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Google news or no news? Google pays 60 million euros to fund the French news media transition to the Internet. But who is getting the better end of the deal? In Test 24 we check out BlackBerry's long-awaited comeback… the Z10.

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By Anelise Borges
Berlin, the Silicon Valley of Europe?
10/09/2012 - TECH 24

Berlin, the Silicon Valley of Europe?

This week's special edition of Tech 24 takes us to Berlin. Despite a reputation for copycats, the German capital has one of the most innovative start-up scenes in Europe. Music sharing service SoundCloud has become a global success, and photo discovery app EyeEm is giving Instagram a run for its money. Through the lens of two very different tech festivals - one grass-roots, one pure geek - we ask whether Berlin is the Silicon Valley of Europe, and indeed whether it should want to be.
Do you still Yahoo?!
03/09/2012 - TECH 24

Do you still Yahoo?!

Rebecca Bowring is joined by France 24's Business Editor, Matthew Warren, to discuss whether Marissa Mayer has the magic formula to turn Yahoo's fortunes around. Plus, we focus on Google's tablet strategy as its first slate, the Nexus 7, comes out in Europe this month.
Floating on a Jolicloud: manage your digital content
27/08/2012 - TECH 24

Floating on a Jolicloud: manage your digital content

This week, Rebecca Bowring meets Tariq Krim, the founder of a platform that pulls in your digital content from social networks. He says his service, Jolicloud Me, is a way of organising our online lives, and giving users back control over their own content. Plus, it's been called the first smartphone designed by lawyers. We take a look at Samsung's Galaxy S3 in the light of Apple's patent victory in a California court.
Mind your language: crowdfunded translation, and the best apps to get fluent
20/08/2012 - TECH 24

Mind your language: crowdfunded translation, and the best apps to get fluent

Rebecca Bowring chats with business designer Evan Samek about online translation services. These days, companies offering crowdsourced translation are trying to make an impact on the market. But is quality guaranteed when there are multiple translators? We also take a look at the best language-learning apps. Plus, there's now no excuse for boring presentations thanks to Prezi, a zoomable digital canvas.
Think inside the (subscription) box
13/08/2012 - TECH 24

Think inside the (subscription) box

Liam Boogar, blogger for the Rude Baguette, tells us about an e-commerce trend that's a win-win situation. Subscription boxes are mini voyages of discovery, sent straight to your door. They also give manufacturers a chance to get their products known. Plus, a GPS for two wheels means you'll never get lost on your bike again!

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