Paint prose

The source code MacPaint is released but who can read it?

Secretive North Korea launches on Twitter

North Korea joins the micro-blogging site Twitter, following last month's launch of a North Korean YouTube channel.

US astronauts to be first twins in space

Two US astronauts may become the first twins to be flying in space at the same time.

Blogger boom

Vietnam struggles to tame the internet

India orders Blackberry deadline

India sends formal notices to mobile operators telling them they must have equipment to monitor Blackberry services by 31 August.

Do u speek lulz?

How the internet is changing the language we use

Prescription vending machine on trial

Two types of vending machines for prescription drugs are going on trial in the UK.

Net neutrality protest at Google

About 100 protesters march on Google's headquarters to denounce its open internet plan and urge it to honour its "don't be evil" motto.

Online gaming takes it to the next level

Faster broadband networks could spell the end of the games console, experts say.

How to get a grip on your email inbox

Some tips from the productivity maestros who use technology to manage their time more efficiently, stay on top of their inbox, and let others help them achieve their goals.