Computing.co.uk – Majority of Wi-Fi points in the UK locked
The UK is trailing the US and many other EU countries in the number of available open Wi-Fi access points, according to research by American firm WeFi.

BBC – How online life distorts privacy rights for all
People who post intimate details about their lives on the internet undermine everybody else’s right to privacy, claims Dr Kieron O’Hara. He has called for people to be more aware of the impact on society of what they publish online.

The Register – Computerworld UK – Apple files patent for thin touchscreen
Apple has filed a patent for thinner, brighter touch-screens for its laptop and mobile devices, such as the iPhone.

The Daily Telegraph – Facebook ‘bra colour’ status update craze ‘raising breast cancer awareness’
A new Facebook craze is sweeping the social networking site, where woman give details of their bra colour, to help raise awareness for breast cancer. Thousands of female users – and some male ones – began updating their statuses on Friday with “beige”, “hot pink” and “crimson red”.

Computer Weekly – IT will be key to retailers’ survival in 2010, says Ovum
IT will play a key role in helping retailers cope with increasing economic pressure in 2010, say industry analysts. UK retail sales are expected to grow by 1.1 per cent this year, with non-food industries experiencing negative or zero growth until 2011, according to Verdict Research.