Vegas unveiling for Windows Mobile 5.0

Bill Gates has officially unveiled Windows Mobile 5.0, a new version of Microsoft's software platform for mobile devices and phones. It is designed to give mobile operators more options to differentiate themselves from competitors in the services they can provide, and also support a wider range of device form factors. ...more

iPod and iTunes for Dummies published

The latest addition to the Dummies range of computer guides focuses on iTunes and the iPod, what the publisher calls 'the Christmas gift of 2003'. The book takes you through setting up the iPod, loading it with sings, managing music, altering sound quality and using the other iPod features such as the calendar and games. And to gave a flavour of what's on the book, the publisher has kindly provided five free tips for the equalizer. ...more

Belgian scoops Apple's Grand Prize

A Belgian classical music fan scooped Apple's Grand Prize for making the 100 millionth download from the European iTunes Music Stores. Ken Reist from Steenokkerzeel purchased Mozart's The Magic Flute on Monday evening and for his 99 cents will receive an iMac, iPod and 10,000 free iTunes songs. He also wins two tickets to see Robbie Williams. ...more

Apple subpoenas 'rumour' sites to find leak

Apple has been granted permission to subpoena three Mac-oriented websites as part of its attempt to discover who leaked confidential information about a future Apple product. AppleInsider and PowerPage will be ordered to hand over 'documents relating to the identity of any individual or individuals who have knowledge regarding the source of posts on its site disclosing information', The Mac Observer has discovered. The product concerned is codenamed Asteroid or Q97 and is believed to be a FireWire audio interface for GarageBand. ...more

Hollywood points its lawyers at file-sharers

Movie fans who swap films online should take note - the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) intends to step up its legal attack on those distributing content over the Internet. The collective association for Hollywood studios is expected to change tack and begin pursuing individuals suspected of swapping unauthorised material over peer-to-peer networks, as opposed to its previous pursuit of organised pirates. It's not the first time MPAA has brought legal cases against online distribution. ...more