Sony breaks 4 megapixel barrier with new Cyber-Shot

Sony has launched its Cyber-shot DSC-S85 digital camera, complete with 4.2megapixel CCD. The new addition to the Cyber-Shot stable continues the tradition of using Carl Ziess lenses - this time with a 3x optical zoom. ...more

Investors shy of debt-ridden Euro telcos

European telcos that have found themselves steeped in debt after picking up the bill for UMTS licences are having to look for new ways to reduce the burden as investors become increasingly wary. BT's £2bn property sell off was announced last week, but the New York Times reports today that others may be getting the cold shoulder from investors unless they come up with funds. Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa announced today it would reduce its 3. ...more

Microsoft reissues DirectX security bulletin

Microsoft has issued three new Security Bulletins concerning the use of DirectX, Internet Explorer and MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Components). Security Bulletin MS03-030 highlights a new security issue that could let an attacker execute code on a Windows machine. It relates to DirectX, which provides certain graphics, video, 3D animation, and audio functionality for Windows. ...more

New magazine launch for the dedicated modder

Custom PC is aimed at those who are serious about modding, it's everything you want to know about turning your humble PC into a superfast monster. Check out the site at www.custompc. ...more

EMI's tills are ringing as download takings grow fourfold

Music publisher EMI has seen a fourfold increase in its digital downloads revenue in the past year according to its Chairman Eric Nicoli. Introducing the group's interim results, Nicoli said 'and I am very encouraged to report that EMI's digital revenues more than quadrupled at constant currency in the first half and now represent more than two per cent of Group turnover.' As with all music publishers, there is almost an audible sigh of relief as they finally turn digital music from illegal file-sharing into a revenue stream. ...more