A database in the Palm of your hand

FileMaker has announced FileMaker Mobile 2, software that allows Filemaker 5.5 databases to be synced-with and edited-on handhelds running Palm OS. Palm HotSync software uploads data from the desktop database to the handheld and then relays any changes made back to the original database. ...more

Five years ago: the Apple of Tesco's eye, and the UK digiTV makeover

It seems odd that it should be Tesco of all UK supermarkets that should be selling Apple computers, taking the plunge after a successful trial in Milton Keynes. It so happens that five years ago Apple wasn't so keen on the idea, even if Tesco was. So despite Apple refusing to supply machines, Tesco turned to the grey market to sell indigo 400MHz iMacs at ?699. ...more

AMD extends the Athlon XP

The Athlon XP 2200+ is AMD's latest high performance desktop processor, designed to carry the more demanding multimedia applications. While being compatible with AMD's existing Socket A infrastructure, the processor's performance is delivered from lower power and a smaller die size. Keen as ever to expose the 'megahertz myth' - valuing the performance of processors by headline clock-speed alone - AMD stresses improved user benefits for the new Athlon. ...more

EA launches music label

Electronic Arts has recognised that by playing the same track over an over during one of its games, the tune skewers its way into the mind of the hapless games player. To take advantage of this musical indoctrination, the company has now teamed up with the Nettwerk Music Group to offer music clips from best selling EA games as ringtones, mastertones or mp3 files. The label is EA Recordings and its content will be made available to music downloads services including Apple iTunes, MSN, Yahoo Music, AOL Music. ...more

IDF Fall 2003: Winners of Innovative PC Awards revealed

The winners of Intel's Innovative Awards have just been announced here at the IDF Fall 2003. Winners include a PC designed to look like an alien's head, very tough notebooks and an icube Play@TV digital media adapter.. ...more