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Young people prefer to read on a computer screen

London - According to a U.K. survey, the majority of young people prefer to read on a computer screen rather than a printed book or magazine.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 11 comments

Tactile tablet screens could spark tangible revolution Special

New microfluidic tactile tablet screens were unveiled at this year's CES. The morphing screen layer from Tactus Technology could be the start of major new innovations in industrial design and computer technology.

Digital Journal Report by Blair McBride

U.S. imposes import restrictions on Chinese IT

The U.S. has imposed restrictions upon the import of Chinese manufactured information technology and other electronic goods under a cyber-espionage rule.

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Scientists create genetic transistors for biological computers

A team at Stanford say they have created a biological transistor. Transistors are the basic units used to build computers. A biological transistor is thus the first step toward building biological computers that can be incorporated into living systems.

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Dell founder wants to use his own money to take company private

Michael Dell is seemingly willing to put his money where his mouth is, as he seeks to use his fortune to take the tech company private.

In the Media by Eric Morales - 2 comments

JAVA hacker exploit prompts government advisory

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued an advisory, warning people to temporarily disable their computer's JAVA software to prevent potential attacks by hackers.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 4 comments

Video: Razer Edge CES 2013 demonstration

Las Vegas - The company called Razer has unveiled its gamer-themed tablet called the Razer Edge which can function like a regular tablet, a laptop, and a portable console.

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Computers and coffee tables merge with Lenovo's 27-inch Horizon

Las Vegas - Lenovo Group has unveiled its IdeaCentre Table PC, which is 27 inches. When stood-up, it functions like an all-in-one PC; but, it's a "table PC" when laid down on a surface.

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Founder of McAfee Antivirus wanted in Belize for murder

San Pedro - John McAfee, the founder of McAfee Antivirus, is a suspect in the murder of an American expatriate in Belize. The man who was murdered was a neighbor of McAfee's. The two men had reportedly been involved in recent disputes with one another.

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UK MPs told: If you want to edit your Wiki entry, do it at home

London - British Members of Parliament are being told: if you need to edit your Wikipedia entry, better to do it at home rather than be caught in the act.

In the Media by Andrew John - 2 comments