Previous DaySamsung turns to mobile phone fuel cells
News Fuel cells have been one of the great undelivered IT promises in recent years, but this hasn't deterred Samsung from announcing plans to create mobile phones using the technology
Microsoft vows to help counterfeit software buyers
News The software giant has shut down a trader in illegal software, but instead of prosecuting those who bought merchandise from him, will be offering them advice
Shareholders clear Seagate's Maxtor takeover
News The transaction is now likely to close in the next two or three business days, as regulatory approval has already been secured
Microsoft buys secure VPN specialist
News Analysts rate Whale as 'visionary' because it has gone further than other vendors in developing special optimisations for applications
Nokia broadens line of business phones
News A new device aims to give data capabilities a wider appeal, while an Intellisync update can manage devices from most vendors
PCs turn to PC blades to improve reliability
Case Study Welsh police have ditched desktops in favour of racks of blades added into the data centre — and slashed the air conditioning bill
European e-commerce tax laws to be extended
News Without an extension, EU suppliers could become be subject to VAT even for services supplied to clients outside the region
Government to force handover of encryption keys
News Businesses and individuals may soon have to release their encryption keys to the police or face imprisonment, when Part 3 of the RIP Act comes into effect
Mexico targets US developer jobs
News Builder: A Mexican trade group argues the country is ideal for 'nearshore' outsourcing — and it is so close that US workers can often commute
Cisco, Qualcomm come out against net neutrality
News A coalition of major hardware makers wants to reserve the right of broadband providers to create a two-tier Internet
The large-file problem
Tech Guide There are two ways to send big files to friends and colleagues: using a central server or via a point-to-point connection. We explain which method is right for today.
Organised crime 'will attack ID cards database'
News Massive identity theft from the Department of Work and Pensions is 'a terrible omen' for the national database of personal information
Antivirus vendors crack down on eBay licence cheats
News McAfee and Symantec have thrown their considerable weight behind a larger campaign to rid eBay of illegal software sales
Microsoft to spell out Vista's needs
News The company has finally given specifics on exactly what PCs will need to run well under Vista — or to run it at all
Antispam advocate succumbs to spammer
News Blue Security's surrender comes after a massive denial of service attack by a spammer earlier this month
Yahoo: Our ads are better
News The Web giant is fending off ad competition by bringing in user demographics, location and information about what they do on other parts of the Yahoo network
