South Park gets high-res makeover for Xbox 360

The distinctly low-res cartoon South Park will get its first high-def treatment via HD DVD. Comedy Central and Microsoft have announced that from today, Xbox Live members will be able to download the high-definition episode Good Times With Weapons from the Xbox Live Marketplace. It will be freely available for a fortnight only, as taster for the 11th season of South Park that is beginning in the States tomorrow. ...more

News roundup... 23/05/2002

Here, in brief, are some of the day's other stories. Bell Labs probed An investigation has been launched into research at the prestigious Bell Labs into its apparently-breakthrough research into molecular-sized electronics. The New York Times reports that other scientists had struggled to recreate experiments involving transistors made with individual molecules. ...more

Ofcom proposes new spectrum of regulation

Ofcom has set out its proposals to free up the radio spectrum in the UK with the aim of allowing the market to decide the best use for radio frequencies. Traditionally, the UK's radio spectrum has been centrally managed with some set aside for military use, some for radio, TV, etc. Today 95 per cent of Britain's radio spectrum is still managed this way with only small amount set aside as the unlicenced 'spectrum commons'. ...more

Oftel pushes BT for more broadband competition

Oftel has announced further proposals to force BT to offer more competitive deals to operators in order to create more competition. It is the growing market for leased lines that has come under the watchful eye of Oftel this time, with obligations being placed on BT to provide better deals, such as implementing minimum contracts, enabling operators of these services to better compete with BT. Further examination into BT's pricing of leased lines will be implemented in phase 2 of the proposals. ...more

IDF, Fall 2005: A glimpse into the future

The final keynote of IDF Fall 2005 provided a fascinating glimpse into Intel's vision of the future. In charge of proceedings was Justin Rattner, director of Intel's Corporate Technology Group, dedicated to research and development. He presented a vision of systems that were self aware, self healing and dedicated to protecting users from harm. ...more