Computing.co.uk – Twitter to host first developer conference

Twitter is to hold its first developer conference next week, in a further sign of the micro-blogging site’s growing ambitions.

IT PRO – Men dominate mobile social networking
Men have the monopoly on using their mobiles for more feature rich applications, according to a new report.

ComputerWorldUK – Security experts argue over iPad enterprise readiness
Whether the iPad is secure enough for enterprise uses is debatable, based on a survey of several analysts and experts. Some analysts say that with tougher data protection laws, the iPad deserves an “F” for security readiness for financial services companies and other federally regulated industries.

CBR – MPs pass Digital Economy Bill

The Digital Economy Bill (DEB) was passed in the House of Commons on Wednesday night after its third reading, following just two hours of debate.

The Daily Telegraph – Apple ‘planning smaller iPad’

A more compact version of the iPad will go on sale early next year, according to an influential analyst. The so-called “iPad mini” will feature a screen somewhere between 5in and 7in, compared to the current iPad’s 9.7in display, said Mingchi Kuo, an analyst with DigiTimes Research.