Reuters - A Norway consumer agency said it aims to take computer group Apple to court over what it calls unfair barriers to playing music from the iTunes music store on devices other than Apple's iPod.

AFP - Top computer makers, mobile operators and technology providers announced on Tuesday that upcoming laptop computers would feature mobile broadband making them ready to surf right out of the box.

AFP - The Hollywood director that made the film "300" has agreed to help Electronic Arts create three video games.

NewsFactor - Motorola is reportedly looking to beef up its Android development team, increasing its size from 50 to 350 people in hopes of getting in on the latest Google buzz. Motorola couldn't immediately be reached for comment, but reports of insider leaks say the handset maker is working with a recruiter to find developers for Google's open-source mobile operating system.

AFP - Stolen mobile telephones are being taught to turn against thieves by sending home word of where they are and letting owners snoop on calls.