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The latest stories from the Technology section of the BBC News web site.
PlayStation update freezing consoles
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:03:18 GMTA system software update has rendered some PlayStation 3 consoles unusable, manufacturer Sony confirms.
Smart ring and socks unveiled
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:59:17 GMTA ring that unlocks smartphones and socks which provide feedback about footsteps are the latest devices in the growing wearable tech sector.
Huawei unveils 'slimmest' smartphone
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:03:46 GMTHuawei unveils the world's slimmest smartphone saying the handset will work "miracles" for its brand.
Sharp brings giant 90in TV to Europe
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:53:44 GMTSharp puts a record-sized TV on sale in Europe, but its 1080p resolution means owners will need a relatively large room to be able to watch it.
Huge 'holograms' created for doctors
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:48:55 GMTTwo junior doctors develop giant 3D animations of human body parts to make medics' lectures more memorable.
US surveillance 'foiled 50 plots'
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:50:29 GMTGoogle challenges the US government's gagging order on its internet surveillance programme, citing a constitutional right to free speech.
Yahoo reveals US data requests
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:21:21 GMTYahoo is the latest firm to reveal the extent of US government snooping on its users following Prism leaks.
Minister hails 'web porn' progress
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:59:56 GMTMinisters say agreements reached with internet firms will lead to a "fundamental change" in how images of child abuse are dealt with online.
China retakes supercomputer crown
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:39:12 GMTA China-based supercomputer has been ranked the world's fastest, offering nearly double the processing speeds of the US's most powerful system.
Google to tackle child abuse images
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:10:20 GMTGoogle has announced a plan to do more to tackle online images depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Scrabble app changes anger players
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:25:55 GMTOnline Scrabble players are angered by changes made to a mobile version of Scrabble since its takeover by EA
Google beams internet from balloons
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:55:31 GMTGoogle is launching an experiment to beam the internet to remote areas of the world from near space balloons.
Cloud schools offer new education
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:38:44 GMTEducators at the TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh outline their vision for future learning.
Yahoo mulls ads based on influence
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:14:19 GMTYahoo files a patent suggesting it could charge marketers different rates according to the social influence score of the consumers they want to target.
UK ISPs reject default porn filters
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:36:59 GMTThe UK's net suppliers have rejected calls for default opt-out pornography filters to be applied to UK networks.
Airbus A350 completes maiden flight
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:33:27 GMTThe newest aircraft from European planemaker Airbus, the A350, successfully completes its maiden flight from Toulouse.
Flying bike for easier commutes
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:40:35 GMTResearchers in the Czech Republic have unveiled a 95kg (210lb) remotely-controlled flying bicycle that can hover a few metres above ground.
PS4 set to be cheaper than Xbox One
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:31:17 GMTSony has revealed that it plans to sell the PlayStation 4 for £349, making it £80 cheaper than Microsoft's Xbox One launch price.
Xbox One launch and price revealed
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:20:06 GMTMicrosoft has announced the global launch date and price for its new Xbox One console at the start of the E3 games expo in Los Angeles.
Old favourites in new Nintendo games
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:18:14 GMTThe return of Nintendo characters Mario, Bayonetta, Donkey Kong and Pokemon is announced in a video stream from the E3 gaming exhibition.
Sony retains the upper hand at E3
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:32:18 GMTMicrosoft's Xbox One gets muted reception at E3 expo in Los Angeles
First look at E3's big video games
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:26:38 GMTA first look at some of the big name video games making news at the E3 expo in Los Angeles.
EA takes steps to stop being 'hated'
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:41:13 GMTVideo game giant EA on tackling its image problem
App for cats to take self portraits
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:29:02 GMTAn app that allows cats to take their own photos has been developed in Germany.
Maradona in China compensation win
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:05:44 GMTDiego Maradona wins compensation from two Chinese firms for using his name in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without his consent.
VIDEO: Sony and Microsoft in console wars
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:22:41 GMTAs Sony and Microsoft go into battle with their new consoles at the gaming expo E3, Marc Cieslak gets a front line view.
VIDEO: Webscape: Marathon app
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:14:18 GMTKate Russell reviews the best websites and apps including one which can help you run a marathon
VIDEO: Sony and Microsoft head to head
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:51:06 GMTSony and Microsoft reveal more about their next generation of consoles.
VIDEO: Is Bitcoin the future of currency?
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:46:47 GMTSpencer Kelly explains the workings behind the virtual currency Bitcoin.
VIDEO: iOS 7 gives Apple devices a new look
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:39:30 GMTClick's LJ Rich reports from Apple's World Developers Conference which unveiled details of iOS 7 and a new MacBook Pro.
VIDEO: Berners-Lee on the future of the web
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:17:03 GMTRichard Taylor speaks to the man responsible for the first part of the digital revolution.
VIDEO: Tech tested in Antarctica voyage
Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:38:39 GMTPolar explorers retrace Captain Scott's ill-fated trek across the southern polar region and put an Ultrabook to the test, plus other tech news.
VIDEO: Webscape: Calendars to simplify your life
Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:11:21 GMTKate Russell gives a few of the best calendar apps on the market a whirl to see if they simplify her schedule.
Will the Boeing and Airbus duopoly crack?
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:27:00 GMTWill Russian and Chinese planemakers ever break the Airbus/Boeing duopoly?
Working alone to come together better
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:59:55 GMTThe apps that let us work alone - come together better
When recycling is the second-best option
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:46:25 GMTWhere to go when your gadgets break down
Inside Facebook's new arctic data centre
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:44:17 GMTInside the social network's huge arctic data centre
How true are films about state snooping?
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:03:13 GMTHow true are the stories of surveillance on screen?
New games controllers excite at E3
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:00:41 GMTDo new controllers mean it's finally time to ditch the gamepad?
VIDEO: Hands-on with PS4 launch games
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:35:42 GMTA first look at what it is like to play Sony's new games machine