Sony shrinks Windows computing

Sony has unveiled what is said to be the world's smallest Windows XP compatible computer. Measuring just 167 x 108mm and weighing just 550 grams, the 'type U' computer has 256Mb of memory and a 20Gb hard disk. Input is either via a stylus on a pressure pad or through a special collapsible keyboard. ...more

Abit puts a Springdale in its step

Abit has launched its first Springdale board - featuring an 800Mhz FSB, which can be overclocked to 1Ghz. Abit's IS7 Series allows overclocking to 1Ghz on both the DDR400 memory and Front-Side Bus clocks. To aid this Fan EQ adjusts CPU fan speed according to the demands of the processor and TweakGuard will automatically restore BIOS settings to the default should you push things too far. ...more

Hacks in the city: More pictures II

More pictures from our war-driving tour... ...more

Adobe reports record revenues

Adobe has reported record revenues of $423.3mn for the last financial quarter, with year-on-year growth of 43 per cent. The revenues exceeded expectations and as a result quarterly profit was also a record. ...more

Internet industry goes dotty over EC's .eu strategy

The European Commission (EC) is making no friends after it appears to have taken a gung-ho approach to including industry representatives in the consultation process over the .eu domain. In October, a report from the European Community Panel of Participants steering group suggested that an advisory panel should be formed, but industry representatives were angered at a Brussels meeting yesterday to find just an hour had been granted to discuss their concerns. ...more