Mac OS X 10.1.3 update released

Following several weeks' speculation that it was imminent, Apple has released the latest update to Mac OS X. The 10.1. ...more

Investigation of Apple Samsung Flash deal confirmed

South Korea has confirmed that it has begun an investigation into accusations that Samsung has charged Apple unfairly low prices for Flash memory chips. 'We are investigating whether Samsung has been unfairly supplying Flash memory chips to Apple at cheaper prices than applied to domestic music player makers,' a spokesman for the country's Fair Trade Commission explained. Samsung, however, did not appear too concerned. ...more

VIA releases new Mini-ITX mainboard for home entertainment systems

With an eye on the building of home entertainment systems, Via has released a new Mini-ITX board - the VIA EPIA MII Mini-ITX Mainboard Digital Home Platform. The Mini-ITX is an x86 mainboard, measuring 170x170mm, designed for small form factor PC systems - found in Thin Clients, wireless network devices, set-top boxes and such like. 'The Totally Connected home is a reality and VIA recognizes the increasing need for digitally intelligent multimedia devices for the living room and beyond,' said Tim Handley, VIA's Processor Platform Marketing Manager. ...more

Netscape delays beta release of version 8

Netscape has put back the release of the first public beta of the next version of it eponymous Web application, comprising a browser, email software and chat client. Netscape 8 was due to have seen the light of day today but is now not expected until the end of the month. AOL has sent pre-beta out to its registered testers. ...more

UK games charts: FIFA still on top

Still football mad after all these years; while Pro Evolution 3's fiercely loyal following can only keep the PS2 title at tenth place in the charts, the glitz and glamour of FIFA 2004 ensures that the title retains the number one spot for a fourth consecutive week. Activision's True Crime improves upon last week's early showing, rising from number three to number two, while Nintendo's corking Mario Kart: Double Dash puts in a strong showing at number three. EA's Lord of the Rings: Return of The King is the other major new entry at number four; elsewhere there's not a phenomenal amount of change, though Harry Potter spin off Quidditch World Cup manages to leap from 19 to a more impressive eighth place in the charts. ...more