Apple approves Opera Mini for the iPhone

Opera has become the first browser other than Apple's own Safari to be approved for the iPhone.

Nokia launches low-cost social networking phones

Nokia has announced three new low-cost handsets with full Qwerty keyboards aimed at social networking applications.

New SETI program to scan for low-frequency messages

A new radio astronomy facility has started mapping the universe at very low wavelengths and looking for messages from other civilisations.

Twitter used to forecast box office success

Twitter can be used to give accurate predictions of movie takings, according to HP researchers.

Korea bans after-hours online gaming

In a country where nearly 40% of male students are reportedly addicted to video games, South Korea is trying to curb the growing problem by cutting off access to online games after midnight.

Intel, Samsung, and Motorola lead Wimax 2 charge

802.16m, 4G, 300 Mbps, VoIP, and a partridge in pear tree bring consumers of mobile broadband an embarrassment of riches, or more pictures of Tiger Woods' mistresses in bikinis. We'll take it all.

IBM lends its powers to collect back taxes

You may love IBM for its market-leading innovation and valuable services, but if you owe back taxes, it's about to become your worst nightmare.

Best Buy to sell Barnes & Noble Nook

Barnes & Noble has decided to reach beyond of its own retail empire to sell the Nook, its branded e-book reader, and will begin making the device available to Best Buy.

CoD dream team forms Respawn Entertainment studio

The creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty franchise have officially snubbed Activision by forming a new studio known as Respawn Entertainment.

Java creator says goodbye to Larry Ellison and ditches Oracle

Well, that didn't take too long! James Gosling, the well-known father of the Java computer language, has officially bid adieu to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.

Microsoft targets "social generation" with new Kin phone

Microsoft has introduced a new Windows-based phone designed specifically for individuals who need help in "actively navigating" their social lives.

Google overhauls cloud-based Docs

Forget Microsoft Office and its bloated, creeping feature syndrome!

Desperate Apple junkies pay $2,260 for iPad

A number of desperate Apple junkies in India have apparently managed to stave off painful withdrawal symptoms by shelling out over $2,000 for a single iPad.

Raunchy Droid detects bra sizes

Are you ladies wearing a push-up bra for a grander effect? Or do you prefer the minimalist approach offered by a humble sports brassiere? 



Seagate drives to come with movies preloaded

In the first deal of its kind, Seagate is to start selling external hard drives with Paramount movies preloaded.

Report: Google prepping Android tablet for imminent launch

Google is reportedly poised to enter the crowded tablet marketplace with an Android-based e-reader that will "function like a computer."

Microsoft restructures Xbox point purchasing

Consumers who want to buy a standard-priced $5 game on Xbox Live can now simply add $5 to their account, as Microsoft changes a confusing restriction that required users to buy points in $6.25 increments.

FarmTown players targeted by malware

FarmTown creator SlashKey is warning players that the site has been hit with malicious software.

GE's LED lightbulb lasts 17 years

Eco-friendly lighting might actually start being some use, with the launch of an LED lightbulb from GE that's claimed to produce nearly as much light as a 40-watt incandescent bulb, while lasting more than 25 times as long.

Netflix officially comes to Wii

After an initial test roll-out last month, Netflix has brought its instant streaming service to the Wii as the last of the big three consoles to offer the service's thousands of videos and TV shows on-demand.