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Illegal music downloads hit record levels in UK

Illegal music downloads hit record levels in UK

1st Aug 2007 Amid an ever increasing amount of lawsuits in the US, UK citizens are downloading more unauthorised music then ever before. [21]

bit-tech July Photo Winner!

bit-tech July Photo Winner!

31st Jul 2007 The photo "le pétale" by Brett Dunsmore wins the July bit-tech photo of the month competition! [16]

Wikia founder shares more search engine details

Wikia founder shares more search engine details

31st Jul 2007 The founder of Wikipedia has revealed some details on his community-developed Internet search service, which is set to hit the net late in 2007. [4]

Court says no to TOS changes without notification

Court says no to TOS changes without notification

31st Jul 2007 A recent court decision could stop service providers from changing their terms of service without fully notifying customers beforehand. [8]

The Darkness competition winners announced

The Darkness competition winners announced

30th Jul 2007 Did you enter our The Darkness competition? Well, in that case you'll want to check to see if you're one of the five winners, won't you?  [44]

YouTube to filter out pirated video by September

YouTube to filter out pirated video by September

29th Jul 2007 A Google lawyer told a US District Court on Friday that YouTube hopes to launch a new piracy prevention system in September. [15]

Windows install base to top 1bn by end of 2008

Windows install base to top 1bn by end of 2008

29th Jul 2007 At Microsoft's 2007 Analyst's Day, Steve Ballmer revealed that the Windows install base will go past the one billion mark in 2008. [12]

Mozilla to put Thunderbird out to pasture?

Mozilla to put Thunderbird out to pasture?

27th Jul 2007 Mozilla's CEO has laid out three possible futures for Thunderbird, and is hoping that the community can choose the free email client's fate.  [17]

Think you're good at identifying scams? Try this!

Think you're good at identifying scams? Try this!

27th Jul 2007 McAfee has created a 10-question test to see if your scam-detecting skills are up to par. [72]

Vote on July's Photo of the Month competition

Vote on July's Photo of the Month competition

27th Jul 2007 It's your chance to vote from one of 31 entries in this month's Photo of the Month competition held in bit-tech's forums. [20]

Prince of Persia graphic novel announced

Prince of Persia graphic novel announced

26th Jul 2007 Jordan Mechner, creator of The Prince of Persia, has revealed that a new chapter of the titular Prince's adventures will be released in an upcoming graphic novel. [5]

Facebook in hot water over IP theft allegations

Facebook in hot water over IP theft allegations

26th Jul 2007 The owner of Facebook is facing allegations of stealing the idea from his fellow classmates at Harvard University. [16]

The Darkness Competition Reminder

The Darkness Competition Reminder

24th Jul 2007 You've only got until this Saturday to get your entries in for our competition, so you'd better get your skates on if you want to stand a chance of winning.  [44]

RIAA says its legal crusade is pointless

RIAA says its legal crusade is pointless

24th Jul 2007 In a bizarre move, the RIAA has acknowledged that its legal campaign against pirates is not solving the piracy problem... but it still feels it's necessary. Brilliant. [19]

British teen imprisoned after texting caused death

British teen imprisoned after texting caused death

23rd Jul 2007 A British teenage girl has been imprisoned for a fatal accident caused by sending a text message. [46]

Ask.com to offer private searches

Ask.com to offer private searches

23rd Jul 2007 Ask.com has announced plans to give its users the ability to surf with a degree of anonymity later this year. [7]

No Vista Service Pack 1 beta this month

No Vista Service Pack 1 beta this month

20th Jul 2007 Microsoft has revealed that there will be no public beta for Windows Service Pack 1 this month. Instead, the public beta will happen "sometime this year". [10]

iPhone now pay-as-you-go

iPhone now pay-as-you-go

20th Jul 2007 The iPhone Dev Wiki has managed to unlock the iPhone so that you can make calls using any AT&T or Cingular SIM card. [17]

Windows Home Server goes RTM

Windows Home Server goes RTM

17th Jul 2007 Microsoft has announced that Windows Home Server has been released to manufacturing. Systems will ship with the OS installed by October. [15]

Sennheiser forum giveaway!

Sennheiser forum giveaway!

14th Jul 2007 Yep, it's a worldwide forum giveaway! All you have to do in order to be in with a chance of winning a Sennheiser PC 161 headset is get on the forums and entertain us. [63]

Google snags Postini

Google snags Postini

9th Jul 2007 Google has added yet another name to its growing enterprise - the company has acquired security provider Postini for $625m. [7]

DVD Jon cracks iPhone activation

DVD Jon cracks iPhone activation

6th Jul 2007 DVD Jon claims to have managed to unlock some of the iPhone's functionality without activating the device with AT&T. [19]

Bye bye AllofMP3... or not

Bye bye AllofMP3... or not

4th Jul 2007 AllofMP3 announces its closure. Don't worry though - a successor has already opened to take its place.  [24]

City of Heroes winners announced

City of Heroes winners announced

3rd Jul 2007 Our City of Heroes competition is now closed, so check inside to see who won what! [33]

Universal files divorce with Apple

Universal files divorce with Apple

2nd Jul 2007 Universal Music Group has decided not to renew its annual contract to sell music through Apple's iTunes music store. [6]

bit-tech June Photo Winner!

bit-tech June Photo Winner!

30th Jun 2007 The photo "Bicycles" by Nath Chandler wins the June bit-tech photo of the month competition! [10]





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