Online gaming company Nexon gets a lukewarm response from investors to its $1.2bn initial public offering, Japan's biggest this year.

Japan's camera maker Olympus submits revised earnings reports to try to avoid being delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announces plans to develop a commercial spaceship to launch rockets and carry cargo into space.

A US safety panel recommends a sweeping nationwide ban on texting and cell phone use while driving, including even hands-free devices.

UK homes may not be rushing to take up fast net services but they are shopping online in vast numbers, Ofcom says.

The singer tops lists of the most liked music star and most listened to song on Facebook during 2011.

Google has been forced to delete 22 applications from its Android Market after a dangerous text message fraud scam was discovered.

The online payment service for eBay plans to launch a discount coupon service in 2012, posing competition to Groupon and Livingsocial.