BT delivers new visual search system to Tate Online

BT has come up with what it calls a smart search product for people who don't know much about art but know what they like. The new Carousel system is available for visitors to the Tate Online website, where users can view a selection of art works. By clicking on something they like, they are shown a series of similar objects. ...more

IM connects with enterprise

Microsoft yesterday launched a version of its Instant Messenger client for corporates. Named MSN Messenger Connect, the software enables companies to manage how Instant Messenger is used. It allows the issuing of 'namespaces', so employees can message each other using their real names, rather than having to choose a unique username. ...more

Mac sales enjoy iPod effect

Two Apple-watching US investment companies and Apple watchers have reported that, finally, Mac sales are starting to enjoy an iPod effect. Earlier this week Apple's share price rose by more than 10 per cent after a Piper Jaffray survey found that six per cent of PC-owning iPod users have now switched with another seven per cent planning to do so. The company set its target price for Apple stock at $100, compared to the current value $65. ...more

Beware, the B.I.O Bugs are coming

The American International Toy Fair is currently in full swing in New York and one of the toys on show is likely to capture the imagination of tech-heads and children alike. Hasbro's new range of intelligent, robotic toys - called B.I. ...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