Glen Chivers

IE7 out before the end of the year

Internet Explorer7 is almost done, and it will be pushed out to your XP system before the year is out.

July 28, 2006 | 14:46

Paris homes get 2.5Gb net connections

Can you just imagine the bandwidth? If you thought being able to get 24Mb in England was cool, prepare for the French to make you insanely jealous.

July 27, 2006 | 16:53

Samsung intros 4GB flash drive for Vista

Samsung has announced a 4GB flash driver specifically designed to work with Windows Vista and is designed to make the new OS 'lightning fast'.

July 27, 2006 | 10:14

World's First True HD Monitor Unveiled

BenQ has announced its FP421W monitor - the World's first true High Definition monitor. It's a 24" panel running at 1920x1200 and comes with a HDCP-compliant HDMI connector.

July 26, 2006 | 15:36

Ransomware is a big threat

Ransomware is a relatively new malware that is becoming an increasingly bigger threat. It is also getting much harder to crack.

July 26, 2006 | 15:08

TV shows available on iTunes

Apple has started selling episodes from popular TV series' on its iTunes store for $1.99 per episode.

July 26, 2006 | 14:55

More Child Protection Laws from the US

The United States House of Representatives has approved a new bill which will imprison webmasters who lure youngsters to sexual websites by using words commonly used by children.

July 26, 2006 | 14:44

.eu domain hoarders sued

The .eu domain mask is under attack from domain name hoarders who have grabbed 74,000 .eu domain names.

July 26, 2006 | 14:22

Final Fantasy XI sequel rumours rife

Square Enix has repeatedly denied the existence of a sequel to Final Fantasy XI. However, a report has turned up on a respected gaming site suggesting otherwise.

July 19, 2006 | 11:05

Dell puts 802.11n in laptops

You will soon be able to order your Dell notebook with super-fast wireless network connectivity. But will it work?

July 18, 2006 | 15:49

Immortalise yourself in Firefox 2 source code

The Mozilla Foundation is offering you the chance to get your name into the Firefox source code. Will you go for a bit of browser-based fame?

July 18, 2006 | 09:48

Ban on iPod transmitters will be lifted

The popular iTrip leads to the UK's communications regulator allowing the use of low-power FM transmitters by the general public.

July 17, 2006 | 11:09

US States to sue memory manufacturers

Seven memory manufacturers are under pressure from the US, as accusations fly over price fixing.

July 14, 2006 | 16:28

'Quality games' on the way

In a speech at the Develop conference in Brighton, Peter Molyneux calls for 'better' games.

July 14, 2006 | 16:22

Firefox 2 Beta 1 is out

As the battle for browser share goes on, a new version of Firefox adds functionality and stability.

July 14, 2006 | 08:29

MSN and Yahoo Messenger now connected

Users of the two messaging systems are now able to chat to each other as Microsoft and Yahoo get their love on.

July 14, 2006 | 08:21

Microsoft releases Fundamentals for older PCs

Microsoft is taking a step back on the software front to help older Operating Systems to emulate Windows XP.

July 13, 2006 | 16:23

Standby set to be banned in the UK

The UK government is set to ban the use of the 'standby' mode on electrical goods. The mighty switch is responsible for billions of tons of fuel in the UK.

July 13, 2006 | 16:14

Sony under fire for 'racist' advert

Sony is under fire after releasing a PSP white ad in the Netherlands that was considered racist.

July 13, 2006 | 16:05

Movie downloads coming to the UK in July

Prepared to pay a little extra to have digital copies of your movies? Universal launches a twenty quid DVD, WMV and portable movie package.

July 8, 2006 | 09:43

Google enters the dictionary

No longer just a noun as the name of a popular website, Google is now a verb - I Google, you Google, he/she/it Googles.

July 8, 2006 | 09:36

BPI sues All Of MP3

The UK's version of the RIAA is going after All Of MP3, seeking a court declaration that the site is illegal. Enforcing such a judgment would be harder.

July 6, 2006 | 12:25

Avoiding Malware? Buy a Mac

Security firm Sophos says that the easiest way to avoid tomfoolery on your PC is to avoid using the PC. Get a Mac? Let's all go and buy three this afternoon, stunning advice.

July 6, 2006 | 10:19