Apple details government requests for data

Apple says it has received between 4 000 and 5 000 requests from US law enforcement for customer data for the six months ended in May.

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Next generation Airbus takes to the skies

Thousands of people have gathered at Airbus's Toulouse campus to watch the first flight of the aircraft manufacturer's A350.

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Spying far worse in South Africa than the US

In terms of both ­legislation and practical reality, South Africans have faced far closer scrutiny of their private communication than US citizens.

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Sony PS4 attracts gamers as rival fails to win them over

As the E3 conference takes place, Sony has insisted that the game console war is far from won despite its PR launch triumph over Microsoft.

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Google brushes off back-door security allegations

Google has denied it has a back door that could compromise the security of its users' data after reports the US's spy agency hacked into its systems.

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Titanium project has global impact

The cost benefits of producing titanium locally are huge, particularly for the aerospace industry. Sarah Wild reports.

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Xbox One checking if you're watching ads? Less 'gee-whiz', more WTF

Microsoft's patented solution to people not paying attention: bribery. Maybe companies should just make better adverts, writes Arwa Mahdawi.

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Debate rages over merits of GM food

Proponents say it's the only way to feed the world, but opponents claim genetically modified crops make people ill. Sarah Wild reports.

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Jozi's tech revolution goes to town

Wits university has launched a software outreach programme that will redefine the heart of the city.

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Facebook bows to outcry over sexist content

Facebook has agreed to update policies in response to protests by more than 100 advocacy groups over content promoting violence against women.

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