Apple’s profits jump 49% on strong demand for iPhone
Apple announces impressive results as anticipation builds over launch of tablet computer device
Sony delays rival to Nintendo’s Wii
Japanese electronics firm puts back launch of motion-sensitive controller by six months to enable software developers to produce more games for it
Apple poised to start new year with launch of tablet computer
The device, likely to be called the iSlate, has no keyboard and allows users to watch TV shows and read online magazines
Google in talks to buy local listings site Yelp
Search engine discussing acquisition of popular US reviews website, with reports that the two are closing in on a $500m deal
The illegal e-Borders disaster
Michael Cross: The electronic border control system was flawed from the outset. The IT profession needs to learn to stand up to its paymasters
Darling to reject tax break for Britain’s video game developers
Industry that produced Tomb Raider and Grand Theft Auto will receive no financial help in pre-budget report, despite intense lobbying
Train times, satnavs and The Sims top list of iPhone apps
Utilities feature strongly in Apple's 2009 list of best-selling mobile software, following a 'sensational' year
Google buys mobile ad firm for $750m
Search engine giant moves into mobile advertising with swoop for Silicon Valley start-up AdMob. By Mark Sweney
Vacuum cleaner tycoon Sir James Dyson doles out £45m among children
Dyson firm also pledges £5m to the Royal College of Art after shares deal nets the inventor £105m
Breakfast briefing: Europe carves out anti three strikes legislation
Today's stories from around the web: EU drafts new telecoms bill | Galleon insider trading case continues to spread | Laser etched lemons!
Intel struggles against rising tide of accusations
Intel and its supporters have attacked allegations of bribery and coercion - but the silicon chip pioneer could find it hard to fight yet more claims of anti-competitive behaviour
Apple and Amazon will power on through slump, say analysts
After Apple and Amazon share prices reached record highs last week, analysts say they will go from strength to strength. By Bobbie Johnson
Microsoft quarterly results better than expected
Computer giant reports 18% drop in profit but says launch of Windows 7 will boost sales
Windows 7 set to break retail records
Microsoft's latest software beats Harry Potter to become biggest pre-order in Amazon's history
Shazam secures heavyweight US backing
British mobile music service Shazam has secured investment from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. By Richard Wray