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A thirst for knowledge
Wikipedia and other online databases provide a soupy morass of information, but where can we find the variety of views that leads to wisdom, asks Andrew Orlowski. -
Germans lead the charge to register .eu domain names
Within a week of registration opening for .eu domains, Brussels has been deluged with applications - with the Germans in the vanguard. Tom Rowland reports. -
OFT warns of unfair advantage on data
An Office of Fair Trading report is expected to conclude that government-owned bodies compete unfairly in the market in public sector information. -
Tiny tubes could bring big savings on fuel bills
Winter fuel bills are expensive but fear not, says Michael Pollitt - nanotechnology might soon offer a cheaper alternative. -
Hold the web in the palm of your hand
Victor Keegan: Webaroo's new data capture technology suggests that the ability to carry your own customised web around with you will soon be unexceptional. -
Technobile
Kieren McCarthy wonders if there is anything more frightening, and at the same time more pathetic, than someone in an impotent techno-rage. -
Read this week's letters
Send your letters, comments, questions and rants to tech@theguardian.com, and please include your address and post town. -
Has file sharing cost the music industry £1.1bn in 3 years?
Not according to a back-of-the-envelope calculation by Jupiter Research's Mark Mulligan, who reckons the true figure is closer to £290m. -
Can the Xbox 360 outsell the PlayStation 3?
Yes. At least, if you take the word of Chris Lewis, the European regional vice president at Microsoft Xbox. But he would say that, wouldn't he? -
Discipline: a driving force behind creativity
If videogame development is to remain fresh, argues Keith Stuart, the industry needs a corporate culture that nourishes quirky design - but within a strict framework. -
Mio's A701 smartphone
Integrating a GPS satellite navigation system into a mobile may sound like a tall order, but Mio are leading the way. -
Evesham's MBox hard disk and Roku streamer
If your PC's hard drive is cluttered with audio files, Evesham has a solution. -
RabbitPoint's VoIP mobile a mixed bag
RabbitPoint's new VoIP mobile combines surprisingly good quality with a lack of flexibility. -
Screens, Tablets, email: but is Bill happy at his work?
Bill Gates may be the world's richest man, but the technology he uses to do his job is probably not much different from yours, writes Jack Schofield. -
Ask Jack
Got a problem or question with your computer? Jack can help. Send your questions and comments to jack.schofield@theguardian.com. Published letters will be edited for brevity; please include full details with your query. -
Resolution for earthly troubles
To most of us it is a quirky desktop toy for checking out our house or a few world landmarks from space. But according to a group of US scientists, Google Earth is becoming an important tool for coordinating disaster relief efforts. - Has Hollywood gone overboard on piracy?The entertainment industry argues that its new AACS digital rights management system for HD discs will bring flexibility to the use of video content, but consumer campaigners say it has taken too much control. George Cole reports.
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