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Another critical IE flaw for WMF

Another critical IE flaw for WMF

8th Feb 2006 The ugly file exploit raises its head again, as Microsoft patches Internet Explorer versions in Windows Millenium and 2000. Noobs running ME rejoice. [0]

What's ahead for Windows OneCare?

What's ahead for Windows OneCare?

7th Feb 2006 The new anti-virus service from Microsoft is getting close to launch. We ask, should Microsoft be charging to protect its own insecure operating system? [0]

Yahoo and AOL to charge for some email

Yahoo and AOL to charge for some email

6th Feb 2006 Sick of junk mailers, scammers and phishers clogging up your inbox with rubbish? A new scheme from two net giants aims to allow legitimate mail through and confine the rubbish to where it should be - for a cost. [0]

Google delists bmw.de

Google delists bmw.de

6th Feb 2006 BMW's German webteam have been caught trying to boost their Google ranking through underhanded Search Engine Optimisations. As a result, Google have delisted bmw.de, and ricoh.de are also in hot water for the same offence. [0]

Warner will offer movies for download

Warner will offer movies for download

1st Feb 2006 A new service, launching initially in Europe, aims to put a stop to torrenting by making a legitimate alternative available. Can it succeed? [0]

Internet Explorer 7 beta 2 goes live

Internet Explorer 7 beta 2 goes live

1st Feb 2006 The second beta of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 7 browser has gone live for public consumption today. It's not one for your family PC, but it's worth checking out if you're looking for some cool enhancements that should help to improve your web browsing experience. Details inside... [0]

Google's BigDaddy goes in to beta

Google's BigDaddy goes in to beta

1st Feb 2006 Not content with sitting on its rear, Google is implementing its next generation of search technology. Basically, it's the same, but faster. [0]

Get Green Day ringtones from Skype

Get Green Day ringtones from Skype

31st Jan 2006 Got a dollar mate? Well, now you can download a ringtone for your cellphone from the masters of VoIP. [0]

How Jobs will turn around Disney

How Jobs will turn around Disney

30th Jan 2006 A BusinessWeek article has a great analysis of how Jobs could bring his Apple management style to Disney in a bid to turn around the fortunes of the company. [0]

Disney buys Pixar

Disney buys Pixar

25th Jan 2006 It was rumoured last week but now it's confirmed: Disney has bought Pixar in a monster US$7.4 billion share swap. Jobs laughs all the way to the Board. [0]

MPAA illegally copies movies

MPAA illegally copies movies

25th Jan 2006 The body responsible for enforcing copyright in the American film industry has been caught making unauthorised copies of a movie, due to premiere in a couple of weeks time, that harshly criticises it. [0]

Firefox 2.0 features revealed

Firefox 2.0 features revealed

24th Jan 2006 A Mozilla developer blog gives us the insight into where the popular browser is going with its next version revision. The changes are not radical, but they could add some edge. [0]

Why does DRM exist?

Why does DRM exist?

24th Jan 2006 A new op-ed piece speculates on what the real reason for the existence of DRM is. Hint: it's not piracy, it's other DRM users. [0]

802.11n finally ratified

802.11n finally ratified

23rd Jan 2006 The next generation of wireless is finally settled. After much to-ing and fro-ing, 802.11n has now been formally approved by standards body IEEE. [0]

Google Resists Subpoena

Google Resists Subpoena

20th Jan 2006 The US government wants Google to hand over data revealing what users are searching for, allegedly to be used as part of its fight against child pornography. Larry and Sergei said no way. Don't be evil. [0]

Disney wants to buy Pixar?

Disney wants to buy Pixar?

19th Jan 2006 Pixar and Disney continue their tangled web of dealings. Rumour has it that the cartoon conglomerate wants to buy out Steve Jobs' animation powerhouse. [0]

The big financials are in

The big financials are in

19th Jan 2006 Apple, AMD and Intel have all reported on their fourth quarters. Who's up and who's down? We have the details... [0]

Apple denies iTunes tax dodge

Apple denies iTunes tax dodge

18th Jan 2006 Apple are rumoured to be setting up an iTunes office in the Channel Islands. Many suspect this is to offer VAT-free music to UK users, but Apple deny this. [0]

Is your website hot or not?

Is your website hot or not?

17th Jan 2006 A new study suggests that first impressions really do count. Can you count to 50ms? [0]

Adult industry leader goes with Blu-Ray

Adult industry leader goes with Blu-Ray

17th Jan 2006 Digital Playground, the leading creator of High Definition content for the adult market, has announced its support for Blu-Ray. [0]

Sky coming to your iPod

Sky coming to your iPod

12th Jan 2006 The UK's leading pay-content provider is planning to launch a service where programming is offered for download to iPods and PocketPCs. How will DRM be handled? [0]

Google offers starter software pack

Google offers starter software pack

12th Jan 2006 Google has released a 'Google pack' of software, designed to help newbies get started on the net. It includes Firefox, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as Google Earth.  [0]

Vegas in pictures

Vegas in pictures

9th Jan 2006 CES 2006: As we jump on a plane and head back to England, here are some of the images of Vegas and CES that have stayed with us. [0]

Google to offer video and software downloads

Google to offer video and software downloads

5th Jan 2006 CES 2006: During tomorrow's scheduled press conference, Google is set to make a number of exciting announcements. We have early details on a couple of those inside... [0]

Justin Timberlake comin' atcha' via Vista

Justin Timberlake comin' atcha' via Vista

5th Jan 2006 CES 2006: Justin Timberlake is going to be bringing his new album to the MTV music download service announced this evening, exclusively for Windows Media Player 11. [0]

Microsoft shows MCE scheduling over IM

Microsoft shows MCE scheduling over IM

5th Jan 2006 CES 2006: By using natural language recognition, it will be possible to use an MSN buddy to programme your MCE machine in the new version of Windows. [0]





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