» Bing to index Twitter updates

Microsoft has a new weapon in its Internet search duel with Google - full access to Twitter’s communications hotbed.

» Ditch the DVDs: Disney's 'Keychest' Alters Idea of How to Own a Movie

Disney is pushing a new technology called Keychest that allows consumers to buy permanent on-demand access to a movie or TV show from multiple devices.

» Microsoft readies bumper update on October 13

October 13 will see Microsoft issue the biggest security update ever that aims to fix 34 vulnerabilities. The update will include 13 bulletins that between them tackle 34 vulnerabilities.

» We learnt an important lesson in corporate honesty: Narayana Murthy

The year 2009 has been a unique one. It has taught us, the business people in India, many important lessons. Clearly, the first one is that there could be a synchronised recession in the world. We had all along been brought up under the assumption that India went contra to most other economies.

» Internet overtakes television in UK

Record £1.75bn online spend makes UK first major economy to spend more on web advertising, says Internet Advertising Bureau. By Mark Sweney

» World's first 4G wireless network launched

The world's first fourth-generation wireless service was launched yesterday by Sweden's TeliaSonera, as equipment vendors vie for a high-stakes contract for building the next stage of the network, reports Financial Times.