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Windows Touch Will Be Built Into Windows 7

Microsoft is building in multi-touch controls, similar to the iPhone, into its new Windows 7 OS.

Skype Handles Eight Per Cent Of All International Calls

New data shows that VoIP company Skype is now handling a staggering eight per cent of all international calls.

The Wii…50 Million Sold And Rising

Global sales of the Wii have passed the 50 million mark, according to Nintendo's boss.

Virgin Has 150Mb Broadband In The Pipeline For The U.K.

Virgin says it will be able to offer broadband speeds of 100 to 150Mbps in the UK before BT, but sees no return on it just yet.

iPhone Accounts For 50 Per Cent Of Mobile Web Traffic

Apple's handset is driving mobile web traffic, but Android is coming up on the outside.

U.K. Government Could Monitor Social Networks

Under new proposals, the UK government could monitor the contacts people make on social networking sites.

As Sony Ericsson Braces For Bad Figures, North American Head Leaves

The North American head of Sony Ericsson is leaving the company as the company braces for bad figures and Ericsson might want out.

Complaint Urges Shutting Down Google’s Street View U.K.

There's been an official complaint to the Information Commissioner about Google's UK Street View, urging closing it down until everything is resolved.

PC Remains Top Dog In The Gaming World

For all the talk about consoles, the PC remains the main worldwide platform for gaming.

Wikileaks Publishes List Of Banned Aussie Sites, Goes Offline

Whistle-blowing site Wikileaks has published a list of sites banned by the Australian government...and then has mysteriously gone offline.

It’s A Video Game, It’s A Bank, It’s…

A video game has been granted a license by Swedish banking authorities to become a bank, blurring the line between real and virtual worlds.

It’s A Whole New Meaning To The Idea Of A Finger Drive

A Finnish computer programmer who lost a finger has had it replaced — by a USB drive.

EPIC Complains To The FTC About Google Cloud

The Electronic Privacy Information Center has filed a complaint about Google's cloud services with the FTC.

It’s The Launch Of IE 8

A year after the first beta of the browser, Microsoft is launching the finished version of Internet Explorer 8.

British Company Offers New Way Of Downloading Games

Awomo has a new way of downloading games — you can start playing before the download is complete.

Cheap International BlackBerry Calls With Truphone VoIP

Mobile VoIP company Truphone has released a new business application for the BlackBerry that lets users make cheap international calls.

Google Releases New, Faster Chrome Beta

Google has released a new beta of its Chrome browser that the company claims is much faster and full featured.

Vizio VSB210WS Soundbar Review

This inexpensive soundbar will vastly improve the sound from almost any TV, with minimal hassle.

Britain Proposes A Digital Rights Agency

The British government has published a paper that proposes a Digital Rights Agency to co-ordinate online copyright problems with music and films, and address illegal file-sharing.

Sophisticated "Terror Attack" Spam Uses Geolocation To Infect

A new malware scam uses a supposed terror attack video and geolocation to lure in and infect users.

Facebook Connect Arrives For The iPhone

Facebook has finally launched its Facebook Connect service for the iPhone 3G, letting users access other sites with their Facebook login information.

Asus To Change Hard Drive Choice For The Eee

Asus is planning to change the solid-state and hard disk drive options on the Eee, offering just one in each country.

Tweeting In a Trial Brings Juror Trouble

An Arkansas juror who posted updates during a trial he presided over faces legal problems over his actions.

Third Beta Of Firefox 3.1 Released

Mozilla has released the third beta of Firefox 3.1 in a public preview release for developer testing and comments.

Microsoft Is Already Planning The Second Generation Touch

According to an outside developer, Microsoft is already working on the second generation of its multi-touch Surface computer, although the first is barely out.

Dancing Girl Malware Uses Fake Facebook To Infect

A new malware outbreak ultilizes a link to a fake Facebook page to try and infect unsuspecting users.

All Change As Google VP Goes To Head Up AOL

In a surprise move, AOL has named a Google VP as its chairman and chief executive.

Zuckerberg Slips Out Of The Billionaire Club

According to Forbes, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is no longer a billonaire, just a run of the mill multi-millionaire.

And The Turing Award Goes To…Barbara Liskov

Barbara Liskov has won the 2009 A.M. Turing Award for her contributions to programming — she developed the languages CLU and Argus.

Just A Second, I Need To Charge My Battery

Scientists have come up with a new manufacturing method for lithium-ion batteries that means they could charge in just seconds.

France Debates An Anti-Piracy Bill That Could Cut Off Internet Access For Offend

The French parliament has begun debating an anti-piracy bill whose provisions would include a state surveillance agency to monitor online use.

Pillow Fight Leads To San Francisco Wanting Flash Mob Ban

San Francisco authorities plan on banning flash mobs after a Valentine's Day pillow fight left a $20,000 cleanup bill

Call Of Duty 4 Snags Three BAFTA Game Awards

Call of Duty 4 took home three awards at the annual BAFTA video game awards, but the surprise winner was Super Mario Galaxy.

Because They’re Worth It, L’Oreal Takes eBay To Court For Selling Counterfeits

Cosmetics company L'Oreal is taking eBay to court in five European countries for allowing counterfeits to be sold on the site.