Apple releases Panther security update

Apple has released the first security update for Mac OS X 10.3. The update addresses a potential vulnerability in the implementation of QuickTime Java in Mac OS X v10. ...more

Back to the future

.Net may conjure up futuristic images of Web services, but COBOL calls up a more mainframe way of computing. The two now come together with Fujitsu's NetCOBOL. Fujitsu has announced a new version of its NetCOBOL programming language (which was previously known as Fujitsu COBOL). ...more

Palm revises outlook as PDA demand fails to meet expectations

PDA maker Palm has revised its guidance to investors, in the run-up to its next set of quarterly financial results. The company expects revenues for the current quarter to be between $205 and $210 million. In December, Palm originally forecast revenues to fall between $230 and $250 million. ...more

Nokia takes on the Blackberry

Mobile phone giant Nokia has released a range of new devices to be called the Eseries that combine both voice and mobile email functions for businesses in a single unit. In other words, Nokia is taking aim at the Blackberry. There are three models in the range - the E60, E61 and E70. ...more

DRM patch expires hacked Blu-ray and HD DVD encryption keys

The body that oversees the AACS DRM technology that imposes rigourous copy-protection measures on Blu-ray and HD DVD discs has released a security update that expires hacked encryption keys. The Advanced Access Content System Licensing Administrator (AACS LA) says that the update will provide a new set of encryption keys. It also enables player manufacturers to update the software on the devices in order to support the new keys. ...more