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The Royal Mail launches the world's first "intelligent" stamp, the first to work with image recognition technology.

Apple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software.

The property market in Brazil is booming, as the country enjoys rapid economic growth - and it has enabled thousands of people to buy their first home.

The European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold.

Royal Bank of Scotland has said it is planning to cut 3,500 jobs as part of its plans to halve its administration centres across the UK. Siobhan Endean of Unite called the job losses ''horrific'' and said union members ''are paying the price for decisions by senior bankers''.

Spending by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window has tumbled 22% from last year, a report says.

Samsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab.

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