Nokia remains king of the mobile device market

Nokia continues to be the world's favourite mobile device manufacturer even though it faces a strong challenge from PalmOne in the US. According to the latest survey by industry analysts Canalys, Nokia's market share for mobile devices was almost three million units representing almost 40 per cent of total worldwide shipments. The only market where Nokia didn't have it all its own way was in the US. ...more

Internet scammers brought to account by DTI

The DTI has collared crooks who made ?3 million from an Internet scam and barred them from directing a company for 10 years. The pair set up a website that tempted victims in on the promise of a free holiday. On visiting the site, victims were then offered access to significant savings on holiday accomodation. ...more

Apple puts YouTube on TV

Apple has announced that from the middle of June Apple TV owners will be able to stream YouTube videos to their television set. The company said that thousands of the most current and popular YouTube videos will be available on Apple TV at launch, with the Google-owned video website adding thousands more each week through to the autumn, by which time all its videos will be available. Using the Apple Remote, Apple TV users can navigate YouTube's video browsing categories or search for specific videos. ...more

Epson shuts out cheap replacement cartridge seller

Epson has succeeded in forcing a UK-based company to stop supplying ink cartridges compatible with Epson inkjet printers to the UK market. Environmental Business Products (EBPL) agreed an out of court settlement with Seiko Epson of Japan following proceedings in the High Court. Epson accused the company of infringing a number of its patents. ...more

The highest e-mail in the world

A Scottish businessman plans to enter the record books by climbing to the top of K2 without oxygen and send an e-mail from the peak. It sounds like craziness but it's just a very clever marketing ploy for Michael Jackson's online business WildDay.com, an online shop which specialises in outdoor equipment. ...more