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Memristor revolution backed by HPA potentially revolutionary circuit component, once a laboratory curiosity, is to be mass-produced for the first time.
+ Global broadband divide revealedThe global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures.
+ Samsung releases iPad competitorSamsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab.
+ Apple creates a social networkApple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software.
+ US seeks input on net data rulesUS net users are being asked for their opinions about what ISPs should be allowed to do with web traffic flowing through their networks.
+ Dell pulls out of battle for 3ParDell withdraws its bid for 3Par after rival Hewlett-Packard raises its offer for the data storage company to $2.1bn.
+ Sony rolls out rival to iTunesSony has unveiled its own music and video download service in an announcement timed to coincide with an Apple media event.
+ Roaming iPhone glitch continuesMobile operator O2 and Apple are still resolving a months-old data roaming issue, with customers complaining of charges they didn't incur.
+ Orange rolls out mobile HD voiceMobile firm Orange becomes the first UK network to use a new technology that claims to offer higher quality voice calls.
+ Advert watchdog gets online powerThe Advertising Standards Authority is given the power to regulate ads and marketing claims on websites and services like Facebook.
+ Wikileaks rape inquiry reopenedSweden's director of public prosecutions orders the reopening of a rape investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
+ Google and Skype face India banFollowing tough action against Blackberry, security forces in India turn their attention to Google and Skype.
+ Royal Mail puts first 'intelligent' stamp on saleThe Royal Mail launches the world's first "intelligent" stamp, the first to work with image recognition technology.
+ Rival benefits from Digg revampA revamp of the social-news site Digg has unexpectedly backfired on its owners after members redirected traffic to a rival site.
+ Paint proseThe source code MacPaint is released but who can read it?
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