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Volvo safety features aided by cyclist aut-brake

Volvo debuts world's first cyclist detection system with full auto-brake

By Matt Swider published

Cars will soon be forced to share the road with bikes, as Volvo's new car models are incorporating cyclist detection technology.

Self Driving Vehicles
Unfriendly Facebook worst for teen web bullying

Unfriendly Facebook worst for teen web bullying

By Kate Solomon published

Anyone who's traversed the fetid wasteland that is a YouTube comment thread will be surprised to hear that Facebook has been named the worst site for internet bullying.

Facebook
Keyboards: menacing from this angle

Cyberstalking overtakes real-world stalking

By Kate Solomon published

New research has confirmed that being stalked online has now become much more common than having a physical harasser.

Cyber Crime
MyFord system integrates voice and touchscreen and steering-wheel control in innovative new ways

Report: Ford's new cars will read out Twitter

By Adam Hartley published

Ford has revealed its latest in-car entertainment and control systems, with its new MyFord tech including the option to have Twitter feeds read to drivers.

Car Infotainment
Zip it, Block it, Flag it - the new internet 'Green Cross Code' for UK kids and teens

UK Govt plans 'Green Cross Code' for internet

By Adam Hartley published

Zip it, Block it, Flag it!

Facebook
Google - the truth is out there, apparently

Google 'is powered by the truth'

By Marc Chacksfield published

So say the rather moral kids of today

Computing
KIDO'Z is the latest in a range of Adobe-Air based safe browsers for youngsters

New kid-friendly internet browser launches

By Adam Hartley published

Monitor your kids' safe net browsing with Adobe-Air-based KIDO'Z

Creative Software
Web of Trust

10 easy ways to boost your online security

By Nick Peers published

Minimise the risk of infection with these essential tips

Computing Security
World Wide Web

Don't blame technology, blame the parents

By Carrie Marshall published

Opinion: Technology isn't toxic - but the world often is

Computing
Try not to crash your Phantom Coupe while playing Scrabulous

Hands-free web surfing behind the wheel

By Mark Harris published

A new Browse By Voice(TM) application allows speech-enabled access to the Internet for tasks such as local search and general web surfing in the vehicle.

Vehicle Tech
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