US Xbox live details confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed Xbox Live details for the US, giving a concrete release date of November 15th 2002, a form of celebration of the console's one year anniversary. On the date of launch, Xbox owners in the US will be able to pick up an Xbox Live Starter Kit for $49.95. ...more

Cisco to join WiMAX Forum

Cisco Systems applied recently to join the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) Forum, according to sources. WiMAX, a technology based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, has attracted 136 network and telecommunications equipment vendors to participate in the forum. ...more

LG combines MP3 with imaging

When's a digital camera not a digital camera? When LG Electronics combines digital imaging technology with an MP3 player. The South Korean giant introduced its Digital Music Eye at the Las Vegas Comdex 2000 show on Monday. The unit measures 64x93mm and looks like something from a sci-fi movie. ...more

Intel verifies Connexion by Boeing for in-flight WiFi

Aircraft maker Boeing and Intel have signed a deal to promote the Connexion by Boeing in-flight wireless Internet service. As part of the agreement the companies have said that Connexions by Boeing is the first in-flight Internet service to be verified through Intel's Wireless Verification Program. Connexion by Boeing is an on board Internet connection service for Boeing aircraft. ...more

Microsoft kicks off 2001 in the dock

Microsoft has eschewed the New Year adage 'out with the old and in with the new', as it starts 2001 in trouble with the law facing a $5bn suit... ...more