And also today (08-August-2001), for the record...

Here, in brief, are some of the day's other stories. Cisco Systems slides The bellwether stock for technology infrastructure, Cisco systems, rang a gloomy peal yesterday. While being in line with analyst's expectations, net income of $163m for the fourth quarter represented an 86 per cent drop against the $1. ...more

Wanadoo turns to VoIP for new telephony services

Broadband provider Wanadoo is turning on Internet telephony for its subscribers with the launch of Wanadoo Wireless and Talk. For ?4 a month, Wanadoo broadband users can hire a Livebox wireless router and simply plug in a standard phone to enjoy free evening and weekend calls. Those that already have a Livebox will find the device has been updated already - although the phone service will still cost the same. ...more

Amazon accused of insider dealing

Amazon is being sued by its shareholders amid allegations of insider dealing. The class-action lawsuit is being brought against Amazon in the Western District of Washington by representatives of the company's shareholders. Two weeks ago, the FBI said they were investigating Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos over alleged insider dealing. ...more

Jeeves takes on Google AdWords and Overture

Search engine Ask Jeeves has launched its own 'Sponsored Listings' service to its customers even though it still displays Google Adwords. To encourage Ask Jeeves advertisers to go with the new system, Sponsored Listings advertisers will be placed above the Google Adwords. As with Google Adwords or Yahoo's Overture, the system works by an open-ended auction system. ...more

Panasonic takes the GPRS route

The brat packets. Panasonic is to launch three GPRS-enabled mobile handsets offering fast data services through their in-built modems when used with GPRS-ready packet-switched networks. The GD75, GD76 and GD96 feature large screens with a graphical user interface that can be navigated through a five-way joystick (four directional axes and a press function). ...more