Google finally kills Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Google has begun to phase out support for Internet Explorer 6, the browser identified as the weak link in a cyber attack on the search engine. The firm said from 1 March some of its services, such as Google Docs, would not work "properly" with the browser. It [...]

Snooping through the power socket – Power sockets can be used to eavesdrop on what people type on a computer. Security researchers found that poor shielding on some keyboard cables means useful data can be leaked about each character typed. (tags: news security hack hacking computers keyboard privacy bbc Power computing electricity spying electronics grid [...]

Why I based superheroes on Islam The creator of a bestselling comic designed to show the world the tolerant and peaceful face of Islam has written an open letter to his young sons explaining how the project grew out of 9/11. (tags: news art culture online world book international comics publishing islam religion bbc foreign [...]

Two face death over Chinese milk Two men have been given the death penalty for their involvement in China's contaminated milk scandal. (tags: milk China scandal melamine death penalty trial protein babies poison chinese news bbc …)

Vodka death ruled industrial accident A French court has ruled that a "workplace accident" claimed the life of an electrician who overdosed on vodka while drinking with colleagues in Russia. (tags: accident alcohol bbc death drink drinking drunk french nalchik news overdose russia vodka …)

Ricky Gervais – This Side of the Truth Ricky Gervais has started a blog following his recent trip to America scouting for locations for his new film This Side of the Truth. Replete with video entries, he documents the all-important creation of a good first impression on the production staff. (tags: BBC RickyGervais blog english [...]