Sno-Cross hits Freeloader

Everyone likes something for nothing, so how about a free Snow-cross racing game? Those lovely folk at Freeloader.com are giving away the most excellent snow racing game, Sno-Cross. From March 22, you will be able to download this little beauty and take part in this icy race over 7 courses to win the Sno-Cross Championship. ...more

PC Pro Reliability and Service Awards 2003

You made your choice and you cast your vote - and a big thank you once again to all the readers that completed the PC Pro Reliability and Service survey for 2003. It's your feedback that makes the awards possible. Following the awards ceremony last night at the Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane, we can now announce the results. ...more

Disney to launch mobile phone service in UK

The Disney Corporation has announced plans to run its own phone service in Britain later this year. The move follows a similar launch in the US earlier this year. Disney plans to offer a 'family oriented' phone service, which will enable parents to control their children's access to unsuitable material. ...more

Apple pours Starbucks music into iTunes

Apple is to begin selling music from coffee purveyor Starbucks' Hear Music catalogue through the US version of the iTunes Store. The Starbucks Entertainment area within iTunes will feature a variety of playlists including music hand-picked by the same Starbucks Hear Music content team responsible for selecting the music played in the company's coffee shops. Content will include digital versions of many of Hear Music's CD series and co-releases such as the Marvin Gaye Opus Collection. ...more

Google helps power broadband over electricity lines

Google is looking to boost broadband over power lines. It is among a group of companies making new investments in this specialised form of Internet access. Specifically, Google, the Hearst Corporation and Goldman Sachs are investing in Current Communications Group. ...more