World Technology News

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.

Get your up-to-date fix of blog posts about all things digital [ 21-05-2008 ]

World Business News

US shares up on 'Treasury choice' [ 22-11-2008 ]
US shares rise sharply on reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his treasury secretary, reassuring investors.

Citigroup plunges on uncertainty [ 22-11-2008 ]
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.