Sony shows seven Cyber-shots

Sony has unveiled seven new Cyber-shot digital cameras, ranging from the ultra-slim T20 to the infra-red equipped H7 and H9. The 8.1 megapixel T20 (pictured) offers the highest resolution of any Sony T-series Cyber-shot. ...more

Sony reconsidering CD copy protection

Sony BMG is reconsidering its approach to the copy protection of CDs following the discovery that both the systems it has been using open security holes for PCs. Thomas Hesse, who heads up Sony's global business unit, told the BBC that the bad publicity has forced it to re-evaluate, although that does not mean that the record company is going to take a more permissive line. 'The key point to remember is that copyright infringement is a huge issue for the recording industry as a whole and that's where we came from originally,' he said. ...more

Dr Brilliant searches for Google philanthropy

Larry Page and Sergey Brin have chosen the man to run Google's philanthropic activities. Dr. Brilliant will become executive director of Google. ...more

Google expanding with 60 per cent profit growth

Google has published its first quarter financial results and beaten analyst expectations, showing a 60 per cent increase in profit and outlining future expansion plans. Google reported revenues of $2.25 billion, for the quarter ending 31 March - an increase of 79 per cent on the $1. ...more

BT commits itself to 100 per cent UK broadband coverage by 2005...if it gets public money.

BT is 'absolutely committed' to connecting every UK community, even the remotest, to broadband by 2005. However, it has re-emphasised that it will not be able to it do without regional partnerships with development agencies. In a speech to The Broadband Edge Conference in Cornwall, BT Retail chief executive Pierre Danon said that with the help of regional partnerships, he expects BT to deliver 90 per cent coverage by this summer. ...more