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Cyber cops probe the deep web

The glare of news-media scrutiny shines on the murky, mysterious world of the darknet, writes Iain Gillespie.

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Most distant galaxy in the universe discovered

An artist's rendering of the galaxy, known by its catalog name z8_GND_5296, in seen this handout provided by NASA October 23, 2013. Astronomers have found the most distant galaxy yet, a finding that pushes back scientists' view of the universe to about 700 million years after its creation. Light from the galaxy took about 13.1 billion years to reach the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, both of which detected the galaxy in infrared light. REUTERS/Hubble Space Telescope/NASA/Handout via Reuters (SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

10:48am | Scientists have discovered the most distant galaxy ever confirmed, providing a snapshot of the early universe.

Telstra to trial broadcast updates for mobiles

Ben Grubb 11:26am | Telstra will soon trial a number of technologies to help reduce traffic jams on its mobile network and speed up software updates on smartphones.

Apple to sell ultra-HD TV in 2014: analyst

People wait on a street in front of an Apple store as they await sales of the new iPad in the Apple store in Munich March 16, 2012. Apple's new iPad went on a sale in Germany on Friday and more than 500 people waited on the line to purchase the new device in front of the shop prior to its opening. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY SCI TECH - Tags: BUSINESS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

11:27am | Apple will start selling ultra high definition televisions next year, according to one analyst.

Germany's Angela Merkel calls White House over phone monitoring fears

FILE - The March 5, 2013 file photo shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel presenting a tap-proof mobile phone of Blackberry at a booth of Secusmart during the opening round tour of the world's largest computer expo CeBIT in Hannover. German Chancellor Angela Merkel complained to President Barack Obama on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 after learning that U.S. intelligence may have targeted her mobile phone, and said that would be ?a serious breach of trust? if confirmed, her government said. (AP Photo/dpa, Julian Stratenschulte)

6:07am | Germany has received information that US intelligence may be spying on the mobile phone of Chancellor Angela Merkel, who called US President Barack Obama to protest.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg paid record $2.3 billion

Mark Zuckerberg: The Facebook CEO was paid a record $2.37 billion.

9:53am | Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg set a new record for corporate compensation in 2012 with a package worth more than $2.37 billion.

Lessons in online ethics needed - expert

CHRISTOPHER KNAUS | Expert warns morals of young Australians are being warped in the online world, giving rise to crimes similar to the ADFA Skype case.

Norwegian town Rjukan installs giant mirrors to reflect light into valley

Three giant mirrors errected on the mountainside above Rjukan.

1:28am | A town in Norway has placed giant mirrors on top of the hills surrounding it, to beam light into the valley in the dark winter months.

Facebook tightens restrictions on sharing violent images, removes beheading video

A smartphone user shows the Facebook application on his phone in the central Bosnian town of Zenica, in this photo illustration, May 2, 2013. Facebook Inc said July 24, 2013 that revenue in the second quarter was $1.813 billion, compared to $1.184 billion in the year ago period. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic /Files (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - Tags: SOCIETY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS)

11:45am | Facebook has removed a video of a woman being beheaded and said it would tighten restrictions on gory videos permitted on the site.

Apple's free software business model upends everything we know

Business model: Apple's Craig Federighi announces the new operating system OS X Mavericks will be a free upgrade.

12:06pm | Give away the razor handles, make money on the razor blades. Apple has adopted the opposite business model.

Swiss watchmakers shrug off the smart watch challenge

The movement of a 5539G-001 wristwatch in white gold, manufactured by Patek Philippe, is reflected in a mirror.

1:38pm | Two-thirds of executives in the Swiss watchmaking industry say smart watches pose no threat.

White House aide fired over Twitter account

Twitter says most of the hacked accounts are duplicates or bogus.

7:42am | A White House security official has been fired after it was discovered he was behind an anonymous Twitter account that criticised the Obama administration.

Kissing Google goodbye

Good citizen: Google's local boss Maile Carnegie.

BLEEDING EDGE | We finally decided to stop supporting Google. Our disaffection has been brewing for a while.

Windows 8.1 update offers desktop choice

ADAM TURNER | Microsoft has curbed some of its more radical changes with the free Windows 8.1 update.

Compact digital cameras with viewfinder: zoom with a view

IMAGING | There are times on sunny days when the LCD is useless, and customers should be warned.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 camera review

IMAGING | Use it in full auto mode if you must, but it has a lot more to offer the true enthusiast.

Sonos Play5 v Bose SoundTouch 20: whole-of-home rivalry

SIGHT AND SOUND | Since it launched here, Sonos has been the standout success of the hi-fi market.

Combine pocketry, oratory and astronomy

Cynthia Karena | Cynthia Karena looks at the Pocketbook, OLYMPUS Dictation and Planets apps.

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