Macromedia unveils a new Flash content delivery system

Ahead of its acquisition by Adobe, Macromedia has unveiled a new Flash content delivery system known simply as Flash Platform and released a preview of the next generation of the Flash Player, codenamed Maelstrom. Flash Platform comprises a universal client runtime, an openly published file format (SWF) specification, a programming model, time-tested development tools and dedicated server technology. As well as rich media, Flash Platform can be used for enterprise applications, communications, and mobile applications. ...more

Consumers' Association accuses UK iTunes of overcharging

The Consumers' Association has asked the Office of Fair Trading to investigate whether Apple may be guilty of anti-competitive practices with the UK prices on the iTunes Music Store. In the UK iTunes charges 79p which corresponds to around €1.20. ...more

All I want for Christmas is... [part 1]

What piece of computing technology would you most like to get your hands on this Christmas? Here is the wish-list of another of the writers you've seen in the News section this year - online editor Matt Whipp. Wishing for.. ...more

Internet Explorer's market share 'falls below 90 per cent'

Dutch web analysis company OneStat.com is reporting that the market share of Internet Explorer has fallen below 90 per cent. The company says that the current metrics of the sites that it monitors show that IE is currently running at 88. ...more

Internet telephony the key to the automated home?

The fledgling Net telephony service Skype has received a boost from one of Europe's biggest electronics companies. Siemens has announced a wireless handset for the service with the aim of becoming a (very) remote control for your heating, lighting and other domestic services. The Skype service is still in its beta form with the commercial launch date still months away. ...more