UK games chart: Tom Clancy's Warfighter 2 storms chart

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Warfighter 2 has toppled Final Fantasy XII from the top spot in this week's ELSPA UK Games Chart. The latest installment (Xb360) in Ubisoft's popular squad-based action franchise, features improved graphics and AI, new battlegrounds and Cross-Com 2.0, which lets you view what your friendly forces see in the top left display. ...more

Bounty offered over sex.com

Just when you thought that the case surrounding the ownership of the sex.com domain name was over, another bizarre twist presents itself. If you've not been following the case, you might not be aware of the story so far. ...more

Ericsson and Sony go hand in hand and mobile

Ericsson and Sony have approved the Mobile Phone Joint Venture today, creating an equally owned venture - Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications. The joint venture aims to become a leading player in the production of mobile phones and multimedia handheld devices within a few years. The new company will begin operations from October. ...more

EMI receives Warner takeover approach

EMI has confirmed that it has received an approach from Warner Music Group about the possibility of a merger. In a brief statement EMI said that Warner has yet to submit a concrete proposal, nor is there any certainty that this approach will lead to an offer being made. The two companies have been carrying on a will-they won't-they relationship since the turn of the century. ...more

Deutsche Bank gives thumbs up to Apple

Germany's main bank has initiated coverage of Apple's stock with a 'buy' rating. Deutsche Bank believes the company will continue to dominate the MP3 player market, selling as many as 43 million iPods in 2006, twice the number it has sold in total up to now. 'Due to its strong product portfolio, market-share leadership, and the stickiness of iTunes, we believe Apple will continue to dominate this product category,' the bank said, adding that it expects sales of 31 million iPods this year. ...more