Sony shrinks Windows computing

Sony has unveiled what is said to be the world's smallest Windows XP compatible computer. Measuring just 167 x 108mm and weighing just 550 grams, the 'type U' computer has 256Mb of memory and a 20Gb hard disk. Input is either via a stylus on a pressure pad or through a special collapsible keyboard. ...more

Microsoft Works it out

The 2002 incarnation of Works will hit the high street next Monday, 5 November. The UK version will comprise: Word 2002 with smart tags, voice recognition and document recovery features; AutoRoute 2002; Money 2002 with its new background banking feature that updates with your bank even when you are not using it; Encarta 2002 and Picture It! 2002 to manage your digital images. The tag line is that it's the 'most wanted' set of Microsoft apps and it's yours from most retail outlets for ?119. ...more

BT tests 10km broadband

BT will soon begin trials to test the viability of providing 512Kbit broadband services to homes and businesses up to 10km away from their exchange, measured along the phone line. Current ADSL services extend to approximately 6km, having only recently been extended from 5.5km. ...more

UPDATED: 4.5 million iPods drive record Apple profits

Apple has reported its best ever financial results on the back of sales of 4.5 million iPods and more than one million Macs. Revenue for the latest financial quarter, ending December 25 2004, was $3. ...more

Virgin Trains extends trial for Internet on the move

Get online while you wait for your train. This is the promise of wireless Internet access at train stations, currently being trialled by Virgin. And given what we know about rail punctuality, you could be doing to do a lot of browsing. ...more