Technology Headlines

06 September 2008 06:54 BST

Google Chrome beta goes live

Windows users can download Google Chrome beta from today onwards

Google has launched the beta version of its new open source browser – Google Chrome.

The search engine giant announced the rival to Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Mozilla's Firefox in... Full Story

Wi-Fi internet leaves users at fraud risk
A sixth of home wireless internet users are leaving themselves open to ID fraudsters by not protecting their connection. Full Story
iPhone hit by misleading web claims
Apple has been rapped by advertising watchdogs for claiming its new iPhone could surf the whole internet. Full Story
UK-built solar plane flies unmanned for three days
A British solar-powered plane, Zephyr-6, has set an unofficial flight endurance record after flying unmanned for over three days.
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South Yorkshire's iconic cooling towers demolished
South Yorkshire's iconic concrete cooling towers have been brought down in a controlled explosion.
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In Focus

50 years of Nasa
We take a look at the highs and lows of the past five decades of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). Full Story

Health Headlines

DJs in a spin over alcohol comments
Radio DJs like Chris Moyles are contributing to Britain's excessive drinking culture, a government-funded report out today suggests. Full Story

News Headlines

Musharraf successor to be chosen today
Pakistani lawmakers are to choose who will succeed Pervez Musharraf as president today. Full Story