New version of MyDoom virus begins its rounds

A new version of MyDoom is being reported by antivirus companies. Vendors rate the threat as medium. Although it is similar to previous versions, at least one of the reasons for its relative success is the message which is written in plain English and not punctuated with mistakes and poor grammar. ...more

IBM, AMD announce improved performance for 65nm processes

IBM and AMD claim that they have made large improvements in 65nm processes that are emerging as the foundation of the new generation of microprocessors. The companies have combined a number of optimisation techniques to provide a manufacturing process that can both increase the performance of devices built on 65nm processes as well as cutting power consumption. The development will come as a particular relief to AMD as it is currently well behind archrival Intel in migrating its product line to 65nm technology. ...more

Comment: Geek tragedy - the case for a makeover

The industry's acceptance of dismissive generalisations - such as the use of 'geek' - could spell long-term damage. Some of the world's most intelligent and successful computing brains met last month for the annual Intel Developer Forum conference to discuss the direction of core computing practices. It's undeniably one of the most influential IT forums of the year, yet how is it marketed? As the world's largest 'geekfest'. ...more

Panasonic to program your telly, over broadband

Panasonic is putting products on shop shelves that let you record TV via a mobile phone. On 10 April, Panasonic - aka Matsushita - will launch the DY-NET2 broadband receiver in Japan that connects set-top boxes with hard disk drives to the Internet via ADSL broadband. You can then use a mobile phone to see an online EPG (electronic program guide) and set up the DY-NET2 to tell the set top device to record your day's viewing. ...more

Palm OS 5 - Palm looks to bright future

Anyone serious about mobile digital devices should be on the Palm platform, was the message coming out of yesterday's European launch of Palm OS 5. Speaking in London, David Nagel, CEO of PalmSource, set out to quash any suspicion that Microsoft's Pocket PC platform is set to dominate the market for what Nagel christened 'global digital devices'. In terms of unit sales and applications, Palm-based devices, he said, dominate both the enterprise and consumer markets, and are set to do so in the future. ...more