Griffin plugs in iTrip for 2G iPod nano

Griffin Technology has released a new version of its iTrip wireless transmitter for the latest version of the iPod nano. Compatible with the 2G version of the nano, released in a variety of colours in September, the iTrip transmits music from the compact portable music player to any FM receiver, typically a car stereo. It uses the nano's own screen to display tuning and set-up information, using Griffin's SmartDisplay technology to integrates all of the player's functions and features. ...more

Elonex goes into administration

Elonex has gone into administration. Deloitte and Touche has been appointed as administrators and although a statement is expected shortly, further detail is scarce. However, a spokesperson at Deloitte and Touche told us that the 'goal is to sell it as a going concern. ...more

3D face recognition system a reality

Computers that have the ability to recognise faces have been a staple of many a sci-fi movie but now it seems that fantasy is about to become reality. One company has developed a system that might just prevent online fraud. Neurodynamics has launched a piece of software called Tridentity, which uses a 3D facial recognition system to provide biometric security for online e-commerce sites. ...more

AMD updates Athlon 64 and Opteron technical data

AMD has updated its Athlon 64 and Opteron Revision Guide and announced a new R&D Lab in Tokyo to specialise in mobile processing. According to Tom's Hardware Guide, AMD has updated the Athlon 64 and Opteron Revision Guide, which provides detailed processor technical information for system builders and software developers. The latest rev (3. ...more

Major EU countries ignore EU Directive deadline

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against member states that failed to meet the 25 July deadline for implementing the Electronic Communications directive into national law. You might expect the culprits to be made up of recently acceded nations, such as Poland or the Czech Republic. Not so. ...more