Recent articles by Matt Chapman

Frankenstein musical comes to Second Life

Frankenstein musical comes to Second Life

A romantic drama based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will be the first musical to be streamed live in Second Life when it airs in August.
Matt Chapman Jul 30 2007 2:10PM Oddware
BBC iPlayer beta shuns Vista and Macs

BBC iPlayer beta shuns Vista and Macs

The BBC has launched a trial version of its television download service, but the beta release of its iPlayer software will only work with Windows XP.
Matt Chapman Jul 30 2007 1:00PM Software
Critical flaw hits Yahoo Widgets

Critical flaw hits Yahoo Widgets

A 'highly critical' vulnerability has been discovered in Yahoo Widgets that could allow a remote attacker to run code on a user's PC.
Matt Chapman Jul 30 2007 10:15AM Security
Records of transported convicts published online

Records of transported convicts published online

People related to British convicts sent to Australia in the 18th and 19th centuries can now trace their history online.
Matt Chapman Jul 27 2007 2:17PM Software
Dell signs Carphone Warehouse deal

Dell signs Carphone Warehouse deal

Dell has signed a deal with Carphone Warehouse to sell its PCs as part of an AOL broadband internet package.
Matt Chapman Jul 23 2007 2:31PM Telco/ISP
Acer countersues in HP patent spat

Acer countersues in HP patent spat

The patent dispute between Acer and HP has widened after Acer filed a counterclaim to HP's legal challenge. HP originally accused the Taiwanese firm of infringing on five patents and demanded unspecified damages, as well as a permanent injunction preventing Acer from further infringements.
Matt Chapman Jul 23 2007 1:52PM Hardware
Germany's €262m payment to AMD approved

Germany's €262m payment to AMD approved

Dresden plant to be upgraded to 300mm wafer production.
Matt Chapman Jul 23 2007 1:25PM Hardware
'Critical' BitTorrent flaw hits Opera

'Critical' BitTorrent flaw hits Opera

A 'highly critical' vulnerability has been found in the Opera web browser which could be exploited to remotely compromise a user's system.

Matt Chapman Jul 23 2007 7:05AM Security
Security expert slams spyware snooping

Security expert slams spyware snooping

The use of government spyware to monitor criminals' online activity could do "more harm than good" and will not be tolerated by the industry, a security said.
Matt Chapman Jul 20 2007 3:00PM Security
'Highly critical' flaws plague Oracle software

'Highly critical' flaws plague Oracle software

Secunia warns of DoS attacks, security bypass and manipulation of data. A raft of 'highly critical' flaws have been found in several of Oracle's software products.
Matt Chapman Jul 20 2007 12:45PM Security
FBI tracked 'teen bomber' using spyware

FBI tracked 'teen bomber' using spyware

FBI agents trying to track down an anonymous MySpace user who was threatening to blow up a school used spyware to trap him.
Matt Chapman Jul 20 2007 6:39AM Security
Google slams EU data protection bodies

Google slams EU data protection bodies

Data protection and data retention two different things, claims search giant.
Matt Chapman Jul 9 2007 1:28PM Security
New iPhone battery to cost US$85.95

New iPhone battery to cost US$85.95

More than US$100 if you borrow an iPhone while it's being fixed.
Matt Chapman Jul 9 2007 1:13PM Hardware
Sony denies US$100 PS3 price cut

Sony denies US$100 PS3 price cut

President goes on record to rubbish rumours.
Matt Chapman Jul 9 2007 6:39AM Hardware
Opti to sue AMD, Broadcom and Via

Opti to sue AMD, Broadcom and Via

Patent spat could end up before a jury.
Matt Chapman Jul 6 2007 1:20PM Hardware
Google loses Gmail name in Germany

Google loses Gmail name in Germany

Corporate giant will not be allowed to appeal.
Matt Chapman Jul 6 2007 10:34AM Telco/ISP
Wii remote feels the force as light sabre

Wii remote feels the force as light sabre

Lucasfilm exec reveals Star Wars tie-in.
Matt Chapman Jul 3 2007 12:07PM Hardware
Jobs hints at 3G iPhone

Jobs hints at 3G iPhone

Future versions of the iPhone could come a 3G connections as standard, according to Apple chief executive Steve Jobs.
Matt Chapman Jul 2 2007 2:55PM Telco/ISP
Nokia offers mobile photo printing

Nokia offers mobile photo printing

Nseries users can upload pics and order direct from their device.
Matt Chapman Jul 2 2007 1:40PM Networking
Will iPhone ring up the sales?

Will iPhone ring up the sales?

Industry analysts get to the core of Apple's mobile phone.
Matt Chapman Jun 30 2007 8:22AM Telco/ISP

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