ARM and TI secure chips to protect memory space in phones and PDAs

ARM and Texas Instruments are collaborating on improving security for mobile devices. In particular, the illegal reprogramming and upgrading of phones or the simple hijacking of data services. The two companies have announced that ARM TrustZone technology will be incorporated into Texas Instruments' OMAP platform and family of TCS chipsets, via the ARM1176JZF-S core. ...more

AMD's Live! vision of the Media Center PC

Chip maker AMD has announced that it is extending its digital entertainments technology out of the realms of professional media to consumers. The company says the first products under the AMD Live! banner are expected to appear in mid-2006. Making the announcement at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the AMD Live! brand is expected to be a range of next-generation Windows Media PCs driven by Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processors for desktop PCs, as well as AMD dual-core mobile processors for notebook PCs. ...more

RealNetworks sues Microsoft

RealNetworks is to sue Microsoft Corporation for violations under the US antitrust laws. The company alleges that Microsoft has illegally used its monopoly power to restrict competition, limit consumer choice and attempt to monopolize the growing field of digital media. The complaint alleges that Microsoft has abused its monopoly power, resulting in substantial lost revenue and business. ...more

UK scores high for secure remote working

In a global survey of remote workers, the UK shapes up as one of the more secure nations. The Cisco-commissioned survey polled 100 or more remote workers from each of the 10 countries and discovered that while many of us proclaim an awareness of the extra security risks associated with remote working, that doesn't necessarily translate into safe working practices. Indeed the UK was placed third behind China and Australia with 72 per cent acknowledging the need to take extra precaution when remote working. ...more

Bragg sets sights on MTV's Flux for fair usage terms

Billy Bragg's campaign against websites' claims on material submitted to them by their users continues apace with an attack on MTV's new Flux TV channel. MTV Flux launched this month and invites aspiring musician to upload songs and videos which may then be shown on the channel. The singer-songwriter is concerned that by submitting their work, musicians may lose all rights to it for good. ...more