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Google News U.K. - Sci/Tech Telegraph.co.uk | Estee Lauder wrinkle treatment advert banned over misleading claims Telegraph.co.uk - A wonder cream from Estee Lauder which claimed to make wrinkles ‘disappear instantly’ will no longer be advertised after watchdogs ruled commericals were misleading. Watchdog finds flaws in anti-wrinkle cream ads Advert for 'Polyfilla' beauty treatment inaccurate |
 Product Reviews | CDs and DVDs hold their own against rampant downloads Daily Mail - By Rupert Steiner Sales of DVDs grew last year, while the CD market remained robust despite the growing popularity of music downloads. Blu-ray enjoys festive sales boost Blu-ray gets a seasonal sales boost |
 BBC News | Crime maps for the public in every police force Telegraph.co.uk - Crime maps that allow the public to pinpoint crimes in their street or neighbourhood are now available across every police force in England and Wales. Police launch online neighbourhood crime maps Police unveil online maps of crime |
 News Today Online | Climate change now demands techno fix Environmental Transport Association - Leading scientists believe a technological fix is needed if the world is to be saved from the dangers of climate change. In light of the failure by the international community to adequately tackle climate change, scientists believe the world may need ... David Suzuki: Canadians must take personal responsibility for ... Energy & Carbon - Review of the Year 2008 |
Lights out: The end of tungsten Independent - Love them or loathe them, we're all going to have to start using low-energy bulbs. They're good for the planet, but not everyone is seeing the light. ANALYSIS: So are these really such a bright idea? Traditional 100 watt light bulbs to be phased out in favour of low ... |
 Times Online | Snowy owl finds cold comfort in Cornwall Times Online - A snowy owl, which normally lives only in the coldest parts of the world, has arrived in a Cornish village - along with hundreds of birdwatchers. Winged wonder: Young snowy owl lands in Cornwall Hundreds of birdwatchers turn out to see rare snowy owl |
 The Age | Macworld fizzles with no Jobs or Apple surprises guardian.co.uk - By Gabriel Madway and Yinka Adegoke SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Apple Inc announced plans to drop copy protection from songs sold over the Internet and debuted a slim, big-screen laptop, but with no dramatic products or master pitchman ... Video: Steve Jobs Weight Loss Due to Hormone Imbalance Apple unveils raft of new Mac software |
 Spong | 'FIFA 09' reclaims all-format top spot Digital Spy - By Liam Martin FIFA 09 has once again replaced Call Of Duty: World At War at the top of the all-format charts, with the WWII shooter dropping down to second. FIFA 09 is first UK No.1 of 2009 UK Game Charts: 2009 Kicks Off |
 DailyTech | UK hospital embraces Wii Fit Play.tm - A new report online this afternoon reveals that one UK hospital is making inventive use of Wii Fit; using Nintendo's exercise software to help those with prosthetic limbs - via the balance board and the Wiimote. Amputees get to walk again with Wii Fit Researchers study Wii Fit effectiveness |
 ITProPortal | Police can hack into home computers remotely ComputerWeekly.com - Police can now hack into home computers without a warrant, as the European Union (EU) continues to increase states’ power to tackle electronic crime. Police 'encouraged' to hack more Police get ok to hack |
LG to produce Freesat TVs Digital Spy - By James Welsh LG has signed up to produce devices with Freesat functionality built-in, it was confirmed today. The electronics manufacturer will initially produce only integrated Freesat digital TVs but said there is "the prospect of further products" ... Freesat signs up LG LG to launch Freesat tellies |
 BBC News | Motorbikes get to use bus lanes BBC News - From Monday, motorcyclists will able to ride in the restricted lanes for an 18-month trial period. Transport for London (TfL) said it hoped the measure would cut accidents and traffic in the capital. Motorcycles in bus lane trial Law permitting use of bus land takes off in London |
