Firebird 0.7 released

The Mozilla Organisation has released a new version of its standalone Web browser, Firebird. The update adds two new features: AutoDownload and Web Panels. AutoDownload is a feature present in most other browsers, allowing you to specify where downloaded files are automatically saved to, while Web Panels is similar to Internet Explorer's Page Holder, allowing you to store a page (usually one with lots of links) in the sidebar so you can quickly click from link to link without having t go back and forward every time. ...more

Pipex launches 8Mbit Net and phone combo for sub ?20

Pipex has launched an 8Mb broadband package for ?6.50 per month, provided you also sign up to the ISP's Anytime calls package at ?12.50. ...more

Boy Scouts take on DVD pirates

Their motto is 'Be Prepared' and soon the Los Angeles Boy Scouts will be prepared to lecture their peers on the evils of buying bootleg DVDs. The Motion Picture Association of America is rolling out a scheme that will allow them to qualify for a 'Respect Copyrights' patch. The curriculum is designed to teach participants about copyright theft and various forms of piracy and how to identify counterfeit CDs/DVDs. ...more

HP Chairman resigns in phone tap scandal

The Hewlett Packard Chairman Patricia Dunn will step down from her position in January. She will be replaced by Mark Hurd, the company's chief executive officer and president who will succeed her while retaining his existing positions. Dunn will continue to serve as a director. ...more

Intel Developer Forum, Spring 2006 - the rolling roundup

For all the latest processor news from San Francisco, here is a rolling round up from Intel's Developer Forum. 9 March Spring IDF 2006: Intel's Conroe on test We test Intel's Conroe - and reveal exactly what AMD thinks 8 March Spring IDF 2006: Leaner, meaner Intel Intel's CEO heralds the 'dawn of energy-efficient performance' Spring IDF 2006: USB goes wireless Bye-bye Bluetooth? Spring IDF 2006: Intel unveils faster memory More information on its upcoming memory standards Spring IDF 2006: Wireless to go global Intel calls for easy global internet roaming for all Spring IDF 2006: Boot times cut in half PCs and applications start quicker as Intel introduces some new architectural features Spring IDF 2006: WiMax goes mobile The metropolitan area network wireless technology gets a run out on a converted scooter Spring IDF 2006: Your DVD player is as hot as a cup of Starbucks coffee But Viiv is cooler than a baby's night light, claims Intel Spring IDF 2006: So, what is Viiv technology? Is Viiv technology so complicated that even Intel employees struggle to explain it without resorting to marketing? 7 March Spring IDF 2006: Intel reveals reign of Tera PCs could have tens or even hundreds of cores within a decade, and as a result your car may be able to drive itself.. ...more