Industry News

100,000 users invited to beta test Google Wave
Google Wave will combine e-mail, instant messaging and file sharing to offer an all-inclusive online communication experience.

Twitter used to deliver UK court injunction
A Twitter user who posted under a false identity has been issued with a court injunction through the service for breach of copyright.

Microsoft launches Windows Mobile 6.5 as 'stop-gap'
With Windows Mobile 7 still some months away, Microsoft has launched Windows Mobile 6.5 to retain a position in the smartphone market.

Bloggers must say when they're paid
The US Federal Trade Commission has decided that bloggers will henceforth be required to disclose clear details of any payments or freebies they are given by companies whose products they review.

Amazon payment services go mobile
Amazon's launch of the Mobile Payments System unleashes a new wave of competition with Apple.

Phishing attack nabs 10,000 Hotmail passwords
Confirmation has come from Microsoft that the publication of thousands of Hotmail account passwords was the result of a phishing attack.

Ask Deals service finds the best consumer bargains
Search engine Ask.com has launched a new service directing users to the best online discounts.

30,000 more accounts leaked as phishing attacks hit Google and Yahoo!
Thousands of users of Google and Yahoo! e-mail services have also fallen victim to what is being described as "an industry-wide phishing scheme."

Google CEO announces that economy is recovering
Speaking at a recent press conference, Google CEO Eric Schmidt stated that the advertising economy is recovering, and that Google has resumed hiring and investment.

Google's aim to revolutionise news media
The latest tools from Google could change the way news is both produced and experienced on the internet.