BTopenworld launches even faster ADSL service

ADSL speeds will increase this month, as BT announces an upgraded business service running at 2Mbps. The business 2000PLUS service has a download speed four times greater than the already available 512kbps version, and costs ?60 more, at ?159 ex VAT. A 1Mbps (1,024kbps) option, known as business 1000PLUS, will cost ?129. ...more

An MP3 and digicam combo

Comdex is usually a major platform on which to announce new products, and this year is no exception. In the unlikely pairing of digicam and MP3 player, LG has announced the Digital Music Eye. Its 2Mb built in memory will give you 30 VGA-quality pics, but you'll have to store your tunes on a separate 64Mb MultiMediaCard. ...more

ATI displays 3D graphic support for mobile phones

ATI is trying to extend the multimedia possibilities for mobile phones with its new IMAGEON 2300 graphics co-processor. Specifically targeted at gaming, the chipset supports a 3D graphics engine and is designed to raise the bar from simplistic game designs. Features of the IMAGEON 2300 include MPEG 4 decoding with real-time video playback at 30-frames/sec, video capture ports with support for 1. ...more

Microsoft security chief blasts web hosts

Microsoft's chief security advisor has launched a stinging attack on web hosts who dish out sites to anonymous users - including Microsoft itself. Speaking at the Internet World show in London, Ed Gibson claimed it was now far harder to track criminals because hosts don't always know who their customers really are. "Back in the early 2000s, we could believe IP addresses. ...more

BT sets latest broadband dates for Northern Ireland

BT has announced ADSL ready-for-service dates for 19 exchanges in Northern Ireland. ...more