Orange starts pay as you go 3G

Orange is to launch its first pay as you go 3G service in time for Christmas. Handsets start from ?79.99 and will be available from October. ...more

Bluetooth SIG completes Core Specification 2.0

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced the successful completion of the first stage in its three-year roadmap for the wireless technology, with the release of Bluetooth Core Specification 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate). The new standard triples the maximum data transfer rate to 3Mbps, whilst lowering power consumption through a reduced data cycle. ...more

Don't be a Goner

A recently discovered virus that has already spread throughout the US and Europe can disable antivirus software, leaving victims susceptible to further attacks. The virus, known as Goner, is believed to have been created in Europe, and arrives as an email attachment with the .scr (screensaver) file extension and a message: 'How are you? When I saw this screensaver I immediately thought of you. ...more

New Web Services agreed for business security

Major players in the arena of Web services have come to an agreement over a new set of business Web services. The new specifications are aimed at sending sensitive business to business information securely. The six new specifications are divided into two categories. ...more

Intel gives details of its dual core strategy

Somewhat overshadowed by yesterday's announcement by IBM and Sony's launch of the nine-core Cell processor, Intel has offered more details on its own desktop dual-core chips. It says it has completed initial production runs of dual-core processors and is on target for a spring launch. Intel says there will be two separate dual-core products and dual-core-enabled chipsets for the Pentium family this spring. ...more