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Smart coffee break launched in France
A new brasserie has opened where people can drink and discover how to use their smartphones or tablets.

Self-confessed geek Jean-Yves Borie De Sinety said he opened the Brasseries du Savoir in Limoges as he was often asked for help.
He said he could help young people compile a CV or identify fake news.
The 90-minute lessons cost €25.
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