Technology

Apple TV eyes your living room

Apple has unveiled a smaller, cheaper version of its Web-to-TV device, stepping up a battle with Google and Microsoft for control of the digital living room.

Google cleared by New Zealand police

New Zealand police have found no evidence that the Internet search engine Google committed any criminal offence while photographing homes and businesses for its Street View mapping service.

US delays Internet traffic rules by seeking more comment

Communications regulators in the United States have put off a controversial decision on Internet traffic rules, giving industry and consumer groups a chance to forge a compromise.

Amazon eyes subscription TV offer

Amazon.com is talking with major media companies about offering unlimited views of older TV shows and movies online.

Staples puts Kindle on its shelves

Staples will begin selling Amazon's Kindle electronic book reader this year, making the US office supply chain the second brick-and-mortar store to offer the device.

BlackBerry maker wins reprieve on India shutdown

Research In Motion will give India access to secure BlackBerry data from September 1, according to government sources.

Cisco makes offer for Skype

The US networking giant Cisco has made an offer to acquire the Internet communications firm Skype, according to reports.

How cellphones affect sperm

Cellphones have become a big part of our lives, but men could be sacrificing their ability to father children in exchange for the convenience of mobile communication.

Inventor Dyson rewards innovative minds

His bagless vacuum cleaner and bladeless fan are loved by millions for their practicality and style, but a new generation of inventors handpicked and promoted by Sir James Dyson could revolutionise our lives.

Working computers in the harshest conditions

Computer advice is easy to come by if you're in an office somewhere, but what about when you're floating on the Atlantic Ocean or orbiting the Earth?