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

Super glasses give 20/20 vision

New hi-tech glasses could deliver perfect vision for those of us who are a little bleary eyed. A report in New Scientist magazine tells of how one scientist has created some computer-controlled spectacles. The new glasses use a mirrored membrane and a tiny laser to detect imperfections in the retina. ...more

Security researchers demo RFID chips cloning

Security researchers at German firm DN-Systems chose the final day of the Black Hat hacking conference in Las Vegas to demonstrated how RFID chips can be cloned. Founder Lukas Grunwald showed attendees how a relatively simple process can clone chips produced to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standard. According to Wired. ...more

Bulldog collared over broadband ads

Bulldog has had its paws rapped by the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) over radio broadcasts for its 4Mbps broadband. At issue were claims for the speed of the service. According to the broadcast: 'Bulldog broadband want to give you all the internet you can eat and the best service in town. ...more

Apple back in profit

Apple has returned to profit in the last financial quarter. For the three months ending 29 March 2003 the company made a $14m profit, having lost $8m in the previous quarter. Nonetheless Apple's performance was down on last year, when it recorded a $40m profit for the corresponding quarter. ...more