ATI combines fast video with TV tuner in new graphics cards

One for those who like to watch TV on their PC. ATI has expanded its range of All-In-Wonder video graphics cards. The three new cards from the Canadian graphics company are: the All-In-Wonder 9600XT, 9600 and 9200 (based, as their numbers indicate, on the equivalent Radeon graphics processors). ...more

Dell eyes emerging markets with new consumer division

Dell is looking to expand its consumer sales in emerging markets with the creation of a new division, dubbed the Dell Global Consumer Group. As the name suggests, its portfolio will include all Dell's consumer-oriented products, from desktop and notebooks to software and peripherals. It is the first major move of Michael Dell since returning to the position of CEO. ...more

FileMaker 5.5 developer tools released

FileMaker has released the Developer version of its database creation and management software. The developer version enables customised FileMaker database systems to be deployed via the Web, across workgroups or as standalone applications and has a site of tools designed to speed up and simplify the process of database development. For instance, the new Script Debugger is introduced to test and verify scripts. ...more

ISPs call for broadband regulation

The UK ISP's industry body has called for government intervention as the only way to achieve universal broadband coverage. The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) also wants to see trigger levels set for every exchange in the country, and says that a mixed technology approach should be adopted to accelerate broadband rollout. The organisation has submitted written evidence to this effect to the Trade and Industry Select Committee's broadband inquiry. ...more

Director 8.5 - first review

A few years ago Macromedia Director looked like it was down and out. Its sassy young sibling Flash was stealing all the Web work, just as the CD-ROM and presentation business it had excelled at was going over to the Internet. Then a strange thing happened: Macromedia sensibly rewrote the Shockwave player so it was small and fast, and Director took off as the best way to provide funky games for idle Web users. ...more