UK scientists have released draft sequences of the wheat genome, which they think could make a vital contribution to securing global food supplies.

Google is taking on internet telephone companies like Skype by allowing users to call from its free web-based email service.

An open alternative to Facebook will be launched on 15 September, the developers of the project have said.

Google has updated Gmail with a feature that aims to reduce information overload in e-mail inboxes.

India has toughened its scrutiny of telecoms firms with a directive demanding "access to everything".