Yahoo makes semantic search shift

Yahoo is starting to use key elements of next generation net technology known as the "semantic web".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7296056.stm

Manhunt 2 wins battle for release

The ban on controversial video game Manhunt 2 in the UK is lifted and the game will now go on sale.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7296278.stm

Cuba to lift consumer goods ban

Cuba's new President Raul Castro is to lift a ban on a wide range of consumer electrical appliances.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/7295714.stm

Rockstar is EA 'primary interest'

EA boss says developers Rockstar and its games is the primary interest of the firm's bid for Take Two games.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7294812.stm

Grand Theft Auto bid goes hostile

Electronic Arts takes its offer for Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two directly to the company's shareholders.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/7294057.stm

BT calls for action on net speeds

The UK's largest broadband supplier calls for the industry to be clearer about how it advertises net speeds.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7292932.stm

BBC releases fix for iPlayer hack

The BBC issues a fix to stop people downloading streamed programmes from the iPlayer website.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7293988.stm

AOL acquires Bebo social network

Time Warner's AOL internet division is buying the social networking site Bebo for $850m (£417m).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/7294174.stm

Chemical brain controls nanobots

A tiny chemical brain which could one day act as a remote control for nano-machines is demonstrated.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/sci/tech/7288426.stm

Wiki boss 'edited for donation'

Wikipedia creator Jimmy Wales is accused of agreeing to edit a Wiki page in exchange for a donation.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7291382.stm

Virtual demos over net censorship

Thousands of people take part in "virtual protests" against countries accused of censoring the internet.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/7292130.stm

Open Rights Group questions Phorm

Campaign body the Open Rights Group (ORG) calls for further detail on the workings of ad system Phorm.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7291637.stm

Users offered ad tracking choice

TalkTalk has confirmed that it will not offer a controversial ad system as a default for customers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7289481.stm

Chemical brain controls nanobots

A tiny chemical brain which could one day act as a remote control for swarms of nano-machines is demonstrated.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/sci/tech/7288426.stm