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All Blacks get in Twitter trouble

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT

Two members of the touring New Zealand rugby team have been warned for using micro-blogging website Twitter.

Large Hadron Collider set for action

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:00 GMT

After more than a year out of action, the world's largest particle accelerator is set to start up again this weekend.

Digital Economy Bill: Reactions

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:02:00 GMT

Politicians, ISPs and privacy groups have all offered their views about the Digital Economy Bill, outlined in parliament this week.

Digital Economy Bill outlined

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:50:00 GMT

The government has outlined the Digital Economy Bill, which will put the onus on ISPs to take action against suspected file-sharers.

Digital Economy Bill - the main points

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:35:00 GMT

Web User summarises the main points of the Digital Economy Bill announced this week by the government.

Google releases Chrome OS

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Google has opened up its Chrome operating system to developers - with a consumer version expected by the end of 2010.

Carrie Prejean sex tape scam warning

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Security experts have warned surfers to be on their guard against a scam citing former Miss California Carrie Prejean.

YouTube launches full-length shows in the UK

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:57:00 GMT

Full-length programmes from broadcasters including Channel 4 and BBC Worldwide are now available to YouTube users in the UK.

Thierry Henry's Wikipedia page defaced

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:39:00 GMT

The Wikipedia page for Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has been defaced in the wake of a controversial handball incident.

UK Radioplayer coming in 2010

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:51:00 GMT

You will be able to listen to any licensed radio station in the UK on the web from 2010, it has been announced.

Thierry Henry handball causes web storm

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:18:00 GMT

A controversial goal in France's World Cup qualification play-off against Ireland has caused an online storm.

Zeus Trojan suspects arrested in Manchester

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Two people suspected of involvement with the notorious Zeus banking Trojan have been arrested in Manchester.

Open University iTunes downloads top 10 million

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT

The Open University has become the first provider of educational content to reach 10 million downloads in iTunes.

Twilight fans targeted in scam

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Fans of the Twilight series have been warned not to fall foul of a scam targeting the launch of New Moon on Friday.

Jamie Oliver launches dating site for food lovers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:21:00 GMT

The chef has joined forces with Match.com to launch his own dating site.

Ordnance Survey map data to be opened up

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:50:00 GMT

Dozens of websites and mapping services could benefit from the government's decision to open up Ordnance Survey data to the public.

Bebo introduces 'help' button

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:31:00 GMT

Social-networking site Bebo has added a button to help children report abuse or bullying.

Google Image Swirl feature introduced

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:29:00 GMT

Google has launched the Image Swirl feature to help you find better pictures when you search the web.

Orange offers SMS photo sharing on Twitter

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:45:00 GMT

Orange has joined forces with Twitter to become the first operator to offer photo uploads to the micro-blogging network via MMS.

Swindon to launch free Wi-Fi for all

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:08:00 GMT

Residents of Swindon, Wiltshire, will become the first in the UK to enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout an entire borough.

Conficker 'caught us off guard' - Symantec

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:43:00 GMT

Symantec has admitted that the Conficker worm caught many in the security industry off guard as worms were thought to be a thing of the past.

Jedward dolls up for auction

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Plastic figures of the X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes have been made by a custom toy manufacturer.

Email 'could be obsolete in 10 years'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMT

To many, email is now an unavoidable part of everyday life. However, it could be obsolete in 10 years, according to a report.

Google Books deal draws closer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:00 GMT

Google's plan to digitise thousands of books could be one step closer after the company sent revised plans to the US Department of Justice.

Nations prepare for cyberwarfare

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:57:00 GMT

Several nations around the world are prepared to wage cyberwarfare and are building up virtual 'arsenals', according to a report.