Online paedophiles caught in UK's largest operation

Teachers, care workers and medical staff among those arrested. Operation Magenta, the largest ever operation against paedophiles using the Internet in the UK, took place today with dawn raids at 75 addresses. Those arrested aged from as young as 15 to 50 years old and, although the number of arrests is unclear, the tally is set to rise as more hard drives are examined. ...more

OFT demands better deals for IT consumers

Twelve UK computer sellers have agreed to withdraw what the Office of Fair Trading considers 'unfair terms' for customers. In particular, Micro Anvika has agreed to revise unfair terms in its consumer contract and abide by distance selling regulations, following a complaint by the company's local Trading Standards Department. John Vickers, OFT Chairman, said: 'Terms in contracts must be both clear and fair, and consumers must not be denied the extra rights they have if they buy by mail order or on the Net. ...more

Asus enters the GPS-enabled PDA affray

Asus wants a slice of the burgeoning GPS-enabled PDA market with its latest handhelds. The MyPal A636 and A632 boast the SiRF Star III GPS chip for GPS capabilities and a swivel antennae that folds discreetly away when not in use. The company claims that the powerful antennae will help in built-up areas where signal strength can be patchy due to the proximity of large buildings. ...more

Tesco sells even more Apples

Tesco is set to begin selling Apple kit in 300 stores across the UK, following a successful trial in Milton Keynes. IncentiveBulletin reports that the standalone Apple zones should be up and running by the end of the year as Tesco bids to become a major multimedia retailer. Tesco will use the same branding and point-of-sale display material that Apple uses in its own retail stores. ...more

Microsoft consolidates into three divisions

Microsoft is to reorganise itself. Instead of the current seven divisions, the company is concentrating itself into three divisions, each one headed up by its own president. The biggest division will be Microsoft Platform Products and Services Division and will cover the areas of the Windows Client, Server and Tools, and MSN. ...more