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VIDEO | Gold-plated PC fit for a King

A French-based firm has designed the ultimate in luxury office equipment – a gold-plated computer. In a “post-PC” era, is it still worth it?

VIDEO | Angry Birds land in UK park

The UK’s first Angry Birds activity park opens in Nottinghamshire with more planned globally by Finnish firm Rovio and theme park makers Lappset.

VIDEO | Apple ruling buys time for Microsoft

Microsoft’s Windows phone could be the dark horse to watch in the race to win share in the mobile device industry, in the wake of Apple’s U.S. patent victory against Samsung.

VIDEO | US jury rules in favor of Apple

A sweeping victory for Apple after a U.S. jury rules Samsung must pay $1billion in damages for copying Apple’s design.

VIDEO | Samsung and Apple both to blame — South Korea judge

A court in South Korea rules Samsung did infringe on one of Apple’s patents, but not on it’s design.

VIDEO | Samsung unveils new tablet

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10.1 hopes to take a bite out of rival iPad. But will it deliver?

VIDEO | Getting to the top of mobile wallets

A newly formed group of retailers is joining a crowded field of contenders competing for a share of the mobile payments space.

VIDEO | Retinal prosthesis a potential boon for the blind

Researchers at Stanford University in California are developing a retinal prosthesis system they hope will one day give millions of blind people the ability to see again.

VIDEO | Eco-friendly ATMs make good cents, says manufacturer

A Brazilian firm has developed eco-friendly ATM booths crafted from recycled materials and a solar panel that helps lower energy usage.

VIDEO | Silicon Valley startup puts the touch into touchscreens

A Silicon Valley startup plans to revolutionize the mobile device industry with its morphing button technology.

VIDEO | Robot takes muscular approach to bomb disposal

A team of Colombian students is developing a bomb-deactivating robot that responds to human muscle movement.

VIDEO | Speedo replaces ‘shark’ suit with torpedo design

After being forced to revise the technology used in its swimsuits when the swimming federation FINA outlawed full-body, impermeable suits in 2009 Speedo says it’s come up with a new approach.

VIDEO | Camera system brings new focus to ball sports

For fans of fast-moving sports like squash, raquetball or table tennis, Japanese engineers can take you closer to the action with a camera system that tracks even the fastest moving objects.

VIDEO | Chirp app makes iPhone ‘sing’ photos

A new app created by London-based technology company Animal Systems takes inspiration from birdsong, allowing iPhone users to send pictures through short bursts of sound.

VIDEO | Smart battery brings new energy to home and industry

An Israeli company has developed a new energy storage system capable of communicating with other elements of the power grid.

VIDEO | Knocking hard on Apple’s door

Google’s Nexus 7 tablet is selling out making the company a potential threat to Apple in the hardware business.

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