Cyber crime tool kits go on sale
Cyber criminals are cashing in on their expertise by offering tool kits that let anyone craft attacks.
Sony confirms security problem
Electronics giant Sony confirms a recently discovered security flaw in its products and says it will issue a fix.
Mobiles to become digital wallets
A payment system that allows users to spend cash via their handsets is launched across the UK.
Nintendo dominates in console war
Nintendo's Wii continues to dominate the Japanese console market, according to latest sales figures.
Gadgets 'ruin' film, claims Scott
Director Ridley Scott claims technology which allows people to watch films on mobiles is killing cinema.
File-sharers forced to play fair
US researchers aim to make file-sharing fairer by treating user's bandwidth like a currency.
NBC ends iTunes deal in price row
TV programmes such as Heroes will not be available on iTunes after US broadcaster NBC ends a deal with Apple.
Sensor rise powers life recorders
A person's life could one day be recorded by a network of intelligent sensors, according to a scientist.
Bloggers battered by viral storm
Malicious hackers post poisoned entries to Google's Blogger site in a bid to infect visitors' PCs.
Facebook users force bank U-turn
HSBC bank changes its policy on overdraft charges after a student-led campaign on Facebook.
Amazon tops online retailers list
Amazon remains the UK's most popular online retailer, an industry-wide study shows.
Nokia launches web music service
Nokia launches a music download service that challenges both rival handset makers and network providers.
Call to regulate the net rejected
One of the net's founding fathers rejects calls for strict regulation of what people put online.
Man versus machine
Former Edge magazine editor Margaret Robertson on computers are being taught to play computer games.
Violence and video games
Former Edge magazine editor Margaret Robertson on the continuing debate over violence and videogames.
Pull down the walled gardens
Internet law professor Michael Geist says the walled gardens of social networks should be pulled down.
Honesty the best online policy
Regular columnist Bill Thompson says our trust should only be given to technology when it is merited.