OpenOffice 2.0 readies for release

The next generation of the Open Office suite from OpenOffice.org is nearing completion. A release candidate for version 2. ...more

Sony adds new sensitivity to digicams

Sony has unveiled the latest addition to its Cyber-shot range of digital cameras, the eight megapixel Cyber-shot N1. The 8.1 effective megapixel Super HAD CCD is the highest-ever resolution for a 'super compact' Cyber-shot, which also boasts a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens. ...more

NEC Computers wins Honourable Mention

PC Pro has awarded NEC Computers UK with an Honourable Mention for its business PC, following both an increase in specification and a price correction. In this month's Labs (see p58 of the May 2002 issue, out on sale now), the price was incorrectly printed as ?704 due to a miscommunication between NEC and PC Pro; the price should read ?599. Also, NEC will upgrade the processor from a 1. ...more

Legal P2P radio gets cash boost

The P2P internet radio company Mercora has landed $5 million worth of venture capital funding. The company says it plans to use the money to expand its team and range of services. Using the Mercora software, anyone can be a radio station. ...more

Bulldog halves price of 2Mbps SDSL

Bulldog has launched a 2Mbps SDSL service in London at less than half the price of an equivalent BT connection. Providing 2Mbps both up- and downstream, Bulldog 2&2 costs ?160 per month for a SoHo installation. The Office package, which includes a block of eight usable public IP addresses, costs ?200 per month. ...more