FTC clears HP merger

The finish line is in sight as the FTC approves the HP-Compaq deal. Although not unexpected - the deal has already been approved by the EC and Canadian regulators - the unanimous approval for the merger from the US Federal Trade Commission is still another tick in the box as the shareholders' vote looms. Shares in Compaq rose nearly 4 per cent on the news; HP's price dropped 2 per cent, or 40 cents. ...more

LaCie networks with Gigabit Ethernet Disk

LaCie has expanded its network storage options for small and medium-sized businesses with the introduction of a Gigabit Ethernet version of its Ethernet Disk. The unit provides up to 2TB of shared storage for Mac, Windows, Linux and Unix users. A Web interface enables administration from any platform, to set individual access privileges and schedule backups of connected computers. ...more

BT previews research projects at Adastral Park [part 2]

We continue our peak at future projects under development at BT's research campus, Adastral Park. See BT previews research projects at Adastral Park [part 1] Having looked at projects involving nature-inspired computing, pervasive gaming and virtual reality systems, our next stop on the tour involved telecare systems. Specifically, the BT Exact Centre for Care in the Community. ...more

Sony takes the lid off mylo portable

Sony has unveiled its first Wi-Fi broadband communication and entertainment device, the mylo personal communicator. Capable of operating in any open 802.11b/g wireless network, the mylo is designed for people who use instant messaging as a primary form of communication. ...more

Bulldog broadens 1Mbit broadband

ISP Bulldog is to take up BT Wholesale's IPStream 1000 service, extending the reach of its 1Mbit/sec ADSL services to anyone within range of an enabled exchange. The range, in this instance, is 3.5km - shorter than the 5. ...more