US ‘cyber-bullying’ case begins
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Jury selection begins in the trial of a US woman accused of using MySpace to bully a 13-year-old girl who later killed herself.
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Jury selection begins in the trial of a US woman accused of using MySpace to bully a 13-year-old girl who later killed herself.
Technology sets sights on piracy
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Technology is proving to help some ship owners stay one step ahead of pirates.
Computer virus affects hospitals
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Three London hospitals are forced to shut down their systems because of a computer virus.
Grenade camera to aid UK troops
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008A grenade camera that can be thrown and send back images could soon be helping UK troops on the battlefield.
Pupils set for ‘ringtone lessons’
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Children in England and Wales are to be given lessons in how to avoid scams and hidden charges when downloading mobile phone ringtones.
Jerry Yang to quit as Yahoo boss
Monday, November 17th, 2008Jerry Yang, the co-founder of Yahoo, is to stand down as the internet portal's chief executive officer.
ITV shows to go ‘on demand’
Monday, November 17th, 2008ITV viewers will soon be able to watch popular shows whenever they want, under a deal with BT's digital TV arm.
Obama ‘could stop using e-mail’
Monday, November 17th, 2008Aides to President-elect Barack Obama say concerns over transparency laws could stop him using e-mail in the White House.
Q&A: Stay safe online
Monday, November 17th, 2008ID fraud is a growing problem in the UK - here are some tips and tricks to help web users stay safe online.
UK identities sold for £80 online
Sunday, November 16th, 2008Internet fraudsters sell complete financial identities for just £80, according to an online safety group.
Ubuntu set to debut on netbooks
Sunday, November 16th, 2008Mobile phone chip firm Arm signs up with Canonical to put Ubuntu software on smartphones and low cost laptops.
Tower of power lights up London
Saturday, November 15th, 2008A wind-powered sculpture is lighting up London's South Bank as part of a digital arts festival.