Facebook opens up for Web applications

Facebook.com has unwrapped its highly anticipated makeover. Instead of being a members-only club, it is aiming to become an operating system for all sorts of Web applications and Internet media. ...more

09-06-2001 Essential news of the week

Brought neatly together and presented on a plate, here is a roundup of some of the week's main news stories from the world of IT. IBM makes chip speed breakthrough Palm moves to make Bluetooth more mainstream Fast Internet access for ?19.99 announced Intel waving not drowning, in new digital wave New 1. ...more

Dell's PDA hits UK shelves

Dell has officially launched its Axim X5 handheld in the UK and across Europe. The Pocket PC-based handheld is available in two configurations and is aggressively priced. The minimum spec model, with colour screen and 32Mb SDRAM has an RRP of ?169, while more RAM and ROM will cost you ?229. ...more

UK games chart: Medal of Honor straight in at two

There are three new entries in the ELSPA UK games chart this week: Medal of Honor: European Assault (the multi-console-format first person shooter, in at number two), Juiced (the multi-format city-based racing game, in at number three) and Batman Begins (the multi-console-format movie-spin-off, in at number six). But it is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - now running on the PC and Xbox - that holds the number one position. Getting format-specific, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is number one in both the PC and Xbox games charts and Medal of Honor: European Assault goes straight to the top of the PS2 pile. ...more

Microsoft prices and dates OneCare service

Microsoft has revealed more details of its all-in-one PC care service dubbed OneCare Live. Already in beta, the subscription-based package will be officially released in the US in June from retailers and via the Web. A year's subscription will cost $49. ...more