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GDPR comes into force

New rules give people more control over their data and raise fines sharply.

25 May 2018 · Source: Wikipedia

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WannaCry cyber attack hits the NHS

Operations are cancelled as ransomware locks computers in around 150 countries.

13 May 2017 · Source: Wikipedia

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AlphaGo beats Go champion Lee Sedol

The London-built program wins the five-game match four games to one.

15 March 2016 · Source: Wikipedia

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Windows 10 released as free upgrade

Microsoft brings back the Start menu and promises regular updates instead of new versions.

29 July 2015 · Source: Wikipedia

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Heartbleed bug exposes web security flaw

A flaw in widely used encryption software may have exposed passwords.

8 April 2014 · Source: Wikipedia

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Snowden reveals mass surveillance

The former NSA contractor says he leaked documents on phone and internet monitoring.

10 June 2013 · Source: Wikipedia

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Raspberry Pi goes on sale

The £22 computer from Cambridge is designed to get children programming.

29 February 2012 · Source: Wikipedia

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Steve Jobs dies at 56

The Apple co-founder transformed computers, music, phones and animation.

6 October 2011 · Source: Wikipedia

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Apple unveils the iPad

The tablet computer has a 9.7-inch touch screen and a ten-hour battery.

28 January 2010 · Source: Wikipedia

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Bitcoin network starts

A digital currency with no bank or government behind it comes into existence.

4 January 2009 · Source: Wikipedia