Sony breaks 4 megapixel barrier with new Cyber-Shot

Sony has launched its Cyber-shot DSC-S85 digital camera, complete with 4.2megapixel CCD. The new addition to the Cyber-Shot stable continues the tradition of using Carl Ziess lenses - this time with a 3x optical zoom. ...more

Apple takes Power Mac G5 to 2.5GHz

Apple has revamped its Power Mac G5 range, with faster processors and frontside bus speeds and an 8X SuperDrive. The top-of-the-range dual 2.5GHz model is the first Mac ever to have a liquid cooling system to cope with all that extra heat and its 1. ...more

Pubs go to the net

Internet access in your local pub may be as commonplace as a tray of complimentary nuts on the bar thanks to a new scheme launched by Yava. The company has raised ?20m funding to put coin-operated terminals in pubs all over the capital. The aim is to roll out terminals into 750 pubs, clubs and leisure centres in the UK and 100 of the units are already installed. ...more

Wireless comms leaders unite on stalled 802.11n standard

In a bid to move on the stalled 802.11n 'standard' 27 of the biggest companies in wireless communications have joined together to agree on a common specification. The companies have joined together under the banner of the Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC). ...more

Skype invites third parties to call on its API

Skype is letting other companies get to grips with its Net telephony technology by publishing an API. The application programming interface (API) will allow third parties to develop products that hook into the Skype service. For example, an instant messaging or email program could access the service to add in Skype contacts and allow Skype user searches from within that program. ...more