ICQ users see the Lite

Although ICQ Lite only weighs in at 1.7Mbytes compared with the 3.88Mbytes of its big brother ICQ 2002a, it packs in all the features most often used in an IM program. ...more

Dell launches low-priced Latitudes

Pricing starts at just ?399 (excluding VAT and delivery) for Dell's new entry-level notebook, the Latitude 110L. Pitched at ordinary users who only require word processing, e-mail and Internet functionality - as opposed to video editing or high-end gaming, for example - the black cased machine weighs 2.87kg. ...more

Napster boss claims Apple's Jobs is running scared

The boss of Napster has described Apple CEO Steve Jobs as 'pretty frightened' for allegedly forwarding an email that included instructions on breaking Napster's digital right management technology. 'My first reaction was that he must be pretty frightened of the Napster To Go technology to be so petty,' said Chris Gorog, Napster's CEO. 'Frankly, that's what I think the impetus was for him to fire that off. ...more

Sony shrinks Windows computing

Sony has unveiled what is said to be the world's smallest Windows XP compatible computer. Measuring just 167 x 108mm and weighing just 550 grams, the 'type U' computer has 256Mb of memory and a 20Gb hard disk. Input is either via a stylus on a pressure pad or through a special collapsible keyboard. ...more

Major telcos encourage convergence of mobile and fixed-line services.

BT has formed the Fixed-Mobile Convergence Alliance (FMCA), along with five other of the world's major telcos, with the aim of encouraging convergence of mobile and fixed-line telephone services. The aim of the group is to provide mobile and landline users with a common set of standards and services so that customers can move between the two without having to remember a different set functions. The group is hoping that by sharing information and technical knowledge it can develop new standards which can be used around the world. ...more