Glimpse of Intel-powered iBook fuel product rumours

A briefly leaked page on Apple's website has fuelled rumours that the company will soon release an Intel-based successor to the iBook. Breadcrumbing on the apple.com/ipod page pointed to a new MacBook, the name that, it is widely assumed, will be given to the new consumer laptop. ...more

lastminute newsletter gaffe confuses author

The person behind the lastminute email describing the delights of children's attractions in the capital as 'Like Gary Glitter in a sweet shop, you too can have your pick of kiddy treats in London's theatre world', is relying on others to correct future PR disasters. The lastminute email motivated recipients to complain to the Advertising Standards Agency who considered the email 'likely to cause serious or widespread offence'. According to Internet sources, a subsequent internal email to lastminute staffers by the author puts the responsibility on them to raise alarm bells. ...more

mmO2 to share 3G burden with T-Mobile

The European Commission has cleared proposed 3G network sharing agreements for mmO2 and T-Mobile. The agreements were filed for approval early this year and the Commission found that the benefits of sharing network elements would lead to a faster network roll out without impacting on competition. Competition Commissioner Mario Monti said: 'Such co-operation deals can bring benefits for the consumer in terms of a faster introduction of new services, more competition and a lesser impact to the environment. ...more

Another anti-virus test defeats Microsoft Live OneCare

According to a new set of tests, Microsoft's anti-malware product, Live OneCare has again trailed in tests against rival products. The software was only one of 17 products that failed to come up to scratch in a run-off conducted by Austrian anti-virus testing company AV Comparatives. Live OneCare only managed to detect 82. ...more

iPod has 'hidden' sound recording feature

Apple's new iPods have a hidden sound recording feature that enables you to record through the headphone socket. iPoding.com has discovered that if you enable the devices' Diagnostic Mode - hold MENU and PLAY, and when the Apple logo appears hold down the PREVIOUS, NEXT and CENTRE buttons - you can scroll down using the NEXT button to option J. ...more