The End User: Measuring your energy efficiency
Victoria Shannon on a free software program that you can download to your mobile phone to help measure your personal energy efficiency.

Tech "microclusters" form in Silicon Valley
The wellspring of the digital technologies fueling globalization is itself a collection of remarkably local economies.

Consumer group opposes Google deal with DoubleClick
The transaction will give Google significant control over online advertising, BEUC told the European Union competition commissioner.

Watchdog says British broadband users shortchanged
The Consumer Panel, which advises Ofcom, said there was widespread discontent among computer users over frustratingly slow broadband.

Facebook apologizes for suspending British member of Parliament as fake
Steve Webb, of the Liberal Democrats, tried to log on but received a message saying his account had been disabled following complaints he did not exist.

Paul Allen venture to bid for U.S. wireless spectrum
Allen heads an investment company called Vulcan Capital and is also a majority shareholder in U.S. cable operator Charter Communications.

"Sopranos" creator challenges claim for credit
A jury will determine whether Robert Baer should be paid for services provided in 1995 during Chase's development of "The Sopranos" pilot.

Microsoft and Viacom form $500 million partnership
Programming from Viacom's MTV, Comedy Central and BET cable networks, and Paramount studio will be distributed on MSN and Microsoft's Xbox 360.

Jerry Bruckheimer to make a leap into video games
Bruckheimer, the Hollywood producer whose movies and television shows are so replete with car chases and fast action that critics say they look like video games, is finally lending his expertise to that medium.

IRobot wrests U.S. Army contract from rival
IRobot has snatched away a $286 million U.S. military contract previously awarded to a rival, Robotic FX, which iRobot accused of stealing trade secrets.

System is developed to track cloned livestock in food chain
A system to track cloned animals as they move through farms and slaughterhouses is meant to make it easier for food companies or retailers to support claims that their products contain no meat or milk from cloned animals.