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Sony has announced a recall on certain Cyber-shot digital cameras, due to defects in the liquid crystal displays.

Ofcom has announced that it will be legal to use low power FM transmitters in the UK from December 8th.

Share prices in the world’s largest internet search engine exceeded $500 on Wall Street yesterday, making it the third largest technology firm in the US.

The PCA has criticised broadband providers for mis-informing businesses and supplying them with inadequate connections for their uses.

Linux owners could be liable to pay a fee to Microsoft, the software giant’s CEO Steve Ballmer has suggested.

Sonic Solutions has filed a patent infringement complaint against German software manufacturer Nero AG and its US affiliate for infringement of one of its video editing patents.

Samsung has signed a distribution deal with eSys, whose contract with former partner Seagate was recently terminated over an audit dispute.

The European Union has ordered Microsoft to hand over information on its software.

A freelance programmer has been reimbursed for refusing to install Windows on a laptop he bought from online computer giant Dell.

Computer buying group Brigantia is set to introduce a ‘bespoke build’ element to its Buyguard warranty scheme.

In a competition promoting the Sony rewards scheme, XMA is a giving away a Sony PSP complete with a 1GB memory card.

Fast-growing online entertainment retailer Play.Com has staked a claim in the PC sector, launching a dedicated section to take on the likes of Dabs.