PC business still waning as Microsoft’s Windows 8 fails to lift it Lenovo overtakes HP as the top seller, as worldwide shipments fall by more than 10% year on year in the second quarter. By Charles Arthur
Apple played ‘central role’ in ebook price-fixing conspiracy, says federal judge Tech company to face trial for damages over attempt to thwart Amazon's dominance after book publishers settle with US
4G: EE to introduce higher prices for faster connections New contracts to include different price bands for higher speeds from September, in a first for a UK mobile network. By Juliette Garside
Snapchat: self-destructing messaging app raises $60m in funding Startup plans to add in-app purchases to product that makes users' photos and videos disappear shortly after being viewed. By Stuart Dredge
Google-Waze acquisition will be investigated by the FTC Watchdog's action follows demands from consumer groups and is part of scrutiny of tech pioneer across the globe. By Charles Arthur
Charity funds hi-tech drive to cure social ills Nominet Trust aims to help start-up businesses use the web to create an 'e-topia'
Google Waze acquisition needs antitrust probe – Consumer Watchdog US pressure group asks Department of Justice to investigate search giant's $1.3bn takeover of Israel-based traffic app
Yahoo, Google, Facebook and more face fight to salvage reputations over NSA leaks Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, AOL, Skype, YouTube and Apple have been floundering for a response
NSA scandal: what data is being monitored and how does it work? Everything you need to know about data gathering from internet companies by the US National Security Agency
iPhone 4 sales could be blocked in US after Samsung 3G patent victory US tech giant claims ruling it infringed patent essential for 3G standard will have 'no impact' on availability of its products. By Charles Arthur
Obama takes aim at ‘patent trolls’ White House outlines measures against 'non-practising entities' – but defenders say they will be hard to eradicate. By Charles Arthur
Apple in US court over accusations of fixing prices of ebooks Justice Department arguing tech firm conspired with publishers to set prices of ebooks – and break Amazon's grip on market
Zynga lays off 580 employees Social gaming company behind FarmVille is also closing offices in New York, Dallas and Los Angeles to save $80m a year
Apple in court over ebook price-fixing accusations Company has refused to settle over claims that it conspired with publishers to raise the price of products in the US
How one Irish woman made $22bn for Apple in a year A private individual who shuns publicity, Cathy Kearney is thought to be the brains behind the Cork office that has helped save Apple billions