The software loaded on devices will have to know something about its owner's likes and dislikes so it only gives them notice of the things they are interested in, says Mr Stenton.

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Mr Hartshorn's solicitor Geoff Ellis applied for bail and chairman of the bench David Stenton said this would be granted with a number of conditions including a curfew and a ban on using any electronic communication device, except a landline telephone.

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