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Touch and pay cards get go ahead

UK consumers will soon be able to settle bills of less than £10 with a touch of their credit and debit cards.

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IPTV for deaf people takes off

A new web-based television service, or IPTV, for British Sign Language (BSL) users has recently launched in the UK.

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Linux evolves for mobile devices

A version of the increasingly popular Linux operating system Ubuntu will be developed for use on net-enabled phones and devices.

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Currys to eject audio cassettes

The digital world has finally caught up with the humble audio cassette as electrical retailer Currys announced it will stop stocking them.

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Google searches web's dark side

One in 10 web pages scrutinised by search giant Google contained malicious code that could infect a user's PC.

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Galileo system 'in deep crisis'

Europe's proposed satellite-navigation system, Galileo, will need more public funds if it is to be built.

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Mobile TV predicted to be a hit

TV could overtake gaming and music as the consumer's favoured application for mobile phones, according to research.

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Facing up to Facebook fears

Internet law professor Michael Geist says attempts to block social media sites such as Facebook are misguided.

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Exam papers tagged to beat cheats

Exam papers have been tagged and other new technology has been used for the first time to try to combat cheating.

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Sounds bring Google Earth to life

As well as homing in on visual feasts around the globe, users of Google Earth may soon be able to listen to the sounds that accompany them.

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'Guessing' robots find their way

Robots that use "guesswork" to navigate through unfamiliar surroundings are being developed by US researchers.

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Smart hat brings play to disabled

A "smart" cap that allows disabled children to "drive" radio-controlled cars and boats, has been launched.

The Dream-Racer device has four motion sensors that detect small movements of the head, which are then fed wirelessly to control the toy's direction.

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The site where fans fund new bands

Ambitious musicians and bands seeking to get an album recorded are turning to a new website which allows them to appeal direct to their fans to finance them in return for a slice of any profits should they make it big.

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Hyper-connected generation rises

An increasing number of applications has been launched that take advantage of "always on" connections, either over the net or on mobile devices.

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MP3 players could boast sat-nav

Computer scientists are hoping to add GPS satellite navigation technology to hand-held music devices like MP3s, to help guide pedestrians around cities.

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Bandwidth leap for British forces

UK forces in Afghanistan and Iraq have started using a new satellite system that will see a dramatic improvement in their communications capability.

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