Articles Posted on 20 August 2008
Crims steal card info at 15 Louisiana restaurants
News Security
According to the Associated Press, no less than 15 restaurants in the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana have been hit by crims stealing tens of thousands of card details.The hacking scam is reported to have cost the banks around a...
A careless phone call traps Radovan
News Security
Watching a documentary on Serbian war criminal Radovan Karadzic last night, I was intrigued to hear that it was his careless use of mobile phones that got him nicked last month.According to CNN, Karadzic's disguise was effective...
Sky HD Adds Seven New HD Channels, Prepares For Freesat Onslaught
News Consumer
Sky has bolstered its HD offerings ahead of a full frontal assault by ITV/BBC's Freesat; the subscription-based satellite company will be adding seven new HD channels in October to bring the number to 26. The mix will include...
UK Airports To Introduce Face Recognition Devices
News Security
The UK Border Agency is set to roll-out face recognition solutions as part of the e-borders programme, across the UK if the six-month trial at Manchester Airport, which involves 11 machines, is conclusive. Thousands of people...
5 Ways The New Skypephone S2 Could Make A Big Difference
News Mobile & Telco
Three's new Skypephone S2 has just made it off the shelves and the mere fact that it is being launched less than a year after the first model is a testament to the popularity and versatility of the product. The Skypephone S2 is...
Asus BC-1205PT Blu-ray Optical Drive
News Hardware
[Last updated 19/08/2008]The ASUS BC-1205PT is BD-ROM/DVD±R/RW/CD-RW drive capable of reading data from and writing data on DVD+R/RW/DVD-R/RW/ DVD-RAM formats. The dual compatibility feature of the BC-1205PT allows you to...
Dell Extends Laptop Warranty After Nvidia GPU Debacle, But Worse is coming
News Security
Nvidia's problems have gone from bad to worse after Dell yielded in to customers demands and offered an additional 12-month warranty to all those affected by Nvidia's GPU problems. Affected notebooks include: Dell Precision...
Apple Pushes iPhone Firmware v2.0.2 Out Finally
News Mobile & Telco
Apple has released a software update version 2.0.2 for iPhone and iPhone 3G which it mentions is aimed at fixing bugs. However Apple has refrained from disclosing the contents of the firmware causing frustration amongst iPhone...
Landline Broadband User Customer base Shrinks as Mobile Internet Numbers Rocket
News Hardware
A recent survey report which was undertaken by YouGov has indicated that the rising popularity of Mobile Broadband services can adversely affect the financials of traditional Internet Service Providers (ISP). The report also...
Nokia's Brand New 8800 Phone Aimed At Posher Fashionistas
News Consumer
Nokia has made a stunning new addition to the Nokia 8800 Arte range by introducing the Carbon Arte which promises to turn heads for its sheer looks. (ed : Shouldn't be confused with the Old 8800 Series). The Carbon Arte which...
Toshiba Revamps Tecra Range With Centrino 2 Equipped A10 and M10 Laptops
News Software
Toshiba has introduced two new laptops in its Tecra range which are tailored to cater to high end business use and promises holistic security as their hallmark.The newly launched A10 and M10, both featuring Intel's Centrino 2...
Archos Pits Latest Wireless 3G PMPs Against Apple's iTouch
News Mobile & Telco
French-based Archos has just released two new media players that should really give Apple's iTouch a run for its money; the Archos 5 and Archos 7 both have something the iTouch doesn't: huge screens with almost no bezel. The...
Can You Hear Me? Develop Compelling Communications, Stop Unclear Ones
News Security
Given the ever-increasing amounts of information people face today, it is necessary for individuals to find more effective methods to communicate and collaborate with each other. Communication is the ability to express...
Zoom ADSL X6 125mbps Wireless-G ADSL Modem Router, £29.97
News Hardware
This Zoom ADSL wireless router provides wireless speed boost for data rates above 802.11g. This wireless router has a 2.4GHz frequency range, 4 ethernet ports and encryption capability. The Zoom ADSL X6 is an all-in-one...
16GB IJT Flash Drive, only £24.95
News Hardware
An outstanding 16GB storage device that comes with 2 years warranty and no caps to lose Cartex is offering a 16GB USB Drive for only £24.95 and comes in a stylish white/blue colour with no caps - so no chance of actually...
Power saving is environmental good news in data centres!
News Hardware
As UK PLC plunges yet further into the credit crunch, the good news is sometimes difficult to find. Inflation at over 4%, rising fuelprices, rising electricity prices, interest rates stuck at 5% with a possibility of them going...
Lost in Data Land : How Searching and Retrieving Information Can Siphon Your Budget
News Cloud
The time wasted retrieving and managing information within an organisation adds an often unexpected stealth cost to operations. The costs of not finding information can be enormous, but it is usually hidden within an...
Computer Game Industry Launches Crackdown on P2P File Sharing
News Security
Yesterday's news of the successful prosecution of a 30-year old mother of two for illegally sharing file seems to have embolden the rest of the industry to pursuit UK-based casual pirates. The Telegraph, the Times and the...
