Apple dates iPhone release

Apple has now confirmed that it will start selling its iPhone in the US on 29 June. The long-awaited mobile will be available via the US telco AT&T. Europe and Japan releases will follow. ...more

XML editor receives revamp

The powerful XML editor has been updated by Syncro Soft. Version 6.0 includes diagramatic editing of XML schemas (synchronised in real time with the underlying document) and a new way to compare differences between multiple files (very useful for any large-scale project) and merging those differences. ...more

Microsoft, Vodafone to create XML based web services

Microsoft and Vodafone have teamed up to develop a new set of mobile Web standards based around XML. The companies hope that it will encourage developers to create a new range of apps such as messaging, location, authentication and billing for the PC. Details are sketchy but the plan is that users will be able access applications that work both on mobiles and PCs on wired and wireless networks. ...more

Epson looks for 'typical' British family to do an 'Osbournes'

Imaging specialist, Epson is looking for a 'typical' British family to star in a worldwide reality show live on the Internet. For over three months, Epson cameras will follow the family around and record their every move beginning March 2004. Epson threatens. ...more

Another IE 6.0 vulnerability emerges

Another problem has surfaced with Internet Explorer. A proof of concept code has revealed that the Microsoft browser is open to attack through ActiveX, Microsoft's built in programming interface on Internet Explorer. Security firm Secunia rates the vulnerability as 'highly critical'. ...more