BBC – Google takes on Facebook and Twitter with network site

Google has taken the wraps off its latest social network known as Buzz. The service – integrated directly with its email service Gmail – allows users to post status updates, share content and read and comment on friend’s posts.

Computing.co.uk – Tesco launches mobile-based loyalty application

Tesco has launched a mobile-based application for its Clubcard loyalty scheme. The application displays a virtual version of the barcode found on the traditional loyalty cards on the device screen.

IT PRO – BT reaches one million Wi-Fi hotspot milestone

The UK now plays home to more than one million BT Wi-Fi hotspots, it was confirmed this week.

IT PRO – British Library to offer 65,000 free e-books

The British Library is to make thousands of classic 19th century works available as e-books completely free of charge.

The Register – Tech salaries up slightly

IT workers in the US can expect a slight pay rise this year – but not enough to offset inflation.

Computerworld UK – Human rights ‘threatened’ by Digital Economy Bill

Banning web users suspected of illegally downloading content from the internet could breach human rights legislation, says the Joint Select Committee on Human Rights.