Recent articles by Iain Thomson

Verizon links the US to China

Verizon links the US to China

Contracts have been signed for the fastest ever Internet cable link between the US and China.
Iain Thomson Dec 20 2006 9:29AM Telco/ISP
Bill Gates slams DRM systems

Bill Gates slams DRM systems

Tells bloggers to break UK law rather than deal with DRM.
Iain Thomson Dec 19 2006 9:17AM Software
Nokia hailed as greenest tech company

Nokia hailed as greenest tech company

While Apple festers at the bottom of the barrel.
Iain Thomson Dec 19 2006 9:17AM Hardware
Skype releases online TV beta

Skype releases online TV beta

Venice Project looks to release final code next year.
Iain Thomson Dec 19 2006 9:17AM Software
Nintendo issues recall on Wii straps

Nintendo issues recall on Wii straps

Responds to complaints after injuries to players.
Iain Thomson Dec 18 2006 2:59PM Hardware
Smart clothes hug you by phone

Smart clothes hug you by phone

Shirt allows long distance hugging thanks to smart fabric and mobile
technology.
Iain Thomson Dec 14 2006 8:41AM Telco/ISP
Ofcom rules on broadband switching

Ofcom rules on broadband switching

Providers will have to hand over customer details promptly.
Iain Thomson Dec 14 2006 8:41AM Telco/ISP
Palm buys back source code for US$44m

Palm buys back source code for US$44m

Smartphone maker snaps up rights to Palm OS Garnet.
Iain Thomson Dec 13 2006 9:06AM Software
New inkjet prints muscle and bone

New inkjet prints muscle and bone

No doubt toner costs an arm and a leg.
Iain Thomson Dec 13 2006 9:06AM Hardware
Four million UK users hit by ID theft

Four million UK users hit by ID theft

Figures released by Sainsbury's Bank in the UK have shown that 4.1 million Britons have fallen victim to identity theft.
Iain Thomson Dec 13 2006 9:05AM Security
Second Word zero day flaw found

Second Word zero day flaw found

Microsoft may have to rethink patch Tuesday.
Iain Thomson Dec 12 2006 9:46AM Security
British repairman blasts off to Space Station

British repairman blasts off to Space Station

'It's going to cost you guv, some right cowboy put this in'.
Iain Thomson Dec 12 2006 9:46AM Oddware
Web journalists under increasing threat of jail

Web journalists under increasing threat of jail

Online hacks the fastest growing segment of imprisoned press.
Iain Thomson Dec 11 2006 9:47AM Oddware
IEEE announces next-gen Ethernet standard

IEEE announces next-gen Ethernet standard

Starts work on 100Gb per second Ethernet.
Iain Thomson Dec 11 2006 9:46AM Networking
India considers ban on unlicensed VoIP

India considers ban on unlicensed VoIP

Loss of revenues hitting government coffers.
Iain Thomson Dec 11 2006 9:46AM Telco/ISP
Solar cell revolution boosts efficiency to 40 percent

Solar cell revolution boosts efficiency to 40 percent

Best ever sunlight to power conversion.
Iain Thomson Dec 8 2006 9:43AM Oddware
Warner music boss declines to sue his children

Warner music boss declines to sue his children

Millions of downloaders worldwide seek adoption.
Iain Thomson Dec 8 2006 9:43AM Oddware
VeriSign wins .com control until 2012

VeriSign wins .com control until 2012

Deal hands over .com domain and allows whopping price rises.
Iain Thomson Dec 7 2006 9:55AM Telco/ISP
NASA plans permanent moon base

NASA plans permanent moon base

NASA wants new, self-sustaining colony as a stepping stone to Mars.
Iain Thomson Dec 7 2006 9:55AM Oddware
Panasonic unveils world's largest plasma TV

Panasonic unveils world's largest plasma TV

Eight foot screen nearly needs planning permission.
Iain Thomson Dec 7 2006 9:55AM Hardware

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