Government plans Wi-Fi hotspot in every library

The Government's e-Minister Stephen Timms said yesterday that he plans to have a W-FI hotspot installed in every public library, NewsWireless.net reports. Speaking at the Wi-Fi and 3G Summit, Timms said, 'I'm very keen on the idea that every public library should be a WiFi hotspot. ...more

Vegas unveiling for Windows Mobile 5.0

Bill Gates has officially unveiled Windows Mobile 5.0, a new version of Microsoft's software platform for mobile devices and phones. It is designed to give mobile operators more options to differentiate themselves from competitors in the services they can provide, and also support a wider range of device form factors. ...more

Microsoft funds underprivileged access to hi-tech

Microsoft is to underwrite a $100m project to give underprivileged children access to computer technology. The "Club Tech" project will set up technology centres in Boys & Girls Clubs across the US, giving access to computers and training material to over 3 million youngsters. According to The New York Times, Club Tech will be funded through Microsoft's Community Affairs Program and will be its largest donation so far - last year it gave more than $34m in cash and $200m in software to charitable organisations. ...more

Sony scoops CeBIT design awards

Fifty 'design Oscars' - the IF Design Awards - were up for grabs at the start of the CeBIT show in Hanover, and Sony lead the way when it came to stashing the statuettes. The Japanese electronics giant picked up awards for both its Cyber-shot T7 digital still camera and its Walkman A Series music players (NW-A3000, NW-A1000). The stainless steel card-type digital camera, which measures just 9. ...more

SQL Server drives Microsoft's record quarter

Record sales have powered Microsoft's latest quarterly financial results, with SQL Server gaining the garlands. The headline figures - for the third quarter ended 31 December 2005 - are record sales of $11.84 billion, a nine per cent increase over the same period a year ago, with profits reaching $3. ...more