Silicon.com – Touchscreens will take over one in three mobiles this year

In three years’ time, the majority of mobile devices sold worldwide will be sporting a touchscreen, according to a new report from analyst house Gartner.

BBC – Internet access is ‘a fundamental right’

Almost four in five people around the world believe that access to the internet is a fundamental right, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests.

The Guardian – Twitter flies past its 10 billionth tweet

Twitter passed another milestone when a person unknown posted the system’s 10 billionth tweet

CRN – Technology sector on upswing

Research from banking giant Santander has claimed that the technology, IT and telecoms sector is bucking the national trend

The Daily Telegraph – YouTube ‘under threat’ from Digital Economy Bill changes

Popular sites such as YouTube could be blocked under new proposals to cut copyright infringement. The High Court could be given the power to issue an injunction against a website accused of hosting “substantial” amounts of copyright-infringing material, under amendments to the Digital Economy Bill proposed by the Liberal Democrats.

The Daily Telegraph – Introducing the iKey – Apple’s answer to the humble door key

Apple has plans to replace the traditional door key with a hi-tech alternative. It is developing technology, already being nicknamed the “iKey”, which will mean that rather than carrying around a bunch of keys, people will be able to use a single electronic device to unlock their car, front door and gain access to their office.

The Register – Sony takes aim at Apple iPhone, iPad

Sony is working on a series of devices designed to take the fight to Apple’s iPhone and iPad, it has been claimed.

The Register – Beeb deletes iPlayer app from iPhone

Two iPhone developers have been slapped with a 10-page cease and desist order from the BBC for trying to create an app that would cache iPlayer content.

Computerworld UK – Penguin reaches out to grab Apple iPad opportunity

he murky and untested waters of ebook publishing can be hard to navigate, and many a company has been seen flailing its arms in an attempt to keep its head above water. Perhaps they should take a lesson from Penguin Books, a company that seems to have no fear of diving into the deep to try something new.

Computing.co.uk – Parliament gives go-ahead for preparation of e-petitions system

MPs have given the go-ahead for the preparation of an e-petitions system that could result in parliament being forced to debate popular but embarrassing issues because they have secured widespread support.

BBC – Consumers ‘confused by copyright’

Consumers are confused by copyright laws that mean it is still illegal to copy a CD onto their computer, a watchdog says.

The Times – Apple purges soft-core porn apps after complaints from parents

Apple has purged thousands of risqué iPhone applications from its online App Store

Computerworld UK – Apple aims iPhoneOS/ARM architecture at new platforms

With the launch of Apple’s tablet a mere few weeks away, we can already start looking at other platforms which Apple may aim its new processor architecture.

Computer Weekly – BBC IT strikes could hit election coverage

The BBC’s coverage of the General Election could be hit if workers at technology partner Siemens vote for industrial action. Although the BBC has been assured by Siemens that potential action will not disrupt its broadcasting, union Bectu has pledged to time any strike to maximise its impact.

IT PRO – Online shopping plunges to record low

Online sales in January are never good after the December surge in web purchases, but this year they were particularly bad, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini e-retail sales index.