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Apple faces a £450m fine after a US jury orders it to pay Mirror Worlds for infringing patents, but vows to appeal.

Mark Rees discusses New Zealand's cloud computing challenges and the evolving IT landscape in a dynamic Q&A session with Gavin Odgen.

Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.

Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.

Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.

Apple announces the end of its free iPhone 4 case offer this September, citing the antenna issue was less widespread than thought.

Ken Levine's team at Irrational Games reveals BioShock Infinite, lifting the action from Rapture to a mysterious floating city, Columbia.

In the digital skies, the challenge of cloud security hinges on balancing control with trust, urging a collaborative push for standards.

Cloud computing evolves as the go-to tech solution, promising cost savings and security, despite requiring a shift in corporate IT strategies.

Facebook has hit rock bottom in customer satisfaction, ranking even lower than the US IRS, reveals a ForeSee Results report.

Nokia Siemens acquires Motorola's wireless division for $1.2bn, aiming to bolster global presence and enhance ties with leading operators.

Global PC sales surged 22.4% in Q2 2010, driven by strong growth in EMEA and robust desktop shipments, IDC reports. US and APAC lag slightly.

Intergen ascends to Microsoft's elite Inner Circle, celebrating top-tier success in Dynamics partnership at the Worldwide Partner Conference.

A Russian spy who infiltrated Microsoft as a software tester in Seattle has been deported. The FBI confirms he gained no sensitive information.

Microsoft vows to extend Windows XP downgrade rights, boosting support for customers transitioning to Windows 7.

Mozilla launches Firefox 4 Beta 1, inviting users to test and shape the future of the browser with frequent updates promised.

As Apple and Google escalate their mobile rivalry, Microsoft pulls the plug on its Kin phones' global launch, consolidating efforts on Windows Phone 7.

The sinking of South Korea's Cheonan warship in March, claiming 46 lives, has escalated tensions with North Korea, threatening regional stability.

Apple unveils iPhone 4 at developer conference in the US; Vodafone to launch in New Zealand in the coming months.

New Zealand's Izon Science inks a deal with Chemoscience for exclusive distribution of its nanoparticle analysis systems across five Southeast Asian nations.