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We use cookies [http://help.sky.com/security/privacy/privacy-and-cookies-notice] to give you the best experience. If you do nothing we'll assume that it's ok. Close Switch to US Edition Clear search Search Watch Live Home UK World US Business Politics Technology Entertainment Strange News Weather More Sky News on Facebook Sky News on Twitter Sky News on YouTube Sky News on Instagram Sky News on Vine Sky News on Google+ Menu Clear search Search Watch Live Sky News on Facebook Sky News on Twitter Sky News on YouTube Sky News on Instagram Sky News on Vine Sky News on Google+ Switch to US Edition Technology Google's Minion April Fools' Prank Backfires "Have your engineers kill themselves," wrote one furious Gmail help forum user. "I sent that nonsense to a boss." Tesla Unveils Mass Market Electric Car Model More than 130,000 orders have already been placed for the vehicle despite production not starting until the end of next year. Concern As Reddit Kills 'Warrant Canary' Reddit may have received a user surveillance request from the US government - notifying users using an ingenious technique. Laser Cloak Could Hide Earth From Aliens A beam directed into outer space could hide Earth from any alien astronomers with advanced stargazing capabilities. The Brand New Sky News App Is Here Available to Sky subscribers and non-subscribers alike, you can stream the channel from anywhere in the UK, on the go or at home. Prize Pool For New E-Sports Tournament Is $5.5m The base prize pool is the largest in e-sports, and it could get larger through crowdsourcing. Amazon Drone Propellers May 'Talk' To You The system would be triggered when on-board cameras detect that a person is stood on or near a suitable landing area. Alien Life Hunt Expands To Red Dwarf Systems Scientists will use SETI's telescope array to examine 20,000 of the nearest red dwarfs, and the cosmic bodies that surround them. Racist Bot: 'Back To Drawing Board' For Microsoft While Twitter bot Tay was a disaster, Microsoft says it is still committed to developing AI bots to help with everyday tasks. FBI Agrees To Hack iPhone In Murder Case The agency is helping investigators who suspect a teenager's device contains evidence of his alleged murder of his grandparents. 'Vegetarian Gene' Linked To Colon Cancer The gene helps those who do not eat meat or fish to create additional fatty acids - but it has a negative side-effect. Highlights Video: Rise Of Competitive Video Gaming Video: Swipe: eSports vs Real Sports Video: Huge Demand For Tesla Model 3 More Technology Stories Did Israel-Based Firm Help FBI Crack iPhone? A company's stock soared 17% on Tuesday after the FBI purchased £151,000-worth of IT supplies. Fridge Laser Beam Can Help Tell When Food Is Off A camera takes 30 pictures a second of the area under the laser's glare, and looks for the movement of bacteria. Prototype Electric Fork Can Trick Tastebuds The electric currents are controlled by a button on the side, which can also be used to create sour tastes. Tim Peake: Moon Colony Is Next Step During his first live TV interview from space, the British astronaut explains some of the "exciting" research being carried out. FBI Cracks iPhone Of San Bernardino Attacker The US government accesses Syed Farook's phone with the help of "a third party", ending a legal battle with Apple. Struggling Yahoo Sets Sale Timetable: Report The faded internet pioneer is said to have told possible suitors for its core business to submit preliminary bids by 11 April. Rollercoaster Reimagined As VR Ride Opens Alton Towers' Galactica uses motion sensors to link the physical twists and turns to computer graphics played on headsets. US Drone Makes History In First Urban Delivery A six-rotor aircraft lowers a package of bottled water, food and a first-aid kit outside a home in Hawthorne, Nevada. Brit Rover Called Bruno Helping Mars Explorers The research with Bruno will help the team launch a similar machine to Mars in two years' time. Genetically Modified Maggots Could Help Healing The creatures have been used for centuries and could be about to become even more beneficial to patients. 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