TalkTalk rapped for trial silenceThe UK's Information Commissioner has reprimanded ISP TalkTalk over recent unpublicised trials of its anti-malware system.PS3 update blocks hardware hackSony has released a "minor" update for its PlayStation 3 that closes a loophole that allowed users to run pirated software.UK mobile firms to merge networksCustomers of Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to hop between the two mobile networks as the firms merge their infrastructure.Oracle hires HP's ex chief execTech stars join forces as Oracle's Larry Ellison brings in former HP boss Mark Hurd to replace Charles Phillips.Pirate gamers face more sanctionsThe developers behind the hotly anticipated Halo: Reach have taken another step aimed at cracking down on pirates.US firm buys Realtime Worlds gamePart of collapsed computer games firm Realtime Worlds has been bought by an anonymous American company, administrators confirm.Buzz lawsuit to cost Google $8.5mGoogle proposes settling a lawsuit over its Buzz social network, whilst regulators launch a review of the firm's US search practices.Tiny solar cells fix themselvesA mix of chemicals borrowed from plants with tiny tubes of carbon can spontaneously create tiny, self-repairing solar cells.PS3 hack escapes court challengeSony has won a permanent ban in Australia of a hack for its PS3, but the code behind it has been released for free on the web.Craigslist ends adult service adsOnline marketplace Craigslist closes its US adult services listing following pressure from attorneys general and advocacy groups.Memristor revolution backed by HPA potentially revolutionary circuit component, once a laboratory curiosity, is to be mass-produced for the first time.Gamers' 13-year wait nearly over as Duke Nukem Forever gets a release dateAlmost 13 years after it was first announced, video game Duke Nukem Forever has finally been given a release date by its new owners.New gadgets unveiled at IFA fairSamsung's Galaxy Tab and Toshiba's Folio 100 are amongst the gadgets showcased at the world's largest consumer electronics fair in Berlin.Clicking the blue 'e'Bill Thompson on Microsoft's game-changing browserPaint proseThe source code MacPaint is released but who can read it?Nothing said online is really privateNothing said online is really private, says Bill ThompsonHow to work anywhere in the worldHow technology allows digital nomads to leave the office behind to work around the world.Virtual reality asks tough questionsVirtual reality is allowing scientists to ask difficult questions about human behaviour.Online gaming takes it to the next levelFaster broadband networks could spell the end of the games console, experts say.The rise of the 'mummy bloggers'Parents blogging about their children have become a global force in marketing.Girl gamers still being left outThe portrayal of women in the game's industry is still lacklustre according to experts and insidersHi-tech help for disaster zonesHow technology has ushered in a new era for aid work in disaster zonesRemote controlHow the tech savvy help victims cope in a crisis via the webHacker spaces gather pace globallyCommunity labs are springing up for people who want to hack and test new ideas.View from the end of the worldPhotographers and film-makers capture their 3-D views of the corners of virtual worldsBBC Micro gets a new lease of lifeHow the classic PC is helping train a new generation of students in the art of programming.On a mission with the rocket menIn our series about makers and hackers, we look at the world of amateur rocket-makers.Resurrecting Victorian technologyThe release of an album on wax cylinder inspired us to try to make a phonograph to play it.Manx on the moon?Astronomer Dr David Whitehouse and Tim Craine discuss why the Isle of Man is interested in space exploration.India cashes in on smartphone appsAs smart phones become more popular across India, the demand for apps is growing.Making music from children's old toysThe Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments.What does the future hold for television?Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.Tackling technical troublesReporting on technology while battling with technologyData dilema: Privacy or personalisation?Ian Hardy discovers how top researchers and companies are using today's devices and data to make the world a more interesting placeTablet PCs take on the iPadSamsung's Galaxy Tab and Toshiba's Folio 100 are among rivals unveiled at the Berlin gadget exhibition.Phone app to monitor heartbeatMore than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone.Hacking handsetsHow do you go about getting at data on a mobile?Brilliant ideasThe secrets behind some of the UK’s newest inventionsPower playTurning 16 games consoles into a number-crunching supercomputer