Kodak expands its digicam range

Kodak has launched two new digital cameras aimed at the consumer market. The DX4330, priced at ?299, has a 3x optical zoom and can take pictures at a resolution of up to 2160x1400pixels. Pictures captured by the 3. ...more

DVD player the size of disc

Panasonic has launched a micro DVD player barely bigger than a disc. At 159 x 140 x 16.2mm, and weighing in at 258g (not including battery) the DVD-PV40 is the tiniest DVD player we've seen, and also one of the most attractive. ...more

JBuilder X makes Web Services visible

The Java development system from Borland has reached its tenth generation. It's X for version 10 and X, apparently, to emphasise its cross-platform capabilities.. ...more

Independent labels agree to podcasts

UK independent record labels have given the go-ahead for their music to be included in podcasts, whether from commercial broadcasters or bedroom enthusiasts. The six-month trial licence will permit the inclusion of as many tracks as podcasters wish from the inventory made available by individual members of the Association of Independent Music (AIM). 'Music from AIM's member labels will now be available to podcasters without the fear of operating illegally,' said Alison Wenham, AIM chief executive. ...more

BSkyB poised to bid for LLU operator Easynet

Several UK newspapers reported this weekend that BSkyB is poised to launch a takeover bid for LLU operator Easynet. The Sunday Telegraph estimated that any deal could be worth up to ?150mn. Rumours that Sky wants to buy into broadband have been circulating for a while as the company looks to add Internet services such as video-on-demand and IP telephony to its Sky+ digital television service. ...more