LaCie unveils 'ultra slim' and 'ultra fast' double layer DVD drives

LaCie has introduced two new double-layer DVDRW drives, with speed and size in mind. The d2 'ultra fast' writes single layer discs at 16x, filling 4.7GB in about six minutes, and double-layer at 4x and costs ?66 for an internal mechanism, ?95 for a dual FireWire/USB interface. ...more

Microsoft and RIM ink deal on Blackberry connectivity

Microsoft and Research In Motion (RIM) have signed a deal to extend the connectivity between Microsoft's new Office Live Communications Server 2005 and BlackBerry Enterprise Server. The deal means that Blackberry subscribers should see improved enterprise level instant messaging and presence. The deal also shows further endorsement of the Blackberry platform by the world's biggest software company. ...more

IBM gets DSP technology

IBM is to license DSP (digital signal processor) technology from a rival chipmaker - LSI Logic. The core involved is the ZSP400 DSP, together with associated software development and verification tools. DSPs - by processing digital audio and video data - play an important role within such items as cell phones, digital cameras and networking products. ...more

Transmeta to target low-priced notebooks with Efficeon processors

US-based Transmeta is targeting the notebook market featuring low costs and mainstream panel sizes of over 12 inches with its new Efficeon processors, said company CEO Matthew R Perry. Samples of the Efficeon processors have been distributed to notebook makers worldwide. The company expects volume shipments of the 1. ...more

Online scam for 'free' electronic gifts wound up

The company behind a website offering free electronic gifts to buyers of compact discs has been wound up following a DTI investigation. Liquorice Mix Ltd sold compact discs via its website for between ?20 and ?750, something that should have raised eyebrows in itself. Each CD was offered with an electronic product such as a laptop or an iPod. ...more