Twitter’s ability to block tweets on a country-by-country basis means it could now comply with gagging orders in the same way as newspapers. Read the full story

Google has stirred the ire of Twitter after making changes to the way it presents search results in the US. Read the full story

In the weeks following the riots that spread across the country in August, there was a great deal of debate concerning what role social media websites played in the escalation of events. Now, a poll has found that more than two-thirds of adults would support a social media blackout if the events of August were to be repeated. Read the full story

Pressure is being put on BT to block filesharing website The Pirate Bay, in an attempt by industry bodies to curb the tide of online piracy. Read the full story

Is there, anywhere in the UK, a reliable, competent and honest plumber? I don’t know but all the available evidence suggests there isn’t. Plenty who are reliable though incompetent; many who are competent if unscrupulous when it comes to invoicing, and I’m sure there are some who turn up on time. But to find one who gets full marks across all three categories? Mmmm. Read the full story

The BBC is embracing citizen journalism with the launch of a new smartphone application that allows people to submit stories to the Corporation. Read the full story

The Daily Telegraph has been quick to reassure customers that private data remained safe after its website was hacked last night. Read the full story

WikiLeaks is accusing the Guardian of “recklessness”, after a security breach at the whistleblowing website led to the publication of thousands of uncensored US diplomatic cables. Read the full story