Actresses Called In Hollywood Harassment Case
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XBOX 360 Lands in US Stores
Avid gamers have queued overnight in the US to be the first to get their hands on Microsoft's new games console, the Xbox 360. Hundreds of stores opened at midnight to satisfy fans who waited for hours. Read More …
Amazon refunds Sony CD customers
Amazon is offering refunds to customers who bought Sony BMG CDs that use the controversial XCP anti-copy system. Read More …
Gorillaz and Coldplay boosts EMI profits
Strong sales of the latest releases by Coldplay and Gorillaz have helped to lift profits at music group EMI. Read More …
Asda creates job opportunities
Supermarket group Asda has announced plans to recruit almost 3,000 new staff across the UK. Around 800 new jobs will be created in Northern Ireland, which will see the biggest boost from the expansion. Read More …
Graduates may take 10 years to afford own house
Many graduates still consider house prices unaffordable despite the recent housing slowdown, a survey has said. Read More …
Vanilla Coke to be replaced in UK
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is to end sales of its Vanilla Coke and Vanilla Diet Coke in the UK from early 2006, despite only launching two years ago. Read More …
eBay fraudster jailed
David Levi, 29, of Clifton Drive North in Lytham, Lancashire, tricked people using the internet auction site eBay into giving away their account details. Read More …
Possibility of council tax increase
Council tax bills in England could increase by 10% next year unless the government provides more funding, according to a new report. The Local Government Association says inadequate grant increases will leave a shortfall to be paid for by tax payers. Read More …
Awards Recognise Women's Contribution to technology
A woman lecturer who uses a robot dog to get others interestedin technology and its potential as a career is named best woman in technology for her work. Read More …
Microsoft plans to decisively defeat Google
People are underestimating what Microsoft is doing with search technology, says Bill Gates. The head of the software giant told the BBC that its ambition is to be bigger than Google in search. Read More …
Amazon predicts bleak holiday season sales
The online retailer, Amazon.com, warns investors of a slow sales growth even with the holiday season inching closer. The firm, which started out as a book seller, said net profits of $30m (£17m) for the three months to September had been hit by a legal settlement. Read More …
McDonald begins printing packaging with nutritional facts
The fast food giant McDonald's has announced that it will start printing nutritional facts on the packaging of its burgers and fries. Read More …
Women Managers Pushed Out
One quarter of female managers are not adequately involved in decision making, a survey has shown. Read More …
Companies to produce clearer utilities bill
New guidelines aimed at making water, gas and electricity bills easier to understand have been put in place. Read More …
Eurotunnel competition fare woes
The battle to keep fares lower in the face of competition from airlines and ferry operators has hit Eurotunnel's cross-channel passenger business. Read More …
Nintendo and McDonald's joins services
Nintendo has joined forces with McDonald's to offer free wireless internet access in the US for its DS handheld games console. Read More …
Llyods TSB increases online security
Lloyds TSB is to trial a new security system for online banking customers, in an attempt to beat internet fraud. Read More …
Apple upgrades iPod to play videos
Apple has upgraded the original white iPod to a version that plays video. The gadget will be available in the US next week and crams more storage and a bigger screen into a thinner package. Read More …
Marks & Spencer cuts 25% off women's clothing range
Marks & Spencer has cut prices on its cheapest women's clothing range by up to 25%, in a move designed to put pressure on rivals such as Next. Read More …
Debit and Credit Card fraud figures fallen
Fraud involving the stealing and counterfeiting of debit and credit cards has fallen 29% year-on-year in 2005, a banking body has said. Read More …
Scottish Power job-cuts
Energy firm Scottish Power has announced it is cutting 450 jobs across the UK over the next 18 months. Read More …
