Google pipped – Apple the new king of Silicon Valley as market value overtakes hi-tech rival
The success of the iPhone has fuelled a huge surge in Apple's share price while a fall in online advertising has knocked Google's profits. By Andrew Clark
Illegal filesharing: Government hits back at BPI over last-minute letter
A letter from music industry body the BPI threatened to undermine a deal between the government, ISPs and the film and music industries to tackle illegal filesharing. By Mark Sweney
Internet: Veteran leaves in Microsoft shake-up
The head of Microsoft's Windows and web operations, Kevin Johnson, is leaving in a restructure. By Andrew Clark
BSkyB and Universal to launch digital music service
BSkyB is to break into the digital music market with a new business, launched in conjunction with Universal Music, that aims to take on Apple's iTunes in the UK. By Mark Sweney
Technology: Jobs’ weight loss distracts from Apple’s 31% profit increase
Nervous investors have dumped shares in the technology firm on concerns over weakening profit margins and rumours about Steve Jobs' health. By Andrew Clark
Carl Icahn joins Yahoo board
Dissident investor Carl Icahn has forced his way on to the Yahoo board after agreeing to drop his battle to oust the internet company's existing board. By Mark Sweney
Bang! And the duds are gone
Can EMI's new hire - formerly in charge of marketing domestic products - save a music business brought to its knees by digital realities? And what lessons does this have for the rest of the media? By Owen Gibson
Erik Huggers confirmed as BBC digital chief
Erik Huggers has been confirmed by the BBC as its new director of future media and technology, replacing Ashley Highfield. By Jemima Kiss
Microsoft attacks Google-Yahoo deal
The search advertising deal between Google and Yahoo should be blocked, Microsoft has told a US congressional committee. By Jemima Kiss
Google and Viacom reach deal over YouTube user data
Google has struck a deal to protect the personal data of millions of YouTube users in the $1bn copyright court case brought by Viacom. By Mark Sweney
BBC annual report: BBC sets objectives for year ahead
The BBC has been set six high-level objectives for the next year, including making itself more distinctive from other broadcasters. By Leigh Holmwood
Bebo hires ex-Google exec for Europe
Bebo has hired Kate Burns to spearhead its European operation. By Mark Sweney
Microsoft will talk to Yahoo ‘if it replaces board’
Microsoft has said it is willing to re-enter takeover talks with Yahoo, but only if the internet firm is under new management. By Richard Wray
Viacom lawsuit: Google told to hand over all YouTube user details
Google must hand over the personal information of everyone who has ever watched a video on the YouTube website as part of a billion-dollar US court case. By Bobbie Johnson
Microsoft held talks to find Yahoo buy-up partner
Microsoft has held discussions with firms including News Corp about a joint deal to buy and split Yahoo, according to a US media report. By Mark Sweney