Bill Gates on Ebola and the low risk of the disease in the US: ‘Health is very unjust’

At the Sibos banking conference, the ex-Microsoft CEO and chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation talked to the Guardian about Ebola and the low chance of a US epidemic

What is the ‘Google tax’?

The chancellor, George Osborne, wants to crack down on technology firms avoiding UK tax through ‘Double Irish’ arrangements. What are these schemes and will his new measures work?

BlackBerry looks to long turnaround despite sliding sales

Revenues at Canadian smartphone maker tumble 42% from a year ago, as western consumers continue to abandon its phones

Bioreactive bump that could replace sell-by dates wins James Dyson award

Label full of gelatine reveals bump as items perish and aims to reduce food waste, says 23-year-old design graduate

Advertising watchdog bans three ‘copycats’ of government websites

Users on unofficial sites had to pay premiums for health insurance cards, passports and birth certificates

Can a new guide and app ensure a happy flatshare?

Penny Anderson: From unpaid bills to raucous bedroom noises and piles of dirty dishes, a new guide could tackle the tricky aspects of house sharing before the problems even arise

Are you receiving, O2? We can’t get a mobile signal at home

Consumer advice: It worked when we took out the contract, but doesn’t now

Drunk online shopping regrets: clarinets, elephants and flatpacks

One glass of wine too many and one click too far – these days you can pay a high price for being drunk in charge of a laptop or smartphone. Our writers share their stories of accidental bulk buys and bargains that didn’t seem so wise the morning after

How eBay transformed the way people shop – and what they sell

In the 15 years since its first UK sale, the e-commerce pioneer has made millionaires and reinvented itself. Has it lost its edge?

With a degree in film, I feel I’m getting nowhere

Work advice: I'm average at everything, including my chosen career. What should I do?

How to write the perfect out-of-office message

Leaving the office for a summer break? Here’s some help on how to craft the perfect reply for days away. By Hannah Jane Parkinson

Is it really so smart to make your finances an open book?

Personal finance apps can make it easier to keep track of your money. Many boast of being 'free'… but there's a price to pay in terms of privacy, writes Michael Scaturro

The New Forest ‘tech creche’ says a lot about modern life

Erica Buist: The nature reserve now offers a place to leave your phone so you can enjoy nature in uninterrupted bliss. But why can't people just hit the off switch?

Unboxing – the YouTube phenomenon that lets you see what you’re getting

Erica Buist: First it was 'haul girls' showing off their purchases, now it's videos of people unpackaging toys – and they're potentially making millions

Re: group emails and why they’re a scourge. PLEASE READ

Guy Browning: The company-wide email is as popular as spam, and often a signal of corporate failure. As the BBC’s ex-HR boss will tell you