Surfing the Web on a mobile device may become easier thanks to a new set of standards approved by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The new set of rules and guidelines specify how Web sites should work and be viewed on portable devices are collectively called - "Mobile Web Best Practices 1.0."

Q: What is Google Payment System, or GBuy? A. Press has nick-named it GBuy; We have not announced a payment system name yet.

Google announces Google Desktop Gadget contest, with $8,000 in cash prizes. You can use Google Desktop Gadget Designer, a new developer tool for creating, maintaining and debugging gadgets faster than before.

Google is pledging to demystify the hidden workings of its search engine while refocussing on its core business.

Microsoft has responded to user concerns about phone home feature in Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program. However rumours are now circulating about an even more ominous intrusion into their privacy.