IBM to build brain-like computers
[ 21-11-2008 ]
A collaboration in the US is aiming to create artificial brain circuits that mimic the structure and workings of neurons.
Online time 'is good for teens'
[ 21-11-2008 ]
Teenagers' use of digital media shows that time online teaches children important skills, a new study shows.
Google unveils customised search
[ 20-11-2008 ]
A tool unveiled by search giant Google will let users tailor search results much more closely to their needs.
First test for interplanetary net
[ 21-11-2008 ]
Nasa has successfully tested a communications system designed to work in deep space modelled on the internet
US warned of China 'cyber-spying'
[ 20-11-2008 ]
China has increased computer espionage attacks on US government and business interests, Congress is warned.
Government 'loses one PC a week'
[ 21-11-2008 ]
The Tories demand a Whitehall security review as it is revealed 53 computers disappeared in a year.
Dell sees quarterly profits slip
[ 21-11-2008 ]
US computer maker Dell sees its quarterly profits fall as customers around the world buy fewer computers.
UK 'ahead in digital TV uptake'
[ 20-11-2008 ]
Digital television is spreading faster in Britain than in France, Canada, the US, Germany and Japan, according to research.
Privacy forum sets online agenda
[ 20-11-2008 ]
A new US privacy group aims to influence the policies of the incoming Obama administration.
Citigroup plunges on uncertainty
[ 21-11-2008 ]
Shares in Citigroup, one of the biggest banks in the US, fell on Friday amid uncertainty about the firm's future.
No agreement for US car bail-out
[ 21-11-2008 ]
US carmakers are given a deadline to produce a viable recovery plan if they want a $25bn government bail-out.
EU warns against car subsidy race
[ 21-11-2008 ]
EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes tells France and Germany not to start a "subsidy race" to save the car industry
Russian oil giant circles Repsol
[ 21-11-2008 ]
Spanish savings bank La Caixa may sell its 14% stake in Spanish-Argentine energy firm Repsol to Russia's Lukoil.
Eurozone business activity falls
[ 21-11-2008 ]
Business activity in the 15 countries sharing the euro falls in November to a ten-year low, the purchasing managers' index (PMI) shows.
Gap profits higher than expected
[ 21-11-2008 ]
American clothes retailer Gap defies Wall Street forecasts and reports higher-than-expected third quarter net profits.
Italian telecoms talks collapse
[ 21-11-2008 ]
Hutchison Whampoa subsidiary 3 Italia fails to reach a merger agreement with Telecom Italia because of price disagreements.
Rwandan growth could reach 10%
[ 21-11-2008 ]
Rwanda's booming manufacturing and farming sectors could push growth in the country to 10% this year, its central bank says.
Japan keeps rates on hold at 0.3%
[ 21-11-2008 ]
Japan's central bank keeps its key rate unchanged at 0.3% on Friday but warns of an uncertain outlook.
