28-07-2001 Essential news of the week

Brought neatly together and presented on a plate, here is a roundup of some of the week's main news stories from the world of IT. AOL co-opts PC makers in battle with Microsoft ADSL costs drop Consumers get Ombudsman to sort out telco grievances A tough quarter for Compaq Court injunction threat to release of Windows XP The e-mail virus hits FBI and companies all over Europe High-tech giants back faster transport Gateway's entry-level notebook New attorney to lead case against Microsoft Palm software on a chip Don't forget, we welcome your comments. Just click on a story and go for the 'Comments' link on the right-hand side of the screen. ...more

Apple fine tunes iTunes

Apple has issued an update for its iTunes software. Version 7.0. ...more

The highest quality TV (signal) yet seen on a PC

Graphics card manufacturer 3dfx has released details of its new Voodoo TV FM product. Apparently, the Voodoo TV FM will introduce solid-state "tuner on a chip" technology to the PC, turning the humble grey box into a multi-tasking appliance. The Voodoo TV FM is the first of 3dfx's new range and will retail at ?99. ...more

IDF: Intel sets sights on mobile computing

Intel bolstered its commitment to mobile computing at IDF on Wednesday with a string of announcements. The Centrino platform was further detailed. Clock speeds at launch will range from 900MHz Ultra Low Voltage parts to a 1. ...more

Oftel issues PASS notes

Whether at home or in business, finding the best telecoms supplier these days can be a nightmare as customers try to juggle the various tariffs against each other. Oftel has long recognised the problem. Previously it has addressed it with its own phonebills website. ...more