Government tracks Internet growth in UK

Use of the Internet continues to grow in the UK. Latest official figures from the Office of National Statistics indicate that subscriptions to the Net have grown almost ten percent. The data, which covers April 2004, indicates that there has been a 9. ...more

Tesco goes into the software business

Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it is planning to sell its own branded software through its stores. Tesco Software will be available in over 100 Tesco stores nationwide, with plans to roll out across the UK over the following 12 months. Technology and customer support will be provided via the TescoSoftware. ...more

The week that was 5 years ago: Sony previews blue laser optical discs

Taking a look back, five years ago this week... ...more

Compaq finds Microsoft's companionship

Compaq has launched a cut-down, 'free' variation of its iPaq PC. The PC-like device, which runs MSN-based software and provides access to (you guessed it) MSN Internet services, is the second such machine to come from Compaq. It joins eMachine's model, launched last month, in providing special pricing and rebates which effectively make it free. ...more

In at the back door?

Many analysts believe the breakdown of the proposed Time Warner/EMI deal could open the way for a speedier merger for Time Warner and AOL. Although Time Warner and EMI are still in negotiations to come up with a solution that would appease the European Commission's concerns over music publishing domination, the deal is seen as the icing on the cake to the much larger merger between Time Warner and AOL. Youssef Squali, an analyst at ING Barings Bank, said: "This really will accelerate the process. ...more