Google is not ‘in cahoots with NSA’, says chief legal officer

David Drummond reiterates firm's line over leaks and calls for global governmental action to regulate secret collection of data

James Gandolfini: master Soprano, dies of suspected heart attack in Italy

Heart attack suspected in death of much-loved actor who starred as gangster family head in The Sopranos

Boot up: Microsoft / Nokia acquisition talks, iPhone passwords security, YouTube ad revenues and more

Plus Stratasys buys MakerBot, Android v iOS, AR glasses for teachers, Kickstopper, how to uninstall McAfee Antivirus, and more. By Stuart Dredge

Frank Langella to take on role of King Lear at Chichester Festival Theatre

Festival theatre's Angus Jackson to direct Langella in role often called the Ever~est of acting at Minerva theatre in November

James Gandolfini dies aged 51

Star of HBO's hit series The Sopranos may have suffered heart attack in Italy, according to cable network spokeswoman

Xbox One: Microsoft U-turns on DRM restrictions after gamer outcry

Keith Stuart: Company responds to global outcry and removes daily online requirements and restrictions to pre-owned sales. Xbox president, Don Mattrick, thanks gamers for "candid feedback"

Public Enemy bring the noise to fans… on BitTorrent

Stuart Dredge: Hip-hop group's new single will be given away for free, with fans invited to remix it

NSA Prism program a game changer on web privacy, says Sir Martin Sorrell

WPP chief, along with Jimmy Wales and Vivienne Westwood, raise concerns over extend of data collection program. By Mark Sweney

Data shows 4.3% of UK iPhone owners are using sports betting apps

William Hill is most popular by active users, but bet365 beats it for monthly engagement, says Onavo. By Stuart Dredge

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on the NSA leaks – Cannes Lions 2013 video

Cannes Lions: Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales talks to John Plunkett about the implications of the National Security Agency leaks

50 best apps for kids from 2013 that parents can trust

These iPhone, iPad and Android apps won't leave you with a big bill, but will provide stimulating education, creativity and entertainment for children. By Stuart Dredge

Gaming as a force for good – Cannes Lions 2013 video debate

Games designer Jane McGonigal and Mark Holdum from media buying agency PHD talk to John Plunkett at the 2013 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity

Apple TV gets HBO Go and WatchESPN apps as iTunes video sales heat up

iTunes customers buying 800k TV shows and 350k films every day, as 'hobby' set-top box gets more services. By Stuart Dredge

Sean Parker and wife spat on in public as part of backlash to lavish wedding

Billionaire internet investor describes being stunned by false media reports that have prompted intense public backlash

Russia needs to reclaim its ‘digital sovereignty’ from US, says MP

Sergei Zheleznyak says Kremlin should create its own 'backdoor' access following revelations of NSA's internet surveillance