NT patches released
Although Microsoft has repeatedly warned users of Windows NT that security fixes would cease and desist as of 1 January 2005, its January patches actually included one for the obsolete operating system. More...

RFID tag sales may surge
Revenue from RFID tags -- expected to become widely used for tracking goods from suppliers to store shelves -- may reach US$2.8 billion in five years, a US market research firm said. More...

Genders disagree on phone must-haves
Young men prefer a stylish mobile phone with the latest features and service, while young women regard safety and security as more important benefits, a market research firm has claimed. More...

Nokia unveils IP VPN
Security vendor Nokia has unveiled a suite of Internet Protocol VPN products designed to lock down remote clients, including four IP VPN gateways, a mobile VPN client and management software. More...

Intel chip sales up 12 percent
Chip giant Intel beat analyst expectations for the fourth quarter, saying its microprocessor sales grew 12 percent during 2004. More...

Jobs bites into 2005 Apple core
Apple chief Steve Jobs delivered some of the expected goods at the US MacWorld talkfest, announcing an iPod to challenge flash music player market share, the rumoured US$499 Mac and a slew of features expected for the next version of Mac OS X, codenamed Tiger. More...