mission District dwelling gets power from the sun and wind, and was built with a laundry list of eco-friendly materials
MoreNews.blog: Facebook allows profile data sharing
The social network announced the debut of a new technology for members to connect their profile data and authentication credentials to external Web sites, writes News.com blogger Caroline McCarthy
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News.blog: Carphone gets $2.1bn US investment
Best Buy, the largest consumer electronics retailer in the US, is getting into the European mobile phone market by taking a stake in retailer Carphone Warehouse, writes News.com blogger Marguerite Reardon
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Microsoft putting moves on Facebook?
Microsoft gauged Facebook's interest in a possible acquisition after the software giant's failed takeover attempt of Yahoo!, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday
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Photos: Green packaging eliminates 'wrap rage'
The days of 'wrap rage' wounds may soon end as corporations move away from fused 'clamshell' or 'oyster' designs towards easier-to-open, more ecologically sustainable forms
MoreiPlayer couples with Virgin Media
For the first time on a TV platform, the BBC iPlayer is now available on Virgin Media's cable service, further expanding the availability of the on-demand TV service
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News.blog: Chip makers address processor 'greening'
Leading chip makers are joining forces with Stanford University to address the green issues of their processors, writes News.com blogger Steven Musil
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Lords support data-loss law update
The House of Lords supported an amendment to the criminal justice and immigration bill which would make it a criminal offence to carelessly release or lose personal data
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Police e-crime unit ready for action
The UK's proposed central e-crime police unit is close to securing the necessary government funding to make it a reality, according to one of the architects of the project
MoreNews.blog: Microhoo deadline passes with no news
The Saturday deadline set by Steve Ballmer for the two tribes to try to resolve their differences before Microsoft shifts gears has passed, writes News.com blogger Dan Farber
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