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EMI loses first round in legal battle to Redigi

Dinah Greek — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:34:21 GMT

Online seller of second-hand MP3 tracks can continue trading while it battles EMI over copyright infringement

Ofcom calls for measures to stop 'slamming' by broadband providers

Dinah Greek — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:55:22 GMT

Regulator puts forward proposals that would see independent checks when people switch phone or broadband suppliers

O2 staff work at home for a day in flexible working experiment

Dinah Greek — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:23:30 GMT

Communications provider says companies that establish careful flexible working patterns reap the benefits, but most companies have no plans for flexible working

CEOP child safety version of Internet Explorer upgraded

Dinah Greek — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:15:00 GMT

Child protection agency adds new features to its version of IE9

Twitter joke trial goes to appeal

Dinah Greek — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:26:00 GMT

Following Paul Chambers' conviction for posting a "menacing message" on Twitter, his QC will argue at today's appeal that it was not a criminal offence

Consumers still get raw deal with extended warranties says OFT

Dinah Greek — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:51:28 GMT

Consumer watchdog says there are still "credible" concerns about the value for money of extended warranties, but has welcomed retailers' proposals to protect consumers

Safer Internet Day aims to tackle children's online behaviour

Dinah Greek — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:13:00 GMT

Annual educational safety event continues to push online safety message, following research findings that a significant number of children are putting themselves in danger

Internet industry plans common standard to fight phishing email

Dinah Greek — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:23:01 GMT

Email providers including Google, Microsoft and Yahoo form an alliance with the aim of developing a common authentication standard to help identify phishing emails

BT develops BT Fon Wifi app for Blackberry smartphone users

Dinah Greek — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:39:00 GMT

App will make it easier for users of RIM's smartphone to log on to BT's Wifi hotspots

CIFAS reports alarming rise in theft from customer accounts

Dinah Greek — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:11:20 GMT

Fraud prevention company reveals a shocking increase in the number of employees stealing from customer accounts

Facebook reveals plans to become public company and raise $5bn

Dinah Greek — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:19:00 GMT

Social networking site to float on the stock market and sell shares in the business

Broadband faster but shortfall in advertised speeds still a problem

Dinah Greek — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:17:47 GMT

Ofcom report finds speeds have increased but are still less than promised

BBC looking for people to take part in show on the cost of ink-jet cartridges

Dinah Greek — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:41:43 GMT

The cost of ink-jet cartridges has been a source of contention for many people for some time.

Maplin opens Facebook Social store

Dinah Greek — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:07:00 GMT

Electronics retailer makes more use of social media

Porn app hides Trojan to target Android smartphones warns F-Secure

Dinah Greek — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:08:00 GMT

App hides a Trojan that hijacks phones to send premium rate sms

Nintendo to launch new gaming platform for Wii U and 3DS

Dinah Greek — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:17:00 GMT

Console manufacturer to offer games and other digital content

French advocacy group urges EU citizens to fight against ACTA

Dinah Greek — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT

La Quadrature du Net says people need to lobby their MEPs to stop controversial agreement, which 'circumvents democracy'

Sky Anytime+ to get BBC iPlayer and ITV Player

James Temperton — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:39:14 GMT

Sky's on-demand video service will welcome catch-up TV from the BBC and ITV

ASA to investigate celebrity tweets endorsing Snickers bars

Dinah Greek — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:05:00 GMT

Advertising watchdog examines if tweets from the likes of Rio Ferdinand breach advertising rules

T-Mobile's Full Monty plan offers truly unlimited mobile internet

James Temperton — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:53:09 GMT

New mobile plan includes unlimited mobile internet and tethering

European Union members sign controversial anti-piracy treaty

Dinah Greek — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:20:00 GMT

Concerns raised over consumer privacy rights and French MEP resigns in protest as ACTA, the global anti-counterfeiting agreement, moves closer to becoming law

Cultural issues force Twitter to censor tweets in some countries

Dinah Greek — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:24:22 GMT

Microblogging site says tweets removed in countries where legal or cultural sensibilities could be offended will be visible outside these countries

Update to WEEE directive welcomed by environmental agency

Dinah Greek — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:06:55 GMT

New ambitious targets could help stem illegal export of electronic waste

Parentport website links with Mumsnet and Netmums

Dinah Greek — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:45:02 GMT

Website to let people report inappropriate online content

Bletchley Park to sell four first day commemorative covers for collectors

Dinah Greek — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:05:48 GMT

Covers celebrate Alan Turing's centenary year