Keystroke-tapping worm runs riot

A virus is rapidly working its way across the Web, tracking the keystrokes of infected machines allowing hackers to pick up passwords, credit card details and other sensitive information. The W32.Badtrans. ...more

IBM defends PowerPC against Apple defection

Both Apple's current chip suppliers have reacted calmly to the news that Apple is deserting them in favour of Intel. IBM's failure to deliver both 3GHz G5 processors and a low-power version for laptops is being seen as a major reason for Apple's volte-face. Yesterday the company defended the Power PC technology, noting its adoption by all the main games console makers - Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. ...more

Apple claims video iTunes tops a million

Since launching the video service on its iTunes Music Store less than three weeks ago, Apple is claiming to have sold more than a million video downloads. The new service, which offers music videos, short films from Pixar and TV shows for $1.99 each, launched 12 October. ...more

Music the focus for new Windows Mobile SPV phone

Orange has launched the next version of its Windows Mobile-based SPV phone. In this incarnation, Orange is concentrating on the music features. The SPV C550 is supplied with a 128MB SD card on top of its 64MB internal memory, suitable for up to 170 Music Player tracks. ...more

DoCoMo wobbles in 3G race

The Isle of Man is back in front in the race to implement the first 3G phone system after DoCoMo stalls on its May launch. May is also the target launch date for the Isle of Man network, which Manx telecom and BT are jointly developing. As we reported, the Island has been selected as a test-bed for the mobile-based third generation services. ...more