Digital Life

Next year's model?

As their profits fall, record bosses may at last be learning how to exploit the net, says Barry Mansfield.

Online shopping Avoid the Christmas crowds and shop from your sofa.	Game reviews Train your eyes and pick from two science-fiction space operas.

On trial Claudine Beaumont takes a look at the best toys for 'big kids'.	The cutting edge Damian Noonan reviews the top 10 websites for gadget hounds.

Bebo allows apps

The social networking site is opening up its platform to third-party developers.

Fighting the censors

Rockstar Games has won the right to appeal the BBFC's decision to ban Manhunt 2.

BioShock wins top honours

Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 among other big winners in Las Vegas, writes Claudine Beaumont.

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101 best gadgets

Yes, Apple is responsible for this year's hottest gift - but it's not the iPhone, says Claudine Beaumont.

Your best shot

The ten titles that the gamer in your life would most love to unwrap. By Nick Cowen.

A giant leap for TV

Viewers will soon be able to watch any programme, at any time, anywhere.

TELEGRAPH BLOGS

It turns out that rapper 50 Cent is smarter than "prominent media personality" Andrew Keen on the subject of the music industry and the effect of the internet.

Shane Richmond

Microsoft as unlikely freedom fighters: Ian Douglas

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