Demand for IT workers in permanent positions rose by almost 12.4 per cent in July compared with the same month last year, as the industry pulled further away from the recession.

Over two thirds of global organisations anticipate increasing their expenditure on open source software this year, according to research by management consulting firm Accenture.

F-Secure launches guide to Facebook safety.F-Secure has released a handy six-point guide designed to show how to use Facebook securely, warning that misuse of the site could have grave repercussions.

Netflix Streaming Expanding Into Canada. The subscription service today announced it will expand into Canada this fall offering unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed instantly to TVs and computers for one low monthly fee.

Microsoft urges patching of Support Center flaw.Company says over 25,000 computers have already been attacked.

Coventry has claimed the dubious honour of being the most spammed place in the UK, according to the latest stats from Symantec Hosted Services, which estimates that the average inbox in the area comprises 92.8 per cent spam.

Reuters: Americans trust technology heavyweights such as Apple, Google and Microsoft more than social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, according to a new poll.

Apple iPhone 4 micro-SIM lacks compatibility with iPad.Apple has confirmed in the iPhone FAQ section on its web site that the micro-SIM from the iPhone 4 cannot be used in the iPad.

Apple announces UK iPhone 4 prices.Range starts at £499 directly from Apple, but users will need a micro-SIM

Restaurant Replaces Paper-Based Menus with iPads.Will electronic media eventually eradicate paper products? The transition is eventual, however one restaurant in Australia is taking the digital step early by ditching its paper-based menus and wine lists. I