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EMI loses first round in legal battle to Redigi

Online seller of second-hand MP3 tracks can continue trading while it battles EMI over copyright infringement

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Ofcom calls for measures to stop 'slamming' by broadband providers

Regulator puts forward proposals that would see independent checks when people switch phone or broadband suppliers

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O2 staff work at home for a day in flexible working experiment

Communications provider says companies that establish careful flexible working patterns reap the benefits, but most companies have no plans for flexible working

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CEOP child safety version of Internet Explorer upgraded

Child protection agency adds new features to its version of IE9

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Twitter joke trial goes to appeal

Following Paul Chambers' conviction for posting a "menacing message" on Twitter, his QC will argue at today's appeal that it was not a criminal offence

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Consumers still get raw deal with extended warranties says OFT

Consumer watchdog says there are still "credible" concerns about the value for money of extended warranties, but has welcomed retailers' proposals to protect consumers

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Safer Internet Day aims to tackle children's online behaviour

Annual educational safety event continues to push online safety message, following research findings that a significant number of children are putting themselves in danger

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Internet industry plans common standard to fight phishing email

Email providers including Google, Microsoft and Yahoo form an alliance with the aim of developing a common authentication standard to help identify phishing emails

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BT develops BT Fon Wifi app for Blackberry smartphone users

App will make it easier for users of RIM's smartphone to log on to BT's Wifi hotspots

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CIFAS reports alarming rise in theft from customer accounts

Fraud prevention company reveals a shocking increase in the number of employees stealing from customer accounts

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Facebook reveals plans to become public company and raise $5bn

Social networking site to float on the stock market and sell shares in the business

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Broadband faster but shortfall in advertised speeds still a problem

Ofcom report finds speeds have increased but are still less than promised

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Maplin opens Facebook Social store

Electronics retailer makes more use of social media

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