Google may add social networking features to Gmail: Report
Google is looking to add new social features to its e-mail service, Gmail, in its bid to compete with popular social networking sites.

Google warns Chinese copycat website: Report
Google has warned a copycat Chinese website to stop using a logo that resembles the US Internet giant`s or face possible legal action, state media reported Monday.

Amazon reshelf Macmillan titles but not e-books
Online retailer Amazon.com Inc resumed selling hardcover and paperback books from Macmillan Publishers late on Friday in a sign. The two companies are getting closer to resolve a pricing dispute over Macmillan`s electronic books.

Almost all good news: 100 days of Windows 7
Unlike politicians, operating systems (OS) don`t get a honeymoon with the general public.

Google Earth dives into oceans and WW II
Google Earth mapping service is letting people use the Internet to dive into the world`s oceans or see the ruin that World War II bombings rained on European cities.

Busy but dying to read? Try an e-reader
Technology is changing the way we read. Italica, a German company, is promoting an e-book reader and archive in India for young professionals whose rigorous work schedules and tight holidays leave little room for reading.

Fatwa against Muslims on Facebook
A top Egyptian cleric has issued a fatwa forbidding the use of Facebook.

Number of web addicts in China soars: Survey
The number of young Internet addicts in China soared to 24mn last year as the world`s largest web population exploded.

Internet `nominated for Nobel Peace Prize 2010`
It`s official. The Internet, which has virtually revolutionised the world, has been nominated for the `2010 Nobel Peace Prize`.

Belarus orders Internet providers to collect personal user data
Belarus` authoritarian government Monday ordered even tighter online controls, ordering internet providers to collect personal data and profiles of their users, according to the independent Belarusian news agency Belapan.