Tory ministers met Google chiefs 23 times

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:00:35 GMT

Conservative ministers have held meetings with executives from Google once a month on average since the General Election, it has been disclosed.

Sony's designs on your computer

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:42 GMT

Sony's new laptops aim to look as good as they perform, and not cost the Earth. Matt Warman examines their chances in a cut-throat market.

Should I wait for Windows 8?

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:04 GMT

With a new Windows operating system on the way, it's tempting to put off buying a new computer. But upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 may not yet make a major difference to laptop owners, and should be inexpensive anyway.

Facebook IPO: as it happened

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:44:23 GMT

Shares in the social network end first day of trading little-changed, as investors buy and sell in record numbers leaving founder Mark Zuckerberg worth $19bn.

Facebook IPO: social network floats on the stock exchange - live

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:39:27 GMT

Despite delays, Facebook has launched on Wall Street, with shares initially climbing. Follow our live coverage.

Sorry, Mark Zuckerberg, but I've got a bad case of Facebook fatigue

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:09:05 GMT

Facebook is on the way out, says Michael Deacon.

From Pizza dough to Facebook IPO

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:32:57 GMT

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is a familiar face at Pinocchio's Pizza in Harvard, so familiar there are now photos of him on the walls. During a recent visit, owner Adam DiCenso says, he picked up the tab and left a big tip. Though, not quite a billion dollars.

Apple invests in renewable power for iCloud

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:35:28 GMT

Apple has committed to stop using coal power at its vast data centres following criticism of its environmental record by Greenpeace and others.

Facebook IPO live

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:46:02 GMT

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has rung the bell to open trading on Nasdaq as the social network floats. Follow our live coverage.

Facebook: will stock markets 'unfriend' investors buying now?

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:38:41 GMT

The excitement and hype that surrounded Facebook's flotation have reignited interest in technology.

Facebook hit with $15bn privacy lawsuit ahead of stock market debut

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:10:52 GMT

Facebook has been hit with a class-action lawsuit over privacy, just hours before the social network is due to make its $104bn Wall Street debut.

YouView 'on track for summer launch'

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:59:47 GMT

YouView, an internet connected set-top box backed by the BBC, is finally set to launch this summer ,two years behind schedule, a shareholder has confirmed.

How do I buy shares in Facebook?

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:33:23 GMT

It is too late to buy shares in Facebook as its initial public offering, but individuals will be able to trade Facebook stock after Nasdaq opens.

Monmouth to be world's first 'Wikipedia town'

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:01:18 GMT

'Monmouthpedia' project includes 500 new articles in 25 languages, as Wikipedia seeks to offer comprehensive coverage of an entire town.

Facebook stock 'will likely pop at the open'

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:51:30 GMT

Social network flotation fuels anticipation of a big hike in the stock price when it begins trading Friday on the NASDAQ.

Ghost Recon Future Soldier: the art of technological warfare

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:13:27 GMT

In these exclusive concept art images, we take a look at some of the equipment used in Ghost Recon Future Soldier, based on current-day technologies.

Samsung S3: 9 million pre-order new Galaxy phone

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:09:31 GMT

Samsung's new Galaxy S3 phone has been pre-ordered by more than 100 global carriers, who expect to sell at least 9 million devices at launch.

Mark Zuckerberg mocked Facebook users in student messages

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:58:30 GMT

Messages from Mark Zuckerberg's student days show the Facebook founder mocking his partners and joking about users trusting him with their data.

Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition review

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:58:18 GMT

PC phenomenon Minecraft makes its way to Xbox 360 with considerable success, writes Emily Richardson.

The Walking Dead Episode One review

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:38:23 GMT

The brilliant first episode of Telltale's four part interpretation of The Walking Dead is more concerned with complex characters and dialogue than undead action, writes Emily Richardson.

Facebook valued at $104bn on record-breaking stock market debut

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:26:45 GMT

Social network priced flotation at $38 a share - more than any other US company has been worth on its market debut.

Facebook valued at $104bn on record-breaking stock market debut

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:26:45 GMT

The social network priced its flotation at $38 a share, valuing the company at $104bn (£65.8bn) - more than any other US company has been worth on the day of its market debut.

Facebook valued at $104bn on stock market debut

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:26:45 GMT

Facebook's initial public offering has been one of the most hotly-anticipated in corporate history, and today it lived up to the hype.

MPs call for violent video game ban after Breivik claims that he "trained" on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07:59 GMT

MPs have called for new restrictions on violent video games after the Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik claimed he "trained" on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

MPs call for violent video game ban after Breivik 'training' claims

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:07:59 GMT

MPs have called for new restrictions on violent video games after the Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik claimed he "trained" on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.