Mozilla boosts add-on access for Firefox browser

Mozilla has launched a new website to make it easier for Firefox users to find add-ons for the open-source browser. The new site, at https://addons.mozilla. ...more

Microsoft sanctions may extend beyond PCs

The judge considering proposed remedies in the Microsoft case has said that she needs to learn more about other markets in order to decide whether a settlement should extend to these. Reuters reports that judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly commented: 'I've decided that I need more factual information.' Previously she has been cautious about extending the terms of a settlement to cover new markets that Microsoft is making inroads into, such as mobile phones and PDAs, ruling out introducing any new allegations of monopolistic misconduct. ...more

Fast spreading MyDoom worm marks first big attack of 2004

The first big worm attack of 2004 is spreading fast throughout the world today. The MyDoom worm, which is a variant of the MiMail virus, spreads via email or to any available shared directories used by Kazaa. The worm harvests email addresses from the hard disk and then generatees randomly-chosen addresses for both the 'to' and 'from' fields. ...more

Puppy provides fingerprint security

Sony has introduced a new security system that prevents anyone without the right fingerprint being able to access a PC. The FIU-600 Puppy plugs into a USB port and uses capacitance-sending technologies to 'read' your fingerprint. It cannot be fooled by paper copies nor does it require cleaning, says Sony. ...more

Fujitsu works towards TV and radio on mobile phones

Receiving digital terrestrial TV and Radio on your mobile has come a step closer according to Japanese company Fujitsu. The company is claiming to have made a breakthrough in the design of receivers which don't drain the battery. To be able to watch or listen to digital TV or radio a on mobile phones for any length of time, the tuners and OFDM demodulator used for decoding digital broadcasts built into the phone must have a low power consumption. ...more