CeBIT 2007: Hands-on with Sandisk's USBTV

PC Pro has been given a hands-on demonstration of Sandisk's new USBTV device - a memory stick video player that plugs straight into a television set. The svelte-looking gadget consists of a conventional USB flash drive, that comes in varying capacities of 2, 4 and 8GB. This section can be plugged straight into a PC and used to store video in MPEG and other conventional formats. ...more

Scientists work on peer-to-peer security

Israeli scientists are working on a new method of distributing antivirus patches so that they reach computers before the virus does. Researchers at Tel Aviv University are examining ways of creating a network of shortcuts hidden in the Internet and only accessible to antivirus applications. The system would rely on 'honeypot' computers that lie in wait for viruses, worms, trojans and other malicious code. ...more

Kodak focuses on organics

Kodak has announced the world's first digital camera to boast a LCD screen using OLED (organic light emitting diode) technology. The LS633 has a 2.2in OLED display, and the technology means it is far more power efficient than a standard TFT, as well as having a high refresh rate for better video playback and a more subtle range of luminance. ...more

Macromedia announces Flash contest

Macromedia has announced the Design a Site competition for Flash developers as part of its ongoing campaign to improve Flash-powered Web site accessibility. The competition involves designing a Web site for Snug Wear, a fictitious clothing company, that conforms with Macromedia's usability tips, like keeping user goals in mind and avoiding unnecessary intros. The site should be "attractive, creative and fun, showing Snug Wear's clothing to be cool and stylish", and should show how Flash can be used to improve the "user experience". ...more

Konica updates Revio digicam range

Konica releases a four megapixel digital camera for less than ?400 - the Revio KD-400Z. Priced at ?399, and housed in a slim stainless steel body, the KD-400Z carries an ultra high resolution 4.13 magapixel CCD (3. ...more