Google's seasonal Easter egg: 'Let it snow'Google's latest 'Easter egg' shows off the search giant's fluffy side, by letting it snow over a users' search results. December 17, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Google
UK government 'bracing' for private email, text messaging FoI requestsIf you're a Freedom of Information request hound, the UK's data protection agency has ruled that private emails of government ministers are covered under the law. December 16, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in CXO
Apple releases iTunes Match to UK, Europe usersiTunes Match is (finally) available outside the U.S., including the UK and mainland Europe. It's time to get your music matched.December 15, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Apple
Microsoft's European 'cloud pact' still does not protect data against FISA, Patriot ActMicrosoft's cloud pact with Europe still does not protect EU citizens from U.S. law, like FISA or the Patriot Act. Was it simply signed to quell fears, and prevent the loss of business?December 15, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Microsoft
One-quarter of Europeans offline, and have never seen a LOLcatAround 100 million Europeans have never been online, casting doubt over how far the Internet actually reaches. It seems governments are stalling in hope 4G could solve the problem.December 14, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Hardware
Google 'glitch' returns swearing if you 'define an English person'Google may have to crank out the spanners again, as when users attempt to define what an English person is, offensive results are displayed in the number one spot.December 14, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Google
Twitter will tell you when a user blocks youTwitter users are now being told that they are being blocked by another user. Whether it is a bug, or designed as so, it is not clear.December 14, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Social Media
UK expectations for Google Wallet: Great idea, busted flushGoogle Wallet could be brought to the UK in time for the 2012 Olympics. While the mobile payment application is a great idea, it might not stick with the Brits.December 13, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Google
UK data regulator issues cookie warning; Google faces compliance challengeThe UK data protection agency is preparing its vat of dough for an online cookie fight, giving companies and businesses six months to prepare for a change in the law.December 13, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Government: US
Europe regulators called on to end mobile network, VoIP traffic bandwidth disputeEuropean regulators are set to challenge how mobile operators prioritise its traditional mobile calling traffic over voice-over-IP traffic.December 13, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Networking
Google, Motorola merger review suspended by European regulatorsEuropean antitrust regulators have suspended an investigation into Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility to ask for more details. December 11, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Finance
UK's 4G network may be delayed until 2015UK web and phone regulator Ofcom warns that 4G networks may not be generally available until 2015, adding further dampeners on plans for high-speed mobile networks.December 11, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Government: US
Skype monitoring, Gmail hacks, and fake iTunes updates: How governments can track youWikileaks' recent 'Spy Files' shows how the private intelligence sector can access your Gmail accounts, use ISPs to spy on you, and even inject in-progress downloads to track you.December 11, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Government: US
News to know: Russian election botnet; Twitter's role in UK riots, Spy techNews to know -- December 5-9: A look back at the news from London, the UK and wider Europe, on all the bits that were missed during the week's coverage.December 10, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in United Kingdom
Motorola secures Europe-wide sales ban on iPhone, iPadA German court has imposed a preliminary injunction on Apple's 3G-enabled iOS devices across Europe for infringing a Motorola-held patent. December 8, 2011 by Zack Whittaker in Enterprise Software