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Boom time for cyber crime in US Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:53:17 GMTProfits made by cyber criminals in the US more than doubled during 2009 to more than $500m, a report suggests.
Broadband plan sent to Congress Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:37:53 GMTUS regulators send a national broadband plan to Congress in a bid to lead the world in the provision of super-fast internet.
Mobile application sales explode Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:18:34 GMTThe global economy for mobile applications will explode over the next two years into a $17.5bn industry, a study suggests.
'Hacktivism' Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:50:05 GMTActivists are using the tools of hacking to make their point
Has copyright gone too far? Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:14:03 GMTHas copyright gone too far? asks Bill Thompson.
Dotcom marks silver anniversary Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:49:15 GMTThe internet domain name dotcom celebrates its 25th anniversary as nearly 86 million active internet sites now use it.
Sun spotters protect the Earth Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:33:33 GMTYour help is needed to watch the surface of the Sun
Making the most of Twitter Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:21:18 GMTEssential guide for getting more out of Twitter
O2 condemns file-sharing letters Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:47:08 GMTThe mobile network condemns a law firm for sending letters to alleged illegal downloaders, including its own customers.
Mobile boom fuels health work Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:57:04 GMTPhones transform healthcare in the developing world
Facebook removing stalker apps Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:51:53 GMTFacebook says it is working to take down applications that claim to allow users to see who is viewing their profile.
Twitter embeds itself in the web Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:30:18 GMTTwitter announces its @anywhere technology that will allow websites to embed its services into their web pages.
Government to question Facebook Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:30:38 GMTThe home secretary is set to question Facebook bosses over their decision not to install a police panic button.
Open society and open systems Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:06:49 GMTOpenness must be defended, says Bill Thompson.
Lords pass internet piracy bill Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:16:04 GMTThe Digital Economy Bill, which includes measures to ban persistent illegal file-sharers, has been passed by peers.
Folding plug wins design accolade Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:11:58 GMTAn innovative folding plug for UK sockets is named as the overall winner at this year's Brit Insurance Design Awards
The past is the future for tech Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:00:50 GMTBill Thompson keeps an eye on the future
The media and the message Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:51:06 GMTInnovation is the key for papers says Bill Thompson
Supersonic car's lift flaw fixed Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:07:57 GMTEngineers designing the world's fastest car believe they now have a solution to stop it flying off the ground.