Sun applies quality control to its own workforce

Work appraisals can be stressful events at the best of times. But it seems that Sun Microsystems will be upping the ante even further - it's looking to reduce its workforce to save costs, and job cuts will be made as part of the review process.. ...more

RealNetworks sues Microsoft

RealNetworks is to sue Microsoft Corporation for violations under the US antitrust laws. The company alleges that Microsoft has illegally used its monopoly power to restrict competition, limit consumer choice and attempt to monopolize the growing field of digital media. The complaint alleges that Microsoft has abused its monopoly power, resulting in substantial lost revenue and business. ...more

Canon announces new PowerShot camera

Canon has announced a new addition to its digital camera line-up, the four megapixel PowerShot A80. The camera sports a 3x optical zoom lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture, a vari-angle LCD monitor and nine-point AiAF - Artificial intelligence Automatic Focus. ...more

Pixar offers Lasseter 10-year contract

It's good news for computer animation fans because it has been announced that John Lasseter, the creative force behind the "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life" films, has signed a 10-year deal with Pixar animation studios. The exclusive deal sees Lasseter become executive vice president of the company and continue to oversee Pixar's current productions, which include "Monsters, Inc". This is a computer animated film about monsters that live in the wardrobe, which is voiced by Billy Crystal and John Goodman and should provide Pixar with a Christmas blockbuster. ...more

HTC launches own Windows smartphone in UK

HTC, the company behind Windows Mobile smartphones such as Orange's SPV Signature series, is launching its own brand into the UK with its STRTrk handset. The vowel-less tribute to the Star Trek communicator is a slim, light clamshell design in either black or grey with the emphasis on music rather than teleporting. The outer shell boasts buttons for play, rewind and forward as well as a 1. ...more