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Photos: INQ Cloud Touch unveiled as the Facebook phone

The phones' homescreens provide a visual Facebook feed for clicking through friends' updates, pictures, videos and web pages, with one-touch links to Facebook Chat, Friends, Messages, Wall and Notifications.
Review: Internet Explorer 9 - in pictures

Microsoft has released the latest version of its popular web browser

Photos: HP unveil TouchPad, Pre 3 and Veer

HP has launched its TouchPad tablet, which will run on the company's own WebOS operating system. At the event in San Francisco the company also unveiled two new smartphones, the HP Veer and HP HP Pre3, both powered by WebOS.
Photos: To hell and back - Data recovery from a burnt Nikon camera

This Nikon camera was burned in a fire, the information on the SD card was recovered using specialist techniques.
Ten most dangerous places to offshore your IT

A report published by the Brown-Wilson Group details which locations are the most risky places to outsource.
The Condor interactive build-a-bike website

An interactive “build-a-bike” facility features on a new website designed by Alienation Digital for high-end custom cycle specialists Condor Cycles
Photos: Sony PSP2 aka NGP

Sony have unveiled the PSP2 which they are calling the NGP (Next Generaton Portable).
Photos: Tablets set to kill the iPad - CES 2011

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has been hailed as the year of the tablet, with almost 100 tablets expected to be launched during the week. Computer Weekly rounds up the top tablets set to topple Apple’s iPad success.
Photos: The kids are not alright on Google Street View

These pictures from Google Street View show how kids all over the world are fun-loving, funny and above all fearless.
Photos: The weirdest photos on Google Street View

We at Computer Weekly towers love Google Street View, here's a round-up of some of the weirdest pictures from around the world.
Photos: The most anticipated gadgets of 2011

Last year we saw some amazing gadget developments but next year promises to be even bigger as Google go further into the mobile phone market with the Playstation Phone and also venture into web TV.
Photos: The funniest pictures on Google Street View

If a car goes around the world and takes pictures of everything it sees, it's bound to find some funny stuff going on. Here are some highlights.
Photos: The 7 sins of Windows Phone 7

Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 (WP7) in October this year. Considered as the first serious offering from the company in the mobile operating system (OS) space, WP7 has met some criticism from users and analysts.
Photos: Computer Weekly IT Blog Awards 2010 - The winners

Who’s the 2010 blogger of the year? What is the best gadget blog on the web? All these questions will be answered.
Photos: Highlights of the Blog Awards 2010 party!

The 2010 Blog Awards ceremony went with a bang! Here are some highlights of the night.
Sign up for the CARE IT adventure challenge

Computer Weekly has teamed up with charity CARE International to launch the first IT Adventure Challenge event
Unified Comms for the smaller business

Bob Tarzey from Quocirca looks at how smaller businesses can benefit from deploying unified communications
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT - the top 10

Computer Weekly presents the first ever list of the most influential people in UK IT
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT - numbers 11-20

Computer Weekly presents the first ever list of the most influential people in UK IT
MySpace new look test drive

MySpace is revamping its social networking site to take on Facebook. See what all the fuss is about...
The first solar-powered internet cafe in Kenya

UK charity Computer Aid has officially launched its first solar-powered internet café in Kenya - enabling rural communities with no electricity to get online
Photos: The Greatest IT films of all time

Following the release of The Social Network, ComputerWeekly.com looks at the greatest IT films of all time.
This year's Byte Night raises £425,000 so far

More than 600 people took part in the IT industry's annual open air sleep-out to raise funds for underprivileged children
Windows Phone 7 - The Phones

Microsoft unveiled nine new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro, HTC HD7, Samsung Focus, LG Optimus, LG Quantum and the Dell Venue Pro. We have a look at the line-up.
Photos: First look at OpenOffice 3.3

OpenOffice 3.3 beta is giving the Microsoft office 2010 proprietary suite of productivity applications a good run for its money. Adrian Bridgwater takes a look at the free, open source office productivity suite.
Photos: Putting the PGA Ryder Cup 2010 golf tournament on the web

The Celtic Manor Hotel in Wales is hosting the PGA Ryder Cup 2010 golf tournament next month. In anticipation of an explosion of visitors to its website during the 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Hotel management took the decision to upgrade its existing five year old system.
Photos: Blackberry Playbook rivals iPad

Blackberry-maker Research in Motion (RIM) has launched its tablet, the Blackberry PlayBook. With RIM’s stronghold in the enterprise market, its new tablet looks set to build upon its corporate market position.
Photos: Predictive analytics save endangered zebras in Kenya

ComputerWeekly.com's Jenny Williams speaks to Guy Parker, head of biodiversity management at Marwell Wildlife during IBM’s recent Start Summit to discuss how data analytics will help to save the Grevy's zebra in Kenya.
Photos: Payment technology in the US

We take a look at the current payment technologies across three major US cities
Internet Explorer 9 beta preview

Microsoft has released the beta version of its latest web browser, which uses HTML 5.0 and DirectX graphics acceleration.
SAP's future of retail research labs

SAP’s Future Retail Centre, near Zurich, Switzerland, houses a range of new technologies that could change the way we shop in years to come.
See the datacentre of the future

Capgemini has created the first of a new breed of datacentres which mean it will never have to build a datacentre again after completing its Merlin datacentre.
Photos: A history of the demise of the NHS IT programme

The controversial NHS National Programme for IT "is no longer needed", according to the Department of Health. Computer Weekly tracks the demise of the project in pictures.
The IT behind Glorious Goodwood

IT services provider CMS Group is now the provider of IT helpdesk services for the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex. See this picture gallery to understand what goes on at Goodwood as well as some of the IT that underpins the venue.
Making the case for a greener data centre

Although “Green” has slid down the list of priorities throughout the recession, it has not disappeared completely. Clive Longbottom looks at how to put a value on green IT investments.
IT supplier MindTree celebrates 10 years in pictures

Indian IT services provider MindTree is celebrating 10 years supporting the Spastics Society in Indian state Karnatica which was formed in 1999.
Photos: The new Apple iPod Touch, Nano and Shuffle

Apple unveiled their latest line of music players as well as Apple TV. We take a closer look at the line-up and see what's changed.
Photos: Samsung Galaxy Tab - the iPad killer

The Samsung Galaxy Tab will be unveiled on the 2nd September in Berlin, Germany. Here's a quick look at the tablet being billed as the first iPad killer.
What would be the first thing to load onto your new Amazon Kindle?

The Kindle is arriving in the UK. Computer Weekly. checks out the must-have books and MP3s that should be on your Kindle.
Photos: Adobe Creative Suite 5

Adobe’s Creative Suite 5 is vast: 15 core applications covering web design, Flash design and development, print design and publishing, and video production.
Putting a value on social media in business

Companies can use social networking both internally and externally to improve efficiency, save money and connect to customers.
Flipbook: Helpdesk calls from hell

Here are some classic helpdesk calls to lighten the day.
Photos: New Amazon Kindle for just £109

Amazon launched the latest generation of their eBook reader, the Kindle, at the competitive price of £109 for WiFi and £149 for WiFi and 3G. Here we look at what makes them the market leaders.
How to browse the web securely

Internet users need to be on their guard for rogue web sites, phishing attacks and security holes in web browsers. Jenny Williams offers some top tips on browsing safely and securely.
Intel Silicon Photonics

Intel steps up its interest in using optical fibres for high speed interconnects in processor-based systems, developing a prototype silicon-based semiconductor laser to support 50Gbit/s optical links in computers.
British Airways launches mobile phone apps

BA has launched apps for iPhone, Android and Blackberry mobile devices to allow mobile check-in and travel updates to passengers
How Intel Atom processors are supporting 1000mph Bloodhound car

Bloodhound, the latest UK attempt to improve the world land speed record, is using Intel technology
David Beckham talks to fans around the world via Cisco telepresence

England footballing superstar David Beckham teamed up with Yahoo to talk to fans around the world using telepresence technology at Cisco's London office.
Photos: MoD Taranis - unmanned combat aircraft

A prototype unmanned combat aircraft of the future, Taranis, has been unveiled by the MOD for the first time today. Named after the Celtic god of thunder, the concept demonstrator will test the possibility of developing the first ever autonomous stealthy Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) that would ultimately be capable of precisely striking targets at long range, even in another continent.
Instantly boost PC performance

Even a new PC will eventually slow down. A solid state disk can be a relatively easy upgrade to boost boot time and performance of the operating system.
Business case for the Connected Enterprise

Clive Longbottom, founder of analyst house, Quocirca, asssses the business benefits of extending the corporate network to support collaborative applications.
Flying car wins its wings

TerraFugia has developed a flying car with the help of Dassault Systems computer-adied design software.
Microsoft Home explores future uses of technology

The Microsoft Home explores technology that might enhance life at home in the next five to ten years.
Worshipful Company of Information Technologists receives Royal Charter

The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT), the City of London’s 100th livery company, celebrates its receipt of a Royal Charter.
WWF-UK cuts IT costs and reduces carbon footprint

The recession has put pressure on charities to cut their overheads. As a result, not-for-profit environmental group WWF-UK had to cut its costs.
Photos: iPhone 4 - What's new and improved

Apple unveiled the iPhone 4 yesterday, this gallery looks at what changes/improvements have been made.
The Computer Weekly guide to Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is changing the way IT departments buy IT. Businesses have a range of paths to the cloud, including infrastructure, platforms and applications that are available from cloud providers as online services.
MeeGo test drive

MeeGo is a new Linux operating system for mobile devices, desktop PCs and Net Books. Cliff Saran takes a close look at what it has to offer.
European Space Agency gets IP Wan to handle satellite images

The European Space Agency is using an IP wide area network from Interoute to link up its 13 sites with bandwidth of between 1.5Mbps and 500Mbps. This picture gallery shows examples of the satellite images stored and secured on the network.
Office 2010 review in pictures and video

The biggest problem with Office 2010 is earlier versions of Office itself. Any of the past two or three editions of the software are capable of handling day-to-day tasks – so why upgrade? Tim Anderson investigates.
NHS North Somerset PCT revamps telecoms

NHS North Somerset PCT improves communication at its new health centre with a flexible communications system supplier by Virgin Media Business.
Photos: The 2010 Election in pictures

The Election has been long and hard for all three parties with each leader vying for our attentions. We sum up the campaign in a bid to help you make up your mind.
A guide to ERP for small and large businesses

Bob Tarzey looks at the business case for integrating ERP systems for large and small companies
Photos: Avatar Tree of Life in Hyde Park

Visitors to Hyde Park were greeted with a high-tech model of the Tree of Souls from James Cameron’s film Avatar last weekend.
Visual Studio 2010 first look

Visual Studio 2010 offers an integrated environment of tools and server infrastructure that Microsoft says can be used to simplify the entire application development process.
Competition: Win tickets to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Finals

Computer Weekly has teamed up with Mahindra Satyam to give away FIFA World Cup™ match tickets, including two tickets for the FIFA World Cup™ Final itself.
Photos: Adobe CS5 first look

CS5 is the latest release of Adobe's Creative Suite, which includes tighter workflow to help designers and Flash developers work more efficiently across Photoshop. Illustrator and Flash.
Virtual desktops online in space

Astronauts at the International Space Station are being given access to applications and websites through Citrix’s XenDesktop software.
Photos: CERN - A tour of the large hadron collider

This month is the 20th anniversary of the Web, which was invented by Tim Berners-Lee at Cern in March 1989.
Photos: Hardware Hoarders - Your old computers (PART 2)

Last year we invited Computer Weekly readers to send us photos and videos of the oldest IT equipment they've held on to, and to share their excuses for hoarding it. Have a look at some of the entrants.
Photos: Hardware Hoarders - Your old computers (PART 1)

Last year we invited Computer Weekly readers to send us photos and videos of the oldest IT equipment they've held on to, and to share their excuses for hoarding it. Have a look at some of the entrants.
Photos: Hardware Hoarders - Your old computers (PART 3)

Last year we invited Computer Weekly readers to send us photos and videos of the oldest IT equipment they've held on to, and to share their excuses for hoarding it. Have a look at some of the entrants.
Gatwick gears up for complete IT overhaul

Gatwick Airport was recently sold to Global Infrastructure Partners, which is planning an overhaul of the entire operation. Technology will be a big part of that, with nearly all the systems needing attention.
Photos: F1 - The wind beneath Red Bull's wings

This year see Red Bull Racing enter the Formula One championships with Sebastien Vettel and Mark Webber taking to the grid. We look at what goes into putting the team on the track!
Photos: The role of technology in the Chile aid effort

When a natural disaster strikes, one of the first things to go down is the communications network. These pictures illustrate how technology is helping in the aid effort.
Photos: World Cup 2010 gets its own Hand of God

Hundreds of thousands of people will be attending this year’s Football World Cup in South Africa either as spectators or workers. But what no-one will notice, and few probably know, is that software written by Mahindra Satyam will make sure everything off the pitch goes smoothly.
The ten noughtiest inventions

Technology-based innovations dominate a list of the best inventions of the past decade.
Winter Olympics sets marker for London 2012

It has been difficult to miss the fact that the Winter Olympics are being held in Vancouver, Canada.
Photos: Great female technology entrepreneurs

While the arguments over how to get a better gender balance in tech fly back and forth, we’ve highlighted just a few female entrepreneurs working in the UK who founded their own IT companies, or use technology to provide a product or service.
Michael Dell buys Magnum Photos archive

Michael Dell , chief of computer firm Dell ,...
Photos: The technology driving air traffic control

Controlling air traffic is one of the world’s more stressful jobs. But despite the apparent complexity of the task, and the high-tech appearance of the equipment, it’s still a job that relies completely on the ability and skill of its staff.
Photos: Virus sculptures from computer waste

Sculptor Forrest McCluer brings a new twist to the term "computer virus" by constructing 3D representations of biological viruses using old computer parts.
Photos: How technology is helping Haiti

This photo story shows how the UN Foundation and it's partners are setting up telecommunications to help the people of Haiti stay connected with the rest of the world.
How Top Gear laptop survived Bolivian expedition

The BBC Top Gear presenters took a 1,000 mile road trip through the rainforests of Boliva to the Pacific coast of Chile.
Travel chaos iPhone survival guide

Workers in the UK are used to trains running late, but the recent cold spell really moved the boundaries.
Photos: Gadgets of 2010 - What will rock your world!

This year promises to be the year of the gadget, with Google entering the mobile phone market and laptops getting smaller by the minute it seems our pockets will be full and our wallets empty in 2010.
Google unveils Nexus One smartphone

Computer Weekly takes a first look at the functions and features in Google's 'iPhone killer'
Microsoft unveils Slate tablet PC

Years ago Microsoft tried to convince everyone that the tablet PC was the future. But it failed. Now it is yting again with Slate.
iPhone app reveals MPs' expenses

MP Expenses, from Satosoft, gives iPhone users information on what UK MP’s have been spending their money on.
How to upgrade your Wi-Fi Network

With the 802.11n or Wireless-N standard ratified, now is the best time to consider a wireless network upgrade. Find out how in Cliff Saran's step-by-step guide.
Stocking fillers for geeks for under 20 quid

Check out our list of Christmas gifts for geeks, all for under £20.
Photos: Great geeky gifts between 20 and 100 pounds

It's that time of year and most of you will panic buy before the big day, so we decided to give you some pointers on what to get your geek.
Photos: The Noughties - Technology events of the last decade

ComputerWeekly.com looks back over the past decade and pinpoints the events that marked each year in the technology industry,
Top 10 best-selling iPhone apps in the UK

The Apple App Store has more than 100,000 applications, but what are the best selling apps this year in the UK?
A glimpse of future technology from IBM Hursley

Hurlsey is IBM's biggest software lab in Europe. We find out what future technologies the boffins are working on.
Photos: Gadget gift guide for IT Pros

Wondering what to get an IT Pro for Christmas? Well, let ComputerWeekly.com help you find those techie gifts for over £100. You'll probably want one of these for yourself.
Ten IT Christmas wishes for business

The end of the year and the seasonal festivities are often a time for reflection. But what will CEOs be asking CIOs to give them for Christmas?
Photos: Top ten must-have mobiles for Christmas reviewed

Here are this year’s top ten mobile phones that would make great Christmas presents.
Top 10 UK Google searches in 2009

Facebook has been revealed as the most searched for term in the UK this year in Google's annual Zeitgeist list.
Review: The best mobiles for business

Businesses now have a dizzying variety of smartphones available to them. Consumer handset makers such as Samsung and HTC are now focusing their attentions on the enterprise market.