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'Cloaking device' idea proposed - 03 May 2006 16:34:49 GMT The cloaking devices used to render spacecraft invisible in Star Trek might just work in reality, two mathematicians have claimed.
EU agrees battery recycling law - 03 May 2006 14:59:32 GMT The European Union agrees the text of a law that will make recycling of batteries obligatory from 2008.
Episodic outing for horror game - 03 May 2006 13:59:18 GMT Catch up with the latest news from the world of video gaming.
Amateur snappers get their reward - 03 May 2006 12:11:33 GMT Citizens who find themselves snapping events could get their work recognised by a new award.
Creative Technology reports loss - 03 May 2006 05:43:48 GMT Digital music player business Creative unveils $114m of quarterly losses as it struggles behind market pleader Apple.
Media holds its own in trust poll - 03 May 2006 02:01:40 GMT People trust the media more than officials, a poll suggests, while the young increasingly go online for news.
Cash card taps virtual game - 02 May 2006 13:03:25 GMT The makers of an online game have issued cash cards to allow gamers to access their virtual funds in real life.
Pupils to sit first online exams - 02 May 2006 09:54:56 GMT Computers will replace pens and paper for some pupils as Scotland's exam season got under way.
Apple wins iTunes download deal - 02 May 2006 09:50:00 GMT Apple has succeeded in keeping music download prices fixed at 79p in a deal with major record labels.
US file-sharing students targeted - 02 May 2006 09:49:15 GMT The US music and film industry is targeting universities in its latest action against illegal file-sharing.
Google looks for best coders - 01 May 2006 23:01:58 GMT Google launches a competition to find the best computer programmers in Europe, with jobs at the firm up for grabs.
Ageing PCs 'problem' for schools - 30 Apr 2006 23:19:04 GMT UK schools and colleges have more computers but renewing them is a growing problem, a report says.
Scientists make water run uphill - 30 Apr 2006 11:06:30 GMT US researchers exploit an old principle of physics to make water run uphill quite literally under its own steam.
Homemade walking aid for MS - 30 Apr 2006 09:18:41 GMT A makeshift walking aid made by a scientist for his wife was shortlisted for an award at a major disability show.
Microsoft's EU appeal case ends - 28 Apr 2006 22:53:33 GMT Microsoft used its position to dominate two key markets, the EU says in the final day of a court case.
Nintendo name sparks satire - 28 Apr 2006 10:52:32 GMT The final name for Nintendo next-generation console has prompted much comment among gamers.
Rivals criticise BBC's strategy - 26 Apr 2006 16:16:01 GMT Commercial broadcasters and press commentators raise concerns about the BBC's plans for the digital age.