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Budget 2018: More funding for rural fibre but no new 5G commitmentsBudget 2018: More funding for rural fibre but no new 5G commitments

This year’s budget included few specific provisions for the UK’s communications infrastructure, with the headline pledge being £200 million to boost connectivity in rural areas.

The government seemed content with its previously announced projects, such as plans to ensure the UK has a nationwide full-fibre network announced in the Future Telecoms

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If you're looking for the best wireless printer for your needs, you've come to the right place. Here, we've listed the best wireless printers that can be used without having to be connected via wires to your devices. This makes them brilliant choices if you need to print from smartphones and tablets.

Also, the best wireless printers are extremely

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Warning over DJI drones falling out of the skyWarning over DJI drones falling out of the sky
Image copyrightDJIImage caption The CAA has advised pilots to take extra care when flying the Matrice 200

A warning has been published over drones which, in a few cases, have unexpectedly suffered "a complete loss of power during flight".

The problem "resulted in the aircraft falling directly to the ground",

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Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government networkPorn-loving US official spreads malware to government network
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Malware was found on many of the 9,000 websites visited by the employee

The porn habit of an employee at the US Geological Survey (USGS) led to a government network becoming infected with malware, an official report has revealed.

The employee, who has not been named, had

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Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earningsSony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings
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Sony has forecast a huge jump in annual operating profit as demand for its games, including God of War and Spider-Man, boosted earnings.

The Japanese electronics firm raised its annual profit forecast to 870bn yen ($7.7bn; £6.0bn), up 30% from estimates given in July.

The upgrade comes after strong sales in its Playstation

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Can we predict when a crime will take placeCan we predict when a crime will take place
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Can algorithms really predict where new crimes will take place

The new crime-fighting weapon of choice for a growing number of police forces around the world isn't a gun, a taser or pepper spray - it's data. But can computer algorithms really help reduce crime

Imagine a

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