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British Library gets wireless net
Visitors to the British Library will be able to get wireless internet access alongside the extensive information available in its famous reading rooms…
Local net TV takes off in Austria
An Austrian village is testing technology that could represent the future of television. The people of Engerwitzdorf are filming, editing and producin…
Broadband in the UK growing fast
High-speed net connections in the UK are proving more popular than ever. BT reports that more people signed up for broadband in the last three months …
Podcasts mark rise of DIY radio
An Apple iPod or other digital music players can hold anything up to 10,000 songs, which is a lot of space to fill. But more and more iPod owners are …
Souped-up wi-fi is on the horizon
Super high-speed wireless data networks could soon be in use in the UK. The government's wireless watchdog is seeking help on the best way to regulate…
Web photo storage market hots up
An increasing number of firms are offering web storage for people with digital photo collections. Digital cameras were the hot gadget of Christmas 200…
Apple sues to stop product leaks
Computer firm Apple has issued a lawsuit to prevent online leaks of information about future products. The lawsuit, against an unidentified individual…
Sony wares win innovation award
Sony has taken the prize for top innovator at the annual awards of PC Pro Magazine. It won the award for taking risks with products and for its "brave…
Set your television to wow
Television started off as a magical blurry image. Then came the sharpness, the colour and the widescreen format. Now the TV set is taking another leap…
Web radio takes Spanish rap global
Spin the radio dial in the US and you are likely to find plenty of Spanish-language music. But what you will not find is much Spanish-language hip-hop…
Millions buy MP3 players in US
One in 10 adult Americans - equivalent to 22 million people - owns an MP3 player, according to a survey. A study by the Pew Internet and American Life…
Robotic pods take on car design
A new breed of wearable robotic vehicles that envelop drivers are being developed by Japanese car giant Toyota. The company's vision for the single pa…
Putting a face to 'Big Brother'
Literally putting a face on technology could be one of the keys to improving our interaction with hi-tech gadgets. Imagine a surveillance system that …
Sun offers processing by the hour
Sun Microsystems has launched a pay-as-you-go service which will allow customers requiring huge computing power to rent it by the hour. Sun Grid costs…
Net regulation 'still possible'
The blurring of boundaries between TV and the internet raises questions of regulation, watchdog Ofcom has said. Content on TV and the internet is set …
Apple unveils low-cost 'Mac mini'
Apple has unveiled a new, low-cost Macintosh computer for the masses, billed as the Mac mini. Chief executive Steve Jobs showed off the new machine at…
Court mulls file-sharing future
Judges at the US Supreme Court have been hearing evidence for and against file-sharing networks. The court will decide whether producers of file-shari…
Microsoft launches its own search
Microsoft has unveiled the finished version of its home-grown search engine. The now formally launched MSN search site takes the training wheels off t…
PC ownership to 'double by 2010'
The number of personal computers worldwide is expected to double by 2010 to 1.3 billion machines, according to a report by analysts Forrester Research…
'Evil twin' fear for wireless net
People using wireless high-speed net (wi-fi) are being warned about fake hotspots, or access points. The latest threat, nicknamed evil twins, pose as …
ITunes user sues Apple over iPod
A user of Apple's iTunes music service is suing the firm saying it is unfair he can only use an iPod to play songs. He says Apple is breaking anti-com…
Web helps collect aid donations
The web is helping aid agencies gather resources to help cope with the aftermath of the tsunami disaster. Many people are making donations via website…
Blogger grounded by her airline
A US airline attendant is fighting for her job after she was suspended over postings on her blog, or online diary. Queen of the Sky, otherwise known a…
How to make a gigapixel picture
The largest digital panoramic photo in the world has been created by researchers in the Netherlands. The finished image is 2.5 billion pixels in size …
Multi-purpose TV aids India
Two-thirds of the world's population, 4 billion people, live on $2,000 a year or less. You might think that the last thing on their minds would be get…
Computer grid to help the world
Your computer can now help solve the world's most difficult health and social problems. Launched this week, the World Community Grid will use idle com…
Sun offers processing by the hour
Sun Microsystems has launched a pay-as-you-go service which will allow customers requiring huge computing power to rent it by the hour. Sun Grid costs…
Anti-tremor mouse stops PC shakes
A special adaptor that helps people with hand tremors control a computer mouse more easily has been developed. The device uses similar "steady cam" te…
China net cafe culture crackdown
Chinese authorities closed 12,575 net cafes in the closing months of 2004, the country's government said. According to the official news agency most o…
Learning to love broadband
We are reaching the point where broadband is a central part of daily life, at least for some, argues technology analyst Bill Thompson. One of the nice…
Broadband set to revolutionise TV
BT is starting its push into television with plans to offer TV over broadband. As a telecoms company, BT is moving to a content distribution strategy,…
UK net users leading TV downloads
British TV viewers lead the trend of illegally downloading US shows from the net, according to research. New episodes of 24, Desperate Housewives and …
Lasers help bridge network gaps
An Indian telecommunications firm has turned to lasers to help it overcome the problems of setting up voice and data networks in the country. Tata Tel…
Satellite mapping aids Darfur relief
Aid workers trying to house, feed and clothe millions of homeless refugees in the Sudanese region of Darfur are getting a helping hand from advanced m…