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29 October 2014 Last updated at 12:08

White House computers 'hacked'

US security services are reportedly investigating the breach of an unclassified network.

Argos faces glitches on website

The Argos website blocks access to some users after "technical issues" that arose following a revamp to the retailer's site.

Samaritans app flags worrying tweets

An app launched by Samaritans notifies Twitter users if people they follow seem to be distressed.

Google developing a cancer detector

Google is attempting to diagnose cancers, heart attack risks and other ailments with a system that combines nanoparticles and a wrist-worn sensor.
Noriega fails to sue Call of Duty

The former dictator of Panama, Manuel Noriega, fails in his attempt to sue Activision after a character based on him appeared in a Call of Duty game.
Net tax prompts Hungary mass march

Tens of thousands of Hungarians march through Budapest against plans to tax internet use, in the biggest anti-government protest for years.
Caption competition: CERN seeks help
Digital hearing aids 'distort music'
Nintendo surprises with earnings
Facebook warns spending to rise
'Terror' wi-fi signal delays flight
'Shazam for birds' set for launch
'Smart cycle lanes' pitched to UK
Met Office supercomputer confirmed
Keyless cars 'targeted by thieves'
Xiaomi to open data centre in India
IBM offers Ebola tracking system

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