BBC – BlackBerry pose ‘security risk’ say UAE

The United Arab Emirates has said that it could move to restrict or monitor BlackBerry mobile phones, as they pose a “national security risk”.

ComputerWorldUK – Jailbreaking iPhones is deemed legal
Apple has lost its bid to criminalise “jailbreaking,” the practice of hacking an iPhone to install unauthorised apps on the smartphone, following a decision by the US Copyright Office and the Library of Congress.

CIO – Wikileaks and Guardian newspaper reveal Afghan War secret documents

The Wikileaks website has released its controversial ‘Afghan War Diary’ (AWD), a 91,000-file collection of reports detailing disturbing and previously unreported incidents involving US and other NATO forces in Afghanistan.

The Daily Telegraph – ‘Most people’s purchases influenced by social networks’

The majority of consumers now consult ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ on social networks, such as Facebook, before choosing to purchase a new item, according to research firm Gartner.

The Guardian – Ofcom: Broadband ISPs are pulling a fast one

Average speed 46% below that promised by ISPs. Mandatory code and clear penalties vital, experts say