A simple method of dicing up and analysing images of artworks reveals an accurate way to spot fakes, researchers say.
MP3 players gave singles new lease of life in 2009
MP3 players given as Christmas gifts have helped boost UK single sales to an all-time high in the last week of 2009.
Record breaker
The world's tallest building is about to open in Dubai
The 1,000mph car
How to keep the world's fastest car from rolling over
Dating site axes 5,000 members - for gaining weight over holiday
BeautifulPeople.com has removed 5,000 of its members following complaints they had gained holiday pounds.
Speculation rife on Google phone
Gadget blogs and news sites speculate that Google will unveil an own-brand phone at a 5 January press conference.
Bono net policing idea draws fire
China-style net monitoring suggested by Bono to spare the film industry file-sharing woes has drawn significant criticism.
Direct competition
Will the evolution of smartphones see off sat-navs?
French online piracy law in force
The first effects of France's controversial new law against internet piracy will begin to be felt as the new year starts.
New Year Honours for game makers
Four games industry veterans, including the brothers behind the Championship Manager series, receive New Year Honours.